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

In 2024, Lake Chapala—the largest natural reservoir in Mexico and the main water source for Guadalajara and its metropolitan area—saw a slight recovery after hitting critical lows the previous year. Although it was only at 43% capacity in March 2024, the level rose modestly by mid-year, ending the spring season at 53.3% water storage compared to the 43.4% at the start of the year. This figure represents 4.335 billion cubic meters—a notable increase, though still about 33% bel

On the new map of the global economy, the region along the Mexico–United States border is no longer just a transit corridor—it has become a strategic hub for investment. Throughout 2024, Mexico’s northern border states—Baja California, Sonora, Chihuahua, Coahuila, Nuevo León, and Tamaulipas—recorded a cumulative 18.6% increase in foreign direct investment (FDI), totaling more than $17.4 billion USD, according to data from Mexico’s Ministry of Economy. This figure significantl

In 2024, remittances sent by the Mexican diaspora in the United States reached a record $65.2 billion, representing a 7.8% increase over the previous year, according to data from the Bank of Mexico. This amount far surpasses foreign direct investment and nearly triples tourism revenue, solidifying itself as a vital source of economic stability for millions of households across Mexico. States such as Michoacán, Jalisco, Guanajuato, and Oaxaca received over 30% of the total, di

In the 21st century, cities are no longer just clusters of infrastructure. They are hubs of economic, cultural, and social exchange where development is only sustainable when built on inclusion. In both Mexico and the United States, urban zones along the border concentrate opportunity but also perpetuate structural inequalities that continue to marginalize millions: migrants, seniors, people with disabilities, racialized youth, women-led households, and the LGBTQ+ population.

In 2025, the conversation surrounding regional competitiveness and development along the Mexico–United States border is increasingly centered on a concept that is making a strong comeback: Special Economic Zones (SEZs). After years of fragmented efforts and unsuccessful programs, border municipalities are once again positioning SEZs as a key strategy to attract investment, generate high-quality jobs, and bridge the structural gaps that still affect northern Mexico and the sou

Female labor migration between Mexico and the United States is no longer a marginal trend—it has become a strategic engine reshaping both countries’ economic and social structures. Today, more than ever, migrant women are not just part of the workforce; they are agents of change transforming communities, local economies, and family dynamics through their integration into key sectors such as caregiving, healthcare, agriculture, manufacturing, and technology. However, their rol