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

On August 6, a strategic alliance between Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Mexico’s Ministry of Economy was formalized to deliver free, online cloud and AI training over the next three years for students, professionals, and people re-entering the workforce. Public announcements set the target at at least 450,000 people over three years—with some notes putting it closer to 495,000—and anchor it in Plan México and the “Talento Hecho en México” platform, with registration opening o

Border security is no longer defined solely by walls or equipment; it is determined in classrooms, simulators, and forensic labs. 2025 began under unprecedented pressure from fentanyl and its precursors, shifting migration flows, and increasingly tech-driven criminal networks. In this context, the professionalization of border officials customs agents, members of the National Guard, state and local police is the true dividing line between a resilient border and a high-risk co

For decades, public services in Mexico and the United States have been synonymous with bureaucracy, inefficiency, and inequity. Yet a silent revolution is underway at the local level: digital platforms are transforming how citizens access water services, public transportation, and waste management. This wave of innovation not only optimizes resources—it also redefines the relationship between government and the public in the digital age. In 2024, more than 60% of major U.S.

Along the busiest border in the world, the image of the migrant woman emerges as an invisible protagonist—resilient in spirit, yet systemically vulnerable. In 2025, both Mexico and the United States face a pressing ethical, political, and economic challenge: to build effective, binational public policies that genuinely protect and empower this historically neglected population. Throughout 2024, both nations made specific advances. In Mexico, the National Migration Institute

As we enter 2025, urban mobility along the Mexico–U.S. border is at a turning point. Climate change, global energy pressures, and growing population demands in border cities have transformed public transit into an issue of climate security, economic development, and social cohesion. From Tijuana to El Paso and from Mexicali to Brownsville, local and state governments are embracing sustainable mobility solutions—like electric buses, intermunicipal bike lanes, and shared bicycl

Amid global geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruptions triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic, the phenomenon of nearshoring has emerged as one of the most significant transformations in the binational economy between Mexico and the United States. Throughout 2024, this strategy of production relocation not only positioned Mexico as a key strategic partner for North America but also reshaped the commercial, political, and technological relationship between both nations. Fa

At the heart of the new urban agendas in Mexico and the United States, recycling and waste management have evolved from peripheral environmental issues into core economic, technological, and political levers. Cities are no longer just competing to attract investment or talent—they are racing to prove their capacity for sustainability, circular economy innovation, and smart waste infrastructure. In a deeply interconnected binational context where over 80% of the population liv

In a world where economics, culture, and politics are increasingly intertwined, gastronomy has transcended its traditional role as a sensory indulgence to become a strategic vehicle for economic development and cultural diplomacy. The cities of Guadalajara, San Antonio, and Tijuana are emerging as key hubs in a growing movement: binational culinary circuits that position local cuisine as the core of a new cultural tourism model. In 2024, cultural tourism with a culinary foc

In a context where interdependence between Mexico and the United States goes beyond economics and politics, cross-border crime has become a shared threat that undermines public safety, distorts markets, and violates human rights on both sides of the border. In 2024, data showed modest progress in preventive efforts, but these remain insufficient when facing the sophistication and constant evolution of criminal networks involved in drug trafficking, human smuggling, and the il

In the agricultural regions of California, Arizona, Texas, and Florida—where over 60% of the fruits and vegetables consumed in the United States are grown—reliance on migrant workers, mostly of Mexican origin, is absolute. However, throughout 2024, the tightening of U.S. immigration policies triggered a domino effect that now threatens not only food security but also the efficient management of water in agricultural regions highly vulnerable to climate change. The passage o

In Mexico’s economic geography, small municipalities often go unnoticed. However, in 2025, Chiquilistlán — a town nestled in the Sierra de Amula, Jalisco — is emerging as a case study of regional economic development, embracing a diversified model that combines commercial dynamism, an expanding technical sector, and a renewed focus on sustainable tourism. This new economic profile represents a viable model for other Mexican localities that, far from major urban centers, seek

Puebla, Mexico, July 17, 2025 — The iconic International Museum of the Baroque served as the stage for a landmark event that brought together leading women from Ibero-America and key figures from the educational and social sectors. Marking the 40th anniversary of the emblematic book Las Niñas Bien by Guadalupe Loaeza, the organization InterAlcaldes FHC, in collaboration with Iberoamericanas FHC, hosted a gathering that signals the start of an ambitious international project a

In the heart of the Ciénega region of Jalisco, the municipality of Zapotlán del Rey is undergoing a pivotal transformation in its economy, urban planning, and public administration. With a growing population, deep roots in the agricultural sector, and a renewed focus on attracting investment, the municipality is striving to position itself as a model of orderly development and transparent governance. In this context, municipal leadership plays a critical role in unlocking loc

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