MND Quiz of the Week: 13/07 MND Staff - July 8, 2025 0 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 beat the United States in soccer's CONCACAF Gold Cup final this week. How many titles have they won? 14 2 7 10 None Hundreds turned out at a protest in Mexico City last week. What were they protesting? Gentrification Parking restrictions Water shortages Property taxes None Which Mexican city was named "Best Small City in the World" by Travel + Leisure Magazine? Xalapa, Veracruz San José del Cabo, Baja California Sur Oaxaca city, Oaxaca San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato None An American citizen identified only as "James" was arrested in México state earlier this week. Why? Cheque fraud Impersonating a CIA agent Impersonating a cartel member Trying to bet on illegal cockfights None Mexico's Isaac Hernández made his debut in New York this week. What was he doing? Left winger for New York FC Principal dancer for the American Ballet Theatre Alexander Hamilton in the Broadway musical "Hamilton" Pitcher for the Yankees None Which European nation has invested US $3.7 billion in Mexico so far in 2025? Germany France The United Kingdom Spain None Mexican Security Minister Omar García Harfuch caused a minor diplomatic incident this week by revealing an intercepted drug trafficking aircraft took off from which country? Honduras El Salvador The U.S. Ecuador None The Mexican government has announced plans to build new airports in 5 new cities across the country. Which one of these is not one of the proposed sites? Isla Mujeres, Quintana Roo Ensenada, Baja California Costalegre, Jalisco Pachuca, Hidalgo None The Mexican government has unveiled a new sweet treat as part of public health measures to control obesity in the country. What is it? A 'healthy' chocolate bar Sugar-free Squirt soda Tamarind candy made from cane sugar A low-calorie twinkie None What book is President Claudia Sheinbaum currently reading? "The Promised Land," Barack Obama's autobiography "The Da Vinci Code," by Dan Brown "A Homeland with a Mother," a biography of La Malinche "The Tenochca Empire of Ancient Mexico: The Triple Alliance of Tenochtitlan, Tetzcoco, and Tlacopan," a complete history of the Aztecs None Time's up
