Mario Villarroel
Mario Enrique Villarroel Lander (born 21 September 1947) is a Venezuelan lawyer.
Mario Villarroel | |
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 Mario Villarroel Lander | |
| President of the International League/Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies | |
| In office 1987–1997 | |
| Preceded by | Enrique de la Mata |
| Succeeded by | Astrid Nøklebye Heiberg |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 21 September 1947 Caracas, Venezuela |
Career
After studying jurisprudence at the Central University of Venezuela, he graduated as LL. D. in criminology. He is currently the professor for criminal law at the Universidad Santa María in Caracas and president of the Venezuelan Red Cross Society. In 1987, he succeeded Enrique de la Mata Gorostizaga as President of the International League of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies from 1987 to 1997. During his tenure, in November 1991, it was renamed the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. He also functioned occasionally as the president of the Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue in Geneva.[1][2]
References
- Rodrigues, Charlene Anne (5 Aug 2023). "Venezuela Red Cross President Mario Enrique Villarroel fired by court". BBC News. Retrieved 4 Oct 2023.
- "Red Cross Voices 'Serious Concerns' after Venezuela Chief Sacked". VOA. Agence France-Presse. 9 Aug 2023. Retrieved 4 Oct 2023.
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