Conference and Debate: Human Rights and Trade in Mexico Today

Conference and Debate: Human Rights and Trade in Mexico Today

Speaker:

Professor Lorenzo Meyer

Introduction

Lorenzo Meyer, who is a widely recognised historian and political analyst in Mexico, will discuss the current situation of Mexico in relation to politics, human rights and rule of law. A panel will follow to discuss 1) impacts of Foreign Direct Investment in Mexico in relation to political and juridical climate, and 2) Danish investment on how to comply with business and human rights.

Short bio

Lorenzo Meyer is professor at El Colegio de México A.C. and is a widely recognized historian and political analyst in Mexico. After completing his post-doctoral studies at the University of Chicago, Meyer returned to Mexico to teach at El Colegio de México. Today, Lorenzo Meyer is also an editorialist at the prestigious national newspaper Reforma, and is the host of a political TV show in the nation's largest network. He has published numerous books on Mexican history, politics, culture, among other subjects, including The Cactus and the Olive Tree: History of Mexico and Spain Relations in the XX Century.

Lorenzo Meyer has a PhD in International Relations from El Colegio de México and did his post doctorate studies in the Department of Political Science at the University of Chicago. He is a member of the National System of Investigators and has been a visiting professor in numerous universities including University of Columbia, University of Chicago, and Stanford University. See more at: https://www.wilsoncenter.org/person/lorenzo-meyer#sthash.leB9Qc6m.dpuf

Registration

Please register your attendance by sending an e-mail to Jacobo Ramirez (jra.ikl@cbs.dk).

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