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

In 2025, the most decisive border between Mexico and the United States is not geographical: it is the one that separates governments that integrate Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) into their public policies from those that still view it as peripheral philanthropy. The evidence is overwhelming: regulatory co-creation with the private sector — anchored in verifiable social goals — accelerates investment, boosts productivity, and reduces political risks. In the United Stat

Xochimilco is no longer just synonymous with colorful trajineras; it is becoming a productive anchor tied to North America’s economy. In 2024, it recorded US$966 million in exports, a 29.9% increase from the previous year. Pharmaceutical products dominated (US$928 m in medicines), followed by printed materials (US$32.4 m) and immunological/biotechnological goods (US$2.09 m). Its main markets were the United States, Canada, and Colombia—evidence of an integration that transcen

The integration of gastronomic circuits between Guadalajara, Tijuana, and San Antonio is not a foodie’s whim: it is a cultural and economic development strategy with the capacity to scale investment, employment, and destination reputation on both sides of the border. Mexico closed 2024 with 45.39 million international tourists, 7.4% more than in 2023, consolidating a strong demand base for specialized tourism products such as culinary tours. The first half of 2025 continued u

Business tourism—conventions, trade shows, and exhibitions—is no longer a “complement” to leisure travel: it is a powerhouse of value for production chains on both sides of the border. In 2024, global business travel spending reached an estimated record of $1.48 trillion, surpassing 2019 levels and signaling a trajectory toward $2 trillion by 2028. This is the clearest evidence yet that face-to-face meetings have returned to the heart of the knowledge economy. The United St

The Nogales–Nogales corridor became in 2024 the most visible laboratory for local cooperation against cross-border crime. While the DEA has documented that the Sinaloa Cartel channels its shipments near Arizona’s crossings — with Nogales as a key point — municipal police forces, supported by state and federal agencies, have moved from reactive coordination to operations based on shared intelligence and joint targets. Three gears sustain that cooperation. First, binational c

Accessible tourism is no longer a goodwill gesture—it is a public policy with an immediate economic return. In the United States, travelers with disabilities spend nearly $50 billion annually and, between 2022 and 2024, 25.6 million people took 77 million trips; when adding travel companions, the impact exceeds $100 billion. This is not a niche market and it rewards destinations that invest in accessible infrastructure, information, and transportation. The 2024 regulatory b

Border security is no longer defined solely by walls or equipment; it is determined in classrooms, simulators, and forensic labs. 2025 began under unprecedented pressure from fentanyl and its precursors, shifting migration flows, and increasingly tech-driven criminal networks. In this context, the professionalization of border officials customs agents, members of the National Guard, state and local police is the true dividing line between a resilient border and a high-risk co

For decades, public services in Mexico and the United States have been synonymous with bureaucracy, inefficiency, and inequity. Yet a silent revolution is underway at the local level: digital platforms are transforming how citizens access water services, public transportation, and waste management. This wave of innovation not only optimizes resources—it also redefines the relationship between government and the public in the digital age. In 2024, more than 60% of major U.S.

As we enter 2025, urban mobility along the Mexico–U.S. border is at a turning point. Climate change, global energy pressures, and growing population demands in border cities have transformed public transit into an issue of climate security, economic development, and social cohesion. From Tijuana to El Paso and from Mexicali to Brownsville, local and state governments are embracing sustainable mobility solutions—like electric buses, intermunicipal bike lanes, and shared bicycl

In a context where interdependence between Mexico and the United States goes beyond economics and politics, cross-border crime has become a shared threat that undermines public safety, distorts markets, and violates human rights on both sides of the border. In 2024, data showed modest progress in preventive efforts, but these remain insufficient when facing the sophistication and constant evolution of criminal networks involved in drug trafficking, human smuggling, and the il