Enrique V. Iglesias facts for kids
Enrique Valentín Iglesias García was born on March 29, 1930, in Arancedo, Asturias, Spain. He is a famous economist from Spain and Uruguay. He was the very first president of the Central Bank of Uruguay from 1967 to 1969.
He also led the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) for many years, from 1988 to 2005. The IDB is a big international group that helps countries in the Western Hemisphere grow their economies. They do this by investing money and creating good plans. In 2019, he became a special advisor for Venezuela to the European Union's top foreign policy leader.
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About Enrique Iglesias
Enrique was born in Asturias, Spain, in 1930. His parents were Manuel Iglesias and Isabel García. In 1934, when Enrique was young, his family moved to Uruguay. He became a citizen of Uruguay and now has dual citizenship, meaning he is a citizen of both Uruguay and Spain.
When he went to university, Enrique became very interested in government and economics. In 1953, he finished his studies at Uruguay's Universidad de la República. He earned a degree in economics and business administration. After graduating, he worked in private banking. This led him to become the president of Uruguay's Central Bank from 1967 to 1969.
Enrique Iglesias held many important jobs. He was even the Minister of Foreign Relations for Uruguay. In 1988, he was chosen to be the president of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB).
While he was president, the IDB managed to get a lot more money to help countries. This happened during special talks in 1989 and 1994. These talks added billions of dollars to the Bank's funds. This money helped the IDB support many important projects.
Enrique Iglesias is also an honorary member of The Club of Rome. This group works to promote global cooperation. He is also part of the honor committee for the Fondation Chirac. This foundation was started in 2008 by former French president Jacques Chirac. It works to promote peace around the world.
After the IDB
On June 1, 2005, Enrique Iglesias announced he would leave his job at the IDB. He officially left on September 30, 2005. Later that year, he became the secretary-general of the Ibero-American General Secretariat. This is a new organization that helps countries in Latin America, Spain, and Portugal work together.
Enrique Iglesias is also a member of the Global Leadership Foundation. This group helps support good leaders in democracies. They work to prevent conflicts and solve problems through talking. They also promote good government, open markets, human rights, and fair laws. They do this by sharing the experiences of former leaders with today's leaders. It is a non-profit group made up of former heads of government and other important officials. They work closely with current leaders on important issues. He is also a member of the Inter-American Dialogue, a think tank in Washington D.C.
Special University Degrees
Enrique Iglesias has received many special degrees from universities. These are called honorary degrees.
- 1991: Doctorate in Law from Carleton University, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
- 1994: From Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
- 1994: From Cândido Mendes University, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- 2000: From Southeastern Louisiana University, Louisiana, U.S.
- 2002: Honoris Causa Degree from Universidad de las Américas Puebla, Cholula, Puebla, Mexico
Awards and Honors
Enrique Iglesias has received many awards and honors for his work.
- Prince of Asturias Prize, Spain (a very important award)
- Favorite Son of Asturias, Spain
- Favorite Son of Oviedo, Spain
- Order of Rio Branco, Brazil
- Order of the Southern Cross, Brazil
- Grand Cross Silver, Council of the National Order of Juan Mora Fernández, Costa Rica
- Order of the Legion of Honor, France (a top French award)
- 1987: Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Order of Isabella the Catholic, Spain
- Notre Dame Prize for Distinguished Public Service in Latin America, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Indiana, U.S.
- 1999: Order of Arts and Letters of the French Republic, France
- 2000: International Order of Merit, City of New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
- 2006: Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun, Japan
- 2014: Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece, Spain (a very high honor)
His Career Timeline
Here are some of the important jobs Enrique Iglesias has held:
- 1954-1966: Managing Director, Unión de Bancos del Uruguay
- 1967-1969: President, Central Bank of Uruguay
- 1972-1985: Executive Secretary, United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC)
- 1981: Secretary General, United Nations Conference on New and Renewable Sources of Energy (Kenya)
- 1985-1988: Minister of Foreign Relations, Uruguay
Books He Wrote
Enrique Iglesias has written many articles and papers. Here are some of his books:
- ECLAC and the Economic Relations of Latin America
- Perspectives on Economic Development in Latin America
- Uruguay, a Proposal for Change
- Latin America on the Threshold of the 1980s
- The Energy Challenge
- Development and Equity: The Challenge of the 1980s
See also
In Spanish: Enrique V. Iglesias para niños
