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Organized Crime Is Already a Political Actor… Just Not Looking to Replace the State

Academics discussed the impact of violence perpetrated by delincuencial groups and diverse social conflicts in Latin America on their democratic processes.

Ismael Aguilar Barajas is a civil engineer with studies in economics, specializing in urbanization, water in cities, and, more specifically, the Mexico–United States border region. (Photo: Jesús Alejandro Salazar / TecScience)

Human & Social

Commitment and Interdisciplinarity: The Vision of Ismael Aguilar Barajas

The expert in water resources and development, prolific author, and enthusiast of Russian literature is also a passionate professor who has been recognized with the 50th Anniversary Insignia Award.

Human & Social

How to Tackle ‘Wicked’ Problems: The Case of Housing in Monterrey

Steven Popper, a distinguished professor in Decision Sciences at Tec’s School of Social Sciences and Government, explained the approach to tackling the issue during the Faculty of Excellence Summit 2025.

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Human & Social

Research with Impact: 4 Recognized Projects from the Rómulo Garza Award

The award, now celebrating its 50th anniversary, is given to researchers with various types of proposals—whether social or scientific—or for discoveries with short-, medium-, or long-term impact.

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Human & Social

3 Indicators That Expose Health Inequalities Experienced by Indigenous Populations

Vulnerable communities in Mexico face higher attention costs, along with a lower life expectancy and poorer medical care.

Business Innovation

3 Strategies for Mexico to Harness Nearshoring’s Potential in Manufacturing

Avoiding NAFTA-like pitfalls, closing educational gaps in underdeveloped regions, and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration are key proposals to make the most of relocation opportunities.

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Human & Social

Turning Pain into Proposals: Artivism Drives Social Change in Mexico

A network of researchers and artists from Tec de Monterrey seeks to create an academic registry of artistic projects with social impact.

Human & Social

How Empathy Can Protect Migrants from Organized Crime Violence

We are more likely to participate in a community project if we have been exposed to a case that gives us insight into what other people are going through.

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Human & Social

Women receiving remittances are more likely to suffer from violence: study

The study shows that there is a greater likelihood of partner violence in Mexican homes where women receive remittances.

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Human & Social

AI: Tool or obstacle for delivering justice

The judicial system needs to know how algorithms work before incorporating the use of crime predictors in countries such as Mexico.

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Human & Social

Organized Crime Is Already a Political Actor… Just Not Looking to Replace the State

Academics discussed the impact of violence perpetrated by delincuencial groups and diverse social conflicts in Latin America on their democratic processes.

Human & Social

Commitment and Interdisciplinarity: The Vision of Ismael Aguilar Barajas

The expert in water resources and development, prolific author, and enthusiast of Russian literature is also a passionate professor who has been recognized with the 50th Anniversary Insignia Award.

Human & Social

How to Tackle ‘Wicked’ Problems: The Case of Housing in Monterrey

Human & Social

Research with Impact: 4 Recognized Projects from the Rómulo Garza Award

The award, now celebrating its 50th anniversary, is given to researchers with various types of proposals—whether social or scientific—or for discoveries with short-, medium-, or long-term impact.

Human & Social

3 Indicators That Expose Health Inequalities Experienced by Indigenous Populations

Vulnerable communities in Mexico face higher attention costs, along with a lower life expectancy and poorer medical care.

Business Innovation

3 Strategies for Mexico to Harness Nearshoring’s Potential in Manufacturing

Avoiding NAFTA-like pitfalls, closing educational gaps in underdeveloped regions, and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration are key proposals to make the most of relocation opportunities.

Human & Social

Turning Pain into Proposals: Artivism Drives Social Change in Mexico

A network of researchers and artists from Tec de Monterrey seeks to create an academic registry of artistic projects with social impact.

Human & Social

How Empathy Can Protect Migrants from Organized Crime Violence

We are more likely to participate in a community project if we have been exposed to a case that gives us insight into what other people are going through.

Human & Social

Women receiving remittances are more likely to suffer from violence: study

The study shows that there is a greater likelihood of partner violence in Mexican homes where women receive remittances.

Human & Social

AI: Tool or obstacle for delivering justice

The judicial system needs to know how algorithms work before incorporating the use of crime predictors in countries such as Mexico.

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