Joel Martinez is the Mexico policy analyst for National Security and International Policy at American Progress. Prior to joining American Progress, he worked with the U.S. Agency for International Development’s Development Credit Authority office as a financial analyst. Martinez received his master’s degree from the School of Global Policy and Strategy at the University of California, San Diego, where he focused on international politics and economic development within Latin America. He previously interned with the Washington Office on Latin America and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Latin American and Latino studies from the University of California, Santa Cruz.
Joel Martinez writes about Vice President Kamala Harris’ meeting with Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador.
Joel Martinez explains how the Biden administration can remake and improve the bilateral relationship with Mexico.
Author Joel Martinez discusses the recent presidential election in Mexico and what the future may hold for U.S.-Mexico relations.