Americas Forum
The Americas Forum event series at Georgetown University aims to bring innovative perspectives to understanding the United States and the diversity within its borders, to engaging the diverse peoples, nations, and communities across the Americas, and to exploring the accelerating movement of peoples and visions across borders—and across the hemisphere. In this spirit, the Americas Forum, coordinated by John Tutino, Professor of History, appointed in the College of Arts & Sciences and in the School of Foreign Service, is pleased to collaborate with the Georgetown Americas Institute and the Center for Latin American Studies to host the following events.
These events will be streamed to the GAI YouTube channel.
Spring 2024 Event Series: Mexico, Mexicans, and the United States - Inseparable Challenges
February 16, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m., Copley Formal Lounge
Can Integrated Economies Grow and Promote the Common Good in Mexico and the U.S.?
Enrique Cárdenas, economist and professor at the Universidad Iberoamericana, Puebla, and author of The Mexican Economy (2022); and Mary Beth Sheridan, journalist and Mexico Bureau Chief at The Washington Post will discuss the series of economics and social challenges between Mexico and the United States.
April 15, 3:00 - 6:00 p.m., Healey Family Social Room
Drug Capital and Drugged Consumers: The Other Economy
Historian Benjamin Smith, author Peniley Ramriez, and journalist Sam Quiñones will discuss the challenges presented to both the United States and Mexico by drug trafficking and cartels.
April 16, 12:30 - 2:00 p.m., ICC 302-P
Mexico’s Political Crucible in Historical Perspective
Alfredo Ávila of the Instituto de Investigaciónes Históricos at the Universidad Nacional Autonóma de México will discuss the political history of Mexico with GU's Professor John Tutino.
April 22, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m., Healey Family Social Room
Migrants, Migrations, and Border Challenges
Ana Raquel Minian of Stanford, Martha Guerrero of Yale, and Katharine Donato of Georgetown University will discuss the complexities of the U.S.-Mexican border and migration policy in both countries.