LLILAS announces Faces of the Americas/Rostros de las Américas, a new speaker series that brings the most dynamic voices from Latin America and the U.S. to Texas to discuss business and current events in the region.

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Experts in finance, politics, education, and communications will share their perspectives on what lies ahead for Latin America and its relationship with the United States, with a special focus on conditions affecting business opportunities between the U.S. and Latin America.

Talks take place four times a year and feature a reception with coffees from Latin America. Check back for updates on future talks in the series.

With Faces of the Americas/Rostros de las Américas, LLILAS seeks to bring relevant and timely information on Latin America to the students and faculty of The University of Texas and the wider communities we serve. To learn how to support this initiative, please visit Giving to LLILAS.

Read about Previous Speakers in the series.

Next Talk:

Ambassador Hector E. Morales, Jr.
Vice Chairman, Global Strategic Associates
Former U.S. Permanent Representative to the Organization of American States
Former U.S. Executive Director to the Inter-American Development Bank
Of Counsel, Baker and McKenzie

Current Economic and Political Developments in Latin America
and the Investment Environment
(Download the event program)

Thursday, May 6, 2010
Reception: 6:00–7:00 p.m., Talk: 7:00–8:00 p.m.
Monarch Room, The Westin Galleria Houston
5060 West Alabama, Houston, Texas 77056

Space is limited. To reserve your seat, please register now. All events are free and open to the public. For more information, contact Gail Sanders at LLILAS.

This event is free and open to the public. If you wish to support "Faces of the Americas/Rostros de las Américas" and other LLILAS programs, please visit Giving to LLILAS.