Challenges for U.S.-Mexico Relations

The Baker Institute Mexico Center welcomed the consuls of Mexico in Texas and in Albuquerque, New Mexico, for a discussion on the challenges facing the U.S.-Mexico relationship. A panel of experts discussed issues such as immigration, trade, security, labor markets and governance.

This event was co-sponsored by the Consulate General of Mexico in Houston as part of the annual meeting of the consuls of Mexico in Texas.

Agenda

10:00 am			Welcoming Remarks The Honorable Edward P. Djerejian Director, Baker Institute Tony Payan, Ph.D. Director, Mexico Center, Baker Institute Oscar Rodríguez Consul General of Mexico in Houston
10:15 am			Introduction of Panelists Erika de la Garza Program Director, Latin America Initiative, Baker Institute
10:20 am			Panel Conversation and Discussion Moderator: Erika de la Garza, Program Director, Latin America Initiative, Baker Institute Ulyses Balderas, Ph.D. Assistant Professor, Center for International Studies, University of St. Thomas Jerónimo Cortina, Ph.D. Associate Professor, Political Science Department, University of Houston Mary Hilderbrand, Ph.D. Senior Lecturer, Bush School of Government and Public Service, Texas A&M University Tony Payan, Ph.D. Director, Mexico Center, Baker Institute
11:05 am			Question and Answer Session
11:30 am			Adjourn