Events
Human Smuggling and Organized Crime in Mexico: Three Case Studies
October 07, 2011 // 9:00am — 10:30am
On October 7th, the Mexico Institute hosted a discussion on organized crime groups in Mexico and how they have diversified their activities to include human smuggling along the US-Mexico border.
Is the Border Broken? Rethinking the Conventional Wisdom
September 12, 2011 // 4:00pm
The Mexico Institute in conjunction with the Immigration Policy Center, hosted a discussion with key researches and policy makers to discuss the complexities of U.S.-Mexico border policies.
Homero Campa Butron on “Tres Episodios en Una Relación Tri-Lateral”
August 25, 2011 // 12:00pm — 2:00pm
The absence of diplomatic relations between Cuba and the United States has made Mexico a frequent intermediary when controversies arise between the two nations. At the same time, Mexico’s perceived closeness to the United States has, on occasion, unsettled the country’s historically warm relations with Havana, possibly compromising its position as an effective negotiator. Mexico, Cuba, and the United States have a “triangular” relationship, with Mexico frequently playing a fulcrum role that places it in the middle of important Cuba-U.S. issues, especially on migration, said Homero Campa Butrón, Public Policy Scholar In-Residence at the Woodrow Wilson Center.
Countdown to 2012: Mexico's Electoral Landscape in the Year Ahead
July 08, 2011 // 9:00am — 11:00am
A diverse team of experts discussed Mexico’s political landscape as the country prepares for presidential elections in 2012. They examined prospects for the major candidates and parties, how the economy, security and foreign relations are likely to be debated, and the health of Mexico’s electoral system.
Mexico's Future
June 09, 2011 // 12:00pm — 5:30pm
This event brought together a diverse group of experts to discuss Mexico's political and economic future.
Restoring Mexico's International Reputation
May 31, 2011 // 12:30pm — 2:00pm
Roberto Newell launched his new report challenging the conventional wisdom that the most important news from Mexico relates to crime and violence.
Book Launch: "Mañana Forever?: Mexico and the Mexicans"
May 20, 2011 // 9:00am — 11:00am
The Mexico Institute was glad to host renowned author and former Foreign Minister of Mexico, Jorge G. Castañeda at the Wilson Center to discuss his latest book "Mañana Forever?: Mexico and the Mexicans".
Mexican American Leadership Initiative: Co-Sponsored with the U.S.-Mexico Foundation
May 17, 2011 // 8:30am — 2:30pm
The First Annual Mexican American Leadership Initiative (MALI) Conference marked the public launch of a historic initiative to foster constructive responses and partnerships between the societies of the U.S. and Mexico. Key Mexican American leaders as well as other prominent officials drawn from government, the NGO community, and business gathered to discuss developments in Mexico.
Art Exhibit: Mexican-American Crossroads
May 06, 2011 // 4:30pm — 6:30pm
The Gilberto Cárdenas Latino Art Collection evokes the everyday experience and complex history of Mexican Americans. Guest-curated by L. Stephen Velasquez, Associate Curator, National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution.
U.S.-Mexico Security Cooperation Pillar IV: Building Strong and Resilient Border Communities
April 27, 2011 // 9:00am — 1:00pm
The conference, U.S.-Mexico Security Cooperation Pillar IV: Building Strong and Resilient Border Communities, examined underlying issues,such as chronic underemployment and rising domestic drug consumption, that fuel organized crime in Mexico and brought together key border-region stakeholders to discuss the implementation of new government policies aimed at addressing the root causes of organized crime proliferation.
