The magazine that analyzes the power of Mexican municipalities in the economy, governance and Mexico's relationship with the world.

In a global environment defined by volatility and increasingly complex economic challenges, Mexico stands at a crossroads that demands more than superficial diagnoses. The country needs robust structures capable of turning theory into practice and analysis into tangible well-being. Under this premise, Mexico Factible emerges—a platform that goes beyond the traditional forum format to become an ecosystem of real solutions, driven by a coalition of visionaries committed to na

In Mexico, crime prevention has moved beyond being solely a public security issue: it is now a key variable in competitiveness, investment attraction, and social stability. In a context where the country recorded a historic trade volume with the United States of $873 billion in 2025 and attracted approximately $41 billion in foreign direct investment, the message to its trade partners across the Americas, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Oceania is clear: producing more is not enoug

New Orleans enters 2026 with a paradox that should resonate with any Mexican mayor thinking about international competitiveness. The city is strengthening its position as a Gulf logistics platform while continuing to face persistent signals of population decline and internal reshuffling. Under the new administration of Helena “Nancy” Moreno, the debate is no longer whether New Orleans is “growing” or “shrinking,” but what kind of city its demography is producing: more profess

There is an uncomfortable truth in North America’s urban economy: many cities are no longer being redesigned first in city halls, but in investment committees. Territory is moving at the pace of real estate capital, logistics funds, industrial developers, and firms that can anticipate—before anyone else—where consumption, manufacturing, data, housing, and value appreciation will emerge. In both Mexico and the United States, this capital is no longer just supporting growth; it

In today’s shifting map of economic power, municipalities can no longer wait for funding to flow solely from federal governments. Competition for investment in infrastructure, water systems, mobility, digitalization, and climate resilience is unfolding in a global environment marked by moderate growth, trade tensions, and fiscal pressure. The IMF projects global growth at 3.3% and notes that technology is cushioning part of the impact of commercial uncertainty. At the same ti

In the new geography of capital, cities are no longer competing only to attract factories, logistics hubs, or digital talent. They are competing for financing. And that is where a crucial part of Mexico’s future is being defined. The debate over municipal finance has moved beyond technical discussions confined to local treasuries; it is now about economic sovereignty, infrastructure, water, energy, housing, and the ability to integrate into global value chains linking Mexico

By Víctor Jesús Hernández Salinas. Editorial adaptation for interAlcaldes with a focus on local governments, competitiveness, and Mexico’s economic relationship with its trading partners across five continents. Based on the author’s original text. The central argument presented by Víctor Jesús Hernández Salinas is as timely as it is unsettling: the coming decade will not simply introduce new tools, but will fundamentally reshape daily life, work, finance, and education. His

The relationship between Mexico and Silicon Valley has moved beyond aspiration into real geoeconomic competition. It is no longer just about attracting foreign investment or exporting manufacturing; the focus now is on startups, artificial intelligence, semiconductors, digital talent, and platforms capable of selling services globally. In this new landscape, Mexico holds a unique advantage: proximity to the world’s leading innovation hub, preferential access to North America,

For years, many Mexican municipalities treated international university cooperation as a ceremonial luxury: agreements, photographs, and academic visits with little impact on daily life. That stage is ending. As global supply chains reorganize, technological competition intensifies across North America, and the race for talent accelerates, partnerships between local governments and foreign universities are emerging as a practical tool of territorial economic policy. These col

The most important lesson left by the pandemic is not medical, but geopolitical: cities can no longer limit themselves to managing streetlights, waste collection, and permits. In a world where public health, supply chains, and international mobility intersect every day, local governments have become actors of practical diplomacy. Global networks such as United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG) and C40 reinforced a principle that Mexican municipalities should adopt as a stra