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Supporters Circle of the IAI

The Förderkreis des Ibero-Amerikanisches Instituts e.V. has been supporting the work of the IAI since 2000. Its members contribute to the Institute's programme of events, enable the acquisition of rare works and the digitization of outstanding collections or help to finance publications.

The Förderkreis des Ibero-Amerikanisches Instituts e.V. has been supporting the work of the IAI since 2000. Its members contribute to the Institute's programme of events, enable the acquisition of rare works and the digitization of outstanding collections or help to finance publications.

"Discover Latin America anew in Berlin!" - under this motto, the multilingual blog of the Förderkreis regularly publishes news, background information and event tips.

The annual membership fee is €35, €15 for students.

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The Board of Directors

  • Thomas Bremer (1st Chairman, Halle),
  • Luis Kliche Navas (Executive Chairman, Berlin)
  • Thomas Hegenauer (Treasurer, Berlin)
  • Stephanie Schütze (Secretary, Berlin)
  • Jeanette Erazo Heufelder (Munich)
  • Barbara Göbel (ex officio, Berlin)
  • Susanne Klengel (Berlin)
  • Gabriele Knauer (Berlin)
  • Christoph G. Schmitt (Hamburg)
  • Peter W. Schulze(Cologne)
  • Peter B. Schumann (Berlin)
  • Max Meier (Potsdam)
  • Claudia Zilla (Berlin)

The Honorary Committee

  • Sergio Ramírez (Honorary President, Nicaragua)
  • Bernardo Carvalho (Brazil)
  • Gloria Chicote (Argentina)
  • Carlos Franz (Chile)
  • Rosa Montero (Spain)
  • Leonardo Padura (Cuba)
  • Miguel Rubio (Peru)
  • Beatriz Sarlo (Argentina)
  • Silvia Spitta (Peru/USA)
  • Juan Villoro (Mexico)
  • Liliana Weinberg (Argentina/Mexico)
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