Shortly after speaking with DW, Gesche Joost, who has served as president of the Goethe-Institut since 2024, traveled to Mexico alongside German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul. The Goethe-Institut in Mexico City is one of the largest in the world and, in Joost's view, exemplifies the institution's work. "Latin America is an incredibly important region for Germany and we maintain very strong partnerships there," Joost explains. "Mexico is one of our key partners, particularly when it comes to