Events
Mexico’s 2012 Election in Perspective: Review and Analysis of the July 1st Results
July 09, 2012 // 9:00am — 10:30am
On July 1st Mexican citizens went to the polls to choose their next president, congress, mayor of Mexico City, and six governors. The victory of Enrique Peña Nieto and the Institutional Revolutionary Party was predicted by pollsters, but his margin of victory was less than expected. The Mexico Institute invited several experts to analyze the results.
Our World, Paradoxes, Problems and the Need for Change
June 19, 2012 // 9:00am — 10:30am
Please join us for a lecture and discussion with Dr. Narro about the many challenges Mexico and the word are facing at this time.
The America’s Future in the Balance: Persistent Underfunding of Latino Communities across the Americas
June 18, 2012 // 3:30pm — 5:30pm
The Wilson Center, Hispanics in Philanthropy, the Washington Office on Latin America, and the Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility hosted a panel discussion on, The America’s Future in the Balance: Persistent Underfunding of Latino Communities across the Americas.
Mexico’s 2012 Presidential Election and the Nation’s Role in the World
June 18, 2012 // 1:30pm — 3:00pm
The Mexico Institute and Univision News are pleased to invite you to a round table discussion on: Mexico’s 2012 Presidential Election and the Nation’s Role in the World. Featuring the International Relations Coordinators from Mexico’s Three Major Candidates. Moderated by Mr. León Krauze,
Anchor, Univision’s KMEX 34 in Los Angeles.
Mexico’s Economic Future from the Perspective of the Left
June 14, 2012 // 8:30am — 10:00am
Please join us for a presentation and discussion with Fernando Turner Dávila, who has served as a key economic advisor to López Obrador’s campaign and was named future Secretary of the Economy by AMLO.
Disrupting Money Laundering by Mexican Transnational Organized Crime
May 18, 2012 // 8:30am — 10:00am
Proceeds from the sale of illegal drugs and other trafficking activities are the life-blood of transnational organized crime. The process of “laundering” this money is a critical element in the criminal enterprise, but governmental efforts to disrupt the flow of dirty money have had mixed results.
Energy in the Americas
May 11, 2012 // 9:00am — 10:30am
Ambassador Carlos Pascual discussed regional development of renewable energies in the context of U.S. global energy policy. Duncan Wood then launched a series of new reports entitled, "RE-Energizing the Border: Renewable Energy, Green Jobs and Border Infrastructure."
Mexico and the G-20 Leader’s Summit in Los Cabos
May 01, 2012 // 2:45pm — 4:45pm
Mexico currently holds the presidency of the G-20 and will be hosting the upcoming Leader's Summit this June. There was a discussion on Mexico's approach to the G-20 presidency and the major issues on the agenda for the Los Cabos meeting.
Book Launch: "Living Illegal, The Human Face of Unauthorized Immigration"
April 06, 2012 // 9:00am — 10:30am
Spotlighting Latino migrants in the South, Living “Illegal” humanizes an issue too frequently distorted by media oversimplification. Both journalistic narrative and policy white paper, the book suggests constructive ways to transcend the legal-vs.-illegal shouting match.
Day at the Wilson Center Featuring a Panel Discussion on "How are Immigrants Shaping America's Character in the 21st Century?"
March 28, 2012 // 9:00am — 4:00pm
