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Eugenio Pedraza González, Mexico
24.04.2026
The “Fifth Switzerland” is a colourful, varied and multilingual puzzle with well over 800,000 pieces. Today’s puzzle piece is …
… Eugenio Pedraza González, born in 2000, an engineer and master’s student in Finance. He lives in Monterrey, Mexico, where he has spent most of his life, with periods abroad in Germany and the United States.
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Which song makes you think of home?
"Everybody Wants to Rule the World" by Tears for Fears. Something about its sound always brings a feeling of nostalgia and reflection that reminds me of home.
Tears For Fears - Everybody Wants To Rule The World (Official Archive Video)
If your friends asked you to make them a typical Swiss meal, what would you cook?
Probably raclette. It’s simple, social, and perfect for sharing with friends while talking for hours.
What language do you dream in?
A mix of languages. Depending on what is happening in my life, it can be Spanish, English, or sometimes even German.
What relationship do you have with Switzerland?
Even though I live abroad, Switzerland remains a central part of my identity, values, and sense of responsibility as a citizen. By joining YPSA, I’ve reconnected with Switzerland in a way I thought I would not be able to ever again.
How do you keep informed about what is happening in Switzerland?
I was recently elected as a board member of YPSA and subsequently elected by the community as a delegate to the Council of the Swiss Abroad (CSA). Through this role I stay closely connected while working to serve and strengthen the global Swiss community.
What role would you like Switzerland to play in the world?
A bridge‑builder. Switzerland can continue to show that stability, democracy, innovation,and neutrality can coexist and contribute positively to the world.
What is your greatest wish at the moment?
I wish I had more hours in the day. There are so many things I want to build, explore, and experience, yet time is finite and must be used wisely.
In 10 years, I want to …
… help strengthen the network of Swiss Abroad, creating opportunities for younger generations to stay connected to Switzerland and to each other.
Visit the website of the Youth Parliament of the Swiss Abroad (YPSA)
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