Mexico calls for larger, more diverse U.N. Security Council

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Mexico on Sunday called for an overhaul of the United Nations Security Council, envisaging more member countries across a wider geographical swathe, as the government steps up efforts to raise its profile on the global stage. Tasked with maintaining global peace, the U.N. Security Council meets when war looms and cooperates in efforts to solve international disputes, with measures ranging from sanctions to military action. The Council has five permanent members – China, France, Russia, Britain and the United States – and 10 temporary members elected by the U.N. …