I wanted to share with you my latest op-ed column that recently appeared in the Dallas Morning News and in CNN / Expansión, as well as a number of print and online publications across the U.S. and Latin America.

You can read the English version on Dallas Morning News Web site and the Spanish version is online at CNN/ Expansión. Below you'll also find excerpts of both pieces, as well as links to the original online postings.

I also wanted to share some news of a recent appointment with you. Last week, I was appointed to the Board of Directors of Compass Bank and will also serve as a director of the U.S. holding companies of BBVA. It's a great group, and I look forward to working with the team at BBVA Compass. You can read the news release online here.

With best wishes, I am,

Sincerely,

Antonio O. Garza

Antonio Garza: Mexico's march toward prosperity is also ours

Dallas Morning News

Jan. 21, 2010

Be it an earthquake in Haiti or the violent drug war fought in Mexico today, the United States can ill afford to turn a blind eye to our neighbors in this hemisphere.

The hope of a strong recovery in 2010 is vital for the region, as is the need to understand how our neighbors' actions can affect the U.S. economy and our security.

Read the full Op-ed here.

México y EU destinados a cooperar

CNN/Expansión

En la lucha de México por la seguridad y prosperidad la ayuda de EU es esencial, dice Antonio Garza; la cooperación entre ambas naciones es crucial para enfrentar al narcotráfico, opina el diplomático.

Por Antonio O. Garza

Ya sea un terremoto en Haití, o la guerra contra el narcotráfico que se vive en México, Estados Unidos no puede ignorar a los países vecinos del hemisferio. La esperanza de una recuperación significante en 2010 es vital para la región, así como la necesidad de entender en qué manera afectan las acciones de nuestros vecinos en la economía y seguridad de los estadounidenses.

Para leer la traducción al español, dé clic aquí.