Enrique V. Iglesias - President of the Interamerican Development Bank Said “I must say that the Forum overcame all expectations, and it was instantly received as a new strategic institution within the international community as a very well timed initiative responding to a notable absence of renewed leadership in the LAC region. Since then, the Forum has entered into a whole new area of politics and leadership, creating a new world of knowledge and intellectual capital unlikely to be taught in universities in the LAC region”.

President JM Sanguinetti of Uruguay said: Mr. Abaracon’s aspiration was to ensure that the incoming generations have the opportunity to gain the expertise of the best minds in the world and engage in new schools of thought  making  the opportunity for new leadership an option to all.

Joe S. Nye Dean of the Kennedy School of Government said: Throughout the years, the Forum has developed a remarkable convening power and notable outreach made possible through strong partnerships with top international development institutions, private U.S. contributions and the academic community.

President Aylwin of Chile had this to say about Forum Americas: “The Forum rewards those leaders whose concrete actions reflect an adherence to the principles that holds transparent leadership, accountable democratic institutions, reliable economies and responsible social inclusiveness in countries in the Western Hemisphere”.

His Excellency, Mr. Uribe, President, of Colombia since 2003 said: “The Forum has played a leading role in framing the debate on issues that really matter to the people of our hemisphere." Also he said ”The Forum shall provide the foundation for the next generation of social, political and business leaders from all walks of life to be able to craft and apply a new code of values and share responsibilities for the Americas in need of increased political vision with our main economic partner, the United States”.