Consulate General in Guangzhou

Consul General

Matías Germán Benítez Rodríguez

Contact: cgcanton@mrree.gub.uy

Education

• Postgraduate Diploma in International System and Integration, University of the Republic (2026).
• Refresher Course, Artigas Institute of the Foreign Service - Diplomatic Academy of Uruguay (2023).
• Postgraduate Course in International Economics and Trade, Catholic University of Uruguay (2015).
• Exchange Program at the Singapore Diplomatic Academy (2015).
• Postgraduate Course in Human Rights and Humanitarian Law, University of the Republic (2014).
• Basic Diplomatic Training Course, Artigas Institute of the Foreign Service - Diplomatic Academy of Uruguay (2014-2016).
• Bachelor’s Degree in International Relations, University of the Republic (2012).

Professional Experience

• Consul General of Uruguay in Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China (January 2026 - present).
• Deputy Director for Bilateral Economic Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uruguay (2024-2025).
• Officer, Directorate-General for International Economic Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uruguay (2023).
• Officer at the Embassy of Uruguay in the People’s Republic of China, with consular responsibilities (2019-2023).
• Officer at the Embassy of Uruguay in Ecuador, with consular responsibilities (2017-2019).
• Officer, Directorate-General for International Economic Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uruguay (2016-2017).
• Officer, Directorate-General for International Cooperation, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uruguay (2014-2016).
• Member of the team supporting Uruguay’s candidacy for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council for the 2016–2017 term (2014-2015).
• Admitted to the Foreign Service of the Republic through a competitive examination and merit-based selection process (2014).

Teaching Experience

• Grade 1 Teaching Assistant in Statistics, Bachelor’s Degree in International Relations, University of the Republic (2011-2016).