Tectono-stratigraphic evolution of eastern Mexico during the break-up of Pangea: A review

According to our synthesis, the Mesozoic Atlantic System of Mexico represents a unique stratigraphic record that was developed, at least in part, under the combined influence of two main tectonic processes that are: 1) the divergence between North America and South America and 2) the subduction of the Farallon plate. In light of this, the Mesozoic Atlantic System of Mexico can be considered a natural laboratory to explore the evolution of complex geodynamic settings related to the interaction of plate tectonic boundaries.