Michigan State Lawmakers Consult Mexican Officials on Migration The Associated Press
Published: Jul 6, 2005
MEXICO CITY (AP) - Mexican foreign relations officials on Wednesday met with Michigan legislators to discuss the living conditions of Mexicans living in the United States, authorities said.
Republican State Sen. Valde Garcia led the bipartisan delegation of lawmakers to Mexico City to meet with Mexican Deputy Foreign Secretary Geronimo Gutierrez and Mexican Consul in Detroit Antonio Mena, according to a statement from the Foreign Relations Department.
The Michigan leaders also plan to consult with members of the Mexican Senate and House, the Economy secretary and academics during their four-day visit.
A Michigan State University adviser and the leader of a state commission on teaching Spanish also were in Mexico.
The Michigan group also will visit Puebla state Gov. Mario Martin and Tlaxcala Gov. Hector Israel Ortiz, according to the statement.