Wilson Center Experts
Miguel Salazar
Public Affairs Specialist, Mexico Institute
Latin American Program
Contact Information:
T 202.691.4399
// F 202.691.4076
Expertise:
Latin America
; Mexico
Miguel Salazar is the Public Affairs Specialist for the Latin American Program's Mexico Institute, where he is responsible for the program's outreach and communications efforts. He previously served as the Program Assistant for the Mexico Institute. Prior to joining the Wilson Center, Miguel worked at the National Hispanic Corporate Council, the National Council of La Raza, and the Office of Congressman Ciro D. Rodriguez (D-TX 23) in Washington, D.C. He received a B.A. in History and Latin American and Hemispheric Studies from The George Washington University. Miguel is fluent in Spanish.
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A Profile of Mexico's Major Organized Crime Groups
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The life of the "Young and Undocumented" - Mexico Institute in the News (In Spanish)
Feb 28, 2013Miguel Salazar, Public Affairs Specialist at the Mexico Institute spoke to Voz de America following the event, "Young and Undocumented: The New American Story."
Mexico Institute in the News: Despite Bad Press and Travel Warnings, Mexico Tourism Holds its Own
Mar 09, 2012While there are security concerns in parts of Mexico, tourists continue to travel to other regions of Mexico for vacation.
Report Launch: New Ideas for a New Era: Policy Options for the Next Stage in U.S.-Mexico Relations
May 02, 2013 // 9:00am — 10:30am
On the same day that President Obama begins his trip to Latin America, the authors of the Mexico Institute’s new policy report will present their recommendations for strengthening U.S.-Mexico relations.
New Ideas for a New Era: Policy Options for the Next Stage in U.S.-Mexico Relations
May 01, 2013The Mexico Institute presents policy recommendations for strengthening U.S.-Mexico relations during the administrations of President Obama and President Peña Nieto.
The Mexico Institute on the Ground in Tepito
Dec 06, 2012During a recent trip to Mexico City, members of the Mexico Institute team visited the neighborhood of Tepito, notorious home to Mexico’s largest informal market and the source for pirated goods sold throughout the Mexico City region. It is said that the market is tended to by about 20,000 vendors at a time, during the holiday season however, its stalls and puestos can swell to over 40,000 vendors. Mexico’s informal market makes up an estimated 33% of the total economy.
U.S. Presidential Election 2012 Analysis from the Mexico Institute
Nov 07, 2012The Woodrow Wilson Center’s Mexico Institute is pleased to share with you the following analysis on the implications of the 2012 U.S. Presidential Elections for the U.S.-Mexico Relationship.
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Feb 03, 2012Despite the tenuous state of public security in Mexico and the impact the U.S. economic recession has had on the country, Mexico has been successful at boosting its economic performance, while at the same time demonstrating innovation in its agricultural, aerospace, automobile manufacturing and energy sectors.
Fact Sheet: U.S. Southwest Border Security Initiatives
Jul 07, 2011This report lists some of the various projects, programs, and activities undertaken by the U.S. government to enhance security at the U.S.-Mexico border and to combat transnational contraband trafficking.
A Profile of Mexico's Major Organized Crime Groups
Mar 01, 2011The purpose of this fact sheet is to shed light on the structure of the criminal organizations operating in Mexico and the United States, as well as to provide background information and analysis on the rapidly evolving nature of organized crime.
