Key skills and expertise.

With over 45 years in the legal field, the expert has extensive experience as a magistrate, judge, and legal educator. Key qualifications include expertise in justice system management, human rights, and mediation. The expert has led international projects in justice reform and security across Latin America, Eastern Europe, and Africa, contributing to over 95 months of cooperation projects. Notable accomplishments include strengthening judiciary systems and conducting evaluations for the European Commission. Leadership roles have involved coordinating mediation practices and serving as a technical assistance chief in various international initiatives.

Project experience and donor exposure.

Bringing a wealth of experience, the expert has collaborated with international donors such as the European Commission, AECID, USAID, and the United Nations. Involvement includes project implementation, technical assistance, evaluations, and capacity building in areas like justice reform, human rights, and governance. The expert has worked on regional and national projects across Latin America, including Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama, as well as in Eastern Europe and Africa. Contributions focus on strengthening judiciary systems and enhancing security and justice programs.

Sectors and geographic focus.

Worked across key sectors such as justice reform, human rights, anti-corruption, and mediation. Responsibilities have included roles as magistrate, judge, legal educator, and mediation coordinator. The expert has also provided technical assistance and leadership in international projects focused on strengthening judiciary systems and protecting vulnerable groups. With a geographic scope spanning Latin America, Eastern Europe, and Africa, the expert's interdisciplinary knowledge includes governance and legal system management, contributing to regional development and reform initiatives.

The expert has extensive geographic experience, particularly in Latin America, with long-term assignments in Guatemala, El Salvador, Panama, and Nicaragua. Additionally, the expert has worked in Colombia, Honduras, Haiti, and Equatorial Guinea, among others. This experience has provided deep familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics, particularly in justice reform and human rights protection. The expert's work has also extended to Eastern Europe, including Poland and Romania, contributing to regional development and legal system strengthening.

Languages and education.

The expert is a native Spanish speaker and has advanced proficiency in English at the C2 level. Additionally, the expert possesses basic proficiency in French at the A1 level. These language skills have been utilized extensively in international cooperation projects across Latin America, Eastern Europe, and Africa, working with multilingual teams and engaging in legal and mediation contexts.

The expert holds a Master's degree in Law from the Universidad de Salamanca, Spain, completed between 1964 and 1969. Additionally, the expert has specialized in mediation, obtaining credentials as an Expert in Criminal Mediation and a Specialist in Civil and Commercial Mediation from the National University of Education Distance in Spain. These qualifications reflect a strong foundation in legal studies and mediation practices.