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Mexico: Economic Challenges in its Bicentennial Year

Overcoming economic challenges and increasing North American competitiveness within the global economic framework were at the heart of the “Mexico: Economic Challenges in its Bicentennial Year” conference, held in Mexico City and hosted by Americas Society and Council of the Americas (AS/COA) in conjunction with ProMéxico. Access the live blog chronicling the conference's presentations in detail (Available in English and Spanish).

Part of AS/COA’s annual Latin American Cities series, the conference convened a high-power delegation of public and private sector leaders to discuss Mexico’s economic position during this period of economic volatility and prospects for future growth.
 
Conference highlights included:

• Banco de Mexico Governor Agustin Carstens discussing the economic progress the country has made under the Calderon administration as well as the challenges it currently faces
• Mexico and the Global Economy, examining Mexico’s financial stability amidst the European and North American economic tumult
• A Discussion on U.S.-Mexico Bilateral Relations featuring Ambassador John Negroponte, Vice Chairman, McLarty Associates; Carlos Pascual, United States Ambassador to Mexico; and Eugenio Clariond, Chairman of the Mexico-U.S. Business Committee
• Investment Opportunities in Mexico, a panel discussion with entrepreneurs and business leaders
• Remarks by Mexico’s Finance Secretary Ernesto Cordero on the strengths of the Mexican economy

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