Washington, D.C. –En honor del Mes de la Herencia Hispana, el Instituto de Liderazgo Hispano del Congreso (CHLI) celebró su octavo Simposio Anual de Comercio y Asuntos Internacionales, Reglas del Juego Libres y Justas: la Clave para Fortalecer el Comercio, para liderar una discusión sobre temas comerciales que afectan a la competitividad global de Estados Unidos. El simposio se celebró en Top of the Hill en Washington, D.C., el miércoles 25 de septiembre.

"El comercio internacional impacta a la economía al crear oportunidades de empleo, elevar el nivel de vida y proporcionar a los consumidores una variedad de bienes. Desde la lucha contra la corrupción hasta las exportaciones culturales, como el cine, la música y los medios, el comercio libre y justo es un factor importante para Estados Unidos y para las empresas ", expresó el Presidente del Simposio de Comercio Internacional y Asuntos Internacionales de CHLI, Omar Franco.

Washington, D.C. – In honor of the Hispanic Heritage Month, the Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute (CHLI) held its 8th Annual Trade & International Affairs Symposium, Free and Fair Rules of the Game: The Key to Strengthening Trade, to lead a discussion on trade issues that affect U.S. global competitiveness. The Symposium was hostedat Top of the Hill in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, September 25th. 

"International trade impacts the economy by creating employment opportunities, raising living standards, and providing consumers a variety of goods. From the fight against corruption to cultural exports, like film, music, and media, free and fair trade is an important factor for America and businesses," expressed CHLI Trade & International Affairs Symposium Chair, Omar Franco.

Washington, D.C. – In honor of the Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute’s (CHLI) mission to prepare and connect young leaders, CHLI held its Annual Future Leaders Conference at the U.S. Russell Senate Office Building, on Wednesday, July 17th. 

The conference included welcome remarks from CHLI Chairman, The Honorable Lincoln Diaz-Balart, as well as congressional remarks by CHLI Board Members, Senator Rick Scott (FL), Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-25), Congressman Bill Flores (TX-17), Congressman William Hurd (TX-23), Congressman Albio Sires (NJ-08), as well as remarks from Vice-Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) and Chair of the House Financial Services Committee’s Subcommittee on Diversity and Inclusion, Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03).