Mexico: Changes and Challenges 100 Years Later
2009-2010 Speaker Series



Mexico is the second-largest economy in Latin America and the largest trading partner of the United States. The end of single party rule and steady economic growth has brought new freedoms and opportunities, but the recent rise in power of the drug cartels has created an atmosphere of insecurity. Related issues of migration and border security are debated by policy-makers in both countries and will shape the bi-lateral relations. How will the new U.S. administration work with Mexico to resolve these challenges?

The World Affairs Council of Houston will focus on these issues in its 2009-2010 program season with a new speaker series entitled Mexico: Changes and Challenges 100 Years Later. Through community lectures, young professionals’ mixers, and teacher workshops, programs will offer a current understanding of events in Mexico and its relationship with the United States.

Prominent speakers will discuss trade and transparency, communication and culture as we celebrate the Centennial of the Mexican Revolution.

Next Program:

U.S.-Mexican Relations
Arturo Sarukhan, Ambassador of Mexico to the United States
October 12 - Luncheon
Details soon

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With generous support from:

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Past Programs:

Portrait of Mexico- Professional Development Workshop for Educators
August 29, 2009

Getting Closer: Understanding U.S. -Mexico Relations
Edward Schumacher-Matos, Kennedy School at Harvard University
October 29, 2009

Mexico's Energy Reforms: The Right Response
Enrique Sira, IHS CERA
November 5, 2009

Viva Mexico
Student Program
January 27, 2010


The Council will seek out opportunities to co-sponsor Mexico-related events with the Consulate of Mexico, ProMexico, the City of Houston, Houston Grand Opera, Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and other organizations.