The site of advanced Amerindian civilizations, Mexico came under Spanish rule for three centuries before achieving independence early in the 19th century. A devaluation of the peso in late 1994 threw Mexico into economic turmoil, triggering the worst recession in over half a century. The nation continues to make an impressive recovery. Ongoing economic and social concerns include low real wages, underemployment for a large segment of the population, inequitable income distribution, and few advancement opportunities for the largely Amerindian population in the impoverished southern states.
Mexico Culture Up Close
Mexican Culture
There are 31 states in Mexico.
The 6 states Mexicoyielded to the U.S.in the 1846-1848 war were: Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, and Wyoming.
Mexico’s largest mountain range is the Sierra Madre.
Mexican presidents serve a single, 6-year term of office.
If a businesswoman entertains a Mexican businessman at lunch, she should arrange to have the lunch in her hotel’s restaurant so she can have the check
Every day in Mexico City, 11,000 tons of pollutants are dumped into the air.
Mexican subordinates tend to avoid eye contact with their boss.
Mexico’s population is 60% Mestizo (Spanish-Indian blend), 30% Indian, and 9% European.
Be careful not to refer to the U.S.as “Americans.” Mexicans consider themselves to be (North) Americans, as well.
