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Vice Provost Global Strategies and
Studies from the University of Hous-
ton delivered remarks.
In the Local Governments’ Panel, the
Honorable David Allen, Mayor from
the City of Prairie View; Honorable
David Robinson, Council Member
from City of Houston; and Chris Ca-
netti, President of Houston World Bid
Committee Harris County participat-
ed as speakers for the panel.
The presence of 12 of the Consuls
from Iberoamerica was an important
element for the public due to their
important roles in promoting and
bringing opportunities for Houston
and Iberoamerica. The consuls that
participated were Hon. Gabriel Volpi
(Argentina), Amb. Jose Borges dos San-
tos (Brazil), Hon. Jose Luis Briceño
(Chile), Hon. Amalia Salgado (Colom-
bia), Hon. Herbert Espinoza (Costa
Rica), Hon. Ruth Maria Dueñas (Ec-
uador), Hon. Nancy Guevara (El Salva-
dor), Amb. Julia Alicia Olivo y Romero
(Spain), Hon. Yolanda Oliva (Hondu-
ras), Hon Alicia Kerber (Mexico), Amb.
Juan Sosa (Panama), and Hon. Rodolfo
Coronado (Peru).
The event concluded with a successful
reception.
By Jenny Fula
Jenny Fula
Executive Director
Houston Gateway to the Americas
Cell: [phone]
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