Luis Almagro
Uruguayan lawyer
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| March 10 2025 | An election was held to choose his successor as OAS Secretary General. |
| November 2024 | At the VI Annual Meeting of Youth and Democracy in the Americas, held at the OAS, Almagro was honored with the 'Champions of Freedom Award' for his commitment to strengthening democracy in the Western Hemisphere. |
| November 2024 | Met with families of Israeli hostages kidnapped by Hamas, emphasizing the imperative of releasing the hostages to stop the war. |
| September 2024 | Received an award from the Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean in recognition of his collaborative work with the Bank. |
| September 23 2024 | Received the Order of Merit, First Class from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for outstanding contribution to supporting Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity. |
| August 8 2024 | The Mayor of Doral, Christi Fraga, and Councilman Rafael Piñeyro declared August 8 as 'Dr. Luis Almagro Day' in recognition of his constant defense of democracy and freedom. |
| March 26 2024 | Received recognition from President Bernardo Arévalo during a formal session of the Permanent Council of the Organization of American States for the OAS's role in supporting Guatemala's democratic process. |
| January 2024 | Supported Bernardo Arévalo's assumption of the presidency of Guatemala after a contested election process. |
| 2023 | Luis Almagro received the Medal of Honor from the World Jurist Association, recognizing his significant contributions in the field of international law and diplomacy. |
| 2023 | Almagro and the OAS played a crucial role in supporting the democratic process in Guatemala during the general elections, helping to ensure the legitimate election of Bernardo Arévalo. |
| October 7 2023 | Immediately condemned the Hamas terrorist attack on Israel and stated Israel's right to self-defense, calling on the Palestinian Authority to end the aggression. |
| April 2023 | An external investigation concluded that Almagro did not violate OAS rules and regulations, finding no serious misconduct in relation to the romantic relationship. |
| March 2023 | Engaged with Madrid Forum members who presented the Peruvian protests as an alleged international 'destabilization campaign' against President Dina Boluarte. |
| 2022 | Received the COA Chairman's Award for Leadership in the Americas from the 52nd Washington Conference on the Americas, presented by the Council of the Americas (COA). |
| 2022 | The US State Department prepared a report, mandated by Congress, which confirmed the OAS and EU missions' findings about Bolivia's 2019 electoral process. |
| 2022 | During the Summit of the Americas, Almagro advocated for a global treaty aimed at ending violence against women and girls, highlighting his commitment to international human rights efforts. |
| October 2022 | An investigation was initiated after revelations of a consensual romantic relationship between Luis Almagro and an OAS employee who served as his advisor. |
| April 21 2022 | Supported the Permanent Council of the Organization of American States in suspending Russia as a permanent observer to the OAS. |
| February 24 2022 | Condemned the Russian Federation's invasion of Ukraine and called for an immediate cessation of hostilities. |
| March 20 2020 | Re-elected by the OAS General Assembly for a second term as Secretary General, to serve until 2025. |
| March 3 2020 | Met with Santiago Abascal of the Spanish far-right party Vox to discuss the creation of the Madrid Forum, an anti-leftist organization. |
| January 2020 | The Honduran government dissolved the MACCIH after OAS negotiators failed to secure an agreement to renew the mission's mandate. |
| December 4 2019 | Published the final OAS audit report concluding there was 'fraudulent manipulation' and 'serious irregularities' that invalidated the original Bolivian electoral results. |
| November 10 2019 | Called for the annulment of the Bolivian election and recommended new elections, while emphasizing the importance of maintaining constitutional mandates, including that of President Evo Morales. |
| October 2019 | Led the OAS Electoral Observation Mission for the Bolivian presidential elections, which identified significant electoral process irregularities. |
| April 2019 | Received Honorary Membership from Rotary Club Bethesda-Chevy Chase by Rotary International. |
| 2018 | Ranked 4th in the list of top 100 leaders from multilateral organizations, recognizing his significant international diplomatic contributions. |
| December 2018 | Announced the activation of Article 20 of the Inter-American Democratic Charter for Nicaragua in response to the government's denial and ongoing crisis. |
| December 7 2018 | As Secretary General of the OAS, Almagro hosted the first Conference on the Situation of Human Rights in Cuba since 2009, focusing on freedom of expression, political prisoners, and accountability for human rights violations in the country. |
| September 2018 | Established the Working Group on Crisis of Venezuelan Migrants and Refugees to address the unprecedented exodus of Venezuelans. |
| September 26 2018 | Helped coordinate a referral to the International Criminal Court by Argentina, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Paraguay, and Peru under Article 14 of the Rome Statute. |
| August 25 2018 | Received the keys to the city of Miami from Commissioner Wifredo Gort in an event organized by the Uruguayan-American Chamber of Commerce. |
| July 20 2018 | Received the keys to the city of Medley, Florida. |
| May 2018 | The Panel of Independent Experts released a report indicating reasonable grounds to believe crimes against humanity occurred in Venezuela. |
| May 8 2018 | Awarded Global Leadership Prize by @YOA_Orchestra in Washington D.C. |
| April 12 2018 | Received 'Alas de Libertad' award from Red Liberal de America Latina (RELIAL) in Washington D.C. for inspiring others to fight for liberty. |
| March 16 2018 | Received the VIII FAES Freedom Prize in Spain, honoring his defense of democratic values in Latin America. |
| 2017 | Almagro agreed on a project of electoral reforms with the Nicaraguan government to strengthen democratic institutions, aimed at addressing the country's political crisis. |
| December 7 2017 | Awarded an honorary doctorate from the University of San Martín de Porres in Lima, Peru, recognizing his work to revitalize the OEA and fight for democracy. |
| October 28 2017 | Received the Press Freedom Grand Prix from the Inter-American Press Association for his defense of freedom of expression. |
| October 27 2017 | Awarded the Francisco de Miranda Award for his work defending freedom in the region. |
| October 2 2017 | Received the Charles T. Manatt Democracy Award from the International Foundation for Electoral Systems. |
| September 2017 | Established a Panel of Independent International Experts to assess potential crimes against humanity in Venezuela, with public hearings held at OAS Headquarters. |
| July 2017 | Appointed Luis Moreno Ocampo as Special Advisor on Crimes Against Humanity to investigate potential violations in Venezuela. |
| April 13 2017 | Received the Rómulo Betancourt Order of Venezuelan Exile in Doral, Florida from Venezolanos Perseguidos Políticos en el Exilio. |
| March 14 2017 | Presented an Updated Report on the Situation in Venezuela, stating a complete rupture of democratic order. |
| February 22 2017 | Awarded the Oswaldo Paya Prize, which he was prevented from accepting in Havana, Cuba by the Cuban government. |
| 2016 | Named one of the 10 most influential Hispanic people by the Canadian Hispanic Business Alliance. |
| September 23 2016 | Expressed dismay at the CNE's rules and timetable that delayed the recall referendum, preventing a change in government until 2019. |
| June 2016 | Released a 114-page report detailing Venezuela's deteriorating economic situation and humanitarian crisis, invoking the Inter-American Democratic Charter under Article 20. |
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