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Mexico

Mexico is a North American federal republic, bordering on the United States. With a territory covering nearly 2 million square kilometers, it is the fifth-largest American country.

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The US flag flutters on the stern of the US Navy guided missile destroyer USS Sampson DDG-102, docked near the entrance to the Panama Canal, amid a large buildup of US naval forces in and around the Southern Caribbean, in Panama City, Panama on August 31, 2025

The US flag flutters on the stern of the US Navy guided missile destroyer USS Sampson DDG-102, docked near the entrance to the Panama Canal, amid a large buildup of US naval forces in and around the Southern Caribbean, in Panama City, Panama on August 31, 2025

US says attacks on suspected drug boats will happen again

President Donald Trump has justified the US military's lethal strike on a boat allegedly owned by a Venezuelan gang.

EU top diplomat Kaja Kallas and trade chief Maros Sefcovic at EU Commission press conference

EU top diplomat Kaja Kallas and trade chief Maros Sefcovic at EU Commission press conference

EU Commission approves 'milestone' Mercosur, Mexico deals

The controversial deal would allow Mercosur states to sell agricultural goods to EU countries with fewer restrictions.

Adidas reps apologize to Mexican artisans over sandals

The German firm admitted its Oaxaca Slip On shoe closely resembles traditional huarache sandals made in the community.

President Claudia Sheinbaum speaking at a podium in front of an image of the new Adidas Oaxaca Slip On (August 8, 2025)

President Claudia Sheinbaum speaking at a podium in front of an image of the new Adidas Oaxaca Slip On (August 8, 2025)

Mexico: Adidas apologizes for cultural appropriation

German sportswear brand Adidas has apologized for "cultural appropriation" in the design of its "Oaxaca Slip-On" shoe.

Mexiko Oaxaca 2025 | Traditionelle Huarache-Sandalen auf einem Markt - 08.08.2025 *** Sandals known as "huaraches" are displayed for sale at a market in Oaxaca, Mexico, Friday, Aug. 8, 2025.

Mexiko Oaxaca 2025 | Traditionelle Huarache-Sandalen auf einem Markt - 08.08.2025 *** Sandals known as "huaraches" are displayed for sale at a market in Oaxaca, Mexico, Friday, Aug. 8, 2025.

Mexico: US designer regrets 'appropriated' Adidas shoes

Fashion designer Chavarria and Adidas are under fire in Mexico.

Veracruz state police vehicles patrol surrounding areas of La Loma penitentiary center in the Mexican state of Veracruz on 19 September 2011 after a prison break

Veracruz state police vehicles patrol surrounding areas of La Loma penitentiary center in the Mexican state of Veracruz on 19 September 2011 after a prison break

Mexico: Veracruz prison riot leaves 7 dead

The spiraling unrest at the prison in eastern Mexico led to state forces intervening to restore order.

A confident looking Donald Trump wears a black MAGA cap

A confident looking Donald Trump wears a black MAGA cap

US, Mexico agree on 90-day reprieve ahead of tariff deadline

With the US and Mexico headed for more negotiations, DW looks at the trade deals Trump has and hasn't struck so far.

TV screens show a tsunami warning after an earthquake off the coast of Russia's Kamchatka peninsula.

TV screens show a tsunami warning after an earthquake off the coast of Russia's Kamchatka peninsula.

Living with earthquakes: Lessons from resilient countries

DW takes a look at countries showing that preparation is what matters when it comes to earthquakes.

A Mexican priest and other people marching against US President Trump's policies, carrying signs such as "Unidxs contra Trump"

A Mexican priest and other people marching against US President Trump's policies, carrying signs such as "Unidxs contra Trump"

Mexican town welcomes US emigres

More and more Americans are leaving their country. Some are finding a new home in San Miguel de Allende.

Ovidio Guzman, the son of drug lord 'El Chapo,' has been arrested on January 5, 2023 on suspicion of drug-related charges in an operation carried out by Mexico City federal authorities

Ovidio Guzman, the son of drug lord 'El Chapo,' has been arrested on January 5, 2023 on suspicion of drug-related charges in an operation carried out by Mexico City federal authorities

Son of Mexico's 'El Chapo' pleads guilty in US drugs case

Guzman Lopez, a son of imprisoned former Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, was facing life in prison.

Nighttime view of a woman in a fancy costume with a heavily made-up face

Nighttime view of a woman in a fancy costume with a heavily made-up face

Creative and combative — Mexico City by night

Mexico City used to inspire fear. But these days, the megacity is a hotspot for tourists.

A female delivery driver wearing a helmet on a traveling motorbike

A female delivery driver wearing a helmet on a traveling motorbike

Mexico: Female delivery drivers demand more protection

Female delivery drivers in Mexico City are hoping for better work conditions without being punished by the algorithm.

A player of the Mexican softball team "Las Amazonas de Yaxunah" lifts her bat while an audience protected by a net looks on

A player of the Mexican softball team "Las Amazonas de Yaxunah" lifts her bat while an audience protected by a net looks on

Mexican women's softball team stands up against sexism

Mexican Indigenous women are challenging gender roles through softball, redefining what it means to be strong.

Two delivery drivers in orange uniforms in New Delhi

Two delivery drivers in orange uniforms in New Delhi

Gig workers worldwide encounter exploitative work conditions

App ordering has become a basic convenience all around the world. But what does it mean for gig workers?

Chile | Cambia La Historia-Projekt der DW Akademie

Chile | Cambia La Historia-Projekt der DW Akademie

Latin America: Changing the story to a journalism of hope

A new collection of stories from across Latin America on structural violence employs constructive journalism.

A low-angle view of exhibition visitors studying writing and images on a table-like surface

A low-angle view of exhibition visitors studying writing and images on a table-like surface

Three creative Biennale ideas for coping with climate change

Adapting architecture to extreme weather, including drought and flooding: The Emirates, Brazil and Mexico pavilions.

A gas station is damaged after Hurricane Erick hit near San Jose del Progreso, Oaxaca state, Mexico

A gas station is damaged after Hurricane Erick hit near San Jose del Progreso, Oaxaca state, Mexico

Mexico: Hurricane Erick weakens as residents clear debris

After making landfall as a major hurricane along Mexico's coast, Erick weakened to a tropical storm.

A red flag flutters in the wind, warning beachgoers of dangerous conditions as Tropical Storm Erick strengthens off Mexico's Pacific Coast on Jun 17, 2025.

A red flag flutters in the wind, warning beachgoers of dangerous conditions as Tropical Storm Erick strengthens off Mexico's Pacific Coast on Jun 17, 2025.

Mexico: Hurricane Erick reaches category 4 as landfall nears

Local authorities have urged people living in low-lying areas to move to shelters as Hurricane Erick approaches.

A group of women in traditional clothing standing on a baseball field

A group of women in traditional clothing standing on a baseball field

Las Amazonas: The Indigenous women's softball team

The Las Amazonas softball team is shattering Mexico's gender expectations by playing softball in traditional outfits.

Donald Trump holds up a football shirt emblazoned with 'Trump 26' in the Oval Office while FIFA President Gianni Infantino looks on

Donald Trump holds up a football shirt emblazoned with 'Trump 26' in the Oval Office while FIFA President Gianni Infantino looks on

World Cup 2026: Could cohost politics have an impact?

A year out from a football World Cup across three countries, tensions between the US, Canada and Mexico are simmering.

Steel glowing hot orange

Steel glowing hot orange

Harsh reactions on doubled steel tariffs

Four days after announcing a doubling of tariffs on steel and aluminium, the higher tariffs are now in place.

President Claudia Sheinbaum and her husband Jose Maria Tarriba cast their ballots during the country's first judicial elections in Mexico City on June 1, 2025

President Claudia Sheinbaum and her husband Jose Maria Tarriba cast their ballots during the country's first judicial elections in Mexico City on June 1, 2025

Mexico holds controversial vote to elect judges

Mexico became the first nation in the world to hold an election for the judicial system.

A disabled Mexican Navy tall ship floats between the Brooklyn and the Manhattan bridges on the East River

A disabled Mexican Navy tall ship floats between the Brooklyn and the Manhattan bridges on the East River

Mexican navy ship crashes into New York's Brooklyn Bridge

At least two people have been killed after a Mexican navy ship collided with New York's landmark Brooklyn Bridge.

Mexico: Beauty influencer shot dead while live on TikTok

Valeria Marquez was seen responding to someone off-screen, while still live on TikTok, before she was shot twice.

US President Donald Trump, holds up the signed executive order renaming the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America during a flight on Air Force One

US President Donald Trump, holds up the signed executive order renaming the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America during a flight on Air Force One

Mexico sues Google over Trump's renaming of Gulf of Mexico

Mexico sued Google for renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, following an order by US President Trump.

Parents of lost Perla Yajaira hugging and crying at ranch in Mexico

Parents of lost Perla Yajaira hugging and crying at ranch in Mexico

Mexico: Parents search for their missing daughter

It's been a year since Perla Yajaira disappeared. She is one of thousands missing in Mexico.

Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum gestures during her daily press conference at Palacio Nacional in Mexico City.

Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum gestures during her daily press conference at Palacio Nacional in Mexico City.

Mexican president says she rejected Trump troops offer

Trump has made stemming drugs and immigration at the US-Mexican border key policy priorities.

IMF: Trump tariffs slow down global economic growth

IMF predicted higher inflation and "significantly" slower global economic growth due to Trump's tariffs.

Border fence between Mexico and the US, going uphill along Tijuana

Border fence between Mexico and the US, going uphill along Tijuana

Mexico urges removal of 'discriminatory' US immigration ad

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said the advertisement could encourage "violence against people on the move."

A picture showing an employee working on the door of a Volkswagen beetle model at the assembly line in the VW plant in Puebla, Mexico

A picture showing an employee working on the door of a Volkswagen beetle model at the assembly line in the VW plant in Puebla, Mexico

Unfazed by Trump's tariffs, Mexico hopes for a better deal

Though delayed, Donald Trump's tariffs have caused global consternation. But Mexico sees a bright side.

Security forces are seen in a northern Mexican community where people have been forced to leave their homes to escape violent gangs.

Security forces are seen in a northern Mexican community where people have been forced to leave their homes to escape violent gangs.

Hundreds of thousands displaced by gang violence in Mexico

In Mexico, estimated close to 400,000 people are believed to have been displaced by organized crime.

Four Mexican women on a search mission for their missing relatives

Four Mexican women on a search mission for their missing relatives

Mexicans risk their lives to find missing family members

As Mexico grapples with a crisis of mass disappearances, families want the government to stop neglecting the issue.

A matador taunts a bull in a bullring in Mexico

A matador taunts a bull in a bullring in Mexico

Bullfighting ban in Mexico City sparks controversy

Animal activists hailed the ban as a success, but bullfighting fans say it threatens a centuries-old tradition.

Protesters embrace during a vigil on the Zocalo, Mexico City's main square, for the victims whose remains were discovered on a ranch in the state of Jalisco

Protesters embrace during a vigil on the Zocalo, Mexico City's main square, for the victims whose remains were discovered on a ranch in the state of Jalisco

Thousands gather to commemorate Mexico's missing people

People laid out shoes and candles in remembrance of the victims of the recently discovered mass grave in Jalisco.

rows of shows that were found on the ranch in Jalisco State

rows of shows that were found on the ranch in Jalisco State

Possible mass killing site discovered in Mexico

Civilians searching for missing relatives have uncovered a possible mass killing site in Mexico's Jalisco state.

Tomorrow Today — The Science Show

AI in archaeology, a virtual Aztec city, gravity and centrifugal force, alternatives to air-conditioning systems

US President Donald Trump

US President Donald Trump

Trump confirms Canada, Mexico tariffs to take effect

The 25% tariffs were due to come into effect at 0501 UTC on Tuesday.

Omar Trevino Morales, leader of the Zetas drug cartel, after having being captured [FILE: March 4, 2015]

Omar Trevino Morales, leader of the Zetas drug cartel, after having being captured [FILE: March 4, 2015]

Mexico extradites 29 drug traffickers to US

The handover comes as Mexico seeks to dissuade Trump from slapping 25% tariffs on Mexican goods.

Stern-faced US President Donald Trump holds up an executive order bearing his signature

Stern-faced US President Donald Trump holds up an executive order bearing his signature

German carmakers struggle with looming US tariffs

New US auto tariffs would harm foreign carmakers, international trade – and American consumers, too.

Mount Rushmore with Donald Trump

Mount Rushmore with Donald Trump

New challenges for Europe — MADE

European countries and companies struggle with Donald Trump's policies and the new world order.

Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum speaks during her daily press conference at the National Palace in Mexico City

Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum speaks during her daily press conference at the National Palace in Mexico City

Mexico: 'Nothing illegal' about US drone flights

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has insisted there is nothing unusual about US drone flights.

US President Donald Trump looks on during a news conference in the Roosevelt Room of the White House, Washington DC, USA, on January 21, 2025

US President Donald Trump looks on during a news conference in the Roosevelt Room of the White House, Washington DC, USA, on January 21, 2025

Will Donald Trump's tariff gamble pay off?

Trump's tariff strategy has forced Mexico, Canada, Colombia and Panama to toe the line. But how long will coercion work?

A picture of a man looking at the burnt remains of the bus

A picture of a man looking at the burnt remains of the bus

Mexico: Dozens killed in bus-truck collision

A passenger bus had been traveling between Cancun and the southern state of Tabasco when it collided with a truck.

Trump's tariffs stoke trade war, inflation fears

Donald Trump's new tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China have sent shock waves through financial markets.

USA -Mexico border at El Paso, Texas

USA -Mexico border at El Paso, Texas

Trump's new immigration policy worries separated families

Mexicans whose families are torn between the U.S. and Mexico now fear that their dream of reuniting will be impossible.

General view of the Aztek Technologies plant in Santa Catarina, as a woman walks across the floor

General view of the Aztek Technologies plant in Santa Catarina, as a woman walks across the floor

How will US tariffs affect Mexico's economy?

Analysts say the US tariffs from February 1 will likely deal a heavy blow to Mexico.

The top of the Ambassador Intentional Bridge that connects the US and Canada over the Detroit River

The top of the Ambassador Intentional Bridge that connects the US and Canada over the Detroit River

Trump tariffs: What do they mean for Mexico and Canada?

As Trump has fired the first salvo in his trade war against major trading partners, DW examines their effects.

Poster of the film 'Emilia Perez': A collage of three women, one looking directly into the camera, and two others standing next to her sideways in dance poses.

Poster of the film 'Emilia Perez': A collage of three women, one looking directly into the camera, and two others standing next to her sideways in dance poses.

Why Mexicans find 'Emilia Perez' disrespectful

The musical thriller about a drug lord who starts a new life as a woman could win many Oscars. Why do Mexicans hate it?

Google Maps

Google Maps

Gulf of America: How Google handles controversial geography

Tech giant Google says it will update its maps service to reflect official name changes pushed through by Donald Trump.

The Seven Mile Bridge between the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico, seen here on May 7, 2024

The Seven Mile Bridge between the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico, seen here on May 7, 2024

Google Maps to change Gulf of Mexico to 'Gulf of America'

US users looking for Gulf of Mexico might soon notice a new name for the body of water on Google Maps.