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.

With generous support from:

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

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

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

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.