Eduardo Stein Barillas (born 20 October 1946) is a Guatemalan diplomat who served as the Vice President of Guatemala from 14 January 2004 to 14 January 2008, serving a concurrent four-year mandate with President Óscar Berger.[1] He is currently[when?] the Joint Special Representative of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees and the International Organization for Migration for Venezuelan refugees and migrants.[2]

Eduardo Stein Barillas
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Vice President of Guatemala
In office
14 January 2004 – 14 January 2008
PresidentÓscar Berger
Preceded byJuan Francisco Reyes
Succeeded byRafael Espada
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Guatemala
In office
14 January 1996 – 14 January 2000
PresidentÁlvaro Arzú
Preceded byAlejandro Maldonado
Succeeded byGabriel Orellana
Personal details
Born (1946-10-20) 20 October 1946 (age 78)
Guatemala City, Guatemala
Political partyGrand National Alliance
Alma materNorthwestern University (MA, PhD)

Prior to his election, he held several positions with the International Organization for Migration, the United Nations Development Programme, and the Organization of American States. He also served as Minister of Foreign Affairs under President Álvaro Arzú from 14 January 1996 to 14 January 2000.

Eduardo Stein is a Member of the Global Leadership Foundation, a not-for-profit organization that offers, discreetly and confidentially, a range of experienced advisors to political leaders facing difficult situations. Stein is a member of the Inter-American Dialogue.

On 19 September 2018, Stein was appointed Joint Special Representative of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees and the International Organization for Migration for Venezuelan refugees and migrants.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Figura vicepresidencial se ha opacado por funciones de Primera Dama". 29 October 2009.
  2. ^ a b Refugees, United Nations High Commissioner for. "Joint statement by UNHCR and IOM on the appointment of Mr. Eduardo Stein, as a Joint Special Representative for Venezuelan refugees and migrants in the region". UNHCR. Retrieved 9 January 2019.
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Political offices
Preceded by Vice President of Guatemala
2004–2008
Succeeded by