Former Mexican President Calderón's Appearance at JFK Forum Lacked Previous Controversy Steven R. Watros - The Crimson
go to original April 26, 2013

Felipe Calderon (right), the 56th President of Mexico (2006-2012) and the Inaugural Angelopoulos Global Public Leaders Fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School, speaks at the JFK Forum with David T. Ellwood (left), the Dean of Harvard Kennedy School. Calderon discussed a variety of issues, including Mexican economic interests, the level of violence in Mexico, and Mexico's role in Latin America. (Christopher J Magnani)

In a conversation that steered clear of much of the controversy surrounding his arrival at the Harvard Kennedy School, former President of Mexico Felipe Calderon reflected on his term in office.

Calderón, who after leaving office in December began his year-long tenure as a fellow at the John F. Kennedy School of Government, came to Cambridge amid fierce criticism of his efforts to combat drug cartels in Mexico.

Thursday’s discussion at the JFK Jr. Forum, however, shied away from much of the contention and instead focused on Calderón’s successes in reacting to both the 2008 financial crisis and the 2009 swine flu pandemic.

Ellwood began the Forum by asking attendees to refrain from disrupting the proceeding of the conversation. Prior to the event, increased security surrounded the Kennedy School, and guests were not permitted to enter with water bottles or backpacks.

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