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The Mexico Institute seeks to improve understanding, communication, and cooperation between Mexico and the United States by promoting original research, encouraging public discussion, and proposing policy options for enhancing the bilateral relationship. A binational Advisory Board, chaired by José Antonio Fernández Carbajal and Roger W. Wallace, oversees the work of the Mexico Institute. Launched in January 2007, the U.S.-Mexico Congressional Initiative aims to promote understanding and communication on bilateral issues between the two congresses. The Institute organizes studies, events, and publications focused on these issues:
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Resource Pages
Mexico News and Analysis
.JPG) The Mexico Portal provides the most comprehensive and timely news, analysis and studies on Mexico. It covers a wide range of crucial issues, including migration, security, the economy, development, energy, and elections.
Latino Migrant Civic and Political Participation
A study of the practices of civic engagement and political participation of Latino immigrants in the United States can be found here: Latino Migrant Civic and Political Participation.
Mérida Initiative
Policy briefs, reports, analysis, current news and information about the Mérida Initiative, a proposed $1.4 billion security cooperation package between the U.S. and Mexican governments, can be found here: Mérida Initiative.
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Upcoming Events
Trilateral Security Cooperation in North America
Friday, March 12 2010, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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Memorial for Ambassador Carlos Rico
Thursday, March 18 2010, 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Arturo Sarukhan, Ambassador of Mexico in the United States; Roberta Jacobson, U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Canada, Mexico and NAFTA Issues; Demetrios Papademetriou, President, Migration Policy Institute; Andrew Selee, Director, Mexico Institute; Isabel Studer, Director, Center for Dialogue and Analysis of North America (CEDAN), Tecnológico de Monterrey
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News
Alfredo Achar and Miguel Mancera honored at Woodrow Wilson Center Awards Ceremony in Mexico City
On March 2, 2010, Alfredo Achar Tussie, founder and chairman of Comex, and Miguel Mancera Aguayo, former governor of the Bank of Mexico, received the internationally prestigious Woodrow Wilson Awards at a ceremony held in Mexico City. Two of Mexico's most distinguished and deserving leaders, they join a select international circle of recipients from government, business, science, the arts, and beyond, who have worked tirelessly to improve the quality of life of those in their own communities and beyond. Mexico Institute Advisory Board Member Eduardo Cepeda served as dinner chair.
More information can be found here.
Mexico Institute Visiting Scholars
The Woodrow Wilson Center's Mexico Institute announces the arrival of scholars in Washington, DC.
Mexico Institute Internship Program
The Mexico Institute of the Latin American Program at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars seeks an intern each semester with an interest in, coursework related to, and/or experience working on Mexico. Application materials are due: July 15 (Fall), November 15 (Spring), and March 15 (Summer).
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Event Summaries
Dialogues with Mexico: Carmen Aristegui
Wednesday, January 20 2010, 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Carmen Aristegui, Radio Noticias MVS, morning host, and "Aristegui" CNN talk show, anchor
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Director’s Forum Invitation: Ernesto Cordero
Wednesday, January 20 2010, 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Ernesto Cordero, Secretary of Finance and Public Credit, Mexico
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Foreign Policy Challenges in 2010: The Developing World
Friday, January 15 2010, 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Maria Ivanova, Fellow, Environmental Change and Security Program and Assistant Professor of Government and Environmental Policy, The College of William and Mary; Amos Sawyer, Public Policy Scholar and Chairman, Liberian Governance Reform Conference; Andrew Selee, Director, Mexico Institute; John Sewell, Senior Scholar; Moderated by: Michael Van Dusen , Executive Vice President
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Mexico Institute
Woodrow Wilson Center
One Woodrow Wilson Plaza
1300 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20004-3027
Email: mexico@wilsoncenter.org
Tel: 202/691-4399
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Mexico Institute Annual Report 2009
Local Goes National: Challenges and Opportunities for Latino Immigrants in the Nation's Capital/De Lo Local A Lo Nacional: Desafíos y Oportunidades para los Inmigrantes Latinoamericanos en el Contexto de la Capital de la Nación.jpg)
Strategic Guidelines for the Competitive and Sustainable Development of the U.S.- Mexico Transborder Region