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

The political landscape of 2025 along the U.S.–Mexico border delivers a clear message: in Mexico, the 2024 presidential election capped a cycle of parity reforms that already permeates local structures; in the United States, municipalities continue to build a “pipeline” of women who move from community roles into government. The path is simultaneously educational, technological, and economic: leadership training, digital skills, and access to funding networks. The challenge n

In an era defined by institutional transformation and growing demands for governments to be more inclusive, efficient, and citizen-centered, female mayors in Mexico and the United States are emerging as powerful agents of structural change. These women are not only governing with a different perspective—they are actively reshaping traditional models of local politics by promoting participatory approaches centered on equity, sustainability, and technology. In 2024, the numbe