Center for the U.S. and Mexico
Thought and policy leadership spanning two nations.
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Center research primarily focuses on six areas of interest to Mexico and the U.S.
Visiting Scholars
Two programs offer scholars the opportunity to conduct research in Houston.
The “Judy Ley Allen Mexico Centered” podcast features interviews with academics, former government officials, and other experts on issues central to U.S.-Mexico relations, including trade, immigration, and public safety. Check back regularly for new episodes.
Send questions or comments to usmexicocenter@rice.edu.
Mexico Country Outlook
The Mexico Country Outlook is an annual conference and report that examines key issues driving Mexico’s politics, economy, border policies, and more. It is designed to help businesses and investors make decisions related to their interests in Mexico and aid policymakers in understanding the country’s economic, regulatory, political, and business environment.
Migration Initiative
With an interdisciplinary and interrelated approach, the Baker Institute Migration Initiative — a collaboration between the Center for Health and Biosciences, Center for the U.S. and Mexico and Edward P. Djerejian Center for the Middle East — focuses on the economic, legal, health and social and environmental aspects of migration.
Join the U.S.-Mexico Forum
U.S.-Mexico Forum members are individuals and corporations that provide general support to the policy research activities and programs of the Center for the United States and Mexico at Rice University’s Baker Institute. Members have access to center experts and guests and to policy briefs on developments regarding the U.S.-Mexico relationship.
Research
America Is Facing Severe Labor Shortages. Expanding the TN Visa Can Help
Troubled Waters: Recent Challenges to the 1970 US-Mexico Boundary Treaty
Mexico Country Outlook 2024
Understanding the Role of Immigrants in the US Health Sector: Employment Trends From 2007–21
Aging and Immigration Nexus: Health Ramifications for Older Adults with Undocumented Legal Status
Small Steps Congress Can Take to Reform America’s Immigration System
Past Events
Fellows and Scholars
Affiliated Experts
Luz Maria Garcini
About the Center
The Center for the United States and Mexico seeks to have a meaningful impact on the U.S.-Mexico relationship through original research, relevant solutions to binational policy issues, and the advancement of mutual understanding by convening leaders who can bridge the world of ideas and the world of action.
The center’s research agenda focuses primarily on the following issues of concern to the United States and Mexico:
For more information:
Lisa Guáqueta
Program Manager
Center for the U.S. and Mexico
Email: usmexicocenter@rice.edu
Office Phone: (713) 348-2649
Our Donors Make a Difference
We would like to thank the following for their generous support:
- The Honorable James A. Baker, III
- Estate of Deanna D. Emerson, M.D.
- The Honorable Thomas F. McLarty III and Mrs. McLarty
- Mexican Business Council
- Peter Jay Sharp Foundation
- Members of the U.S.-Mexico Forum
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