Tuesday, March 3, 2026

The MND News Quiz of the Week: August 23rd

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?

What have microbiologists discovered in a small Coahuila cave?

Mexico has joined two Central American nations in creating a "trinational culture corridor." Which two nations are they?

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?

Mexico's women are world champions once again, winning Gold at the World Games! In what sport did they triumph?

Beloved pharmacy mascot Dr. Simi has launched another new venture. What is he trying this week?

The U.S. government has announced what new measure to try to curb illegal immigration?

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?

Which former Mexican boxing champion was jailed this week?

Which global beauty brand has announced an addition US $80 million investment in Mexico?

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pre-Colubian artifact

Culture Ministry seeks to block another sale of pre-Columbian artifacts — this time, on eBay

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Mexico has been aggressive lately in challenging sales and auctions of pieces from its pre-Columbian past, often successfully negotiating their return.
500 Mexican peso and US 100 dollar banknotes. International trade concept

Remittances to Mexico continued their downturn in January

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Remittances to Mexico declined 13.46% month-over-month in January, extending the downturn that produced the first annual drop in 12 years in 2025.
burnt car

More than 600 vehicles were stolen in the aftermath of El Mencho’s takedown

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Though the vast majority of the car thefts took place in the three states where most of the unrest happened (Jalisco, Michoacán and Nayarit), the spike that occurred following the Feb. 22 operation was a nationwide phenomenon.
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