Friday, November 28, 2025

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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trucks blocking highway

Mega-blockades continue into their fourth day as their effects start to hurt

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As of Wednesday, 22 states were affected, with blockades causing delays on highways including Mexico-Guadalajara, Mexico-Querétaro and Cuernavaca-Acapulco.
Raúl Rocha

Arrest warrant issued for Raúl Rocha, Miss Universe co-owner and president

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Rocha is suspected of running a trafficking ring, and has multi-million-dollar contracts with Pemex, where Miss Universe winner Fátima Bosch's father is a high-ranking official.
The Rio Grande or Rio Bravo flows through Big Bend National Park in Texas

US blames Texas crop losses on Mexico’s missed water deliveries

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Mexico still owes nearly half the water that it was treaty-bound to deliver between 2020 and 2025. As drought persists in northern Mexico, will it be able to catch up?
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