Hello & Welcome
I'm delighted to share my journey and experiences with you.
My Story
Born in Canada, I hold both Spanish and Canadian citizenship and am trilingual. My professional path has been diverse, encompassing roles as a diplomat, communications professor, international affairs professor, columnist, blogger, and author. These experiences have shaped me into an “internationalist.” Although retired, I remain deeply engaged with global developments that impact us all.
- Eduardo del Buey
The Journey
Where I have been...
Career Highlights
Diplomatic Service
I served as a political officer and public diplomacy counselor at Canadian embassies in:
• Iran
• Venezuela
• Dominican Republic
• Peru
• Guatemala
• Spain
• Mexico.
International Organizations
At the multilateral level, I held senior communications and
spokesperson roles, including:
• Director of Public Diplomacy and Spokesperson for the Secretary General of the Organization of American States
(OAS) Washington, D.C.(5 years)
• Director of Communications and Public Information at the Commonwealth Secretariat London, UK (4 years)
• Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General of the United Nations New York (2 years)
Academic & Media Work
I was a Professor of Strategic Communications, Canadian and U.S. History, and Middle Eastern Studies at the Universidad del Valle de México (UVM) Mérida, Mexico, where I taught for three years. I also served as a weekly columnist for La Jornada Maya, writing on regional, national, and international issues.
Authorship
Since retiring, I have authored twelve books in Spanish, French, and English, all available on Amazon.com. My articles, spanning various topics, are accessible on this website.
Music
Beyond writing, I have pursued music as a songwriter and performer, recording two albums: "Somos Peru" in Lima, Peru, and "Poco a Poco" in Guatemala City. Both are available on SoundCloud, with each song performed during national telethons in their respective countries.
what a journey it has been...
Where I'm going next...
Current Focus
My purpose in this stage of life is to share experience, perspective, and insight with younger generations. A long and multifaceted life carries a responsibility: to offer what one has learned so others may find encouragement, clarity, and inspiration. My work blends spiritual reflection with politics and social analysis. I believe that no profession—especially diplomacy, education, or public service—can be fully practiced without understanding: