Colombian Government awarded the Order of Boyacá to Susan Segal, President and CEO of Americas Society/Council of the Americas

The President of Colombia, Iván Duque, presented the President and Executive Director of the Society of the Americas/Council of the Americas (AS/COA), Susan Segal, the Order of Boyacá, in the degree of Grand Cross, in recognition of her activities to support and contribute to the well-being of Colombia and Latin America.

The tribute was held at the headquarters of the entity that heads Segal, in New York.

“We are honored to give Susan Segal this distinction for her contribution to our country; her support and valuable contributions have strengthened Colombia's leadership role in Latin America because she has highlighted our nation as a focus of investment and a central axis for regional integration,” the Colombian head of state stressed during the ceremony.

This recognition was created by Simon Bolivar himself to reward the efforts and sacrifices of the heroes during the Liberation Campaign of 1819. At the moment, this is the most valuable award that the Republic of Colombia grants “to the Officers who have stood out for their services in favor of the Army and the highest honorary distinction for eminent citizens and for nationals of friendly countries of Colombia, to whom the Government wishes to grant it, on the basis of merits personal, or as a test of international fraternity”.

“I am honored to receive this award on behalf of the Society of the Americas/Council of the Americas for our continued work and commitment to Colombia. Together, in the spirit of this award, we can further advance and promote democracy and development in the country,” said Susan Segal in her speech of appreciation.

Prior to assuming her role as president and CEO of AS/COA in 2003, Segal worked in the private sector with great influence in Latin America and other emerging markets for more than 30 years. She was a founding partner of her own investment and advisory group focused primarily on Latin America and the Hispanic sector of the United States. Prior to this, Segal was a partner and director of the Latin American Group at J.P. Morgan Partners/Chase Capital Partners (CCP).

Segal actively participated in the Latin American debt crisis of the 1980s and early 1990s, for which she served on many advisory committees and was president of the Advisory Committees of Chile and the Philippines.

It was last Sunday when Ivan Duque embarked on his trip to New York to speak to the United Nations Security Council. There, his objective was to explain what has been happening with the implementation of the peace agreement in Colombia. According to what was detailed by the presidential cabinet, “a detailed account of the great progress made in the implementation of the Peace with Legality policy” would be delivered.

“Progress in the reintegration of former combatants, substitution of illicit crops, transitional justice and development opportunities in conflict-affected communities will remain vulnerable unless firm and effective steps are taken to consolidate security throughout the country in the comprehensive manner envisaged in the final agreement,” said the Secretary General of the United Nations, António Guterres.

In addition to the agenda scheduled for the Colombian president, it became known that former US President Bill Clinton invited him to a private dinner. The meal was brought forward at one of Clinton's favorite restaurants, a place recognized as Ibiza Kitchen, located in Chappaqua.

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