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 (105 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peru | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 32,971,846 | 24,884 | $230,000 | 174$ |
| Mexico | 1 | 7.00 | 0.12% | +0% | 128,932,753 | 157,812 | $1,200,000 | 1,469$ |
| Totals | 2 | 161,904,599 | 182,696 | $1,430,000 | 1,643$ |
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Mexico:
Javier Pérez de Cuellar is noted as the only Latin American who has previously held the position of Secretary-General of the UN.
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Peru:
Javier Pérez de Cuellar was blocked by the Peruvian Senate from becoming ambassador to Brazil in 1981.
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Venezuela:
Javier Pérez de Cuéllar invited Mario Vargas Llosa and others to lunch at his Paris apartment.
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Peru:
Javier Pérez de Cuéllar invited the author and Mario Vargas Llosa to lunch with their wives.
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Italy:
Javier Pérez de Cuéllar was the former Secretary-General of the United Nations and was remembered fondly by the author.
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Honduras:
Javier Pérez de Cuéllar is noted as the only Secretary General of the UN from Latin America.
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Ireland:
Javier Pérez de Cuéllar was the UN secretary general during the Falklands conflict.
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Uruguay:
Javier Pérez de Cuéllar was the only Latin American Secretary General of the UN.
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