Background
SOMA VIA, JUAN OCTAVIO was born on April 21, 1941 in London, England.
SOMA VIA, JUAN OCTAVIO was born on April 21, 1941 in London, England.
Catholic University of Chile, 1958-1962, Law. School of Law & Economic Science(s), University of Paris, 1964-1966, Economic Development. Spoken languages: Spanish, English, French.
Ambassador, Permanent Representative of Chile, New York, Permanent Mission of Chile since 1990. President, International Commission of the Democratic Alliance, the Civil Assembly, the 1988 Number Campaign, the Coalition of Pol Parties for Democracy, Chile, 1983-1990. Secretary-General, Founder, S American Peace Commission.
Executive Director, Founder, Latin American Institute of Transnational Studies, 1976-1987. Advisor to the President of Mexico & Venezuala, 1973-1975. Executive Secretary, Latin American Free Trade Association(s), Ambassador to the Andean Group, President of Board of Director, Andean Development Corporation(s), 1970-1973.
Professor, Lecturer, Institute of Pol Science(s), Catholic University of Chile, 1970-1973, 1966-1968. Ambassador, Economic Advisor to Minister of Foreign Affairs of Chile, 1968-1970. Member of Set, General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade, 1966-1968.
Secretary, Chilean-Argentine Chamber of Commerce, 1963-1964.
Member Committee for A Just World Peace. World Association for International Relations. Editorial Board, Development Dialogue.
Executive Committee(s), International Foundation for Development Alternatives, since 77. Latin American Representative, McBride Commission, 1978-1980. Board of Director & Vice President for Latin America, Interpress Service, 1977-1984.
Coord, Third World Forum, 1976-1982.
Spouse Adriana Santa Cruz, National of Chile.