Mexico

Mexico

https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/mx.html

Part # 1 People who live in Mexico

http://worldpopulationreview.com/countries/mexico-population/

The population of Mexico is growing.

Every day, more than 1,200 people are born in the country.

Compared with Switzerland, the power distance in Mexico is much higher. Also, the Mexican culture is much more group oriented.

https://geert-hofstede.com/mexico.html

Part # 2 Examples of innovation in Mexico?

In Mexico, 21% of children give up education before they are 14 years old, and Mexico lags behind other nations in what students learn.

Elisa Guerra is changing that. She founded http://www.valledefiladelfia.net/ where children can start when they are 2 years old. http://www.aljazeera.com/programmes/rebel-education/2016/12/mexico-power-early-education-161216172434103.html http://www.mckinsey.com/global-themes/americas/a-tale-of-two-mexicos

At http://www.valledefiladelfia.net/ students learn to read when they are very young, for example through individual tutoring. Parents help out as well.

https://youtu.be/eAL_CFNoXJs minute 9.

http://etraining.mx/ connects users to various educational opportunities in different areas. https://boletia.com/ helps people spread the word about events and to easily sell / distribute event tickets.

https://www.kichink.com/ is an e-commerce platform that helps companies go digital.

https://techcrunch.com/2015/03/26/beyond-the-maquiladora-a-look-at-mexicos-startup-scene/

90% of cars bought in Mexico are used cars.

http://www.mckinsey.com/global-themes/americas/a-tale-of-two-mexicos Page 46.

https://petsy.mx/ is an online retailer for things related to pets.

https://tech.co/mexican-startups-know-about-2016-09

The Chihuahua is the world’s smallest dog. The dog is named after the state Chihuahua in the Northern part of Mexico.

https://www.factretriever.com/mexico-facts https://www.pinterest.com/pin/272819689904925974/

In Guanajuato in the central part of Mexico, Teatro Juarez displays impressive architecture.

https://www.neverendingvoyage.com/guanajuato-mexico/

People wearing colourful dresses and sombrero hats

https://www.factretriever.com/mexico-facts

Part # 3 Information about the political system in Mexico?

The Congress of Mexico has 2 houses:

The Senate 128 members who are elected for 6 year terms.

The Chamber of Deputies 500 members who are elected for 3 year terms. http://country.eiu.com/article.aspx?articleid=1655213349&Country=Mexico&topic=Summary&subtopic=Political+structure

There are 31 states in Mexico as well the federal district, Mexico city. Each state has its own local legislation.

State governors are elected for 6 year terms.

http://country.eiu.com/article.aspx?articleid=1655213349&Country=Mexico&topic=Summary&subtopic=Political+structure

For example, each state in Mexico has different rules regarding the number of parking spaces a business needs and the positioning of fire extinguishers within a commercial establishment.

http://www.mckinsey.com/global-themes/americas/a-tale-of-two-mexicos Page 54.

States in Mexico are divided into municipalities.

Municipal presidents are elected for 3 year terms.

http://country.eiu.com/article.aspx?articleid=1655213349&Country=Mexico&topic=Summary&subtopic=Political+structure

The President of Mexico is elected for 6 years and can serve 1 term.

http://www.rogerdarlington.me.uk/Mexicanpoliticalsystem https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/President_of_Mexico