Peruvian Army Major General Carlos Rios Aguilar was appointed head of the Peruvian delegation to the Inter-American Defense Board (IADB), an organization attached to the
Organization of American States (OAS).
Moreover, the resolution states that Rios Aguilar will also serve as "Adviser on Hemispheric Security Issues and Member of the Permanent Representation of Peru to the OAS" in Washington D.C., United States, between February 10 this year and February 9, 2025.
The IADB provides technical, consultative and educational advice to the OAS and its member countries about military and defense affairs, in order to contribute to peace and safety in the Americas.
Background
The designation of Rios Aguilar was based on a recommendation made by the General Command of the Army, which was considered as legally viable by the Ministry of Defense.
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Published: 1/31/2023