Banxico announces 2026 economic challenge winner
Banco de México announced the Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León as the winning team of the 11th 'Reto Banxico' academic competition. This annual challenge is designed to foster economic and financial culture among students across the country.
UANL takes top honors
Following a rigorous evaluation process, the Judging Panel, composed of central bank officials, awarded first place to the team representing the Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León.
The winning team included students Oscar Adrián Huitz Montero, Icker Geovanni Casillas Hernández, David Eduardo Rivera Flores, Mario Alberto Martínez Dávila, and Eithan Damián Martínez Ayala, advised by Ernesto Aguayo Téllez.
Honorable mentions were also granted to teams from the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México and the Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, Campus Puebla.
The 2026 edition saw participation from 195 teams, comprising 869 students and advising professors, hailing from 56 educational institutions across 18 federal states.
Simulating policy decisions
The 'Reto Banxico' competition simulates the decision-making process of the Governing Board on monetary policy matters.
It unfolded in two distinct stages: an initial written phase, where teams analyzed inflation determinants and formulated a monetary policy stance, and a final stage, where the three top-performing teams presented their arguments directly to the Judging Panel at the central bank's facilities.
Banco de México extended its congratulations to the winning team, those receiving honorable mentions, and all participants for their dedication and high academic standards demonstrated throughout the challenge.
Educational materials related to the competition are available on educa.banxico.org.mx.
Cultivating future economic leaders
This annual challenge serves as a vital platform for nurturing Mexico's next generation of economic and financial talent.
By engaging students in real-world monetary policy simulations, Banxico effectively bridges academic theory with practical application.
Such initiatives are crucial for strengthening the country's economic literacy and preparing skilled professionals for future roles.