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SUMMARY:Operating In Mexico: Practical Risk Intelligence for U.S. Exporters and Investors
DESCRIPTION:As the United States’ largest trading partner\, Mexico remains a critical market for U.S. exporters across advanced manufacturing\, ICT\, healthcare\, energy\, infrastructure\, and logistics. While commercial opportunities are significant\, long-term success requires a clear understanding of Mexico’s evolving security\, regulatory\, and operational landscape. \n\n\n\nJoin the U.S. Commercial Service for a practical\, executive-level webinar designed to help U.S. companies assess risk\, strengthen compliance frameworks\, and operate confidently in Mexico. \n\n\n\nExperts from Control Risks will share real-world insights drawn from on-the-ground experience supporting multinational firms throughout Mexico. This session will examine state-level security dynamics\, third-party and distributor due diligence\, public procurement integrity\, supply-chain risk exposure\, and crisis preparedness. \n\n\n\nParticipants will gain actionable guidance on how to: \n\n\n\n\nConduct enhanced due diligence on Mexican partners and acquisition targets\n\n\n\nEvaluate regional security and supply-chain vulnerabilities\n\n\n\nPrepare for crisis scenarios\, including operational disruptions\n\n\n\nAlign internal compliance frameworks for both U.S. and Mexican regulatory expectations\n\n\n\nStrengthen internal controls before challenges arise\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore Information\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload Flyer
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/operating-in-mexico-practical-risk-intelligence-for-u-s-exporters-and-investors/
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SUMMARY:ICE Age: FIFA\, Human Rights\, and the 2026 FIFA World Cup
DESCRIPTION:The Sam Nunn School of International Affairs is proud to announce ICE Age: FIFA\, Human Rights\, and the 2026 FIFA World Cup with Dr. Adam Beissel\, Associate Professor of Sport Leadership and Management at Miami University (OH). This talk is part of the Soccer\, Politics and Society Speaker Series\, a collaboration between Dr. Kirk Bowman from the Nunn School and Dr. Cas Mudde at the University of Georgia. This event is made possible by support from the Soccer\, Community\, Innovation\, and Politics (SCIP) VIP. \n\n\n\nDr. Beissel’s current research project critically examines the geopolitical economy of the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup jointly hosted in Mexico\, Canada\, and the United States. He has authored several journal article manuscripts and refereed book chapters that explore the cultural\, political\, and economic issues and concerns that emerged through the bidding process and in the lead-up to the event’s hosting. He plans to conduct ethnographic fieldwork throughout the tournament in Summer 2026 for a series of additional journal articles and book chapters\, eventually culminating in a research book on the event. \n\n\n\nPreviously\, he led an interdisciplinary research project critically examining the cultural and political economies of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup held in Australia and New Zealand. In 2023\, he published a co-edited monograph\, The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup: Politics\, Representation\, and Management in the Routledge Series on Women\, Sport\, and Physical Activity (with Verity Postlethwaite\, Andrew Grainger\, and Julie Brice). \n\n\n\nThe World Cup is only a few short months away\, and this talk promises to be one you will not want to miss! This event is open to the public\, and no registration is required. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload Flyer
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/ice-age-fifa-human-rights-and-the-2026-fifa-world-cup/
LOCATION:Buckhead Room\, Exhibition Hall\, Georgia Tech\, 460 Fourth Street NW\, Atlanta\, Georgia\, 30332
CATEGORIES:Canada,Economics,Geopolitics,Innovation,Mexico,Politics,World Cup
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SUMMARY:Mexico Economic Business Mission
DESCRIPTION:The Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce invites business leaders to participate in the Mexico City Economic Business Mission. This mission brings together professionals interested in strengthening international connections through commerce\, collaboration\, and cultural engagement. \n\n\n\nParticipants will take part in a structured program designed to foster relationship-building and cross-border business dialogue in Mexico City.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore Info and Registration
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/mx-economic-mission-trip-information-session/
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CATEGORIES:Business,Culture,E-Commerce,Economics,Mexico
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SUMMARY:Gateway to Exports: 2026 Mexico Trade Mission
DESCRIPTION:The Georgia Department of Economic Development is pleased to invite you to take part in a business development trade mission to Mexico. Mexico offers growing opportunities across a variety of sectors and represents a strategic gateway to Latin America. \n\n\n\nIn 2024\, Georgia’s exports to Mexico totaled $6.4 billion\, making Mexico the state’s 2nd-largest export market. The mission will feature tailored B2B matchmaking\, in-country support\, opportunities to explore new supply chain connections\, and engagement with Latin American industry leaders and market experts. \n\n\n\nIf you have any questions or would like more information\, please contact Acaria Francis at afrancis@georgia.org \n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo apply\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor more information
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/gateway-to-exports-2026-mexico-trade-mission/
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SUMMARY:Consular Conversations: Mexico
DESCRIPTION:Join Global Atlanta on May 26 for the next interview in the Consular Conversations series presented by Miller & Martin PLLC and hosted by the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce\, featuring Rafael Laveaga\, Consul General of Mexico in Atlanta. \n\n\n\nThe discussion will include a one-on-one interview with the Global Atlanta Managing Editor\, Trevor Williams\, followed by a moderated audience Q&A. \n\n\n\nOur Featured Speaker:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRafael Laveaga\,Consul General of Mexico in Atlanta\nRafael Laveaga Rendón is the Consul General of Mexico in Atlanta\, a position he has held since 2025\, overseeing Georgia\, Alabama\, and eastern Tennessee. A career diplomat with more than 30 years of service and a member of the Mexican Foreign Service since 2001\, he holds the rank of Minister and has extensive experience in foreign policy\, consular protection\, national security\, and strategic communication. \n\n\n\nPrior to his current role\, he served as Head of the Consular Section at the Embassy of Mexico in the United States\, where he led efforts to provide documentation and assistance to hundreds of thousands of Mexican nationals. His work in Atlanta focuses on expanding consular services\, strengthening community engagement\, and protecting vulnerable populations. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresented and Hosted By:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/consular-conversations-mexico-2/
LOCATION:Miller and Martin\, 1180 W Peachtree St NW UNIT 2100\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30309\, United States
CATEGORIES:Consular Conversations,Diplomacy,Featured,Latin America,Mexico
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SUMMARY:One-on-One Trade Meetings with Canada and Mexico Representatives
DESCRIPTION:Georgia companies have a unique opportunity to connect directly with the Georgia Department of Economic Development’s international trade representatives for Canada and Mexico through a series of one-on-one meetings in Atlanta.  \n\n\n\nThese sessions are designed to help businesses explore new market opportunities\, gain insight into local business practices\, and develop strategies for expanding internationally.  \n\n\n\nTrade representatives can assist Georgia companies with: \n\n\n\n\nCreating market assessments and entry strategies\n\n\n\nLocating and pre-qualifying appropriate partners and customers\n\n\n\nProviding free market insight and guidance on local business practices\n\n\n\nArranging in-country business appointments\n\n\n\n\nEach 25-minute session offers tailored\, practical support\, with limited availability on a first-come\, first-served basis.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/one-on-one-trade-meetings-with-canada-and-mexico-representatives/
LOCATION:Georgia Department of Economic Development\, 75 5th St NW Suite 1200\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30308\, United States
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