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

New Orleans enters 2026 with a paradox that should resonate with any Mexican mayor thinking about international competitiveness. The city is strengthening its position as a Gulf logistics platform while continuing to face persistent signals of population decline and internal reshuffling. Under the new administration of Helena “Nancy” Moreno, the debate is no longer whether New Orleans is “growing” or “shrinking,” but what kind of city its demography is producing: more profess