Throughout history, U.S. ambassadors have been a vital bridge between the United States and host countries where they serve. They are Washington’s highest representatives and the top interlocutors with foreign governments and their societies. Ambassadors are the United States’ “eyes and ears” around the world.
The United States-Mexico bilateral relationship is unique in the world, bound by geographical, commercial, historical, and cultural ties. In her latest book, "Mexico, A Challenging Assignment: U.S. Ambassadors Share Their Experiences," published by the Wilson Center, Dolia Estévez provides key insight into the U.S.-Mexico relationship through unedited interviews with twelve U.S. Ambassadors to Mexico, chronicling nearly 50 years bilateral relations.
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Mexico Institute
The Mexico Institute seeks to improve understanding, communication, and cooperation between Mexico and the United States by promoting original research, encouraging public discussion, and proposing policy options for enhancing the bilateral relationship. A binational Advisory Board, chaired by Luis Téllez and Earl Anthony Wayne, oversees the work of the Mexico Institute. Read more
