Past events

Francisco de Miranda was one of the most global of the protagonists of the Independence of Spain's American colonies, and remains amongst the more celebrated today. This event will mark the bicentenary of his death, in prison in Cádiz, at a time when Spanish reconquest of South America looked possible if not likely. The final victories of independence were won without him. So, to what extent has the passage of time shaped the myth of this global revolutionary? Was he a visionary or a fantasist? Should we still discuss his relationship with Simón Bolívar?

Canning House is delighted to welcome HE James Thorton, British Ambassador to Bolivia, to give a round-table briefing on investment opportunities in Bolivia, and the Bolivian government's plans to attract more FDI.

Following the closest run presidential contest in Peru's history which saw Pedro Pablo Kuczynski of the Peruanos Por el Kambio party defeat Keiko Fujimori by 50,1%-49,9% - fewer than 40,000 votes, we are delighted to welcome British Ambassador to Peru, HE Anwar Choudhury, to give a briefing on the Peruvian political, economic and business milieu facing the new president.

Juan Carlos Cassinelli, Minister of International Trade will lead a high-level investment forum organized by PROECUADOR. This event is designed for those specifically interested in investing in the country and hearing more about incentives for multisectoral projects.