Global UNAM Weekly News NL17
The migration crisis, exacerbated by U.S. President Donald Trump’s immigration policies, demands empathy and decisive action, according to Lorena Rodríguez León, dean of the Faculty of Economics at UNAM.
Speaking at the forum “The Trump 2.0 Impact on Mexico,” she stressed the urgent need to address the consequences of these policies, widely criticized as xenophobic, which impact millions of migrants, including Mexican nationals.
The Hidden Costs of U.S. Tariffs on Mexico
Mexico faces a challenging economic outlook as it confronts the possibility of U.S. tariff sanctions. While the country’s domestic market is strong enough to withstand a trade war in the short term, such measures could slow growth, deter investment, and hinder economic development in the medium term, according to economists at UNAM.
These sanctions could also weaken trade integration within North American supply chains.
Withdrawing from the Paris Agreement: A Step Backwards
The United States’ withdrawal from the Paris Agreement raises concerns about a shift away from scientific consensus, according to Francisco Estrada Porrúa, a researcher at UNAM’s Institute of Atmospheric Sciences and Climate Change.
This decision, enacted through an executive order by President Donald Trump, has drawn criticism for undermining global efforts to combat climate change and for reflecting broader skepticism toward established scientific findings.
Mexican Composer Takes Home Grammy for Classical Masterpiece
At the 67th Grammy Awards, Gabriela Ortiz Torres, a faculty member at UNAM’s School of Music, was awarded Best Contemporary Classical Composition for her piece Revolución Diamantina.
The album also received recognition in two other categories: Best Classical Compendium and Best Orchestral Performance.
Karla María Muñoz Páez, a researcher at UNAM’s Institute of Engineering at the Juriquilla campus, has been awarded the 2024 Promising Women in Energy Transition Award for her contributions to renewable energy research.
This prestigious honor, sponsored by the French Embassy in Mexico, ENGIE, and the French Institute of Latin America (IFAL), recognizes innovative projects that promote sustainable energy solutions.
