The MND News Quiz of the Week: August 2nd

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.

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Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard has threatened to impose tariffs on other countries based on the ones being levied against what iconic product from Mexico?

According to a recent survey by the Pew Research Center, Chinese President Xi Jinping is viewed more favorably in Mexico than U.S. President Donald Trump. Which of the following countries agreed with that assessment?

Baja California-born cyclist Isaac del Toro performed notably well in the recent Tour de France. In what place did he finish?

This year’s Miss Universe Mexico pageant will take place on Aug. 29 in what Mexican beach destination?

South Korean automaker Kia has announced a significant investment of US $649 million in Mexico to produce electric vehicles. In what state will this production take place?

Thanks to significant investment and modernization, Mexico’s Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) has reduced power outages by what percentage since 2024?

Which Mexican amphibian is critically endangered domestically, but is found in hundreds of thousands of pet owner aquariums around the globe?

Mexico is on a record pace for exports in 2026, logging US $389.72 billion through the first six months of this year. What percentage increase is that over the same period in 2025?

Comando, a mixed-breed dog often dressed in military clothing, has been adopted by the National Guard in what Mexican border state?

During what decade did the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency infiltrate the literary magazine Diálogos as part of its ongoing attempt to shape Mexican art and culture?

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