what are mexico and central america also called
Mexico, the southernmost country of North American, borders the northern countries of Central America, Guatemala, and Belize. However, the main flows of Central American nationals headed to the United States usually cross Mexico's border with Guatemala.istorical background. After Mexico and Central America gained independence from Spain, in 1821, the Central American states came briefly under Mexican rule before separating in 1823 and creating a unified nation called the United Provinces of Central America.