Eduardo Cerro Godinho, the former Spanish ambassador to Paraguay and Ecuador, has died at 83. His distinguished diplomatic career began in 1968, and he held several key positions, including ambassador roles in both Paraguay and Ecuador, and consul general in Havana and Argentina. He was promoted to First Class Plenipotentiary Ambassador in 2008.
Eduardo Cerro Godinho, the esteemed former ambassador to Paraguay and Ecuador, passed away at the age of 83, as reported by Cuban entrepreneur Miguel Ángel Alvelo Céspedes through the digital newspaper Crónicas de la Emigración. Born on September 26, 1941, in Barcelona, Mr. Cerro held a degree in Law and embarked on his diplomatic career in 1968.
During his distinguished career, Mr. Cerro served at various Spanish diplomatic missions including those in Addis Ababa, Paris, and Peru, and also represented Spain at the Organization of American States (OAS) and United Nations agencies in Geneva. In 1985, he advanced to the role of deputy director general for the Office of Diplomatic Information and two years later became the Spanish ambassador to Paraguay, a position he maintained until 1993.
Following his tenure in Paraguay, he was appointed consul general in Havana. Mr. Cerro later served as Spain’s ambassador to Ecuador from 1997 to 2001. In recognition of his contributions, he was elevated to the rank of First Class Plenipotentiary Ambassador in 2008, following a proposal by the then Minister of Foreign Affairs, Miguel Ángel Moratinos, and subsequently held the position of Consul General in Argentina from 2008 to 2010.
Eduardo Cerro Godinho’s passing marks the loss of a dedicated diplomat who significantly contributed to Spain’s international relations in Latin America. His career reflects his commitment and service to his country, leaving behind a legacy admired by many. His contributions, especially in Ecuador and Paraguay, will be remembered as significant parts of Spain’s diplomatic history.
Original Source: thediplomatinspain.com
