Eduardo Verano has been Governor of Atlántico three times. He is a historic leader of the Colombian Liberal Party. He graduated from Columbia University (MBA) and also served as Minister of Environment for the nation. He has been a tireless advocate for the autonomy of local governments in his country.

Venezuelan Opposition Leader María Corina Machado to Receive Concordia’s 2026 Leadership Award for Public Sector
The Concordia Leadership Council is proud to announce María Corina Machado, leader of Venezuela’s democracy movement, as the third and final recipient of the 2026 Concordia Leadership Award, recognized for

