Politics of Mexico

In Mexico, the type of government is a Federal presidential constitutional republic. In Mexico, the legislative power is vested in a Congress of the Union. The head of the government is Enrique Peña Nieto. The governmental structure of a country determines the manner in which laws are written, approved, and interpreted. Government type determines the manner in which elections are held as well as the country's system of policing its citizens. The term of office of the head of state in Mexico lasts until 7 January 2018. The length of a head of state's term has a direct effect on the power and influence of the executive position. A longer term of office provides the head of state with increased authority. The term of office of the head of state in Mexico lasts until 01/07/2018. The length of a head of state's term has a direct effect on the power and influence of the executive position. A longer term of office provides the head of state with increased authority. The Global Peace Index (GPI) for Mexico is 2.53. The strength of legal rights index for Mexico is 10. Overall, it is considered to be rather strong - bancrupcy and collateral laws are able to protect the rights of borrowers and lenders quite well; credit information is abundant and easily accessible. In 2013, Mexico received 417.8 million USD in foreign aid. In 2014, the foreign aid amounted to 971.3 USD.

Government

In Mexico, the head of the government is Enrique Peña Nieto. The government system of Mexico is a Federal presidential constitutional republic. In Mexico, the legislative power is vested in a Congress of the Union; this is a Bicameral legislative body, and therefore a Bicameral Congress of the Union. According to the World Bank Group, the government effectiveness index of Mexico is 0.19. This indicates that the government of Mexico is mediocre. While some public and civil services are limited, in other cases they can be considered adequate or even effective. Potential investors should carefully evaluate the governmental situation in Mexico before considering any business maneuvers.

Unions and alliances

This section deals with a list of unions Mexico is a member of.

Mexico is a member of the United Nations (UN). Mexico is a member of the World Trade Organization (WTO). Mexico is a member of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Mexico is a member of the International Monetery Fun (IMF). To read more about when Mexico became a member of these unions and what additional political unions and alliances Mexico is part of, click on Mexico membership in international unions.

Freedom in Mexico

With regard to political and civil freedoms, Mexico is 2. Citizens in Mexico experience partial freedom. While the majority of citizens are able to exercise their free will to a certain extent in Mexico, some political engagement may be limited and certain population groups may be excluded from certain freedoms or expressions. To read more about freedom level in Mexico click on Freedom in Mexico.