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

Mexico is living a pivotal industrial moment. The reshaping of global supply chains and integration with the United States and Canada are turning the country into the great production hub of the hemisphere. In 2024, Mexico consolidated its position as the U.S.’s top trade partner in goods, with total trade of $839.9 billion — $505.9 billion in U.S. imports from Mexico and $334 billion in U.S. exports to Mexico — surpassing both Canada and China. It is the clearest proof that

By 2050, Mexico could emerge among the world’s leading economies if it turns its demographics into productivity and its integration with the United States into innovation. The demographic bonus —a still relatively young population compared to the accelerated aging of Europe and Asia— is the most underestimated comparative advantage of this decade. Projections from Mexico’s National Population Council indicate that the median age will hover around 40 years by 2050; today it re

Guadalajara, Jalisco; September 11, 2025. The Congress of the State of Jalisco will host the swearing-in of Carla Estrada “Woman Agent of Change” as President of Iberoamericanas FHC–Mexico on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. This new stage seeks to consolidate a platform of Ibero-American female leadership with binational and multilateral scope, aligned with the economic and social challenges between Mexico and the United States, while also linking with Europe thro

Led by Tourism Routes Director Vicente García Magaña, the project opens a cultural and economic corridor that will link lakeside and highland communities with the Camino de Santiago, attracting both national and international pilgrims. Guadalajara, Jalisco — September 8, 2025. With the goal of transforming cultural heritage into a driver of local development, the Jalisco Ministry of Tourism, through its Tourism Routes Department led by Vicente García Magaña, has formalized

On the U.S.–Mexico border, 2024 sent a clear signal: well-designed integration programs not only reduce vulnerabilities, they also generate economic value and social cohesion. Mexico closed the year with 78,900 new asylum requests, 44% fewer than in 2023, maintaining recognition rates above 60% and reducing the average resolution time to 170 daysthanks to the digitalization of COMAR. But the 97% cut in Humanitarian Visitor Cards restricted access to formal work and strained s

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