There's a lake so deadly that anything that goes for a swim gets pickled. Yet there's a thriving ecosystem literally living on the edge, which might give astrobiologists a hint at how life could thrive on other worlds.

Mexico's government said Sunday that 318 people died from last week's major earthquake, including 180 people in Mexico City, where dozens of buildings collapsed. Outside the city, residents of rural towns and villages are assessing...

GlaxoSmithKline’s new rotavirus vaccine can potentially save children across the globe from fatal diarrhea. This program guides viewers through the medicine’s development process, and examines the highly unconventional way it is being...

The G20 is a powerful, informal group of nineteen countries and the European Union. It also includes a representative from the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund. The list evolved from an effort to include major developing...

Culture—that shared sense of attitudes, values, goals, and practices—impacts all human interactions, including those in business. Gain perspective on how culture impacts international business communications and operations in Latin...

Crime is a serious concern to visitors and residents of Mexico—with good reason. The problem has become worse in recent years because of the alarming rise in unemployment and poverty. Police mismanagement and corruption have only...

The Mexican calendar is filled with special events and holidays, both national and religious. In fact, there isn’t a month all year when Mexicans don’t celebrate at least one holiday. Christmas is the most important holiday in Mexico....

In general, men in Mexico rule in matters of public affairs and women dominate in domestic and private matters. Like many things in Mexico, this dynamic is changing, especially in the cities and in middle-class families. More women are...

Like the beautiful handwoven blankets made in Mexican villages, the Mexican people are a blend of Spanish and Indian characteristics. They are known for being friendly, generous, and loving. In the cities, it is common to see men and...

Worldwide, more than 400 million people speak Spanish. A small minority of Mexicans—about seven million—speak one of fifty Indian languages that have survived. Learn more about the local uses of language, including the widespread use of...

Mexico’s population is growing at a considerably slower rate than in the past. The current growth rate is about 1.4 percent per year. Nonetheless, controlling growth, especially in the cities, is a government priority. Mexicans are more...

Wages are often very low in Mexico, and supporting a family is often difficult. For many, the only way to survive is by working six-day, forty-eight-hour weeks, sometimes at two jobs. Driving this industriousness is the belief that...

The unit of currency in Mexico is the peso, which is equivalent to 100 centavos. Notes are available in denominations of 20, 50, 100, 200, and 500 pesos, and coins are available in denominations of 1, 2, 5, 10, and 20 pesos. Coins worth...

Mexico’s law is based on the Napoleonic Code, which means that a person is presumed guilty until proven innocent. In most criminal cases, trial is by judge, not jury. Civil cases and those involving major felonies are tried in federal...

Under its constitution, adopted on February 5, 1917, Mexico is a federal democratic republic, but until the mid-1990s, a single party, the PRI (Partido Revolucionario Institucional), totally dominated state and federal elective offices....

Mexico’s climate ranges from temperate to tropical, depending on the altitude. Mexico City, high above sea level at the same latitude as Hawaii and Bombay, has moderate temperatures year-round. By contrast, Guadalajara, the next-largest...

Mexico can be divided into seven regions: Baja California, the North, the Pacific coast, the central coast, the central highlands, the South, and the Yucatán Peninsula. Except for Baja California, each of these regions is home to at...

Mexico is one of the most populous countries in the world. At four times the size of Spain, it’s one of the largest. Geographically, it’s also one of the most diverse countries. It includes nearly every geological formation found in the...

It’s vital to note that Mexicans value polite formality in business interactions. Learn more about the importance of using titles and polite greetings in Mexico. Wondering how to use titles appropriately when addressing colleagues? Brush...

Mexico has a relatively small middle class of managers and educated workers, although there is an abundant supply of young and unskilled labor. Learn more about regional differences in Mexico and how these distinctions impact the...

The Mexican economy and business environment have gone through dramatic changes as the country has become more integrated into the global marketplace. Learn how this once highly protected economy has implemented far-reaching reforms that...

Women have advanced in the Mexican workplace over the past few decades, but they still face many professional obstacles. Advancing to senior management remains a challenge, as does receiving equivalent compensation to their male...

Wondering about the best way to establish a new business contact and set up a meeting? Learn more about the importance of introductions, utilizing contacts, as well as local expectations for first meetings and attitudes toward...

In Mexico, networks, informally called camarillas, are essential to doing business. Learn more about how power and influence are established and how to develop trust through local networks. Explore how politicians traditionally wielded...