
With so much in the news about the border between the United States and Mexico, it’s refreshing to be reminded that there is so much more to the story.
And who better to impart thoughts about the wonderful partnership between the US and Mexico than H.E. Ambassador of Mexico, Esteban Moctezuma Barragan. The Ambassador visited Colorado as part of an initiative from the Colorado Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and eloquently spoke of the camaraderie between the countries in everything from trade and manufacturing to security to tourism and everything in between.
“Our relationship between our countries is often spoken of in terms of a partnership, but it’s actually like being roommates,” the Ambassador quipped. We are very close and have a very fluid relationship. Supporters, VIPs and community leaders attended the reception and dinner in Cherry Creek, coordinated by the Colorado Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
The Ambassador, his wife Cecilia Barbara Morfin and Mexican Consul General Pavel Melendez chatted with guests, with smiles, eye twinkles and good times presiding. The evening culminated with a special dinner put together by some of Denver’s top notch chefs. The evening couldn’t have been a better portrayal of the positive bonding between our countries.
- Renee Ferrufino, left, COHCC board member Marcela De La Mar, Amanda Blaurock and Rachel Garcia
- Board member Patsy Landaveri and Fernando Sergio
- Jesus Sanchez and Mariella Cuevas
- General Consul of Canada Sylvain Fabi, left, and Zee Ferrufino
- Ricardo Ballestros, left, and Luis Solari
- Dana Rodriguez and Scott Shoemaker
- Monique Lovato, left, Renee Ferrufino, board treasurer Luis Colon, Maria and Mark Hammerbeck
- Chris Swank, left, Dana Rodriguez, Marcela De La Mar, Mike Ferrufino (COHCC president and CEO)
- Zee Ferrufino and Mary Lopez
- Alfonso Meraza, left, Jose Rosales, Mike Ferrufino
- Steve O’Dorisio and Amanda Blaurock
- Luis GarciaLuis Garcia, Consul General of Guatemala Moramay Godoy, Paola Trejo and Federico Bass
- Colorado Hispanic Chamber of Commerce organized the event
- Guests and dignitaries with H.E. Ambassador of Mexico Esteban Moctezuma Barragan (center) and his wife Cecilia Barbara Morfin
- Ambassador Barragan talks with Mike Ferrufino and Fernando Sergio
- Ambassador Barragan is greeted by Denver Zoo President and CEO Bert Vescolani
- Ambassador Barragan, left, Bert Vescolani, Cecilia Barbara Morfin, Marcela De La Mar
- Chris Swank and Luis Solari
- General Consul Pavel Melendez, Ambassador Barragan, Cecilia Barbara Morfin
- Miguel Cazares, Pavel Melenez, Zaira Valles
- Ambassador Barragan talks with Monique Lovato and Rex Hickling
- Debbie Brown, COHCC Board Chair Jake Salazar, Alex Marrero and Damani Leech
- Chef Jesus Silva whipping up his masterpieces
- Everett Martinez, left, Deana Perlmutter, Jeremy Bronson
- Cristal DeHerrera, left, and Marcela De La Mar
- Canadian Consul Silvain Fabi, left, FloraJane DiRienzo, Joe Verrengia, Amanda Blaurock
- Renee Ferrufino and Tim Aragaon
- Chef Jesus Silva and Jake Salazar compare notes
- The Ambassador chats with guests
- Proud chefs, some of the best in Colorado