Mexico
2026
- GOVERNMENT
- federal republic
- CONSTITUTION
- February 5, 1917
- LEGAL SYSTEM
- there are elements of the American system and Western democracies
- LEGISLATIVE SYSTEM
- bicameral, Senate and House of Deputies
- JUDICIAL SYSTEM
- Supreme Court of Justice, judges appointed by the President with the consent of the Senate
RELIGIONS
76.5% Catholics, 6.3% Protestants, other minorities
From the country
- DECEMBER 15, 2013MexicoDEATH PENALTY
USA - Texas. Secretary of State John Kerry urges Texas to reconsider death sentence of Edgar Arias Tamayo, a Mexican citizen
USA - Texas. Secretary of State John Kerry urges Texas to reconsider death sentence of Edgar Arias Tamayo, a Mexican citizen
- AUGUST 14, 2013MexicoDEATH PENALTY
a Court of Appeal in Malaysia upheld the conviction and death sentence on five men
a Court of Appeal in Malaysia upheld the conviction and death sentence on five men
- JANUARY 1, 2013MexicoDEATH PENALTY
On June 23, 2005, Mexico's House approved a measure striking the death penalty...
On June 23, 2005, Mexico's House approved a measure striking the death penalty...
MAY 16, 2012MexicoDEATH PENALTYMALAYSIA: 5 PEOPLE SENTENCED TO DEATH OVER DRUGS
A Malaysian court sentenced to death three Mexican brothers and two other people
- JANUARY 1, 2012MexicoDEATH PENALTY
On June 23, 2005, Mexico's House approved a measure striking the death penalty...
On June 23, 2005, Mexico's House approved a measure striking the death penalty...
- JULY 8, 2011MexicoDEATH PENALTY
USA - Texas. Governor defends Leal’s execution despite criticism
USA - Texas. Governor defends Leal’s execution despite criticism
- JULY 8, 2011MexicoDEATH PENALTY
USA - Texas. UN reaction to Humberto Leal's execution
USA - Texas. UN reaction to Humberto Leal's execution
- JUNE 28, 2011MexicoDEATH PENALTY
USA - Texas. Mexico appeals to Supreme Court to spare Leal from death penalty
USA - Texas. Mexico appeals to Supreme Court to spare Leal from death penalty
- JANUARY 1, 2011MexicoDEATH PENALTY
On June 23, 2005, Mexico's House approved a measure striking the death penalty...
On June 23, 2005, Mexico's House approved a measure striking the death penalty...
- JANUARY 1, 2010MexicoDEATH PENALTY
On June 23, 2005, Mexico's House approved a measure striking the death penalty...
On June 23, 2005, Mexico's House approved a measure striking the death penalty...
- FEBRUARY 28, 2009ChinaDEATH PENALTY
China's top legislature ratified a treaty on extradition with Mexico.
China's top legislature ratified a treaty on extradition with Mexico.
- JANUARY 21, 2009MexicoDEATH PENALTY
MEXICAN CONGRESS TO HOLD DEATH PENALTY FORUMS
Mexico's Congress agreed to hold forums on the possibility of reinstating the death penalty for some crimes.