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The MND News Quiz of the Week: July 19th

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!

U.S. President Donald Trump announced new tariffs on Mexico this week. How much are they?

Mexican cycling hotshot Isaac del Toro is having a stellar year. What road race has he just won?

What Indigenous Mexican tradition has been added to UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List?

Puerto Vallarta's beaches have seen a problematic rise in what?

The city of Ensenada is undergoing US$300 million of infrastructure upgrades as part of a bid to encourage new residents from the U.S. Who are they hoping to attract?

Fisherman in Lake Pátzcuaro have banded together to save what marine species?

Which celebrities met with the governor of Veracruz state this week?

The Mexico City government has proposed new measures to combat the effects of gentrification in the capital. What are they?

Eva Longoria is set to release a documentary on Mexican soccer. Which team will she be profiling?

A new report cites an existential danger for an important piece of Mexican culture. What is at risk of being lost?

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Cartel drone attacks force residents to flee El Chapo’s hometown in Sinaloa

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Some of the attacks reportedly targeted a property in the village of La Tuna where convicted drug lord Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán's deceased mother formerly lived.
Marine scientist surveying vaquitas

Gulf of California’s vaquita population inches higher, giving some hope for recovery

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Between seven and 10 vaquitas — the world’s most endangered marine mammal — have been confirmed alive in Mexico’s Upper Gulf of California, an improvement over last year's census.
Person attending a job fair in Mexico

Unemployment rate reaches 3%, continuing 6-month climb

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The unemployment rate last month was 0.8 percentage points higher than the all-time low of 2.2%, recorded in March 2025. The 3% rate was the highest since August 2024.
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