Five former Latin American heads of state assessed the quality and development of democracy in Latin America and led discussions on civic education and youth engagement at a Global Peace Leadership Conference in Brasília, Brazil on November 12-13, 2015.
The former heads of state—Luis Alberto Lacalle and Carlos Mesa (Uruguay), Jaime Paz Zamora (Bolivia), Nicolás Ardito (Panama) and Vinicio Cerezo (Guatemala)—joined Brazilian government and civil society leaders on the conference theme “Brazil: Towards National Transformation: Development and Integrity through Moral and Innovative Leadership.” The former heads of state interacted with the audience to critically reflect on current priorities of the country and collaboratively develop proposals to address important issues facing the nation’s development.
The conference was hosted at the University of Brasilia (UnB) and sponsored by the Human Rights Chamber Commission in partnership with Global Peace Foundation.
Brazilian Congressman Nelson Marquezelli
Brazilian Congressman Nelson Marquezelli
Former Latin American Presidents
Former Latin American Presidents
Networking
Networking
Brazil Congress Group Shot
Brazil Congress Group Shot
James Flynn, Global Peace Foundation International President
James Flynn, Global Peace Foundation International President
Nicolas Ardito Barletta, Former President of Panama
Nicolas Ardito Barletta, Former President of Panama
Vinicio Cerezo, Former President of Guatemala
Vinicio Cerezo, Former President of Guatemala
Jaime Paz Zamora, Former President of Bolivia
Jaime Paz Zamora, Former President of Bolivia
Leaders at Conference
Leaders at Conference
Dr. Gerald L. Durley, Martin Luther King Institute
Dr. Gerald L. Durley, Martin Luther King Institute
Participants Inspired at the Conference
Participants Inspired at the Conference
GPF Int. President Receives Award at Brazil’s National Congress
GPF Int. President Receives Award at Brazil’s National Congress
Meeting with President of the Chamber of Deputies of Brazil
Meeting with President of the Chamber of Deputies of Brazil
Meeting with President of the Chamber of Deputies of Brazil
Meeting with President of the Chamber of Deputies of Brazil
Former Latin America Heads of State
Former Latin America Heads of State
Opening – H.E. Nicolás Ardito Barletta, H.E. Luis Alberto Lacalle, & H.E. Carlos Mesa
Opening – H.E. Nicolás Ardito Barletta, H.E. Luis Alberto Lacalle, & H.E. Carlos Mesa
Former Latin America Heads of State
Former Latin America Heads of State
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