Spain – Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader awarded the Heraldic Order of Christopher Columbus in the grade of Grand Cross Silver Plaque to Spanish historian Carmen Iglesias Cano, the Countess of Gisbert and director of the Royal Academy of History of Spain.
This recognition is intended to honor Iglesias for her distinguished academic career, her rigorous scholarship, and her significant contributions to the field of political ideas, institutions, and social transformations.
Miguel Reyes Sánchez, president of the Dominican Academy of History, emphasized Iglesias’ prolific output, noting her authorship of over 200 publications, along with her roles as a teacher and researcher. He commended her leadership of Spain’s Center for Political and Constitutional Studies and her involvement with the Council of State.
Reyes pointed out the relevance of Iglesias’ scholarship to the understanding of the interconnected histories of Spain and the Dominican Republic, asserting that thorough historical research necessitates rigor, independence, and a willingness to engage with diverse viewpoints.
Iglesias expressed her appreciation to President Abinader and the Dominican Academy of History, reflecting on her two decades of participation in the Forum of America and her extensive travels across Latin America.
