Humberto Ríos Rodríguez

Founding Patron of the Gregorio Peces-Barba Foundation

Edition 2026

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Who is Humberto Ríos Rodríguez?

A graduate in Economics and Business Administration, he is a certified actuary, auditor, and sworn accountant, as well as a State Finance Inspector for the Ministry of Economy and Finance. He has been a lecturer at the Complutense University of Madrid, the University of Alcalá de Henares, and IE Business School. He has held various positions, including Director General of Customs at the Ministry of Economy and Finance, Secretary General of Spanish Radio and Television (RTVE), and Team Leader at the National Customs Inspection Office of the State Tax Agency, among others. He has served as President of the World Customs Organization (WCO) and the Customs Cooperation Council, and has been a member of the boards of directors of major companies such as the Spanish Royal Mint (Fábrica Nacional de Moneda y Timbre), the Spanish Tobacco Company (Tabacalera), and Repsol Petroleum.

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Conference and dialogue “The figure of Gregorio Peces-Barba in the defense of democracy and human rights”

Revitalization of democracy and human rights
Thursday, July 9, 2026 |
18:00 - 19:30
Anchieta House
Opening Ceremony of the Gregorio Peces-Barba Legacy-Archive Exhibition.

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Academic program

War disasters
This course represents an opportunity to better understand the complexities of modern war conflicts and their impact on humanity.

July 28 and 29, 2025
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Reason for being of heritage in the 21st century
The challenges of preserving heritage will be addressed and the revitalization of historical spaces will be discussed, giving them new lives and purposes.

July 29 and 30, 2025
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Neuroscience, neurotechnology and neurorights
This course raises a deep reflection on scientific, ethical, legal, and social challenges that emerge from these advances.

July 30 and 31, 2025
in-person and online

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