Eduardo Stein

Dr. Eduardo Stein Barillas (born 20 October 1946) is a Guatemalan diplomat who was Vice President of Guatemala from 14 January 2004 to 14 January 2008, serving a concurrent four-year mandate with President Óscar Berger.[1] He is currently the Joint Special Representative of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees and the International Organization for Migration for Venezuelan refugees and migrants.[2]

Eduardo Stein Barillas
Stein at Moncloa Palace (October 2007)
Vice President of Guatemala
In office
14 January 2004  14 January 2008
PresidentÓscar Berger
Preceded byJuan Francisco Reyes
Succeeded byRafael Espada
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Guatemala
In office
14 January 1996  14 January 2000
PresidentÁlvaro Arzú
Preceded byAlejandro Maldonado
Succeeded byGabriel Orellana
Personal details
Born (1946-10-20) 20 October 1946
Guatemala City, Guatemala
NationalityGuatemalan
Political partyGANA

Prior to his election, he held a number of positions with the International Organization for Migration, the United Nations Development Programme, and the Organization of American States. He also served as Minister of Foreign Affairs under President Álvaro Arzú from 14 January 1996 to 14 January 2000.

Eduardo Stein is a Member of the Global Leadership Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation that offers, discreetly and confidentially, a range of experienced advisors to political leaders facing difficult situations. Stein is a member of the Inter-American Dialogue.

On 19 September 2018, Stein was appointed Joint Special Representative of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees and the International Organization for Migration for Venezuelan refugees and migrants.[2]

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Political offices
Preceded by
Juan Francisco Reyes
Vice President of Guatemala
2004–2008
Succeeded by
Rafael Espada
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