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The Challenge of Reforming Mexico's Justice System

Presentation by Mexican Supreme Court Justice José Ramón Cossío Díaz.Moderators: Andrew Selee, Director, Mexico Institute, Woodrow Wilson Center and Francisco Acuña, Managing Director, Manatt Jones Global Strategies

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Friday
May. 4, 2007
3:30pm – 5:00pm ET

Overview

Presentation by Mexican Supreme Court Justice José Ramón Cossío Díaz.

Moderators: Andrew Selee, Director, Mexico Institute, Woodrow Wilson Center and Francisco Acuña, Managing Director, Manatt Jones Global Strategies

José Ramon Cossío Díaz was appointed to the Supreme Court in 2003. Prior to that he was a professor of constitutional law at ITAM for nine years and served as Dean of the law school. He is one of Mexico's most respected legal scholars and has published sixteen books and dozens of articles. In 1998 the Mexican Academy of Sciences awarded him the Prize for Best Research in the Social Sciences in recognition of his work.

This event will take place in the 5th Floor Conference Room

Presentation will be in Spanish with English Translation Available

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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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