An independent probe has found that the head of the Organization of American States did not engage in serious misconduct in an intimate relationship with a staffer but that he violated its ethics code by failing to exercise 'good judgment,” according to the results of an investigation seen by Reuters.
Secretary-General of the Organization of American States Luis Almagro speaks during the Leaders' Second Plenary Session during the Ninth Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles, California, U.S., June 10, 2022. REUTERS/Lauren Justice/File Photo
The allegations against Almagro, who has long enjoyed U.S. backing, had raised questions about the future leadership of the OAS, the Western Hemisphere’s largest multilateral body. It was founded 75 years ago to promote regional cooperation but in recent years has struggled with ideological divisions among its 34 members.
"The report exonerates me of all responsibility," Almagro, who had seen the findings, told Reuters in an emailed statement. "I accept and value especially the recommendations put forth." Frank Mora, U.S. ambassador to the OAS, said in statement that the report "appears to be thorough and fair" and he looks forward "to working collaboratively to implement the recommendations."
OAS guidelines say intimate relationships are allowed unless they interfere with performance of duties or disadvantage other staffers. It also dictates that managers must not take part in "supervising or evaluating" their romantic partners.Almagro went public with it at an OAS summit in Lima in October, insisting he hadand welcoming any investigation. The staffer, not named in the report, has been on unpaid leave since mid-2022 devoting her time to academic studies.
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