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Mexico’s Battle Against Corruption

April 27, 2016

In our latest discussion with Mexico Institute Global Fellow Viridiana Rios, we explore a shifting focus in Mexico from a war on drugs to a battle against corruption. That’s the focus of this edition of Wilson Center NOW.

Guest

Viridiana Rios

Viridiana Rios

Former Global Fellow;
Columnist, El Pais; Instructor of US-Mexico politics at Harvard Summer School

Moderator

John Milewski

John Milewski

Director of Digital Programming; Moderator, Wilson Center NOW

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Mexico Institute

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 Luis Téllez and Earl Anthony Wayne, oversees the work of the Mexico Institute. Read more

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