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The MND News Quiz of the Week: October 11th

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!

Mexico's new "Pay de Limón" bill will bring harsher penalties for people guilty of what crime?

Mexico's Caribbean coast is shrinking every year. How much beach is it losing on average?

Citigroup is selling its stake in Banamex. Who's buying?

Which Colombian singer has just launched their own tequila brand?

...keeping with our musical theme: Jalisco rocker Fher Olvera has been presented with a custom guitar by which legendary luthier?

Mexico are through to the quarter finals of the U20 FIFA World Cup. Who will they face for a spot in the semi final?

Which Mexican bank has been liquidated by regulators, after accusations of money laundering?

Which city is set to host the 10th World Forum of Mexican Gastronomy?

New recycling rules are coming to Mexico City in 2026. What are they?

Thursday saw rain in 31 of Mexico's 32 states. In which state did it not rain?

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cell phone user

Starting Friday, cell users in Mexico must link their phones to an official ID

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Cell users have until June 30 to carry out the registration with their cell phone companies or risk having their service cut off.
Forensic technicians in white cover-alls stand in front of a stretcher and a white van showing the word "Forense"

Mexico’s homicide rate dropped 30% in 2025, preliminary data shows

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New data shows that homicides fell in 26 of the country's 32 states, with just six states seeing an increase in killings.
Downtown Mexico City

Citi survey: Banks predict 1.3% GDP growth, peso weakening to 19:1 in 2026

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Growth forecasts for 2026 from 35 banks surveyed by Citi range from 0.6% to 1.8%, though estimates for 2027 range from 1% to 2.8% — a vote of confidence in Mexico's economy post-USMCA review.
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