The Weekly News Quiz on Our Site, July 26 Edition
Headline: Mexico City Takes Action on Road Safety, While Guanajuato's Dams are Filling Up and Oaxaca Celebrates Guelaguetza 2025
Mexico City is taking a firm stance on road safety after a recent fatal accident, as it cracks down on a specific form of transport[1]. Meanwhile, the vibrant cultural festival, Guelaguetza 2025, kicked off this week in Oaxaca, showcasing music, dance, and traditions from the region's eight cultural regions[2][3][5]. Held at the amphitheater atop Cerro del Fortín, the festival is renowned for iconic dances like the Danza de la Pluma that dramatizes the Spanish conquest from an Indigenous perspective.
In other news, the Maya Train network is undergoing a series of upgrades[4]. After a wet 2025, seven out of Guanajuato's eight dams are looking full[6]. However, inflation dropped in July, but a specific fruit or vegetable saw the highest price increases of 14.44% during this period[7].
Elsewhere, the city of Tijuana has set a new Guinness World Record[8], but details about the record are not currently available. The United States government has announced plans to restrict Mexican airline access in the U.S.[9], while the South American nation has opened its markets to Mexican avocados[10].
Sources: 1. Mexico City to ban e-rickshaws following fatal accident 2. Guelaguetza 2025: Oaxaca's vibrant cultural festival kicks off 3. Guelaguetza 2025: A celebration of Oaxaca's rich cultural heritage 4. Maya Train network upgrades announced 5. Guelaguetza 2025: A look at the iconic Danza de la Pluma 6. Guanajuato's dams looking full after wet 2025 7. Inflation drops, but specific produce sees price increase 8. Tijuana sets new Guinness World Record 9. US plans to restrict Mexican airline access 10. South American nation opens markets to Mexican avocados
- In an effort to improve road safety, Mexico City has decided to ban e-rickshaws following a fatal accident, affecting the specific form of transport.
- As Guelaguetza 2025 continues to showcase the lifestyle and traditions of Oaxaca, the Maya Train network in another part of the country undergoes upgrades, offering travelers new opportunities for exploration.
