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Guyana–Mexico relations refers to the diplomatic relations between Guyana and Mexico. Both nations are members of the Association of Caribbean States, Caribbean Community, Community of Latin American and Caribbean States, Organization of American States and the United Nations.
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History
Guyana and Mexico are two American nations with very different historical backgrounds. In May 1966, Guyana obtained independence from the United Kingdom and on 1 March 1973, Guyana and Mexico established diplomatic relations. Since then, diplomatic relations between both countries have been limited to only international cooperation through organizations such as the United Nations and regional multilateral organizations such as the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). In 2009, Mexico opened its first resident embassy in Guyana. Since the opening of the embassy, diplomatic relations have strengthened between both nations. In 2013, both nations celebrated 40 years of diplomatic relations.
State visits
Presidential visits from Guyana to Mexico
Presidential visits from Mexico to Guyana
Trade relations
In 2014, total two-way trade between both nations amounted to $25 million USD. Mexico's main exports to Guyana include: wheat, fertilizer, garbanzo beans, alcohol (beer) and steel while Guyana's main exports to Mexico include: bauxite, rum and crystals. A few Mexican multi-national companies such as Corona and Qualfon operate in Guyana.