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The MND News Quiz of the Week: September 13th

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!

"Manchas" the dog works for the City of Saltillo. What does he do?

Meanwhile, the city of Zacatecas has unveiled its new dog. What is special about it?

The Mexico City suburb of Ecatepec has set a Guinness World Record. What for?

A Latin American nation debated declaring Mexican President Sheinbaum a "Persona Non Grata" this week. Which one?

The state of Zacatecas has seen an astonishing drop in homicides during the last year. By how much has the figure dropped?

Canelo Álvarez is fighting for another world title. What's different about this attempt?

Mexico is set to tariff Chinese cars. How much will the new tariff be?

Mexico's star road cyclist Isaac del Toro added 3 more victories to his tally this week. How many professional races has he now won?

Government data shows international travel to Mexico had a big jump during July. By how much did it rise?

Mexico has just launched a brand new Mexican designed and built vehicle — its first ever. What kind of vehicle is it?

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President Sheinbaum urges calm after cartel boss’s death triggers unrest across Mexico

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President Sheinbaum urges Mexicans to stay calm and trust official channels after a military operation killed cartel kingpin "El Mencho," triggering violent cartel reprisals nationwide.
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State, foreign governments issue shelter-in-place warnings as narco-blockades spread after cartel leader’s death

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Following the death of one of Mexico's most-wanted cartel bosses, Mexico, the U.S., Canada, and other nations issued shelter-in-place alerts as blockades and arson swept across multiple Mexican states.
The entrance to the GDL airport

Airlines suspend some Jalisco flights due to security concerns; Bus service affected across the country

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After videos of panic inside the Guadalajara International Airport spread on social media, the airport operator acknowledged "hysteria among passengers" but said that there had been no security incidents.
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