The Mission of the Southeast Michigan World Affairs Council is to provide community education on international issues. through a notable speaker’s series and educational outreach programs. SEMIWAC provides a community forum through which individual members can develop current and informed knowledge of international affairs.

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ROBERTO NICOLAS VASQUEZ  Originally from Acapulco, Guerrero, Roberto Nicolas Vasquez was raised in Cuernavaca, Morelos from the age of five until he finished high school. He has a Bachelor's degree in International Relations from the Autonomous Technological Institute of Mexico (ITAM) and diplomas in Migration Policy, Mexican Communities, and International Law. He has been part of the Mexican Foreign Service since 2007. 

PAST POSITIONS

Consul of Mexico in Detroit, April 2022 - present

Coordinator of Political Affairs - North American Desk, Mexican Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 2020-2022

Director for US Political Affairs - North American Desk, Mexican Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 2017-2020

Deputy Consul of Mexico in Orlando, 2012-2017

Consul for Protective Services, Consulate General of Mexico, Dallas, 2008-2012

Consul in Charge of Community Affairs, Consulate General of Mexico in Dallas, 2007-2008

Deputy Representative of the Mexican Immigration Bureau, Mexico City International Airport, 2005-2007