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The MND News Quiz of the Week: November 7th

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!

In positive news for a country that has suffered from severe drought, Central Mexico's reservoirs are now at almost 100% capacity. When was the last time this happened?

Which Latin American country broke off diplomatic relations with Mexico this week?

...and which caused a stir over their treatment of Miss Mexico at the upcoming Miss World beauty pageant?

Celaya's massive Honda auto factory has shut down temporarily. Why?

6 months after a fatal collision with the Brooklyn Bridge, Mexico's Naval sailing ship has returned to service. What is the ship called?

México State and Nuevo León led the way in economic growth this year. Which other state joined them at the top of the rankings?

Five years after declaring bankruptcy, which Mexican business icon has gone public?

Cruise season is in full swing in Mazatlán. How many ships are expected to dock in November?

What unwelcome guest has returned to the shores of Cancún?

Israel has credited Mexico for its help this week. What did Mexico help with?

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Mexican peso bills and coins with a wallet

Mexican peso hits its strongest level against the dollar in over a year

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The peso closed at 17.65 to the dollar on Thursday, its strongest position in over 18 months.
US soldiers look out over an arid valley

NYT: US is pressuring Mexico to allow US troops to fight cartels

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New reports show that post-Venezuela, the US is ramping up pressure on Mexico to allow US military action — even as some US lawmakers seek to block such actions.
Valeria Palacios

Mexican student Valeria Palacios wins the World Education Medal

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With artifical intelligence and robotics, the 19-year-old college student from Veracruz tackled a range of social and environmental problems facing her community.
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