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Miguel Benzo Perea

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Miguel Benzo Perea
Ambassador of Spain to Luxembourg
In office
2009–2011
Ambassador of Spain to Lebanon
In office
2006–2009
Special Ambassador to Iraq
In office
2003–2003
Personal details
Born (1951-12-07) 7 December 1951 (age 72)
Alma materComplutense University of Madrid

Miguel Benzo Perea (born 7 November 1951) is a Spanish journalist and diplomat. He served as the ambassador of Spain to various countries, including Lebanon and Luxembourg. He was also special ambassador to Iraq in 2003.

Early life and education

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Benzo was born on 7 November 1951.[1] He obtained degrees in law and journalism from the Complutense University of Madrid.[1]

Career and activities

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Following his graduation Benzo joined the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in March 1977.[1] He served in various posts at the Ministry and was named as the special ambassador to Iraq in 2003.[2] He was the ambassador in the special mission between 2004 and 2006.[1] He was appointed ambassador of Spain to Lebanon in 2006.[1] Then he served as the ambassador of Spain to Luxembourg.[3] He is the consul general of Spain in Guadalajara, Mexico.[4]

Benzo is the author of the book entitled Embajador En Mision Especial En Irak in which he discussed the events in the post-war Iraq.[5]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e Who's Who in Lebanon 2007-2008 (19th ed.). Beirut: Publitec Publications. 2007. p. 277. doi:10.1515/9783110945904.328. ISBN 9783110945904.
  2. ^ Aaron Grunwald (29 January 2010). "Miguel Perea. "I expect a higher presence of Spanish financial institutions here"". Paper Jam. Retrieved 6 January 2024.
  3. ^ "Conférences. Highlights". cvce.eu. Retrieved 6 January 2024.
  4. ^ "Spanish Consulate General in Guadalajara, Mexico". visacent.com. Retrieved 6 January 2024.
  5. ^ "Misión en Iraq". Casa del Libro (in Spanish).