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Ambassador Wayne and Miguel Ángel Mancera Discuss Areas for Cooperation

Mexico City, February 7, 2013 -- U.S. Ambassador Anthony Wayne met with Mexico City Mayor Miguel Ángel Mancera on February 6 and discussed areas for cooperation and support.. “I continue to greatly enjoy my time in Mexico City and to appreciate its dynamism and cultural richness. Dr. Mancera’s vision for the capital is inspiring and exciting, as is his affection for the city’s residents.
U.S. Ambassador Anthony Wayne meets with Dante Delgado, President of the Citizens’ Movement Party

Mexico City, January 28, 2013 - U.S. Ambassador Anthony Wayne met with Dante Delgado, President of the Citizens’ Movement Party, to discuss how the U.S. and Mexico can strengthen collaboration on a variety of fronts and maintain a strong working relationship with political leaders and parties.
Visit by the Mr. Amigo Association

Mexico City, January 25, 2013 - A group from Matamoros, Tamaulipas, and Brownsville, Texas, representing the Mr. Amigo Association visited the Embassy.
Ambassador Wayne Meets PRI President Dr. Cesar Camacho

Mexico City, January 25, 2013 - U.S. Ambassador Anthony Wayne met with Dr. César Camacho, President of the PRI Party, to discuss how the U.S. and Mexico can strengthen collaboration on a variety of fronts and maintain a strong working relationship with all major political leaders and parties.
Ambassador Wayne meets with Enrique Martinez y Martinez, Secretary of SAGARPA

Mexico City, January 24, 2013 – Ambassador Wayne met with Enrique Martinez y Martinez, Secretary of Agriculture, Livestock, Rural Development, Fishery and Food (SAGARPA) to discuss the strong cooperation on rural economic and agricultural development as well as the agricultural trade ties between Mexico and the United States.
U.S. Ambassador Wayne and Secretary of Tourism Claudia Ruiz Massieu Discuss Increased Tourism

Mexico, D.F., January 15, 2013 — As part of his ongoing courtesy calls with members of President Enrique Peña Nieto’s cabinet, U.S. Ambassador Anthony Wayne met with Secretary of Tourism (SECTUR) Claudia Ruiz Massieu to discuss the development of a tourism strategy that will provide measurable results for both countries and other matters of mutual interest to the United States and Mexico.
Ambassador Wayne met with Dr. José Antonio González Anaya Director General of the IMSS

As part of his ongoing courtesy calls with members of President Enrique Pena Nieto’s cabinet and other high level officials, Ambassador Wayne met with Dr. José Antonio González Anaya Director General of the IMSS (Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social) to discuss matters of mutual interest to the United States and Mexico.
Ambassador Wayne met with Secretary of Labor and Social Welfare Alfonso Navarrete Prida

As part of his ongoing courtesy calls with members of President Enrique Pena Nieto’s cabinet, Ambassador Wayne met with Secretary of Labor and Social Welfare Alfonso Navarrete Prida to discuss matters of mutual interest to the United States and Mexico.
U.S. Ambassador Wayne and PEMEX Director Lozoya Discuss Upcoming Activities

As part of his ongoing courtesy calls with members of President Enrique Pena Nieto’s cabinet and high level Mexican officials, U.S. Ambassador Anthony Wayne met with Pemex Director General Emilio Lozoya to discuss Pemex’ upcoming Chicontepec workshop, the Trans-boundary Agreement on Hydrocarbons in the Gulf of Mexico, and other topics of mutual interest. “The economic partnership between the United States and Mexico continues to be a vibrant part of our overall relationship,” Ambassador Wayne said.
Ambassador Anthony Wayne and SCT Secretary Ruíz Discuss Economic Partnership

Mexico, D.F., January 09, 2013 — As part of his ongoing courtesy calls with members of President Enrique Pena Nieto’s cabinet U.S. Ambassador Anthony Wayne met with Secretary Gerardo Ruíz Esparza, Secretary of Communications and Transportation (SCT), to discuss areas for continued U.S.-Mexico cooperation, increased connectivity between the two countries, and SCT’s role in implementing President Enrique Peña Nieto’s proposed reforms aimed at enhancing economic competitiveness.
Secretary of State Clinton Rejects Video Promoting Religious Intolerance

Washington, D.C., September 13, 2012.- The United States Government had absolutely nothing to do with this video. We absolutely reject its content and message.
Ambassador Attends Launch of International Affairs Committee of CONAGO

Mexico City, August 6, 2012—U.S. Ambassador Anthony Wayne attended the launch of the National Governors’ Conference (CONAGO) International Affairs Committee in Toluca, Mexico State.
Selection of Dr. Jim Yong Kim as President of the World Bank

On April 16th President Obama congratulated Dr. Jim Yong Kim on his selection as the next President of the World Bank. “I am confident that Dr. Kim will be an inclusive leader who will bring to the Bank a passion for and deep knowledge of development, a commitment to sustained economic growth, and the ability to respond to complex challenges and seize new opportunities.”
High School Students and Ambassador Meet American Group MGMT

The American band MGMT performed in front of thousands of devoted fans in Mexico City April 11 at Palacio de los Deportes. Before the concert, the members of the band invited the U.S. Ambassador Anthony Wayne to attend the sound check, along with several young aspiring musicians from PREPA SI.
Ambassador Wayne meets with Automotive Sector Representatives

Ambassador Wayne met October 26 with U.S. automobile manufacturers and suppliers to discuss the current state of the automobile industry in Mexico. General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler have all made significant investments in Mexico in recent years.
Economic Issues a Priority for US

Mexico City, October 20, 2011 – During a breakfast meeting with the American Chamber of Commerce today, U.S. Ambassador Anthony Wayne discussed the high priority the U.S. Embassy places on economic issues in the U.S.-Mexican relationship and expressed his pleasure to serve as honorary president of the group.
Ambassador Wayne Leads U.S. Presidential Delegation to the Pan American Games in Guadalajara

Guadalajara, Jal., 14 October 2011 – Ambassador Anthony Wayne led the Presidential Delegation to Mexico for the Opening Ceremony of the XVI Pan American Games in Guadalajara. Delegates included Ms. Julie Ertel, 2007 Pan American Games Gold Medalist in the Triathlon and 2000 Olympic Silver Medalist in Women’s Water Polo, and Ms. Allyson Felix, 2008 Olympic Gold and Silver Medalist, Women’s Track and Field and member of the President’s Council on Physical Fitness, Sports and Nutrition.