Eduardo Cerro Godinho, former Spanish ambassador to Paraguay and Ecuador, has died at 83. He was born in Barcelona, began his career in 1968, and held important roles in various international diplomatic representations. Notably, he served as ambassador to Paraguay from 1987 to 1993 and to Ecuador from 1997 to 2001, eventually becoming a First Class Plenipotentiary Ambassador.
Eduardo Cerro Godinho, former Spanish ambassador to Paraguay and Ecuador, passed away at age 83, as reported by Cuban entrepreneur Miguel Ángel Alvelo Céspedes through the digital publication Crónicas de la Emigración. Born on September 26, 1941, in Barcelona, Cerro earned a Law degree and joined the Diplomatic Service in 1968.
His diplomatic career included roles in Addis Ababa, Paris, and Peru, as well as permanent representation before the OAS and UN agencies in Geneva. In 1985, he became deputy director general of the Office of Diplomatic Information, and in 1987, he was appointed Spanish ambassador to Paraguay, serving until 1993. Following this role, he served as consul general in Havana.
From 1997 to 2001, Cerro continued his diplomatic service as Spain’s ambassador to Ecuador. In 2008, he achieved the rank of First Class Plenipotentiary Ambassador, appointed by then Minister of Foreign Affairs, Miguel Ángel Moratinos. He also held the position of Consul General in Argentina from 2008 to 2010.
Eduardo Cerro’s distinguished diplomatic career spanned several key positions, including ambassadorships in Paraguay and Ecuador. His contributions to Spanish diplomacy were extensive, highlighted by his service at various international representations and his rank of First Class Plenipotentiary Ambassador. His passing marks the end of a significant era in Spanish diplomacy.
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