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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Elite groups in Latin America | 10/24/2011 | Diana Washington Valdez |
| Q: Since colonization of Latin America by the Europeans several distinct Elite groups have been in ... A: Generally, the elites (in any country) include the owners of large land properties, and people who ... | ||
| Mexico's economy | 7/15/2011 | Diana Washington Valdez |
| Q: I mean does the drug cartels have anything to do with it or are there more factors. Thanks for ... A: According to most economists who analyze Mexico, the country's finances are on solid ground. The ... | ||
| Fidel Castro and Saddam Hussein | 1/29/2010 | Diana Washington Valdez |
| Q: While translating a one-act monologue from Spanish to English, I got into a discussion with the ... A: I don't know about Saddam receiving treatment in Cuba. However, we do know that Hugo Chavez, who ... | ||
| Hello | 2/16/2009 | Diana Washington Valdez |
| Q: I'd love to know more about Mexican politics, I know that President Calderon won the last election ... A: Your question needs to be more specific. But, if you want to know where to start to learn more about ... | ||
| colombia | 11/1/2008 | Diana Washington Valdez |
| Q: I wanted to know where I can go to read about countries relations with Colombia. What countries in ... A: You may consult the CIA Fact Book on countries, which is available online ... | ||
| petro-dollars | 10/25/2008 | Diana Washington Valdez |
| Q: Iran, Venezuela, and I believe Russia are pushing to switch over to the petro-euro. Why haven't they ... A: This is a question best suited to an economist who specializes in the world oil market. However,I ... | ||
| dual citizenship | 7/29/2007 | Diana Washington Valdez |
| Q: can i legally possess dual citizenship in US and Mexico at the same time? thank you A: Not really. Someone who is a U.S. citizen may assume Mexican nationality, provided he or she ... | ||
| transnationalism and latino immigrants | 2/2/2007 | Diana Washington Valdez |
| Q: i'm taking a chicano studies class and in spite of lectures and readings, first of all i have no ... A: Transnational is having an interest in more than one country. For example, many major corporations ... | ||
| points of veiw | 9/6/2003 | Manuel |
| Q: I am involved in an election, and I am going to a mapa meeting and would like an opinion, my qestion ... A: No subject makes me feel uncomfortable. I was born in America, son of a Spanish immigrant (from ... | ||
| About NAFTA? | 6/18/2001 | Manuel |
| Q: Welcome to this site! I am wondering about NAFTA? Is NAFTA good for Mexico? Has it helped the United ... A: (What a beautiful name, by the way) Well, yes, NAFTA is good for both countries. I represents ... | ||
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Diana Washington Valdez
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Expertise
I can address questions about Mexican drug cartels, Mexican politics, U.S.-Mexico relations, the murders and disappearances of women in Mexico and U.S.-Mexico border affairs.
Experience
Author of a book titled "Harvest of Women: Safari in Mexico" (Peace at the Border; 2006), same book in Spanish "Cosecha de Mujeres: Safari en el desierto Mexicano" (Oceano; 2005); border journalist for 20 years; author of numerous academic and non-academic articles published in Great Britain, Germany, Spain, Mexico and the United States.
Organizations
Investigative Reporters & Editors; International Committee for the Protection of Journalists; National Association of Hispanic Journalists.
Publications
El Paso Times (daily) newspaper.
Education/Credentials
Master's degree in political science, University of Texas at El Paso; bachelor's degree in mass communication, University of Texas at El Paso.
Awards and Honors
Numerous awards for journalism (news reporting, feature series, business reporting, column writing and investigative reporting); Ruben Salazar journalism award for lifetime achievement; U.S. Congressional Hispanic Caucus Leader in the Media Award; University of Texas at El Paso Communication Department outstanding alumnus.
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