Diplomats at the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City face a daunting challenge. They are responsible for the safety and welfare of the one-million-plus American citizens who live, work or visit Mexico at any given time. They are also acutely aware that they reside in a country with a history of devastating natural disasters. From earthquakes and volcanoes to hurricanes and floods, Mexico is one of the most disaster-vulnerable countries in the western hemisphere.
For the second year running, a group of Indiana University students helped to address that challenge, serving as consultants to the Office of American Citizen Services at the American Embassy in Mexico City.
