Wilson Center
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.
Connect With Us
Upcoming & Recent Events
View All
16 DAYS OF ACTIVISM AGAINST GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE
November 25, 2020 will mark the beginning of the United Nations’ 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV). In parallel with the UN campaign, the Wilson Center is hosting a series of events, publications, and podcasts to facilitate dialogue and understanding, not only of the ongoing crisis of GBV worldwide – made worse by the global pandemic, but also of the programs and policies that are beginning to make a difference.
Learn More
Americas First?: Election 2020 and the Future of U.S. Regional Policy
Most leaders in the Americas, with the notable exceptions of the Mexican and Brazilian presidents, quickly recognized Joe Biden as the U.S. president-elect and began planning for major changes to U.S. policy in the region. In this episode of “Americas 360,” our experts, and special guests Ernesto Londoño of The New York Times and Ana Paula Ordorica of Televisa, examine perceptions of the election across the Americas, with a special look at Brazil and Mexico.
Biden's Leadership Will Enhance Relations with Mexico and Canada
"A Biden administration can be expected to put U.S.-Mexico and U.S.-Canada relations back into a strategic framework for solving problems and strengthening long-term cooperation," writes Ambassador Earl Anthony Wayne in The Hill.
New Publications
Pension Reform in Mexico: Guiding Principles for Creating a Sustainable and Balanced System for Private Sector Workers
La digitalización de las Pymes: Propuestas de solución para la recuperación económica post-COVID
Strengthening the Cyber Resilience of North American Energy Systems
Los Argumentos Económicos y Estratégicos para la Energía Renovable en México
Convocation: A Vision for a Stronger U.S.-Mexico Partnership
The Wilson Center's Mexico Institute and the U.S.-Mexico Foundation are pleased to release our report "Convocation: A Vision for a Stronger U.S.-Mexico Partnership."
Our Key Issue Areas
Economic Competitiveness
The area of economic competitiveness has acquired extra importance given the ongoing USMCA ratification process and review of regional economic relations. The Mexico Institute is undertaking research and developing policy ideas for the next stage of U.S.-Mexico economic relations, covering issues ranging from the implementation of the USMCA to innovation and educational exchange.
Migration & Migrants
Mexico Institute work on migration covers key topics, including migration from Central America, farm labor and migrant workers' rights, border security, and opportunities for bilateral cooperation on migration.
Energy and Natural Resources
The Mexico Institute continues its work on cooperation in renewable energy between Mexico and the United States. The Institute also follows energy policies and cooperation on natural resource management between the two countries.
Security & Rule of Law
The Mexico Institute continues to focus on the challenges facing Mexico in the areas of the rule of law and U.S.-Mexico security cooperation, and will continue to produce policy-relevant research in this area.
Border Issues
Rhetoric and reality on the U.S.-Mexico border are often misaligned. In an effort to promote a more realistic and holistic approach to the border, the Mexico Institute focuses on issues of economic development and competitiveness; border security and citizen security; environmental sustainability; and quality of life in the border region.
Farm Labor and Mexico's Export Produce Industry
This ongoing study analyzes production and employment systems in selected commodities that are exported from Mexico to the United States.
5G Beyond Borders
The Wilson Center’s 5G Beyond Borders project explores how the U.S., Canada, and Mexico can work together to maximize the benefits of 5G and related technology through informed policy solutions.
USMCA Resource Page
Welcome to the Wilson Center's USMCA Resource Page. The Mexico Institute and the Canada Institute will provide up-to-date coverage as the USMCA implementation progresses. We invite you to check back frequently for updates to this resource.
North American Workforce Development Initiative
This initiative seeks to establish a forward-looking dialogue among the three North American countries on the issue of workforce development.
Americas 360
Americas 360 is a podcast about the "innumerable ties" among the nations of the Western Hemisphere. Get the inside scoop and the outside perspective on the latest developments from Canada, Latin America, and everywhere in between.
Recent Publications
The Mexico Institute regularly releases new publications. Please check back regularly for the most up-to date publications available.
Our Experts
Duncan Wood
Director, Mexico Institute
Read more from DuncanThere is no other bilateral relationship in the world that touches the lives of Americans on a day-to-day basis more than that of the U.S. & Mexico.
Christopher Wilson
Deputy Director, Mexico Institute
Read more from ChristopherWith an integrated manufacturing platform comprised of cross-border supply chains, the United States and Mexico not only trade goods but actually build them together.
Earl Anthony Wayne
Public Policy Fellow
Read more from Earl AnthonyU.S.-Mexico relations are deeply intertwined. Key issues of mutual importance are both international and domestic. These “inter-mestic” issues impact the lives of tens of millions of people on both sides of the border. Americans and Mexicans thus have big stakes in assuring that The United States and Mexico working can tackle shared problems and find good solutions to the vital issues that tie them together, including trade, jobs, crime, border, security, migration, tourism, education exchanges, a shared environment and much more.
Eric L. Olson
Global Fellow
Explore Our Focus Areas
Los invitamos a nuestro próximo webinar donde celebraremos el lanzamiento de nuestro reciente reporte:
La digitali… t.co/zBgmJ1KOJj
See our newest content first.
Subscribe for updates about new events, articles, videos, and more.
Wilson Center
Help support the Mexico Institute's work
Donate Now