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On October 1, Claudia Sheinbaum made history as Mexico's first female president, stepping into office amid significant challenges, including over 30,000 annual homicides and ongoing issues with police and justice reform. As the United States also undergoes an administrative change, collaboration with Mexico is essential to combat the more than 100,000 annual drug overdoses driven by fentanyl. The need for strong cooperation is more urgent than ever, as Mexico plays a crucial role in North America’s defense, with $1.5 million crossing the border every minute. Can these two administrations restore a policy of shared responsibility?
Join us for the 3rd Annual U.S.-Mexico Defense and Security Roundtable, cosponsored by the University of Arizona and the Tucson Committee on Foreign Relations (TCFR). The U.S.-Mexico security relationship is critical to Americans, especially those in southern Arizona. Attending this panel will provide insights that go beyond what you see in the news, and you'll have the opportunity to engage with a knowledgeable and dynamic audience.
Agenda
- Welcome: Lori Poloni-Staudinger | Dean, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
- Opening remarks: Rafael Barceló | Mexican Consul to Tucson
- Keynote address: General Gregory M. Guillot | Commander of United States Northern Command and North American Aerospace Defense Command
- Panel discussion moderated by Michael Burgoyne | Assistant Professor of Practice, School of Government and Public Policy; Board Member, TCFR; Retired U.S. Army Colonel:
- Dr. Raúl Benitez Manaut | Professor and Researcher, National Autonomous University of Mexico; President, Collective for the Analysis of Security with Democracy
- Dr. Guadalupe Correa-Cabrera | Professor, George Mason University; Author of Los Zetas Inc.: Criminal Corporations, Energy, and Civil War in Mexico | Former President, Association for Borderlands Studies
- Mr. Luis Ramirez, President, Ramírez Advisors Inter-National, LLC.
Reception: Join us for a cocktail and social reception following the panel discussion in the ENR2 courtyard. Light appetizers and drinks will be served, offering a fantastic opportunity to connect with panelists, university scholars, and fellow TCFR members.
Parking: Available for a fee at the Sixth St. Garage next door.
This event is open to the public.