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

The frontier of competitiveness is no longer geographical: it is the speed at which knowledge moves from the laboratory to the market. In 2024, the numbers told a clear story. The United States maintained its R&D intensity above 3% of GDP and closed 2022 with US$892 billion in R&D spending; estimates for 2023 raised that figure to US$940 billion, with the private sector driving 78% of the investment and universities contributing 11% of the total effort. It is a forceful remin

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

The technological transformation underway in Jalisco and the United States is measured not only in terms of innovation or investment but...

At the intersection of knowledge and economic development, the collaboration between universities and businesses has evolved from an...

For decades, tourism has been a key driver of economic growth in both Mexico and the United States. However, in 2024, the integration of digital technologies radically transformed not only how people travel but also how the industry is managed by both public and private sectors. Mobile apps, booking platforms, and smart assistants have shaped a new model of tourism—one that is more personalized, efficient, and competitive. This digital shift is no longer a luxury; it has beco

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

For a long time considered geopolitical margins, cities along the Mexico–United States border are no longer just buffer zones — they are becoming real laboratories for binational innovation. In 2025, the evidence is clearer than ever: from Tijuana to Brownsville, and including Nogales and El Paso, these urban centers are taking the lead in testing public policies, urban technologies, and new models of international collaboration. This is no coincidence; it is the natural resu