Mariana Campero is the host of the CSIS Mexico Matters podcast and former CEO of the Mexican Council on Foreign Relations (COMEXI), a nonprofit, independent think tank dedicated to the analysis and study of major global trends and their impact in Mexico. She is a columnist for El Heraldo and a frequent guest on television and radio programs in Mexico. She cares deeply about foreign affairs and their impact on our daily lives. She is a member of the Mexico City advisory board of Citibanamex. Previously, Campero acted as vice president of Zemi Communications, a New-York-based strategic consultancy that assists Latin American governments and businesses target their communications needs toward various audiences in the United States (capital markets, media, opinion leaders, or U.S.-based employees). She holds a business degree from ITAM, the Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México; a Master’s of Arts from Columbia University in New York; and is an honorary citizen of the City of Austin, Texas. She is fluent in three languages and is currently pursuing a second master’s from Columbia University in nonprofit management.

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Mexico Matters

More Carrots and Less Sticks

In this episode, Mariana speaks with Dr. Ryan Berg, director of the Americas Program, on China’s presence in Latin America, transforming itself from a distant economic partner into a central player in Latin America’s trade, infrastructure, and strategic technology sectors. 

Podcast Episode by Mariana Campero and Ryan C. Berg — May 15, 2025

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Mexico Matters

What Mexico Has to Offer

In this episode, Mariana speaks with Alan Bersin, former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of California and US Border Czar under President Obama and Luis Rubio, a leading Mexican political analyst, Chairman of the think tank Mexico Evalua.

Podcast Episode by Mariana Campero — May 9, 2025

CSIS Mexico Matters
It’s More Than Grit

Staying Private While Growing Internationally

Mariana sits down with Arnaud Vaissié, co-founder, Chairman, and CEO of International SOS, a leading provider of health and security services around the world.

Podcast Episode by Mariana Campero — April 28, 2025

It's More than Geit
Mexico Matters

Brazil’s Protectionist Model Should Be No Guide for the US

In this episode, Mariana speaks with Pedro Pullen Parente, a remarkable Brazilian public servant and businessmen.  Pedro was previously Minister of Planning, Chief of Staff, Minister of Mines and Energy under President Cardoso.

Podcast Episode by Mariana Campero — April 23, 2025

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Mexico Matters

Everything is Relative—including Tariffs

In this episode, Mariana speaks with Luis de la Calle, renowned economist, former NAFTA negotiator and the CEO of CMM Asociados. 

Podcast Episode by Mariana Campero — March 14, 2025

CSIS Mexico Matters
It’s More Than Grit

What It Takes to Be the Best: the Story of Evan Greenberg, Part Two

This is part-two of Mariana's discussion with Evan Greenberg—Chairman and CEO of Chubb Insurance, a CSIS Trustee, and her husband. The pair breaks down the state of the insurance industry, Evan's experience operating in China, his experience as an entrepreneur, and his outlook for the future.

Podcast Episode by Mariana Campero and Evan G. Greenberg — March 7, 2025

It's More than Geit
It’s More Than Grit

What it Takes to Be the Best: The Story of Evan Greenberg Part One

In this episode, Mariana sits down with Evan Greenberg—Chairman and CEO of Chubb Insurance, a CSIS Trustee, and her husband. They discuss Evan's journey from cook to CEO and how he built Chubb into what it is today.

Podcast Episode by Mariana Campero and Evan G. Greenberg — February 25, 2025

It's More than Geit
Mexico Matters

Are Tariffs THE Right Weapon?

In this episode, Mariana speaks with Kevin Brady, former U.S. Rep. (R-TX) and Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, and Kenneth Smith Ramos, former USMCA Chief negotiator for Mexico, about the shift in Washington away from free trade, President Trump’s use of tariffs as leverage to solve the fentanyl and border security crises, and the potential consequences of starting a trade war within North America by imposing 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada. 

Podcast Episode by Mariana Campero — February 11, 2025

CSIS Mexico Matters
Mexico Matters

America and the World under Trump 2.0

In this episode, Mariana speaks with Dr. Hamre, President and CEO of CSIS and Seth Jones, President of the Defense and Security Department at CSIS.

Podcast Episode by Mariana Campero, John J. Hamre, and Seth G. Jones — January 27, 2025

CSIS Mexico Matters
It’s More Than Grit

The 2024 Entrepreneurship World Cup Champion: What is He Made Of?

Mariana sits down with Andrés Díaz Bedolla, the CEO and Co-Founder of Yumari, to discuss his journey from a young entrepreneur inspired by the offshoring boom to an advocate for sustainable, value-driven regional integration in Latin America.

Podcast Episode by Mariana Campero — December 19, 2024

It's More than Geit