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

Guadalajara and Monterrey closed 2024 as the most dynamic logistics poles in Mexico, a leap that in 2025 is already reshaping routes, investment, and decision-making on both sides of the border. In Jalisco, Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) ended 2024 with 166,201 tons of cargo—third nationwide—and posted a 1.3% rebound in the first half of 2024 despite sector volatility; at the same time, its cargo infrastructure and free-trade zone began to weigh more heavily in the a

Public-sector innovation is no longer cosmetic—it’s the difference between a government that delivers and one that falls behind. In 2025, the binational picture is clear. In Mexico, the launch of Llave MX and the creation of the Digital Transformation and Telecommunications Agency are steering the country toward streamlined procedures and data interoperability at the federal level. Authorities have promised to digitize up to 80% of procedures and cut processing times by 50%—a

On August 6, a strategic alliance between Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Mexico’s Ministry of Economy was formalized to deliver free, online cloud and AI training over the next three years for students, professionals, and people re-entering the workforce. Public announcements set the target at at least 450,000 people over three years—with some notes putting it closer to 495,000—and anchor it in Plan México and the “Talento Hecho en México” platform, with registration opening o

Amid global geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruptions triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic, the phenomenon of nearshoring has emerged as one of the most significant transformations in the binational economy between Mexico and the United States. Throughout 2024, this strategy of production relocation not only positioned Mexico as a key strategic partner for North America but also reshaped the commercial, political, and technological relationship between both nations. Fa

At the heart of the new urban agendas in Mexico and the United States, recycling and waste management have evolved from peripheral environmental issues into core economic, technological, and political levers. Cities are no longer just competing to attract investment or talent—they are racing to prove their capacity for sustainability, circular economy innovation, and smart waste infrastructure. In a deeply interconnected binational context where over 80% of the population liv

In the agricultural regions of California, Arizona, Texas, and Florida—where over 60% of the fruits and vegetables consumed in the United States are grown—reliance on migrant workers, mostly of Mexican origin, is absolute. However, throughout 2024, the tightening of U.S. immigration policies triggered a domino effect that now threatens not only food security but also the efficient management of water in agricultural regions highly vulnerable to climate change. The passage o

On the dynamic playing field of binational economics, North Las Vegas has moved from the sidelines to become a strategic hub for technology-driven investment. In 2024, the city solidified its role as an emerging destination for capital aimed at advanced technologies, thanks to a pro-innovation local policy, the availability of industrial land, and a prime geographic location linking it to the major logistics corridors of California, Nevada, and the U.S.-Mexico border. One o

In a context where geopolitics, economics, and technology are more deeply intertwined than ever, the border cities between Mexico and the United States are emerging as true laboratories of binational innovation. Far from being zones of conflict or forgotten peripheries, these territories have become epicenters for testing cutting-edge solutions in mobility, logistics, sustainability, public health, and digital governance. In 2024, this trend accelerated, driven by unprecedent

For decades, analyses of the Mexico–U.S. border have focused on trade, migration, and infrastructure. However, since 2023—and even more clearly in 2024—a silent yet decisive force has begun reshaping the region: welfare policies. In binational cities like Tijuana–San Diego, Ciudad Juárez–El Paso, and Nogales–Nogales, access to social services, healthcare, education, and direct income transfers is increasingly influencing not only quality of life but also migration patterns, i

In the 21st century’s geo-economic landscape, supply chains are no longer just transportation routes—they are strategic arteries that define competitiveness, national security, and regional integration. Within this framework, the Jalisco–Texas corridor is emerging as a key piece in the reconfiguration of North American trade, driven by the USMCA, nearshoring, and geopolitical tensions with Asia. Consolidating this route is not merely a logistical opportunity, but a binational