Mexico announces creation of citizens ID card

29 July 2009

Mexican president, Felipe Calderón, has announced his vision for nationwide citizen’s ID card, which would be used to provide a guarantee of every Mexican’s legal identity.

Calderón said that the citizens’ ID card will contain the full biometric identity of each Mexican.

According to press reports the roll out will begin this year and by 2012 everyone would have one. It is understood the cards will contain fingerprint, iris and facial information.

Many Mexicans currently use voter ID cards for identification purposes.