
Second Mexican Empire
This occurs during the second French intervention of Mexico, during the reign of Archduke Maximillian. It will mainly revolve around the conflict between the conservative monarchists who support Maximillian and the liberals led by Benito Juarez.
Approximate committee size: 20 delegates
Committee Topics
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Topic I:
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Topic II:
Committee Chairs
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Priyanka Niyamtabad
Priyanka Nyamtabad, a sophomore at Maggie Walker can’t wait to experience this year’s conference as a co-chair for the Second Mexican Empire Committee! Marking her second year at GSMUN, Priyanka has previously served as a vice chair for GSMUN. Apart from Model UN, she enjoys dedicating her time to dance and loves to volunteer her time at a local nursing home. At school, Priyanka is an active member of many clubs such as the school’s Honor Council and robotics team. Priyanka is eagerly looking forward to hearing all the innovative debates delegates will present to solve the issues surrounding the Second Mexican Empire.
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Hiya Agrawal
Hiya Agrawal is a senior at Maggie Walker and is thrilled to serve as co-chair for the Second Mexican Empire Committee! This is her second year participating in Model UN, and she previously served as a vice chair at GSMUN. Outside of Model UN, Hiya is an award-winning artist, a dedicated actor with MLWGS Drama, and an active member of the Honor Council. She also enjoys participating in a variety of clubs. In her free time, she loves baking, reading, and staying active. Hiya looks forward to seeing all the delegates for an amazing committee in March!