Portal:Mexico/DYK/9

... that the Gulf of Mexico is the ninth largest body of water in the world?(Pictured)
... that the First Mexican Empire was the official name of independent Mexico under a monarchical regime from 1822 to 1823?
... that Benito Juarez was the first Mexican leader who did not have a military background ?
... that on May 21, 2000, Pope John Paul II canonized a group of 25 saints and martyrs arising from the Mexican Cristero War?
... that Lorena Ochoa is considered one of the best Mexican golfers of all times, as she is the first Mexican golfer of either gender to be ranked number one in the world?