Notable individuals: Dhani Harrison, Olivia Trinidad Arias |
| Total population |
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| Mexican-born residents 5,049 (2001 UK Census) |
| Regions with significant populations |
| London, Sheffield, Oxford, Cambridge, Warwick, Manchester, Liverpool |
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Predominantly Roman Catholicism |
Mexicans in the United Kingdom (Spanish: Mexicanos en el Reino Unido) include Mexican-born immigrants to the United Kingdom and their British-born descendants. Although a large percentage of Mexican-born people in the UK are international students, many are also permanently settled and work in the UK as the community expands into its second generation.[1]
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According to the 2001 UK Census, 5,049 Mexican-born people were living in the UK.[2] Mexico was the 102nd most common birthplace for British people; ahead of Lithuania but behind Chile (fifth out of all Latin American countries, again behind Chile but ahead of Peru).[2]
According to the Institute for Mexicans Abroad, there is a slight imbalance in terms of gender with 47% of Mexican-born people resident in the UK being male and 53% female.[1] Students make up around 40% of the population, whilst 13% are working in the UK. Spouses and children combined make up 9% of the Mexican-born population in the UK.[1] The Institute for Mexicans Abroad has identified London as having the largest Mexican community in the UK as well as the most diverse, with many not actually registering with the consulate.[1] Mexicans in the British capital tend to work in low paying jobs in the service sector (i.e. restaurant, cleaning, hotel and bar staff).[1] There are significant numbers of Mexican students located in the university towns of Sheffield, Oxford, Cambridge, Warwick, Manchester and Liverpool.[1] There is evidence of increasing numbers of British nationals illegally employing Mexican domestic workers with invalid or without work permits.[1]
| Year | 1998 | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 |
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| Number | 52[3] | 74[4] | 116[5] | 100[6] | 105[7] | 145[8] | 160[9] | 175[10] | 145[11] | 135[12] | 115[13] |
There are numerous Mexican-run associations, organisations and clubs in the UK.[14] MexSoc UK was established by Mexican postgraduate students in the UK and arranges academic, sporting and social events year-round that involve no fewer than twenty British universities.[15] Exatec UK is an alumni organisation for former students of the Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education living in the UK.[16] The British Mexican Society is a long-established Mexican association, formed in 1942 by the Mexican ambassador to the UK. It remains a strong promoter of Mexican culture in the UK and organises many charitable events.[17] Mexico Amigo is another example of a group established by Mexicans in the UK that specialises in fund-raising events – Mexico Amigo was set up in 1990 by a number of London-based Mexicans.[18]
On 23 June 2011, a group of Mexican entrepreneurs and companies lead by Yves Hayaux du Tilly, Resident Partner of the London Office of Nader, Hayaux & Goebel, established the Mexican Chamber of Commerce in Great Britainwww.mcc-org-uk.com, becoming the first Mexican Chamber of Commerce in Europe and the second outside Mexico in the world.
The Mexican Chamber of Commerce in the United Kingdom provides guidance and support to all types of organisations in order to catalyse a positive step change in the trade and investment relations between Mexico and the UK. To this end, MCC's offering comprises relevant and informative business presentations as inspirational and learning platforms delivered in the format of breakfasts, business lunches, economic briefings and evening networking events.
The MCC is dedicated to building networks, connecting businesses and creating opportunities for their members.
MCC's mission is to facilitate the development of our members' business interests in the UK and throughout Mexico and Latin America; Raise the profile of Mexican business in the UK; promote members' interests with relevant government and business bodies in the UK and in Mexico; create productive networking and business opportunities; Foster strong relationships with the UK government and business leaders in order to promote Mexican business in the UK; and provide information, preferential purchase schemes and other services, which bring measurable value to members.
The Honorary Chairman of the MCC is HE Ambassador Eduardo Medina Mora, Ambassador of Mexico in Great Britain.
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