This document discusses human development and Mexico's ranking in the Human Development Index. It defines human development as improving quality of life by increasing access to goods and respecting human rights. Mexico ranks 77th in the HDI, which considers life expectancy, education, and income per capita. While Mexico is classified as having high human development, it has fallen from its ranking of 74 the previous year. Inequality, violence, and lack of progress are cited as challenges holding Mexico back from improving its HDI ranking relative to other Latin American countries.