Enrique V. Iglesias facts for kids
Enrique Valentín Iglesias García was born on July 29, 1930, in Arancedo, Asturias, Spain. He is a famous economist from both Spain and Uruguay. He held important roles, like being the first president of the Central Bank of Uruguay from 1967 to 1969. He also led the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) from 1988 to 2005. The IDB is an international group that helps countries in the Western Hemisphere grow their economies. In 2019, he became a special advisor for Venezuela to the European Union.
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About Enrique Iglesias's Life
Enrique was born in Asturias, Spain, in 1930. His parents were Manuel Iglesias and Isabel García. In 1934, his family moved to Uruguay. Enrique became a citizen of Uruguay and now has dual citizenship with both Uruguay and Spain.
When he went to university, Enrique became very interested in government and economics. In 1953, he earned a degree in economics and business from Uruguay's Universidad de la República. 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. Before leading the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) in 1988, he was even Uruguay's Minister of Foreign Relations.
His Work at the IDB
During his time as president, the IDB received large increases in its funds. These negotiations added billions of dollars to the Bank's capital. This money helped the IDB support many development 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 to help promote world peace.
After the IDB
On June 1, 2005, Enrique Iglesias announced he would leave the IDB. Later that year, he became the secretary-general of the Ibero-American General Secretariat. This new group helps countries in Latin America, Spain, and Portugal work together.
Enrique Iglesias is a member of the Global Leadership Foundation. This group helps support democratic leaders around the world. They work to prevent conflicts and promote good governance. They do this by sharing the experiences of former leaders with current leaders. 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, Canada
- 1994: From Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara, 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 Recognitions
Enrique Iglesias has received many awards and honors for his work.
- Prince of Asturias Prize, Spain
- 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
- 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
Timeline of His Career
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 by Enrique Iglesias
Enrique Iglesias has written many articles and papers. Some of his books include:
- 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
