Program Related Event Feeds

A Conversation with Ambassador Heraldo Muñoz

ian — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 15:00:00 -0500

Ambassador Heraldo Muñoz is UN Assistant Secretary General and Director of the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) Regional Bureau for Latin America and the Caribbean. He is well-known as Chile's ambassador to the Organization of American States as well as its ambassador to the United Nations. He also served as Deputy Foreign Minister for President Ricard

Central American Security Integration: The Greater Regional Response

sherry — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 15:00:00 -0400

Central America today confronts a challenging security situation. As Mexico's and Colombia's governments continue their fight against transnational crime organizations, many of them have moved to Central America, particularly the "Northern Triangle" countries of Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador. This has resulted in growing crime rates with some of the highest murder r

El Salvador, the OAS, and Citizen Security

sherry — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 09:00:00 -0400

El Salvador, the OAS, and Citizen Security

Featured speaker:

H.E. Hugo Martínez, Foreign Minister of El Salvador

June 17, 2011
9:00 - 10:00 AM
CSIS B-1 A/B Conference Center
1800 K St. NW, Washington, DC 20006

Latin America: Managing Abundance to Avoid a Bust

ian — Mon, 23 May 2011 10:00:00 -0400

Latin America: Managing Abundance to Avoid a Bust

With a lead presentation by:

Rodrigo Valdés
Senior Advisor
Western Hemisphere Department, International Monetary Fund

And discussants:

Panama's Promise: Canal Expansion and its Impact on Trade

sherry — Tue, 10 May 2011 10:00:00 -0400

The CSIS Americas Program is pleased to invite you to a conversation with

Alberto Alemán Zubieta
Administrator of the Panama Canal Authority

Panama's Promise: Canal Expansion and its Impact on Trade

With an introduction by

Stephen Johnson,
CSIS, Director, Americas Program

Mexico's Recent Electoral Reform: A Change for the Better?

Fri, 15 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500

In the wake of the disputed 2006 presidential election, the Mexican Congress passed a fiercely debated electoral reform bill in September 2007. The bill amended the Mexican Constitution and modified the …

Presentation by Genaro García Luna, Secretary of Public Security of Mexico

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Since taking office on December 1, 2007, President Felipe Calderón has initiated a frontal campaign against organized crime, including drug cartels, human trafficking networks and money laundering rings.…

Mexican Senate Leaders: Sen. Navarrete (PRD), Sen. Beltrones (PRI), Sen. Creel

Thu, 03 May 2007 00:00:00 -0400

On Thursday, May 3, the CSIS Mexico Project hosted a roundtable discussion with Sen. Manlio Fabio Beltrones, the President of the Mexican Senate and the Senate leader of the Institutional Revolutionary …

Patricia Espinosa Cantellano: Secretary of Foreign Affairs of Mexico

Tue, 27 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0500

The CSIS Mexico Project hosted Patricia Espinosa Cantellano, Secretary of Foreign Affairs of Mexico, who discussed the foreign policy of the Calderón Administration. This included the bilateral relationship …

Mexico's Ongoing Political Party System Realignment and Its Implications

Fri, 23 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0500

The CSIS Mexico Project held an interactive discussion with two of Mexico’s leading intellectuals, Jorge Castañeda and Sergio Sarmiento, on Friday, February 23, 2007. Many casual …

Mexico's 60th Congress: Composition, Agenda, and Prospects for Consensus

Fri, 09 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0500

CSIS's Mexico Project hosted an interactive breakfast discussion with four leading experts on the Mexican Congress: Maria Amparo Casar and Benito Nacif of CIDE, Javier Medina of Grupo Salinas, and Jeffrey …

Perspectives on Security and the Environment in the Binational U.S.-Mexican Border Region

Tue, 30 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0500

The Mexico Project at CSIS, in partnership with SCERP, hosted an interactive session on the security and environment of the U.S.-Mexican border region (USMBR). The USMBR has been impacted by domestic and …

Lessons Learned from the 2006 Elections

Wed, 01 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0500

CSIS's Mexico Project hosted a breakfast discussion with Dr. Luis Carlos Ugalde, the president of Mexico's Federal Electoral Institute (IFE). On July 2, 2006, the IFE administered …

Understanding Mexico's Southern Border

Mon, 02 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400

CSIS's Mexico Project hosted Mariano Herran Salvatti, general prosecutor of the state of Chiapas, and Manuel Angel Castillo, professor-researcher with El Colegio de México, for a discussion that …

Mexico's Internal Security: Prospective Flashpoints & Implications for Governance

Mon, 11 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0400

The CSIS Mexico Project hosted an interactive roundtable breakfast discussion with some of Mexico's leading national security experts, including (left to right): Jose Arturo Yanez (INACIPE), Jorge Chabat …

Mexico's Post-Electoral Quandary and Its Implications

Fri, 18 Aug 2006 00:00:00 -0400

On Friday, August 18, the CSIS Mexico Project hosted a breakfast discussion with some of Mexico's leading political experts, including: Raul Avila Ortiz, Sergio Sarmiento, and Jeffrey Weldon. …

Mexico's Election: A Public Opinion Perspective

Thu, 25 May 2006 00:00:00 -0400

Some of Mexico's most renowned pollsters participated in a roundtable discussion before Mexico's second, and final, presidential candidates’ debate, and a little more than a month before election …

Administering Mexico's 2006 Federal Elections

Thu, 18 May 2006 00:00:00 -0400

CSIS's Mexico Project, directed by Armand Peschard-Sverdrup (left), hosted a breakfast discussion with Luis Carlos Ugalde (center), president of Mexico’s Federal Electoral Institute (IFE), and …

Reflections on Immigration and Mexico's July Elections

Wed, 26 Apr 2006 00:00:00 -0400

Jorge Castañeda, Mexico's former secretary of foreign affairs, spoke April 26, 2006, at CSIS. He covered a range of topics, including immigration and Mexico's upcoming presidential elections. Armand …

Discussion with the Governor of Baja California, Eugenio Elorduy

Thu, 16 Feb 2006 00:00:00 -0500

On Thursday, February 16, 2006, the CSIS Mexico Project hosted the governor of Baja California, Eugenio Elorduy Walther. Elorduy discussed his view on some of the more pressing issues that directly …

Closed Luncheon with Economic Advisor to Mexican Presidential Candidate

Thu, 09 Feb 2006 00:00:00 -0500

Rogelio Ramírez de la O Economic Advisor to Mexican Presidential Candidate Andrés Manuel López Obrador On Wednesday February 9, 2006 the CSIS Mexico Project hosted Rogelio Ramí…

Foreign Policy under Mexico's Next Administration 2006-2012

Tue, 24 Jan 2006 00:00:00 -0500

As Mexico approaches the July 2, 2006 presidential election, the foreign policy platforms of the three leading candidates will be of special interest. Accordingly, the CSIS Mexico Project has convened …

Mexico's Economic Outlook

Tue, 29 Nov 2005 00:00:00 -0500

On Tuesday, November 29, the CSIS Mexico project hosted an interactive roundtable discussion with a panel of economist specializing in Mexico to discuss Mexico’s economic outlook heading into the …

Discussion with Luis Carlos Ugalde, President of Mexico's Federal Electoral Institute

Fri, 18 Nov 2005 00:00:00 -0500

On November 18, 2005, the Mexico Project hosted a breakfast discussion with President of Mexico’s Federal Electoral Institute (IFE), Luis Carlos Ugalde. The IFE is Mexico’s autonomous body …

Democratization and Political Reform in the State of Sinaloa, Mexico

Tue, 08 Nov 2005 00:00:00 -0500

The Mexico Project hosted a breakfast discussion with the Governor of the State of Sinaloa, Lic. Jesus Aguilar Padilla (PRI). Governor Aguilar discussed his agenda for political reform, security, and economic …

Mexican Elections - a roundtable discussion with Beatriz Paredes Rangel

Thu, 20 Oct 2005 00:00:00 -0400

October 20, 2005, the CSIS Mexico Project hosted a roundtable discussion with Beatriz Paredes Rangel, the Institutional Revolutionary Party’s (PRI) sole candidate for the July 2006 Mexico City mayoral …

"Mexico's Military on the Democratic Stage" - book launch

Thu, 06 Oct 2005 00:00:00 -0400

On October 6, 2005, the Mexico Project hosted the launch of the latest CSIS publication, Mexico’s Military on the Democratic Stage by Roderic Ai Camp.

Mexico's 2006 Presidential and Congressional Elections: A Technical Assessment of the Legal and Institutional Strengths and Li

Thu, 29 Sep 2005 00:00:00 -0400

Group of experts presented their recent paper entitled 'Campaign Finance and Level Playing Fields in Mexico’s July 2006 Presidential Election' at a roundtable discussion.

Building Human Capital in an Aging Mexico

Wed, 07 Sep 2005 00:00:00 -0400

The forum presented the findings of the latest report of the U.S.-Mexico Binational Council, Building Human Capital in an Aging Mexico, prepared by Richard Jackson, Program Director and Senior Fellow&…

Mexican Intra- and Inter- Party Realignments: Setting the Stage for 2006

Thu, 07 Jul 2005 00:00:00 -0400

On Thursday, July 7th, the CSIS Mexico Project hosted a panel of experts examining the dynamics of Mexico’s political party system as the internal presidential candidate selection processes begin.

Increasing High Technology Innovation in North America

Fri, 24 Jun 2005 00:00:00 -0400

CSIS Mexico Project and the CSIS Technology and Public Policy Program hosted a roundtable event in conjunction with Mexico’s National Science and Technology Council (CONACYT). The program convened …

Mexico's National Action Party – Legislative Agenda & Platform for 2006

Tue, 14 Jun 2005 00:00:00 -0400

Mexico Project hosted a delegation of representatives from Mexico’s National Action Party (PAN) for a private meeting. With the race for the 2006 presidential elections underway, Mr. García was …

The Changing Role of the Mexican Armed Forces

Wed, 25 May 2005 00:00:00 -0400

CSIS Mexico Project hosted a roundtable discussion on the changing role of the Mexican military in a democratic and increasingly globalized Mexico.

Mexican Event with - Eduardo Sojo, Chief Economic Advisor to Mexican President Vicente Fox and Chief of the Presidential Office

Wed, 18 May 2005 00:00:00 -0400

CSIS Mexico Project, in conjunction with the Inter-American Development Bank, hosted Eduardo Sojo, Chief Economic Advisor to Mexican President Vicente Fox and Chief of the Presidential Office for Public …

The Mexican Supreme Court Justice

Fri, 11 Mar 2005 00:00:00 -0500

CSIS Mexico Project hosted a private roundtable discussion with Mexican Supreme Court Justice José Ramón Cossío and legal experts Stephen Zamora, Leonel Pereznieto, and José Roldán. The …

Mexico event with Manuel Camacho Solís, PRD Congressman

Mon, 07 Mar 2005 00:00:00 -0500

CSIS Mexico Project hosted Manuel Camacho Solís, a congressman from Mexico's left-of-center Democratic Revolutionary Party (PRD).

Juan Pablo Guerrero, Commissioner, Mexico's Federal Institute for Access to Public Information (IFAI)

Mon, 07 Feb 2005 00:00:00 -0500

CSIS Mexico Project hosted Juan Pablo Guerrero, one of five commissioners of Mexico's Federal Institute for Access to Public Information (IFAI). Commissioner Guerrero, who was appointed to the post by …

Mexican Congressional Delegation

Mon, 24 Jan 2005 00:00:00 -0500

CSIS Mexico Project hosted a delegation of representatives from Mexico's federal Chamber of Deputies.

Mexico event with Francisco Gil DÃ¬az, Mexican Secretary of Finance and Public Credit

Mon, 10 Jan 2005 00:00:00 -0500

Mexico Project hosted Francisco Gil Dìaz, Secretary of Finance and Public Credit. Secretary Gil Dìaz is recognized as one of the leading finance ministers in the hemisphere.

Governing Mexico City

Wed, 22 Sep 2004 00:00:00 -0400

Alejandro Encinas Rodríguez, Secretary of Government for Mexico City, addressed distinguished guests on the goals and achievements of the Mexico City government, Mexican politics, and the overall challenges …

Justice Reform in Mexico

Fri, 16 Jul 2004 00:00:00 -0400

The CSIS Mexico Project and the Center for U.S.-Mexican Studies (USMEX) at the University of California at San Diego (UCSD) co-sponsored a day-long interactive working group session on justice reform in …

2004-2005 State-Level Elections in Mexico: Setting the Stage for 2006

Fri, 25 Jun 2004 00:00:00 -0400

The Mexico Project hosted an interactive roundtable discussion with a distinguished panel of Mexican and U.S. analysts to discuss the upcoming state-level elections and other political developments. Mexico'…

Mexican Event with - the Governor of the Mexican State of Hidalgo, Governor Manuel Ã?ngel NÃºÃ±ez Soto

Mon, 07 Jun 2004 00:00:00 -0400

The Governor of the Mexican State of Hidalgo, Governor Manuel Ã?ngel NÃºñez Soto addressed policy challenges and outlined his vision for Mexico's future with a four-part program.

Mexico's National Action Party: Congressional Outlook 2004-2006

Wed, 25 Feb 2004 00:00:00 -0500

The Mexico Project hosted a delegation of legislators from Mexico's National Action Party (PAN) for an interactive discussion on the party's legislative agenda and outlook for the spring 2004 session of …

Mexican Domestic Politics: Recent Developments, Short-term Outlook

Wed, 04 Feb 2004 00:00:00 -0500

A panel of experts from Mexico and the United States analyzed Mexico's dynamic domestic political landscape at a conference hosted by CSIS on Wednesday, Feb. 4.

Mexican Event with - Javier Usabiaga, Secretary of Agriculture

Wed, 12 Nov 2003 00:00:00 -0500

Javier Usabiaga was named Secretary of Agriculture, Livestock, Rural Development, Fisheries, and Food (SAGARPA) in Vicente Fox's cabinet in 2000. His mission as Secretary of Agriculture - to foster "…

Private Breakfast with Mexico's Secretary of Energy, Felipe Calderón

Wed, 12 Nov 2003 00:00:00 -0500

The CSIS Mexico Project hosted a small, private breakfast meeting for the newly appointed Mexican Secretary of Energy, Felipe Calderón Hinojosa.

Mexican Event with Gov. Arturo Montiel Rojas (PRI), Governor of Mexico State

Wed, 22 Oct 2003 00:00:00 -0400

The Governor addressed a range of themes relating to his administration in the state of Mexico, his party's platform heading into the 2006 presidential elections, his party's position on much-needed reforms …

Senate Finance Committee Meeting on Mexico

Tue, 23 Sep 2003 00:00:00 -0400

CSIS Adjunct Fellow Sergio Sarmiento testified before the United States Senate Finance Committee on the current state of Mexico's agricultural sector with respect to the nation's NAFTA obligations. The …

Tue, 16 Sep 2003 00:00:00 -0400

José Natividad González Parás addressed a public audience at CSIS, providing his outlook on his upcoming term as the Governor of Nuevo León.

Program Related Event Feeds

A Conversation with Ambassador Heraldo Muñoz

Central American Security Integration: The Greater Regional Response

El Salvador, the OAS, and Citizen Security

Latin America: Managing Abundance to Avoid a Bust

Panama's Promise: Canal Expansion and its Impact on Trade

Mexico's Recent Electoral Reform: A Change for the Better?

Presentation by Genaro García Luna, Secretary of Public Security of Mexico

Mexican Senate Leaders: Sen. Navarrete (PRD), Sen. Beltrones (PRI), Sen. Creel

Patricia Espinosa Cantellano: Secretary of Foreign Affairs of Mexico

Mexico's Ongoing Political Party System Realignment and Its Implications

Mexico's 60th Congress: Composition, Agenda, and Prospects for Consensus

Perspectives on Security and the Environment in the Binational U.S.-Mexican Border Region

Lessons Learned from the 2006 Elections

Understanding Mexico's Southern Border

Mexico's Internal Security: Prospective Flashpoints & Implications for Governance

Mexico's Post-Electoral Quandary and Its Implications

Mexico's Election: A Public Opinion Perspective

Administering Mexico's 2006 Federal Elections

Reflections on Immigration and Mexico's July Elections

Discussion with the Governor of Baja California, Eugenio Elorduy

Closed Luncheon with Economic Advisor to Mexican Presidential Candidate

Foreign Policy under Mexico's Next Administration 2006-2012

Mexico's Economic Outlook

Discussion with Luis Carlos Ugalde, President of Mexico's Federal Electoral Institute

Democratization and Political Reform in the State of Sinaloa, Mexico

Mexican Elections - a roundtable discussion with Beatriz Paredes Rangel

"Mexico's Military on the Democratic Stage" - book launch

Mexico's 2006 Presidential and Congressional Elections: A Technical Assessment of the Legal and Institutional Strengths and Li

Building Human Capital in an Aging Mexico

Mexican Intra- and Inter- Party Realignments: Setting the Stage for 2006

Increasing High Technology Innovation in North America

Mexico's National Action Party – Legislative Agenda & Platform for 2006

The Changing Role of the Mexican Armed Forces

Mexican Event with - Eduardo Sojo, Chief Economic Advisor to Mexican President Vicente Fox and Chief of the Presidential Office

The Mexican Supreme Court Justice

Mexico event with Manuel Camacho Solís, PRD Congressman

Juan Pablo Guerrero, Commissioner, Mexico's Federal Institute for Access to Public Information (IFAI)

Mexican Congressional Delegation

Mexico event with Francisco Gil DÃ¬az, Mexican Secretary of Finance and Public Credit

Governing Mexico City

Justice Reform in Mexico

2004-2005 State-Level Elections in Mexico: Setting the Stage for 2006

Mexican Event with - the Governor of the Mexican State of Hidalgo, Governor Manuel Ã?ngel NÃºÃ±ez Soto

Mexico's National Action Party: Congressional Outlook 2004-2006

Mexican Domestic Politics: Recent Developments, Short-term Outlook

Mexican Event with - Javier Usabiaga, Secretary of Agriculture

Private Breakfast with Mexico's Secretary of Energy, Felipe Calderón

Mexican Event with Gov. Arturo Montiel Rojas (PRI), Governor of Mexico State

Senate Finance Committee Meeting on Mexico

Mexican Event with - JosÃ© Natividad González Parás, Governor of Nuevo León, Mexico