Breakfast Briefing with Mexico’s Ambassador to the United States
March 10 at 8:00 am – 10:00 am
Join for an exclusive conversation with the Ambassador of Mexico on the evolving and multifaceted relationship between the United States and Mexico. This session will explore key dimensions of bilateral cooperation—including diplomacy, security, cultural ties, migration, and economic integration—at a pivotal moment for both nations.
As the upcoming review of the USMCA trade agreement approaches, the Ambassador will offer a broader context on how bilateral collaboration shapes regional stability, shared prosperity, and the future of North America.
Key themes include:
- The strategic importance of the U.S.-Mexico bilateral partnership
- Diplomatic and political cooperation between the two nations
- Economic integration and regional competitiveness
- Cultural and community ties shaping cross-border collaboration
- The role of the USMCA review within a broader diplomatic landscape
Esteban Moctezuma Barragán
Ambassador of Mexico to the United States of America
Public Service:
Secretary of Public Education (2018–2021);
Secretary of Social Development (1998–1999); Senator of the Republic (1997–1998);
Secretary of the Interior (1994–1995);
Undersecretary of Educational Planning and Coordination (1993–1994); Chief Administrative
Officer of the Secretariat of Public Education (1992–1993);
Chief Administrative Officer of the Secretariat of Programming and Budget (1988–1992);
Secretary of Administration of the Government of the State of Sinaloa (1987–1988), among other roles.
Academic Degrees:
● Bachelor’s in Economics. National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM)
● Master’s in Development. University of Cambridge, United Kingdom
● Diploma in Regional Development. Tokyo, Japan
● Honorary Doctorate. University of Sciences and Arts of Chiapas
Civil Society Involvement:
President of the Board of Trustees of the National Institute of Public Health (2011–2015);
Member of the Assembly of the National Council to Prevent Discrimination (2013–2017);
President of “Social Commitment for the Quality and Equity of Education”; Executive President of Fundación Azteca (2001–2018);
Promoter of the Esperanza Azteca Youth and Children’s Symphony Orchestra System (2009–2018);
Mentor for “Young Leaders of Excellence” through Bicentennial Generation Scholarships (2010–2018);
Advocate for the “Long Live the Lacandon Jungle!” natural conservation program (2004–2018);
Leader of the “Let’s Clean Up Our Mexico” campaign (2009–2018);
Member of the Board of the Mexican Health Foundation (2004–2018).
