In This Story: MexicoMexico is a country in the southern portion of North America. Mexico City is its capital city and largest metropolis. Mexico became an independent nation state after the successful Mexican War of Independence against Spain in 1821. Since 2006, a conflict between the government and drug trafficking syndicates has led to over 120,000 deaths. Mexico receives a significant number of tourists every year; in 2018, it was the 6th most-visited country in the world, with 39 million international arrivals.

Source: ABC News January 18, 2023 00:20 UTC