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- RELEASE Contact: Olga Acosta-
January 30, 2018 . 202-821-2792

'_Ambassador Reyes Honors Philanthropist and Business Leader
Adrienne Arsht

Executive Vice Chair of' the Atlantic Council Recognized for Her
Commitment to Colombia and Latin America

 

Wolf Blitzer, Adrienne Arsht, Ambassador Reyes
and his wife, Gloria Ritter

Washington, DC Last night, Colombian Ambassador to the United States Camilo
Reyes hosted a reception at his Residence to honor Adrienne Arsht, Executive Vice
Chair of the-Atlantic Council and founder of its Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center, for
her commitment to Colombia and the region as awhOIe.

- Ambassador Reyes said:

?l am privileged, both personally and professionally, to honor a true friend of
Colombia and all of Latin America. 

.. By far one of her most important contributions to the region and its relationship

with the United States is the Atlantic Council?s Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center.
Through its forums, research and thought leadership, the Center broadens

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awareness of the transformational political, economic and social changes throughout
Latin America. .

leadership was fundamental in the creation and development of the
Colombia Peace and Prosperity Task Force, animpressive group comprising senior
policymakers frOm current and formerAdministratIOns, the Ambassadors of
Colombia and the United States, leaders of the private Sector and experts from civil

society.

I Last May, the Task Force which is co-chaired by Senator, Ben Cardin of Maryland and 
Senator Roy Blunt of Missouri? provided a road map for continued bilateral strategy
between Colombia and the United States.

Jason Marc-23k, Director of the Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center, noted:

?All eyes are on La?tin'America as three of the region?s largest democracies choose
leaders that will guide the next stage of a rapidly and pasitI'Vely evolving Latin

Arsht? vision and support make possible our Center's ongoing efforts to move policy
in the direction that will allow long-term prosperity in Latin America at a time of global
uncertainty.?

During the event, Ambassador Reyes presented Ms. Arsht with Colombia?s "La Orden
de San Carlos,? the highest honor from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which recognizes
the. extraordinary contributions made by an individual to Colombia and our close alliance
with the United States. Created in 1954, the award is reserved for Colombian citizens,
foreign civilians and military of?cers to recognize their accomplishments and
contributions to Colombia 'in the field of'diplomacy and international relations.



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