In this Context interview, two legislative representatives from both the U.S. and Mexico, Filemon Vela Jr. and Agustin Barrios Gomez, spoke about cross-border perspectives on what can be done by both countries to enhance an already productive relationship.
Even though the policy discussion concerning the Mexico-U.S. border is often focused on security and illegal immigration issues, the amount of commerce that occurs on a daily basis between these North American neighbors has been described as “staggering.” In this edition of CONTEXT, you’ll hear from two members of their respective country’s national legislatures. They provide cross-border perspectives on what can be done by both countries to enhance an already productive relationship.
Guests
Filemon Vela, Jr. has been the U.S. Representative for Texas's 34th congressional district since 2013. He is a member of the Democratic Party and serves as Co-Chairman of the Congressional Border Caucus.
Agustín Barrios Gómez is a Mexican politician affiliated with the PRD. He currently serves as Deputy of the LXII Legislature of the Mexican Congress representing the Federal District.
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
