Authorities
Diplomatic Staff of the Consulate General of Uruguay in Toronto.
Consul General
Minister Counsellor Leonardo Olivera D’Andrea
Contact: cgtoronto@mrree.gub.uy
Education and Academic Background
- Postgraduate Diploma in International Business and Integration
ORT University, Montevideo, Uruguay. (1999 al 2000) - Bachelor’s Degree in International Relations. Law School – Republic University,
Montevideo, Uruguay (1991 al 1996) - Languages
Spanish, English, and French.
Professional Diplomatic Experience
- October 2023
Appointed Consul General of Uruguay in Toronto, Canada.
Minister Counsellor (2026). - May 2022
Appointed Chief of Secretariat – General Direction for Technical and Administrative Affairs. - June 2015
Appointed Consul General of Uruguay in Shanghai, People’s Republic of China.
Counsellor - March a August 2015
General Direction for Consular Affairs. - 2013 to 2015
Chief of Secretary of the Vice Minister´s Office.
Counsellor - 2010 to 2013
Permanent Mission of Uruguay to the World Trade Organization and other Economic Organizations, Swiss Confederation.
First Secretary - 2007 to 2010
Head of the Consular Section of the Embassy of Uruguay - People’s Republic of China and District Consul in Beijing. Head of the Economic and Commercial Section of the Embassy.
Second Secretary - 2005 to 2007
General Direction for Integration and MERCOSUR Affairs.
Third Secretary - 2004 to 2005
General Direction for Consular Affairs. General Direction for International Cooperation.
Third Secretary - 2003
Joined to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uruguay through a public competitive examination based on qualifications and merit.