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Permanent Council to Receive Colombian President Gustavo Petro

  April 14, 2023

The Permanent Council of the Organization of American States (OAS) will hold a protocolary session on Wednesday, April 19 at 11:00 EDT (15:00 GMT) in the Hall of the Americas at OAS headquarters in Washington, D.C., to receive the President of Colombia, Gustavo Petro.

Please consult the agenda of the meeting here. Note that changes to the agenda may yet be made before the meeting.

The meeting will be broadcast live - with interpretation in Spanish, English, French and Portuguese- on the OAS Website and the OAS Facebook page

Representatives of the media interested in attending the meeting in person must wear a face mask, keep safe distance whenever possible, and present an identity document and COVID- 19 vaccination card. Due to restrictions due to the pandemic, access to the press will be limited and spaces will be occupied strictly by order of arrival.

Press Contact: Mónica Reyes ([email protected])

WHAT: Permanent Council to Receive Colombian President Gustavo Petro

WHEN: Wednesday, April 19 at 11:00 EDT (15:00 GMT)

WHERE: Hall of the Americas. Organization of American States. 17th Street & Constitution Avenue NW Washington, DC 20006.




Reference: AVI-059/23