MND Quiz of the week 16/08 MND Staff - August 14, 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! Experts have suggested an endangered Mexican animal is threatened by the U.S.-Mexico border wall. Which one? Ocelot Jaguar Axolotl Mexican horned lizard None A group of Chihuahua students have won what international award? International Mathletic Challenge DOBOT Intelligent Manufacturing Challenge robotics contest Intel International Science and Engineering Fair International Chemistry Olympiad None What caused two mass cancellations of flights at Mexico City's AICM airport this week? A baggage handlers strike Protestors on the runway Heavy rain Legal action by the nearby AIFA airport None Colombian reggaeton artist Maluma paused his Mexico City concert unexpectedly earlier this week. Why? To scold a fan for bringing her infant to the concert To pose for photos with President Claudia Sheinbaum Fans threw their water bottles onto the stage Heavy rain caused a partial stage collapse None After the success of "Wellness chocolate," which foodstuff will now join the Mexican government's wellbeing program Sargassum seaweed Eggs Honey Coffee None Monterrey's canines have a new ally roaming the streets to promote animal rights. Who is he? Señor Perrito, a canine-themed superhero Waldog, a robot dog Dr. Simi, Mexico's beloved pharmacy mascot Andres Manuel López Obradog, a character themed after Mexico's last president. None Archeologists in Mexico have discovered a lost Mayan city that survived 110 years after the Spanish Conquest. Where was it located? Tabasc Yucatán Chiapas Quintana Roo None A recent poll showed that Mexicans generally believe freedom of speech is being protected . How many felt they could voice their opinions with retaliation? 55% 80% 60% 70% None Two Irish cyclists shared their story of crossing Mexico with Mexico News Daily this week. What was the name of the organization that supported their efforts? Cyclists International Mexican Union of Bicycle Travelers Warmshower International Pedaló None Mexican government figures show a significant reduction in poverty since 2018. Roughly how many Mexicans have been lifted out of poverty since then? 12.6 million 13.4 million 49 million 4.8 million None Time's up
