More than two dozen colleges are located in the vicinity including the University of Mexico. The area's numerous museums include the National Museum of Anthropology, with unparalleled exhibits of pre-Columbian artifacts as well as the Museum of Modern Art. Mexico City is growing at an alarming rate. The population has more than quadrupled since 1950. The government is unable to provide adequate police, fire and sanitation service that keeps pace with the expanding population.
Air pollution is a serious problem in Mexico City.
Mountains surround the city, so the polluted air is trapped. The pollution sometimes gets so bad that the government closes schools, limits driving and closes some factories until the air clears. This reference site includes links to Mexican historical, cultural and political sites. The Washington Post covers the latest news in Mexico, Central America and South America. Follow this link to get an idea of what's happening in the region this week.