The Future of U.S.-Mexico Relations

Monday, November 18, 2024 | 03:00 pm National Hispanic Cultural Center | Wells Fargo Theatre About: Join the UNM Latin American and Iberian Institute, the Mexican Consulate in Albuquerque, and the National Hispanic Cultural Center for a panel discussing the future of US-Mexico relations. The purpose of this panel is to discuss the nature of the current relationships between Mexico and the United States. The participants will also try to foresee the perspectives of the future interaction between both countries. As the relation embodies both promising opportunities and reasons for alarm, the panel will explore the context of the two political regimes and the links between their societies and economies. Moderator and Panelist Biographies: A career diplomat, Patricia Pinzón Sánchez has served as the Consul of Mexico in Albuquerque, New Mexico since May 31st, 2024. Her jurisdiction includes 24 counties in New Mexico and 38 in Northwest Texas. She has over 20 years of experience at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, working for several Mexican Consulates in California and Arizona. She holds a BA in International Relations from Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México (ITAM) and a master’s in US - Mexico Border Studies from El Colegio de la Frontera Norte. She also previously served at the Institute of Mexicans Abroad in Mexico City and has been a member of the Mexican Foreign Service since 2010. Dr. Jorge A. Schiavon is a Professor of International Relations at the International Studies Department, Universidad Iberoamericana (IBERO) in Mexico City. He is a member of the National Researchers System (SNI) in Mexico, Level III, and Vice-President of the Centro de Estudios sobre la Política Exterior de México (CESPEM). He holds a PhD in Political Science and International Affairs (University of California, San Diego, UCSD); an MA in Political Science (UCSD); a BA in International Relations (El Colegio de México); and a Diploma in Public International Law (The Hague Academy of International Law, International Court of Justice). Dr. Rafael Velázquez is an International Relations professor at the School of Economics and International Relations (FEyRI) of the Autonomous University of Baja California (UABC). He holds a PhD in International Studies from the University of Miami. He was a fellow at the US-Mexican Studies Center of the University of California San Diego. He currently holds the Mexico Studies Chair of the Fulbright Program at the University of New Mexico with the Latin American and Iberian Institute. Dr. Abelardo Rodríguez Sumano is a Professor at the Universidad Iberoamericana in Mexico City, as well as a member of the National Council of Science and Technology of Mexico (CONAHCYT) Level III. He was Vice President of the Mexican International Studies Association and the United Kingdom-Mexico Visiting Chair at King’s College, London (2018). He has a PhD in International Studies from the University of Miami. He is a Visiting Professor at the Mexican Navy in the PhD in Security and Defense Program and is a specialist in Mexican national security, US-Mexico relations, North America, and International Security. Notes: This event is free and open to the public.