History of Mexico in Timeline

Mexico, officially the United Mexican States, is a North American country bordering the U.S. to the north, and Guatemala and Belize to the southeast. It boasts coastlines on the Pacific Ocean, Caribbean Sea, and Gulf of Mexico. Covering 1,972,550 km2, it's the thirteenth-largest country globally by land area. With over 130 million residents, Mexico ranks as the tenth-most populous nation and has the highest number of native Spanish speakers. Mexico City serves as its capital and largest city, recognized as one of the world's most populous metropolitan areas.

1900: Mexican Population in 1900

In 1900, the Mexican population was a little more than 13 million.

1910: Mexican Revolution

During the Mexican Revolution (1910–20), corridos were particularly popular.

1910: Díaz announces he will not run in the election

In 1910, Porfirio Díaz gave an interview where he said he was not going to run in the elections.

1910: Fraudulent election

In 1910, the Mexican Revolution began with uprisings against Díaz after the fraudulent election.

1910: Mexican Revolution beginning 1910

The Mexican Revolution started around 1910 and impacted population growth.

1910: Establishment of the National Autonomous University of Mexico in 1910

The National Autonomous University of Mexico was officially established in 1910.

May 1911: Díaz resignation

In May 1911, Díaz resigned as president.

1911: End of Porfirio Díaz's rule

In 1911, the 35-year rule of General Porfirio Díaz ended, allowing Mexico to modernize in a period described as one of "order and progress".

1911: End of the Porfirian Era

The Porfirian era ended in 1911, after relative peace and development, with the government later promoting the mestizo ideology to create a unified Mexican identity.

February 1913: Military Coup Overthrew Madero's Government

In February 1913, a military coup overthrew Madero's government, resulting in Madero's murder.

March 1913: Wilson Refused to Recognize Huerta's Regime

In March 1913, Woodrow Wilson was inaugurated as president and refused to recognize Huerta's regime and allowed arms sales to the Constitutionalists.

1914: Defeat of Federal Army

In 1914, a coalition of anti-Huerta forces defeated the Federal Army, leaving only revolutionary forces.

1915: Villa's forces melted away and attack on Columbus

In 1915, Carranza's best general Alvaro Obregón defeated Villa, his former comrade, in the Battle of Celaya, and Villa's forces melted away. After Villa was defeated he led an incursion raid into Columbus, New Mexico, prompting the US to send 10,000 troops in an unsuccessful attempt to capture Villa.

1916: Winners of the Mexican revolution met at a constitutional convention

In 1916, the winners of the Mexican revolution met at a constitutional convention to draft the Constitution of 1917.

February 1917: Ratification of the Constitution of 1917

In February 1917, the Constitution of 1917 was ratified.

1917: Germany attempted to get Mexico to side with it

In 1917, Germany attempted to get Mexico to side with it, sending a coded telegram to incite war between the US and Mexico, with Mexico to regain the territory it lost in the Mexican-American War but Mexico remained neutral in the conflict.

1917: Adoption of the 1917 Constitution

In 1917, the Constitution was adopted after the Mexican Revolution.

1917: Current constitution used the name Estados Unidos Mexicanos

In 1917, the current federal constitution used the name Estados Unidos Mexicanos.

1917: Constitution Establishes Government Levels

The 1917 Constitution established three levels of government in Mexico: the federal Union, the state governments, and the municipal governments.

1917: Constitution Limits Catholic Church Role

The Constitution of 1917 put limits on the role of the Catholic Church in Mexico, though Catholicism remained dominant.

1919: Assassination of Zapata

In 1919, Carranza had Zapata assassinated.

1920: Overthrow of Carranza

In 1920, Obregón and two other Sonoran revolutionary generals drew up the Plan of Agua Prieta, overthrowing Carranza.

1920: Álvaro Obregón presidency began

In 1920, Álvaro Obregón's presidency began.

1920: Mexican Revolution ending 1920

The Mexican Revolution ended around 1920 and impacted population growth.

1920: End of Mexican Revolution

The Mexican Revolution ended in 1920 after beginning in 1910, leading to the adoption of the 1917 Constitution.

1921: Population Loss Reported in the 1921 Census

The 1921 census reported a loss of about 1 million inhabitants due to the Mexican Revolution.

1924: Plutarco Elías Calles became president

In 1924, Plutarco Elías Calles became president.

1925: Publication of La Raza Cósmica

In 1925, José Vasconcelos defined Mexico and Latin America as the melting pot of all races in his book, "La Raza Cósmica" (The Cosmic Race).

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1928: Obregón Assassinated

In 1928, Obregón won the elections but was assassinated by a Catholic activist, causing a succession crisis.

1929: Integration of Institutes into UNAM From 1929 to 1973

From 1929 to 1973, twelve scientific institutes were integrated into UNAM.

1929: Founding of the Institutional Revolutionary Party

In 1929, Calles founded the Institutional Revolutionary Party.

1929: Founding of the PRI

The Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI) was founded in 1929 to unite all the factions of the Mexican Revolution.

1934: Lázaro Cárdenas became president

In 1934, Lázaro Cárdenas became president.

1938: Mexican oil expropriation

In 1938, the Mexican oil expropriation happened, nationalizing the U.S. and Anglo-Dutch oil company known as the Mexican Eagle Petroleum Company, which would result in the creation of the state-owned Pemex.

1939: Founding of the PAN

The National Action Party (PAN), a conservative party, was founded in 1939.

1940: Manuel Avila Camacho became president

In 1940, Manuel Avila Camacho became president.

1940: Manuel Ávila Camacho presidency began

In 1940, Manuel Ávila Camacho's presidency began.

1943: María Candelaria Film Release

In 1943, Emilio Fernández's film "María Candelaria" was released.

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1946: Miguel Alemán became president

In 1946, Miguel Alemán became president.

1946: María Candelaria Wins Palme d'Or

In 1946, the film "María Candelaria" was awarded a Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival.

1947: Luis Buñuel Begins Filmmaking in Mexico

From 1947 to 1965, Luis Buñuel realized masterpieces in Mexico, including "Los Olvidados" (1949) and "Viridiana" (1961).

1949: Los Olvidados Film

In 1949, Luis Buñuel released the film "Los Olvidados".

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1950: Mexico's Population Growth Rate Between 1950 and 1980

Between 1950 and 1980, Mexico had population growth rates of over 3%.

1952: Founding of Ballet Folklórico de México

Founded in 1952, the Ballet Folklórico de México performs music and dance from the prehispanic period through the Mexican Revolution in regional attire in the Palacio de Bellas Artes.

1958: Government Radio Stations

From 1958 to 1965, bilingual government radio stations broadcasting in Spanish and indigenous languages were used as a tool for indigenous education.

1959: Creation of the Mexican Academy of Sciences in 1959

In 1959, the Mexican Academy of Sciences was created to coordinate scientific efforts between academics.

1961: Viridiana Film

In 1961, Luis Buñuel released the film "Viridiana".

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1962: DINA S.A. Builds Buses and Trucks Since 1962

Since 1962, DINA S.A. has been building buses and trucks in Mexico.

1965: Mexican Migration

Beginning in 1965 and continuing to 2015, over 16 million Mexicans migrated to the United States, making it the primary destination for both temporary and permanent migration.

1965: Luis Buñuel's Filmmaking in Mexico

Luis Buñuel realized masterpieces in Mexico between 1947 and 1965, including "Los Olvidados" (1949) and "Viridiana" (1961).

1968: Signing of the Treaty of Tlatelolco

In 1968, Mexico abandoned the possibility of manufacturing nuclear weapons by signing the Treaty of Tlatelolco, pledging to use its nuclear technology only for peaceful purposes.

1968: 1968 Summer Olympics and Tlatelolco Massacre

In 1968, Mexico hosted the Summer Olympics. Demonstrations in Mexico City led to the Tlatelolco Massacre, which killed 300-800 protesters.

1968: 1968 Protests

In Mexico, the native rock culture merged into the larger countercultural and political movement of the late 1960s, culminating in the 1968 protests and redirected into counterculture rebellion, La Onda (the wave).

1968: Mexico City Hosts Olympic Games

Mexico City hosted the XIX Olympic Games in 1968, becoming the first Latin American city to do so.

1970: Mexico Hosts FIFA World Cup

Mexico hosted the 1970 FIFA World Cup.

1973: Integration of Institutes into UNAM From 1929 to 1973

From 1929 to 1973, twelve scientific institutes were integrated into UNAM.

1978: Death of Carlos Chávez

Carlos Chávez (1899–1978), the most well-known Mexican composer of the twentieth century who composed six symphonies with indigenous themes, died in 1978.

1979: National Network of Bilingual Radio Stations

Since 1979, the Instituto Nacional Indigenista has established a national network of bilingual radio stations.

1980: Mexico's Population Growth Rate Between 1950 and 1980

Between 1950 and 1980, Mexico had population growth rates of over 3%.

1980: Oil Exports in 1980

In 1980, oil exports accounted for 62% of Mexico's total exports.

1980: Literacy Rate in Mexico

In 1980, the literacy rate in Mexico was 82.99%.

1980: Luis Barragán Wins Pritzker Prize

Luis Barragán, who combined space with rural vernacular architecture and integrated color, won the Pritzker Prize in 1980.

1982: Mexico's Population in 1982

Mexico's population grew from 70 million in 1982 to 123.5 million in 2017.

1986: Mexico Hosts FIFA World Cup

Mexico hosted the 1986 FIFA World Cup.

1987: Teotihuacan Designated UNESCO World Heritage Site

In 1987, Teotihuacan was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

December 1988: Salinas Takes Oath of Office

In December 1988, Carlos Salinas took the oath of office as president of Mexico amidst protests in Mexico City over the stolen election.

1989: Founding of the PRD

The Party of the Democratic Revolution (PRD), a left-wing party, was founded in 1989.

1990: PRI Described as "Perfect Dictatorship"

In 1990, Mario Vargas Llosa described the PRI as the "perfect dictatorship", even though the party's hegemony faced major challenges.

1990: Privatization of Telmex in 1990

Telmex (Teléfonos de México), previously a government monopoly, was privatized in 1990.

1992: Amendment of Article 2 of the Constitution in 1992

In 1992, Article 2 of the Constitution of Mexico was amended to define Mexico as a pluricultural country and emphasize the role of indigenous Mexicans.

1992: Como agua para chocolate Film Release

In 1992, the film "Como agua para chocolate" was released, gaining international recognition.

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January 1994: NAFTA Enactment and Zapatista Rebellion

On January 1, 1994, the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) was enacted. On the same day, the Zapatista Army of National Liberation (EZLN) in Chiapas began an armed rebellion against the federal government.

1994: Mexico Joins OECD

In 1994, Mexico joined the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).

1994: Signing of NAFTA

In 1994, Mexico signed the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), marking a shift towards neoliberalism amid unrest in Chiapas.

1995: Mario J. Molina's Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1995

In 1995, Mexican chemist Mario J. Molina shared the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his work in atmospheric chemistry.

1996: San Andrés Accords in 1996

The 1996 San Andrés Accords granted autonomy, recognition, and rights to the indigenous population of Mexico.

1997: Catholic Church Attendance

In 1997, 47% of Catholics in Mexico attended church services weekly.

1999: Economic Growth Peak

By 1999, Mexico's economy recovered and growth peaked at 7% following macroeconomic reforms started by Ernesto Zedillo.

1999: Sex, Shame, and Tears Film Release

In 1999, the film "Sex, Shame, and Tears" was released and was successful in creating universal stories about contemporary subjects.

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2000: Oil Exports in 2000

By 2000, oil exports accounted for only 7% of Mexico's total exports.

2000: PRI Loses Presidential Election

In 2000, after 71 years of rule, the PRI lost the presidential election to Vicente Fox of the PAN.

2000: Projected Population in 2000

It was expected that by 2000 there would be 120 million people living in Mexico.

2000: Journalists Killed

Since 2000, more than 100 journalists and media workers have been killed or disappeared in Mexico.

2001: Y tu mamá también Film Release

In 2001, the film "Y tu mamá también" was released, gaining international recognition.

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2002: Growth of Electronics Exports Between 2002 and 2012

Between 2002 and 2012, Mexico's electronics exports grew by 73%.

2002: Second Fastest Rate of Deforestation

In 2002, Mexico had the second fastest rate of deforestation in the world, second only to Brazil.

2002: The Crime of Father Amaro Film Release

In 2002, the film "The Crime of Father Amaro" was released, gaining international recognition.

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March 2003: Creation of the National Indigenous Languages Institute

In March 2003, the National Indigenous Languages Institute was created in Mexico. This institute promotes and protects the use of Mexico's indigenous languages, recognizing them as "national languages" equal in status to Spanish through the General Law on the Linguistic Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

2003: Anti-Discrimination Laws

Anti-discrimination laws regarding sexual orientation have existed in Mexico since 2003.

2005: Solar PV Panel Installation in 2005

In 2005, Mexico had only 115,000 square meters of solar PV (photo-voltaic) panels installed.

2005: Mexico Presents Gastronomy for UNESCO

In 2005, Mexico presented the candidature of its gastronomy for World Heritage Site of UNESCO. The result was negative.

2006: Telmex Expansion by 2006

By 2006, Telmex had expanded its operations to Colombia, Peru, Chile, Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, and the United States.

2006: Increase in Poverty Rate from 2006 to 2010

From 2006 to 2010, the portion of the Mexican population living in poverty rose from 19% to 46% (52 million people).

2006: Calderón Declared Winner Amidst Controversy

In 2006, Felipe Calderón from the PAN was declared the winner of the presidential election by a narrow margin over Andrés Manuel López Obrador, who contested the election.

2006: Trade with the US and Canada in 2006

In 2006, trade with the US and Canada accounted for almost 50% of Mexico's exports and 45% of its imports.

2006: Start of the Drug War

Mexico's drug war, ongoing since 2006, has resulted in many deaths and disappearances.

2006: Start of Conflict Between Drug Trafficking Syndicates

Since 2006, approximately 127,000 deaths have been caused by ongoing conflict between drug trafficking syndicates in Mexico.

2007: Increased Disappearances

Most of the 100,000 people officially listed as missing, have disappeared since 2007 when President Calderón attempted to stop the drug cartels.

2007: Disappearances Surge

Since 2007, there has been a surge in the number of missing people in Mexico, reaching 130,000.

2008: Income Disparity in Urban and Rural Areas in 2008

According to a 2008 report, the average income in an urban area of Mexico was $27,000, while in rural areas it was only $8,000.

2008: Contribution to United Nations Budget

In 2008, Mexico contributed over 40 million dollars to the United Nations regular budget.

2008: Remittances Dipping During the 2008 Great Recession

Remittances from Mexican citizens working in the US dipped during the 2008 Great Recession.

November 2010: Recognition of Mexican Gastronomy by UNESCO

In November 2010, Mexican gastronomy was recognized as Intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO.

2010: Trade Deficit with the United States in 2010

During the first three quarters of 2010, the United States had a $46 billion trade deficit with Mexico.

2010: Increase in Poverty Rate from 2006 to 2010

From 2006 to 2010, the portion of the Mexican population living in poverty rose from 19% to 46% (52 million people).

2010: Chile Joins OECD

In 2010, Chile gained full membership in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).

2010: Foreigners Settled in Mexico

In 2010, nearly 1 million foreigners settled in Mexico. By 2020, that number grew to an estimated 1.2 million.

2011: Electronics Exports to the US in 2011

In 2011, Mexico was the second-largest exporter of electronics to the US, with exports totaling $71 billion.

2012: MORENA Party Founded

After the 2012 elections, Andrés Manuel López Obrador founded the MORENA political party.

2012: Growth of Electronics Exports Between 2002 and 2012

Between 2002 and 2012, Mexico's electronics exports grew by 73%.

2012: PRI Wins Presidency Again

In 2012, the PRI won the presidency again with the election of Enrique Peña Nieto, although without a legislative majority.

2013: Telecommunications Reform

In 2013, there was a major reform of the telecommunications industry in Mexico, leading to the creation of new broadcast television channels and allowing the entry of foreign satellite and cable companies.

September 2014: Mass Kidnapping in Iguala

The mass kidnapping of 43 students in Iguala on September 26, 2014, triggered nationwide protests.

2015: Mexican Migration to the United States

Between 1965 and 2015, more than 16 million Mexicans migrated to the United States alone—by far the top destination for both temporary and permanent migration—representing one of the largest mass migrations in modern history.

2015: English Proficiency in Mexico

In 2015, a high level of English proficiency was limited to 5% of the Mexican population, despite nearly 24 million studying the language.

2015: Speakers of Indigenous Languages

In 2015, an estimated 8.3 million citizens of Mexico spoke indigenous languages, of which Nahuatl, Yucatec Maya, Tzeltal, Tzotzil, Mixtec, and Zapotec are the most prominent.

2016: Kia and Audi Factory Openings in 2016

In 2016, Kia opened a $1 billion factory in Nuevo León, and Audi opened an assembling plant in Puebla.

2016: Mexico City Changes Designation

In 2016, Mexico City dropped its designation as the Federal District and began the process of achieving greater political autonomy.

2017: Tourism Statistics in 2017

As of 2017, Mexico was the 6th most visited country and had the 15th highest income from tourism globally.

2017: Mexico's Population in 2017

Mexico's population grew from 70 million in 1982 to 123.5 million in 2017.

2018: Decrease in Poverty Rate Between 2018 and 2022

Between 2018 and 2022, CONEVAL reported a 6% decrease in the poverty rate in Mexico, from 42% to 36%.

2018: López Obrador Wins Election

In 2018, Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO) won the election with over 50%, leading a coalition that also won a majority in Congress.

2018: Mexican Expatriate Destinations

In 2018, among the 2% of Mexican expatriates not residing in the U.S., Canada, particularly Ontario and Quebec, was the most popular destination (86,780). In 2018, it was estimated that 69,000 Mexicans live in Latin America, led by Guatemala, Bolivia, Chile, and Panama.

2018: Land Use Statistics

In 2018, an estimated 54.9% of land in Mexico was agricultural; 11.8% was arable; 1.4% was in permanent crops; 41.7% was permanent pasture; and 33.3% was forest.

2018: Daily Minimum Wage Set in 2018

In 2018, the daily minimum wage was set at 88 pesos.

2018: Literacy Rate in Mexico

In 2018, the literacy rate in Mexico was 94.86%, a rise from 82.99% in 1980. In 2020 the literacy rate rose to 95.25%.

2018: MORENA becomes ruling party

The National Regeneration Movement (Morena) became the ruling party in Mexico in 2018.

2018: Completion of SEGH-CFE 1 Project in 2018

The SEGH-CFE 1 project in Puerto Libertad, Sonora, was completed in 2018, with a capacity of 46.8 MW from an array of 187,200 solar panels.

April 2019: Daniela Soto-Innes Named Best Female Chef

In April 2019, Daniela Soto-Innes was named the best female chef in the world by The World's Best 50 Restaurants.

2019: Poverty Rate According to OECD in 2019

According to the OECD, 20% of Mexico's population lived in poverty in 2019.

2019: Democratic Backsliding

Democratic backsliding in Mexico was found to have started around 2019 by the V-Dem Democracy Report.

2019: Mexican Emigration

In 2019, approximately 11.7 million Mexicans resided outside of Mexico, with a vast majority (98-99%) located in the U.S. In addition to the 11.7 million Mexicans that lived outside Mexico, there were 13.5 million born abroad, and 12 million descendants. The largest Mexican communities outside Mexico are in the metropolitan areas of Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston and Dallas–Fort Worth.

2019: Forest Landscape Integrity Index Ranking

Mexico's Forest Landscape Integrity Index mean score in 2019 was 6.82/10, ranking it 63rd globally out of 172 countries.

2019: Dissolution of the Mexican Federal Police

The Mexican Federal Police was dissolved in 2019 and replaced by the National Guard.

2019: Formation of the National Guard

The National Guard was formed in 2019 from the disbanded Federal Police and military police of the Army and Navy, functioning as a gendarmerie.

2019: Opening of Villanueva Solar Park in 2019

The Villanueva solar park in Coahuila opened in 2019, becoming the largest solar power plant in the Americas with a capacity of 828 MW.

February 2020: First Confirmed Case of COVID-19

The first confirmed case of COVID-19 in Mexico occurred in February 2020.

2020: BBC Report on Crime Statistics

A 2020 report by the BBC gives statistics on crime in Mexico, with 10.7 million households with at least one victim of crime.

2020: Largest number of native Spanish speakers

As of 2020, Mexico is home to the largest number of native Spanish speakers.

2020: Demographic Identification in 2020 Census

At Mexico's 2020 census, 19.4% of the population identified as indigenous, 6.1% spoke an Indigenous language, and 2.04% identified as Afro-Mexican.

2020: Foreigners Settled in Mexico

In 2020, an estimated 1.2 million foreigners settled in Mexico, an increase from nearly 1 million in 2010.

2020: Arrest of Ex-CEO of Pemex

In 2020, as part of a push against corruption, the ex-CEO of Pemex, Emilio Lozoya Austin, was arrested.

2020: Literacy Rate in Mexico

In 2020, the literacy rate in Mexico was 95.25%, which was a slight increase from 94.86% in 2018.

2020: Metropolitan Areas and Population in 2020

In 2020, there were 48 metropolitan areas in Mexico, in which close to 53% of Mexico's population lives.

2020: Religious Affiliation in Mexico

In the 2020 census, 77.8% of the Mexican population (97,864,218) identified as Catholic, 11.2% (14,095,307) as Protestant/Evangelical Christian, and 8.1% (9,488,671) as having no religion.

2020: Life Expectancy in 2020

Life expectancy in Mexico increased from 36 years in 1895 to 75 years in 2020.

2021: New Immigrants to Mexico

In 2021, Mexico officially received 68,000 new immigrants, which represented a 16% increase from the prior year.

2021: Remittances Dipping During the COVID-19 Pandemic in 2021

Remittances from Mexican citizens working in the US dipped during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021.

May 2022: 100,000 People Listed as Missing

As of May 2022, 100,000 people are officially listed as missing in Mexico, most since 2007.

2022: Sixth Most-Visited Country

As of 2022, Mexico is the sixth most-visited country in the world, with 42.2 million international arrivals.

2022: National Guard Personnel Count

As of 2022, the National Guard numbered 110,000 personnel.

2022: Decrease in Poverty Rate Between 2018 and 2022

Between 2018 and 2022, CONEVAL reported a 6% decrease in the poverty rate in Mexico, from 42% to 36%.

2022: Mexico's Population in 2022

In 2022, Mexico's estimated population was 129,150,971 people, according to the National Geography and Statistics Institute.

2022: Newest Oil Refinery Built in 2022

Mexico built its newest oil refinery in 2022.

2022: Environmental Protection Laws Improvement

The 2022 report noted that environmental protection laws have improved in major cities but remain unenforced or unregulated in rural regions of Mexico.

2023: Military Expenditures

As of 2023, Military expenditures in Mexico are a small fraction of GDP, at around 0.6%.

2023: CONEVAL Report on Poverty Rate Decrease in 2023

In 2023, CONEVAL reported that the poverty rate in Mexico had decreased between 2018 and 2022, a 6% decrease, from 42% to 36% (from 52 to 47 million people), though extreme poverty rose by 0.1%.

2023: Mexico's Greenhouse Gas Emissions in 2023

In 2023, Mexico was among the top 15 highest greenhouse gas emitters, contributing over 5 million tonnes, or 1.4% of the global total.

2023: World Bank Report on Mexico's Gross National Income in 2023

In 2023, the World Bank reported that Mexico's gross national income was the second highest in Latin America after Brazil, at US$1.7 trillion.

2023: Elena Reygadas

In April 2019, Daniela Soto-Innes was named the best female chef in the world by The World's Best 50 Restaurants and Elena Reygadas in 2023.

October 2024: Claudia Sheinbaum Sworn In As First Woman President

In October 1, 2024, Claudia Sheinbaum was sworn in as the first woman to lead Mexico, after winning the presidential election.

2024: Armed Forces Personnel Count

As of 2024, there are approximately 220,000 armed forces personnel in Mexico, including the Army, Air Force, and Navy, and roughly 110,000 personnel in the National Guard.

2024: Daily Minimum Wage Set in 2024

In 2024, the daily minimum wage was set at $248.93 Mexican pesos (US$13.24), or $375 in the country's northern border.

2024: MORENA wins second term

The National Regeneration Movement (Morena) won a second term in the 2024 general election.

April 2025: Mexico's Economy in April 2025

As of April 2025, Mexico's economy was the 13th largest by purchasing power parity, with a GDP per capita of US$26,000.

August 2025: Protests Over Missing People

In August 2025, demonstrations were held all around Mexico, in protest over the 130,000 people who have disappeared and considered missing since 2007.

2025: Mexico Ranked 58th in Global Innovation Index in 2025

In 2025, Mexico was ranked 58th in the Global Innovation Index.

2025: Mexico's Population in 2025

In 2025, Mexico's population was estimated by the UN to have grown to 131,946,900 people.

2025: First Judicial Election

The first judicial election in Mexico occurred in 2025, where judges pre-selected by Congress were elected by popular vote.

2026: Mexico Co-Hosts FIFA World Cup

Mexico will co-host the 2026 FIFA World Cup along with Canada and the United States, making it the first country to host or co-host the men's World Cup three times.