Republic since 1917. Gained independence from Spain in 1821. Spanish is the official language. English is widely spoken. Long-distance calls are very expensive.
Major hotels have facilities.
Services are operated by Telegrafos Nacionales and international telegrams should be handed in to their offices. Airmail to Europe takes about six days. Surface mail is slow. The English-language papers available are New York Times, Mexico City Times , and USA Today. From time to time these change.