Mexico
United Mexican States
Population
129.2M
GDP
$1.32T
Capital
Mexico City
Government
Federal presidential constit...
At a Glance
Human Development
0.8
HDI (0-1)
Democracy
5.6
EIU (0-10)
Press Freedom
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RSF score
Corruption
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TI CPI (0-100)
Innovation
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GII score
Happiness
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WHR (0-10)
Mexico is the largest Spanish-speaking country by population and a founding member of the United Nations. It occupies a strategic position between North America and Latin America, serving as a bridge between the two regions. Mexico is a member of the G20, the OECD, APEC, and the Pacific Alliance.
Mexico's foreign policy is historically rooted in the Estrada Doctrine of non-intervention and self-determination. The country is deeply integrated into the North American economy through USMCA and is Latin America's second-largest economy. It has served as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council five times.
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As Mexico, you bridge North and South -- use USMCA ties for leverage while maintaining solidarity with Latin American and Caribbean states. Invoke the Estrada Doctrine to oppose foreign intervention and defend sovereignty, which earns credibility across the Global South.
Coordinate with the Pacific Alliance (Colombia, Chile, Peru) on trade issues and with CELAC members on regional unity. Mexico's historical asylum tradition and leadership on the Treaty of Tlatelolco (nuclear-weapon-free zone) give you strong platforms on migration and disarmament.
Be cautious about aligning too closely with US positions -- Mexico's diplomatic identity depends on demonstrating independence. Focus on multilateral solutions and South-South cooperation.
Foreign Policy
Mexico adheres to core constitutional principles of non-intervention, peaceful resolution of disputes, self-determination, and the legal equality of states. These principles give Mexico a distinctive voice in multilateral forums, often differing from the United States on issues like Cuba sanctions and military intervention.
Mexico pursues diversified trade relationships through USMCA, the Pacific Alliance, CPTPP, and bilateral agreements with the EU. It plays a leading role in climate negotiations, migration governance, and nuclear non-proliferation through the Treaty of Tlatelolco.