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Mexico Matters

Center for Strategic and International Studies

The Mexico Matters podcast series highlights key developments in Mexico and their impact on the United States.

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31:52

The Enemy of My Enemy is My Friend

Mexico Matters ·

2022/03/08

In this episode, Mariana Campero speaks with Mexico's former Foreign Minister, Jorge Castañeda, about Mexico's unwillingness to impose any economic sanctions on Russia for the war against Ukraine. Castañeda also explains why anti-Americanism in the region has allowed President Putin to find certain support from Mexico, Brazil, and other Latin American countries.

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43:16

A Cheat Sheet of AMLO: What Has Mattered and What to...

Mexico Matters ·

2022/01/05

In this episode, Mariana Campero speaks with Luis Rubio, Luis de la Calle, Lourdes Melgar, Jorge Tello Peón, and Julian Ventura; five renowned Mexican experts who provide a report card of President Lopez Obrador´s first three years in office from a political, economic, energy, security, and diplomatic perspective. They also share their analysis as to what we can expect for the second half of this Administration: it will require a clean-up!

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40:41

Managing the Pull Factors

Mexico Matters ·

2021/12/03

In this episode, Mariana Campero speaks with Andrew Selee, president of the Migration Policy Institute. They discuss the record number and diversity of migrants, the importance for the U.S. to be able to control its border, and the need to build a 21st-century immigration system that is both humane and attracts the required high, mid, and lower skill talents to grow and increase competitiveness.

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42:56

Rebalancing Relationships with Former USTR Robert...

Mexico Matters ·

2021/10/22

In this episode, Mariana Campero speaks with former United States Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer about USMCA and the principles and goals that guided its creation versus the old NAFTA. They also discuss the benefits and limits of the North American market, the issues behind supply chain disruptions, the importance of protecting jobs and livelihoods, and why Mexico matters to the United States.

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41:47

Mexico, a Complement or an Inhibitor of North...

Mexico Matters ·

2021/08/12

In this episode, Mariana Campero speaks with General David Petraeus, partner of KKR, Chairman of the KKR Global Institute, and former CIA Director, about Mexico's potential to enhance the United States' competitiveness as it relocates supply chains closer to home, and competes against China. They analyze some of the recent actions taken by the Mexican government that have made investors worry and government officials question the reliability of Mexico as a partner in this grand strategy.

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35:02

Democracy: The Biggest Winner in Mexico’s Midterms

Mexico Matters ·

2021/06/15

In this episode, Mariana Campero speaks with Ambassador Antonio Garza, former U.S. Ambassador to Mexico, and Gabriel Lozano, chief economist of J.P. Morgan Mexico, about Mexico’s midterm elections which were held on June 6th. They analyze the new equilibrium of power, the priorities of President Lopez Obrador, and how these affect the short and medium-term outlooks for Mexico.

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37:34

Stop the Flow

Mexico Matters ·

2021/05/05

In this episode, host Mariana Campero speaks with Ambassador Andres Rozental, former deputy foreign minister of Mexico, and Ryan Berg, senior fellow in the CSIS Americas Program. They discuss the perfect storm propelling the recent migration wave to the U.S.-Mexican border and emphasize how the current policies of the Lopez-Obrador administration are damaging U.S. investments and other interests, producing a negative effect on migration.

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32:11

Burning Down the House: Is Mexico’s Energy Reversal...

Mexico Matters ·

2021/03/09

In this episode, Mariana Campero speaks with Dr. Lourdes Melgar, non-resident fellow at the Baker Institute and Mexico’s former Deputy Secretary of Energy, and Ben Cahill, Senior Fellow in the Energy Security and Climate Change Program at CSIS. They discuss the impact that Mexico’s energy counter-reforms will have on U.S. interests, North American competitiveness, and the transition to cleaner use of energy.

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33:26

To Cooperate Or Not: What is Mexico’s Security Strategy?

Mexico Matters ·

2021/03/02

In this episode, Mariana Campero speaks with security and intelligence experts Jorge Tello Peon and Juan Cruz about the efficacy of Mexico’s new security strategy, which saw more than 34,000 homicides last year—the highest in the country’s history despite the pandemic lockdowns. They also discussed recent actions that have undermined trust and cooperation between the U.S. and Mexico. Are our two countries more than neighbors—are we roommates?

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36:05

Complying with the USMCA is the New Priority

Mexico Matters ·

2021/02/23

In this episode, Mariana Campero speaks with Ken Smith, Mexico’s Chief USMCA negotiator and with the CSIS Trade Guys, Scott Miller and Bill Reinsch, about the new USMCA— which was signed two years ago by President Lopez Obrador. They dive deep into how some of his policies run counter to the spirit of free competition and risk hindering US investments and other key interests. They also discuss the focus on compliance by the new Biden Administration and how protectionist measures on both sides can

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34:20

Waking Up To a New Reality: Where is Mexico Heading?

Mexico Matters ·

2021/02/17

In this first episode, Mariana is joined by Kim Breier, former Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere, and Luis de la Calle, a Mexican economist and the former Undersecretary at the Ministry of Economy who headed the NAFTA negotiations. They discuss how the economic and political priorities of the Mexican government can not only undermine confidence among investors but also hinder U.S. national interests.

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