MND News Quiz of the Week: August 23rd MND Staff - August 22, 2025 0 What's been going on in the news this week? Our weekly quiz is here to keep you on top of what’s happening in Mexico. Get informed, stay smart. Are you ready? Let’s see where you rank vs. our expert community! Fintech firm Nu México has grown 52% this year. How many Mexicans now bank with them? 6.6 million 7.7 million 8.8 million 5.5. million None What have microbiologists discovered in a small Coahuila cave? The remains of Mexico's first known domesticated corn Bubonic plague A new species of axolotl The world's smallest freshwater snail None Mexico has joined two Central American nations in creating a "trinational culture corridor." Which two nations are they? Guatemala and El Salvador Belize and Guatemala Guatemala and Honduras Honduras and Nicaragua None Beatriz Gutiérrez Müller, the wife of former president Andrés Manuel López Obrador, has threatened to sue a Spanish newspaper over reports she was due to leave Mexico. Where is she rumoured to be moving to? London New York Madrid Barcelona None Mexico's women are world champions once again, winning Gold at the World Games! In what sport did they triumph? Synchonized swimming Lawn darts Tennis Flag football None Beloved pharmacy mascot Dr. Simi has launched another new venture. What is he trying this week? Hosting the 'Simisónico' music sessions Launching his own fashion line Founding 'Aerosimi,' a new low-budget airline Introducing 'Simicola,' a non-branded drink exclusive to his pharmacies None The U.S. government has announced what new measure to try to curb illegal immigration? Digging a moat between Mexico and the United States Painting the border fence black Building a second, higher wall on top on the existing one Hidden cannons that fire nets at people who climb over the wall None Viva Aerobus will launch new flights to the U.S. from Mexico Cirty, as part of preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Which cities will see new connections added? Austin and New York Miami and San Diego Cincinnati and Denver Raleigh and New Orleans None Which former Mexican boxing champion was jailed this week? Carlos Zárate Raúl Macías Julio César Chávez Jr. Ruben Oliváres None Which global beauty brand has announced an addition US $80 million investment in Mexico? L' Oreal Lancôme Esteé Lauder Christian Dior None Time's up
