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'''Harold Forsyth''' (born May 27, 1951) is a [[Peruvian]] diplomat who has served as Peru's ambassador to the [[United States]], [[Italy]], [[Colombia]], the [[People's Republic of China]] and, as of 2019, is serving as ambassador of Peru to [[Japan]]. In the 1990s he sat for one term in the [[Congress of the Republic of Peru]].
'''Harold Winston Forsyth Mejía''' (born 27 May 1951) is a [[Peru]]vian diplomat and former politician who has served as Peru's ambassador to the [[United States]], [[List of ambassadors of Peru to Italy|Italy]], [[List of ambassadors of Peru to Colombia|Colombia]], the [[List of ambassadors of Peru to China|People's Republic of China]] and [[List of ambassadors of Peru to Japan|Japan]]. From 1995 until 2000, he sat for one term in the [[Congress of the Republic of Peru]].


==Early life and education==
==Early life and education==
Harold Forsyth was born to Willy Forsyth and Lucciola Mejia de Forsyth in 1951.<ref name="allgov">{{cite web |title=Ambassador from Peru: Who Is Harold Forsyth? |url=http://www.allgov.com/news/appointments-and-resignations/ambassador-from-peru-who-is-harold-forsyth?news=843601 |website=allgov.com |publisher=AllGov |accessdate=July 7, 2019}}</ref> He graduated from the Champagnat School in [[Lima, Peru]] and received a [[bachelor's degree]] in [[journalism]] at the [[Pontifical Catholic University of Peru]].<ref name="emb"/> Forsyth later earned a graduate certificate at the Diplomatic Academy of Peru.<ref name="emb"/>
Harold Forsyth was born to Willy Forsyth and Lucciola Mejia de Forsyth in 1951.<ref name="allgov">{{cite web |title=Ambassador from Peru: Who Is Harold Forsyth? |url=http://www.allgov.com/news/appointments-and-resignations/ambassador-from-peru-who-is-harold-forsyth?news=843601 |website=allgov.com |publisher=AllGov |accessdate=7 July 2019}}</ref> He graduated from the Champagnat School in [[Lima, Peru]] and received a [[bachelor's degree]] in [[journalism]] at the [[Pontifical Catholic University of Peru]].<ref name="emb"/> Forsyth later earned a graduate certificate at the Diplomatic Academy of Peru.<ref name="emb"/>


==Career==
==Career==
In his early career, Forsyth held a variety of diplomatic postings to [[Chile]], [[Venezuela]], [[Canada]], and [[Germany]], and was seconded as an international observer to elections monitoring missions in [[Colombia]], [[Mexico]], and [[Guatemala]].<ref name="harvard">{{cite web |title=U.S.-China-Latin America Relations: President Humala's Administration Perspective |url=https://ash.harvard.edu/event/us-china-latin-america-relations-president-humalas-administration-perspective |website=harvard.edu |publisher=[[Harvard University]] |accessdate=July 7, 2019}}</ref>
In his early career, Forsyth held a variety of diplomatic postings to [[Chile]], [[Venezuela]], [[Canada]], and [[Germany]], and was seconded as an international observer to elections monitoring missions in [[Colombia]], [[Mexico]], and [[Guatemala]].<ref name="harvard">{{cite web |title=U.S.-China-Latin America Relations: President Humala's Administration Perspective |url=https://ash.harvard.edu/event/us-china-latin-america-relations-president-humalas-administration-perspective |website=harvard.edu |publisher=[[Harvard University]] |accessdate=7 July 2019}}</ref>


=== Political career ===
Forsyth was compelled to resign from the Peruvian foreign service by [[Alberto Fujimori]] and, in 1995, successfully stood for election to the Peruvian Congress, holding his seat for a single, five-year term.<ref name="allgov"/> During this period he also hosted the program "Convocatoria" on [[CPN Radio]].<ref name="emb"/>
Forsyth was compelled to resign from the Peruvian foreign service by [[Alberto Fujimori]] and, in the [[1995 Peruvian general election|1995 election]], he successfully stood for election to [[Congress of the Republic of Peru|Congress]], holding his seat for a single, five-year term under the [[Union for Peru]].<ref name="allgov"/> During this period he also hosted the program "Convocatoria" on [[CPN Radio]].<ref name="emb"/>


=== Return to Foreign Service ===
Later returning to the foreign service, Forsyth served as Peruvian ambassador to Colombia form 2001 to 2004, as ambassador to Italy from 2004 to 2006, as ambassador to China from 2009 to 2011, as ambassador to the United States from 2011 to 2014, and, since 2014, has served as Peru's ambassador to Japan.<ref>{{cite web |title=Embajador |url=http://embajadadelperuenjapon.org/embajador/ |website=embajadadelperuenjapon.org|language=[[Spanish (language)|Spanish]]|publisher=Embassy of Peru in Japan |accessdate=July 7, 2019}}</ref><ref name="harvard"/><ref name="allgov"/><ref name="japan">{{cite news |title=Harold Forsyth |url=https://www.japantimes.co.jp/jnu/2018/06/25/jnu-embassy/jnue-latin-america-and-caribbean/embassy-of-the-republic-of-peru/harold-forsyth/#.XSKXlutKiUk |accessdate=July 7, 2019 |work=[[Japan Times]] |date=June 25, 2018}}</ref> Between his postings to Italy and China, Forsyth returned to Peru where he served as deputy foreign minister.<ref name="allgov"/>
Later returning to the foreign service, Forsyth served as [[List of ambassadors of Peru to Colombia|Peruvian ambassador to Colombia]] from 2001 to 2004, as [[List of ambassadors of Peru to Italy|ambassador to Italy]] from 2004 to 2006, as ambassador to China from 2009 to 2011, as ambassador to the United States from 2011 to 2014, and, from 2017 to 2021, as ambassador to Japan.<ref name="allgov"/><ref name="harvard"/><ref>{{cite web |title=Embajador |url=http://embajadadelperuenjapon.org/embajador/ |website=embajadadelperuenjapon.org|language=Spanish|publisher=Embassy of Peru in Japan |accessdate=7 July 2019}}</ref><ref name="japan">{{cite news |title=Harold Forsyth |url=https://www.japantimes.co.jp/jnu/2018/06/25/jnu-embassy/jnue-latin-america-and-caribbean/embassy-of-the-republic-of-peru/harold-forsyth/#.XSKXlutKiUk |accessdate=7 July 2019 |work=[[Japan Times]] |date=25 June 2018}}</ref> Between his postings to Italy and China, Forsyth returned to Peru, where he served as deputy foreign minister.<ref name="allgov"/>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Forsyth is married and has three children, including footballer [[George Forsyth (footballer)|George Patrick Forsyth]].<ref name="emb">{{cite web |title=Harold Forsyth |url=https://www.embassyofperu.org/ambassador-harold-forsyth |website=embassyofperu.org |publisher=Embassy of Peru in the United States |accessdate=July 7, 2019}}</ref><ref name="wadip"/> Forsyth's wife, María Verónica, is a former [[Miss Chile]].<ref name="wadip">{{cite news |last1=Scott |first1=Gail |title=Ex-Miss Chile Now Mrs. Peru and Happy-at-Home Mom |url=https://washdiplomat.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=8221&Itemid=421 |accessdate=July 7, 2019 |work=Washington Diplomat |date=n.d.}}</ref>
Forsyth is married and has three children, including footballer-politician [[George Forsyth (footballer)|George Forsyth]].<ref name="emb">{{cite web |title=Harold Forsyth |url=https://www.embassyofperu.org/ambassador-harold-forsyth |website=embassyofperu.org |publisher=Embassy of Peru in the United States |accessdate=7 July 2019}}</ref><ref name="wadip"/> Forsyth's wife, María Verónica, is a former [[Miss Chile]].<ref name="wadip">{{cite news |last1=Scott |first1=Gail |title=Ex-Miss Chile Now Mrs. Peru and Happy-at-Home Mom |url=https://washdiplomat.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=8221&Itemid=421 |accessdate=7 July 2019 |work=Washington Diplomat |date=n.d.}}</ref>


==Works==
==Works==
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==References==
==References==
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==External links==
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Revision as of 12:24, 22 April 2024

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Forsyth and the second or maternal family name is Mejía.
Harold Forsyth
Forsyth in 2011
25th Permanent Representative of Peru to the Organization of American States
In office
3 August 2021 – 7 December 2022
PresidentPedro Castillo
Preceded byHugo de Zela Martínez
Succeeded byGustavo Adrianzén
(2023)
Ambassador of Peru to the United States
In office
3 August 2011 – January 2015
Preceded byLuis Valdivieso Montano
Succeeded byLuis Miguel Castilla
Deputy Minister-Secretary General of Foreign Relations
In office
16 March 2006 – 28 July 2006
PresidentAlejandro Toledo
Prime MinisterPedro Pablo Kuczynski
MinisterÓscar Maúrtua
Preceded byJavier Gonzales Terrones
Succeeded byGonzalo Gutiérrez Reinel
Member of Congress
In office
26 July 1995 – 26 July 2000
ConstituencyNational
Personal details
Born
Harold Winston Forsyth Mejía

(1951-05-27) 27 May 1951 (age 73)
Huanta, Ayacucho, Peru
Political partyIndependent
(2000–present)
Other political
affiliations
SpouseMaría Verónica Sommer Mayer
Children3
Parents
  • Willy Forsyth Cauvi
    (Father)
  • Lucciola Mejía de Forsyth
    (Mother)
Alma materPontifical Catholic University of Peru
OccupationPolitician
ProfessionDiplomat

Harold Winston Forsyth Mejía (born 27 May 1951) is a Peruvian diplomat and former politician who has served as Peru's ambassador to the United States, Italy, Colombia, the People's Republic of China and Japan. From 1995 until 2000, he sat for one term in the Congress of the Republic of Peru.

Early life and education

Harold Forsyth was born to Willy Forsyth and Lucciola Mejia de Forsyth in 1951.[1] He graduated from the Champagnat School in Lima, Peru and received a bachelor's degree in journalism at the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru.[2] Forsyth later earned a graduate certificate at the Diplomatic Academy of Peru.[2]

Career

In his early career, Forsyth held a variety of diplomatic postings to Chile, Venezuela, Canada, and Germany, and was seconded as an international observer to elections monitoring missions in Colombia, Mexico, and Guatemala.[3]

Political career

Forsyth was compelled to resign from the Peruvian foreign service by Alberto Fujimori and, in the 1995 election, he successfully stood for election to Congress, holding his seat for a single, five-year term under the Union for Peru.[1] During this period he also hosted the program "Convocatoria" on CPN Radio.[2]

Return to Foreign Service

Later returning to the foreign service, Forsyth served as Peruvian ambassador to Colombia from 2001 to 2004, as ambassador to Italy from 2004 to 2006, as ambassador to China from 2009 to 2011, as ambassador to the United States from 2011 to 2014, and, from 2017 to 2021, as ambassador to Japan.[1][3][4][5] Between his postings to Italy and China, Forsyth returned to Peru, where he served as deputy foreign minister.[1]

Personal life

Forsyth is married and has three children, including footballer-politician George Forsyth.[2][6] Forsyth's wife, María Verónica, is a former Miss Chile.[6]

Works

  • Forsyth, Harold (2001). Conversaciones con Javier Pérez de Cuéllar. Lima. ISBN 9972709329. OCLC 52631190.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Ambassador from Peru: Who Is Harold Forsyth?". allgov.com. AllGov. Retrieved 7 July 2019.
  2. ^ a b c d "Harold Forsyth". embassyofperu.org. Embassy of Peru in the United States. Retrieved 7 July 2019.
  3. ^ a b "U.S.-China-Latin America Relations: President Humala's Administration Perspective". harvard.edu. Harvard University. Retrieved 7 July 2019.
  4. ^ "Embajador". embajadadelperuenjapon.org (in Spanish). Embassy of Peru in Japan. Retrieved 7 July 2019.
  5. ^ "Harold Forsyth". Japan Times. 25 June 2018. Retrieved 7 July 2019.
  6. ^ a b Scott, Gail (n.d.). "Ex-Miss Chile Now Mrs. Peru and Happy-at-Home Mom". Washington Diplomat. Retrieved 7 July 2019.
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