Javier Pérez de Cuéllar
Javier Pérez de Cuéllar was a distinguished Peruvian diplomat and politician who served as the fifth Secretary-General of the United Nations from 1982 to 1991. He was the first Latin American to hold the position and played a crucial role in various international peacekeeping missions and diplomatic efforts. His tenure was marked by significant events, including the end of the Cold War and the Gulf War. Pérez de Cuéllar was known for his commitment to multilateralism and diplomacy, and after his term at the UN, he continued to contribute to international relations until his passing in 2020.
Born on Jan 19, 1920 (106 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 25,499,884 | 24,056 | $1,380,000 | 1,302$ |
| El Salvador | 1 | 7.00 | 0.36% | +0% | 6,486,201 | 23,586 | $26,000 | 95$ |
| Totals | 2 | 31,986,085 | 47,642 | $1,406,000 | 1,397$ |
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El Salvador:
The only representative from Latin America who has led the organization was the Peruvian diplomat Javier Pérez de Cuéllar.
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Australia:
There is a widespread expectation in the diplomatic community that it is time for a diplomat from Latin America and the Caribbean to fill the role for the first time since Peru’s Javier Pérez de Cuéllar, who served from 1982 to 1991.
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Norway:
Javier Pérez de Cuéllar was the UN Secretary-General from 1982 to 1991.
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El Salvador:
He was the Secretary-General of the United Nations who reported on the peace agreement in El Salvador.
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Guyana:
Then-UN Secretary-General Javier Pérez de Cuéllar described UNCLOS as possibly the most significant legal instrument of the century.
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Costa Rica:
Javier Pérez de Cuéllar is noted as the only Latin American to have held the position of Secretary General of the UN.
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Peru:
Javier Pérez de Cuéllar, a former UN Secretary-General, recognized the importance of Aurelio Miró Quesada's contributions.
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Panama:
Javier Pérez de Cuéllar was the only Secretary General of the UN from Latin America, serving from 1982 to 1991.
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Peru:
Javier Pérez de Cuéllar led the reintegration of Peru into the international community.
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Peru:
Javier Pérez de Cuéllar was the ambassador in New York and a close collaborator of José Antonio García Belaunde.
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