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

In the Mexico–United States debate, we often imagine technological cooperation as a conversation between major cities: semiconductors, electric vehicles, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence. Yet the major geoeconomic shift of 2026 is unfolding far from urban centers—inside rural municipalities competing for investment, water, talent, and connectivity with outdated tools. This is where Japan emerges as an unexpectedly strategic partner, not by “donating technology,” but by

Accessible tourism is no longer a goodwill gesture—it is a public policy with an immediate economic return. In the United States, travelers with disabilities spend nearly $50 billion annually and, between 2022 and 2024, 25.6 million people took 77 million trips; when adding travel companions, the impact exceeds $100 billion. This is not a niche market and it rewards destinations that invest in accessible infrastructure, information, and transportation. The 2024 regulatory b

In a global context marked by climate crises, uncontrolled urban sprawl, and growing socio-environmental inequalities, Mexico and the United States are beginning to realize that urban development can no longer come at the expense of the environment. Green infrastructure—urban parks, vertical gardens, green roofs, and sustainable drainage systems—is no longer ornamental; it is a core strategy to improve public health, reduce climate vulnerability, and revitalize local economie