Mexico’s Role in the United Nations Security Council

The first part of this article describes and analyzes the characteristics, functions and historical evolution of the United Nations Security Council. In particular, it describes the most radical changes it has undergone with the end of the cold war. The second part offers a general overview of Mexico’s contributions in favor of international peace and security. It also states the reasons for which the Mexican government decided to participate for the third time in the Security Council, and evaluates the benefits of this participation.