Mexico

Mexico is the United States’ number one trading partner in 2019. The relationship is special. Although ties between the two countries are solid, our partnership today faces important challenges, including rapidly changing political landscapes, shifting economic winds, shared security threats, and a migration crisis extending from Central America.

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The Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center broadens understanding of regional transformations and delivers constructive, results-oriented solutions to inform how the public and private sectors can advance hemispheric prosperity.

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May 25, 2016

Pacific Alliance 2.0: Next Steps in Integration

By Jason Marczak and Samuel George, with María Fernanda Pérez Argüello, Andrea Saldarriaga Jiménez

The Pacific Alliance–an innovative pact among Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Peru–has unprecedented opportunity to capitalize on political changes in Brazil and Argentina and move the region into a new era of regional integration. A new publication by the Atlantic Council’s Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center and the Bertelsmann Foundation, released just weeks ahead of the […]

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Apr 28, 2016

Schechter Quoted by the Associated Press on Donald Trump’s Foreign Policy Strategy Toward Latin America

By Peter Schechter

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Apr 19, 2016

Franco in Latin Trade: Innovation, South of the Border

By Arturo Franco

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Apr 5, 2016

An Innovator’s Journey: The Makings of Mexico’s Knowledge Economy

By Arturo Franco

A new report by the Atlantic Council’s Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center highlights Mexico’s rarely-told story: a growing global hub for innovation. The paper shows a different side to Mexico, one that is not reflected in the divisive rhetoric on the bilateral relationship emanating from the United States. Instead, a deeper relationship with the new […]

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Apr 4, 2016

Schechter Quoted by Forbes on Innovation in Mexico

By Peter Schechter

This article details the rise of small and medium sized businesses and innovative start-ups by Mexican entrepreneurs. Businesses that create more knowledge or skills-intensive jobs within Mexico are helping to wean the country off its traditional reliance on exporting commodities, oil and gas, and cheap labor (via remittances) for economic growth.

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Feb 24, 2016

Marczak Quoted by Boston Globe US Foreign Policy Strategy Toward Mexico

By Jason Marczak

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Feb 17, 2016

Marczak in World Politics Review: How El Chapo Inadvertently Revived US-Mexico Security Cooperation

By Jason Marczak

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Jan 21, 2016

Marczak Quoted by Fox News Latino on Security Measures Surrounding El Chapo

By Jason Marczak

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Dec 11, 2015

Innovators in Mexico: Mapping the Journey to Success

By Oriana Piña

Over the past few years, Mexico’s leaders have undertaken massive legislative and constitutional reforms aimed to uplift and transform the country. Besides significant improvements already materializing in the energy and telecommunications sectors, the new government initiatives such as the creation of an Entrepreneur Institute (INADEM) and a focus on supporting small to medium businesses, are […]

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Dec 9, 2015

Schechter: Risky Vacancy in Mexico City

By Peter Schechter

Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center Director Peter Schechter writes for The Hill on the pressing need for a US ambassador in Mexico:

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