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The MND News Quiz of the Week: October 18th

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.

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A lawsuit in Sonora aims to protect the 'right to life' for a native population in the region. Who is suing?

Puerto Vallarta's iconic pirate ship sank last week. What was it called?

Mexico's U20 side were eliminated from the FIFA World Cup last week, but who was their teenage star player?

Tiny Tlaxcala state has set a new Guinness World Record. What for?

Despite tariff challenges, Mexico has become the largest exporter of what commodity to the United States?

Mexico City is facing rising rents. How much is the average cost of an apartment in the capital today?

Shanghai's Yongmaotai corporation has invested US $63 million in a new Coahuila factory. What do they produce?

Which city is currently hosting an International Film Festival?

Cyclist Isaac del Toro is now officially a top 3 endurance cyclist. What race did he win this week?

The cost of visiting Mexico's major archaeological sites is going up. How much will entry now cost foreign visitors?

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USTR AND SE

Mexico announces kick-off of formal USMCA negotiations — without Canada

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Holding bilateral sessions during the trilateral process is not unheard of in USMCA negotiations, and the Canadians are expected to join the early talks at an unspecified future date.
Mexican peso 500-peso bills and a chart

Peso continues to slide amid Iran war risks, nearing 18 to the dollar

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The Mexican peso continued to lose value against the dollar as Trump continued to threaten Iran and unemployment rose in the U.S.
Rendering of Zocal's before March 8, 2026

Mexico City’s Zócalo will glow in purple Sunday for International Women’s Day

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The capital's decorative support for the Women's Day march and rally shows how far the event has come, but protective measures have still been installed around the government palace.
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