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Elections 2009: Participation and Vigilance
Speakers Series
Arturo Sánchez Gutiérrez
Commissioner, Mexican Federal Electoral Institute
October 01, 2009
5:00 p.m.
Location: UC San Diego, Institute of the Americas Complex, Weaver Center
Open to: Public
USMEX Fall Welcome Reception after keynote address
Presentation will be in Spanish
Arturo Sánchez Gutiérrez holds a Masters in Latin American Studies and a Ph.D. in Political Science from Oxford University. He is a commissioner of the Mexican Federal Electoral Institute (IFE) where he is currently the Elections Director. He is also a member of the Committee on Radio and Television of the General Council and of the Electoral Training and Organization Committee, which is part of the Institute for Transparency and Access to Information. Aside from his extensive background with the IFE, Dr. Sánchez has been a researcher and professor at many institutions, including the Mexican Institute of Political Studies, AC, the UAM-Azcapotzalco, and the UNAM. He also served as Academic Director, research professor, and coordinator of the masters program in Government and Public Affairs, FLACSO. In addition, Dr. Sánchez Gutiérrez has acted as a political commentator, a contributor to the newspaper “El Financiero”, an editorial advisor of the newspaper “Reforma”, and an electoral observer in elections in Canada, the U.S., and Latin America.
Part of the Center for U.S.-Mexican Studies Research Seminar Series.
CELEBRATING 30 YEARS OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
There is no cost of admission. Event is open to the public. For driving directions, please click here. For additional information, call Mr. Greg Mallinger at (858) 822-1696 or e-mail.
