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

New industrial investment promises jobs, suppliers and local revenue. But behind every plant that opens lies a question many local governments continue to postpone: where will the people who make that economy possible live? For years, many Mexican municipalities celebrated the arrival of industrial parks as if the story ended on announcement day. A company confirms investment, direct jobs are projected and competitiveness becomes a political trophy. But the uncomfortable ques

The World Cup experience will also be played on streets, routes, plazas and stations. That is where Mexican cities will prove whether they are ready. The 2026 World Cup will face a test that will not appear on broadcasts: the ability of Mexican cities to move, protect and organize thousands of people at the same time. Stadiums may be ready. Tickets may be sold. Hotels may be full. But if transportation collapses, if security feels fragile or if public space becomes chaotic, t

Mexico talks about retirement when it is already late. The conversation usually arrives when a person is already working, already in debt, already distrustful of taxes, already spending without method or already discovering that their future pension will not be enough to sustain the life they imagine. Then come campaigns, simulators, savings advice and calls for individual responsibility. The problem is that a culture of foresight cannot be improvised at age 40. It is formed

Mexico wants productive young people, stable families, more formality, and a sustainable demographic future. But it is asking all of that from a generation that works late, earns little, pays high rent, moves slowly, and raises children almost alone. The numbers do not add up. The problem of youth employment in Mexico is not only a labor issue. It is a failure of national design. The country artificially separated three decisions that, in real life, happen at the same tim

Mexico has an educational debt that almost never appears in official speeches: we train students to pass exams, but not always to make life decisions. A child can memorize historical dates, mathematical formulas, and the names of rivers. They can spend years copying definitions into a notebook. But too often, they reach adulthood without knowing how to create a budget, understand credit, save with purpose, protect themselves from debt, or grasp what it means not to save for

Mexico spent decades understanding family planning as a policy to have fewer children. At the time, it made sense: the country was younger, more rural, with larger households and insufficient public services. The message was clear: fewer births meant more opportunities. The problem is that no one prepared the country for the day after. Today, having children is no longer just a family decision. It is an economic, labor, urban and deeply social decision. For millions of yo

In an increasingly urbanized world affected by climate change, smart water management has become a strategic priority for major cities. By 2025, cities like Guadalajara and Phoenix have positioned themselves as hemispheric leaders in the search for technological, economic, and political solutions to water scarcity. Despite their different contexts, both cities share a common challenge: ensuring access to water in rapidly growing urban areas facing extreme temperatures, prolon