5:30 pm Check-in
6:00 pm Discussion
7:00 pm Reception

680 Park Avenue
New York
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A truck drives over sand dunes alongside a large fence.

The floating fence in the Algodones Dunes. (Image: U.S. Border Patrol)

5:30 pm Check-in
6:00 pm Discussion
7:00 pm Reception

680 Park Avenue
New York
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Overview

The relationship between the United States and Mexico is under stress. Commercial ties remain strong in many ways, with Mexico recently passing China to becoming the biggest exporter to the United States. The two countries, with Canada, will host this summer’s World Cup. But the diplomatic relationship has faced strains, amid debate over organized crime and the future of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade deal. What can we expect from one of the world’s most important relationships in 2026? Join Americas Society for this insightful exploration of bilateral ties.

Telemundo anchor Julio Vaqueiro will moderate the discussion. Vaqueiro and Noticias Telemundo were recognized with a 2025 Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Political Journalism in November 2025 for their primetime news special “100 Días de Trump.” 

Following the public panel, there will be a reception with the speakers for COA, YPA, and Americas Society members. Members also receive early registration and preferential seating. Not a member? Join today.

Speakers

  • Shannon O'Neil, Senior Vice President, Director of Studies, and Maurice R. Greenberg Chair, Council on Foreign Relations
  • Julio Vaqueiro, Anchor, Noticias Telemundo (moderator)

More speakers to be announced in coming days.

For questions about this event, please contact Holly at membership@as-coa.org .

Speakers

Shannon K. O’Neil

Senior Vice President, Maurice R. Greenberg Chair, Council on Foreign Relations

Shannon K. O'Neil is senior vice president, director of studies, and Maurice R. Greenberg chair at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR), where she oversees the work of the more than six dozen fellows in the David Rockefeller Studies Program as well as CFR’s fourteen fellowship...

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Julio Vaqueiro

Anchor, Noticias Telemundo

Julio Vaqueiro is an award-winning journalist and anchor of Noticias Telemundo, the network’s flagship newscast.

Vaqueiro, who leads Noticias Telemundo’s special reports, breaking news and political coverage, was named main anchor in 2021. He co-anchored Noticias Telemundo’s 2024...

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