Lino Gutierrez
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Lino Gutierrez is an American
diplomat
. He served as Ambassador to Argentina
from September 2003 through July 2006. He was succeeded by Earl Anthony Wayne
. Guitierrez is currently an adjunct professor at the Elliott School of International Affairs
, George Washington University
in Washington, D.C.
Gutiérrez entered the United States Foreign Service
in 1977 and served in Latin America, Europe and the Department of State
. He has served as International Affairs Advisor at the National War College
(2002), Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Western Hemisphere Affairs at the State Department (1999-2001), Acting Assistant Secretary for Western Hemisphere Affairs (2001-2002), United States Ambassador to Nicaragua
(1996-1999).
During his tenure in Nicaragua, Gutiérrez coordinated the U.S. relief effort following the devastation of Hurricane Mitch
in October 1998.
Gutierrez also served in Lisbon, Port-au-Prince, Grenada, Paris and Nassau. In Washington, Gutiérrez has served as Officer-in-Charge of Nicaraguan Affairs, Officer-in-Charge of Portuguese Affairs, and Director of the Office of Policy Planning, Coordination and Press in the Bureau of Inter-American Affairs.
Gutiérrez is a native of Havana, Cuba. Ambassador Gutierrez attended the University of Miami
and The University of Alabama, where he received a B.A. in Political Science (1972) and an M.A. in Latin American Studies (1976). He was a social studies teacher for the Dade County
School System and the Urban League in Miami, Florida
before entering the diplomatic services.
Gutiérrez is a recipient of the Department of State's Distinguished Honor Award
, Superior Honor Award
(twice) and Meritorious Honor Award
(three times). He is married to the former Miriam Messina of Santo Domingo
.
United States
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diplomat
Diplomacy
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. He served as Ambassador to Argentina
United States Ambassador to Argentina
The United States Ambassador to Argentina is the official representative of the President of the United States to the head of state of Argentina....
from September 2003 through July 2006. He was succeeded by Earl Anthony Wayne
Earl Anthony Wayne
Earl Anthony Wayne is a United States international policy maker and diplomat. In June, 2011, Wayne was nominated by President Barack Obama to be ambassador to Mexico.-Life and education:...
. Guitierrez is currently an adjunct professor at the Elliott School of International Affairs
Elliott School of International Affairs
The Elliott School of International Affairs at the George Washington University is a professional school in international relations. It is located in the heart of Washington, D.C...
, George Washington University
George Washington University
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in Washington, D.C.
Gutiérrez entered the United States Foreign Service
United States Foreign Service
The United States Foreign Service is a component of the United States federal government under the aegis of the United States Department of State. It consists of approximately 11,500 professionals carrying out the foreign policy of the United States and aiding U.S...
in 1977 and served in Latin America, Europe and the Department of State
United States Department of State
The United States Department of State , is the United States federal executive department responsible for international relations of the United States, equivalent to the foreign ministries of other countries...
. He has served as International Affairs Advisor at the National War College
National War College
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(2002), Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Western Hemisphere Affairs at the State Department (1999-2001), Acting Assistant Secretary for Western Hemisphere Affairs (2001-2002), United States Ambassador to Nicaragua
Foreign relations of Nicaragua
Nicaragua pursues an independent foreign policy. A participant of the Central American Security Commission , Nicaragua also has taken a leading role in pressing for regional demilitarization and peaceful settlement of disputes within states in the region....
(1996-1999).
During his tenure in Nicaragua, Gutiérrez coordinated the U.S. relief effort following the devastation of Hurricane Mitch
Hurricane Mitch
Hurricane Mitch was the most powerful hurricane and the most destructive of the 1998 Atlantic hurricane season, with maximum sustained winds of 180 mph . The storm was the thirteenth tropical storm, ninth hurricane, and third major hurricane of the season. Along with Hurricane Georges, Mitch...
in October 1998.
Gutierrez also served in Lisbon, Port-au-Prince, Grenada, Paris and Nassau. In Washington, Gutiérrez has served as Officer-in-Charge of Nicaraguan Affairs, Officer-in-Charge of Portuguese Affairs, and Director of the Office of Policy Planning, Coordination and Press in the Bureau of Inter-American Affairs.
Gutiérrez is a native of Havana, Cuba. Ambassador Gutierrez attended the University of Miami
University of Miami
The University of Miami is a private, non-sectarian university founded in 1925 with its main campus in Coral Gables, Florida, a medical campus in Miami city proper at Civic Center, and an oceanographic research facility on Virginia Key., the university currently enrolls 15,629 students in 12...
and The University of Alabama, where he received a B.A. in Political Science (1972) and an M.A. in Latin American Studies (1976). He was a social studies teacher for the Dade County
Miami-Dade County, Florida
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School System and the Urban League in Miami, Florida
Miami, Florida
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before entering the diplomatic services.
Gutiérrez is a recipient of the Department of State's Distinguished Honor Award
Awards of the United States Department of State
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, Superior Honor Award
Awards of the United States Department of State
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(twice) and Meritorious Honor Award
Awards of the United States Department of State
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(three times). He is married to the former Miriam Messina of Santo Domingo
Santo Domingo
Santo Domingo, known officially as Santo Domingo de Guzmán, is the capital and largest city in the Dominican Republic. Its metropolitan population was 2,084,852 in 2003, and estimated at 3,294,385 in 2010. The city is located on the Caribbean Sea, at the mouth of the Ozama River...
.