ACTIVITIES
Belgian Senator Marie-Claire Mvumbi becomes Honorary Patron of the San Martín Institute of the Benelux
The Institut San Martín du Benelux is pleased to announce that Senator Marie-Claire Mvumbi has accepted the invitation to become Marraine d’Honneur of the Institute.
The Council of Administration warmly welcomes Senator Mvumbi and expresses its sincere gratitude for her commitment to the values at the heart of our mission: historical memory, academic cooperation, cultural exchange and civic dialogue.
General José de San Martín lived in Brussels from 1824 to 1830. Two centuries later, the Institute continues to build on this historic connection by strengthening cultural and academic ties between Latin America and the Benelux.
The Institut San Martín du Benelux at the Reception Celebrating Argentina's National Day
The Institut San Martín du Benelux was honoured to attend the reception hosted by the Embassy of Argentina to the Kingdom of Belgium, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and the European Union to commemorate the 210th anniversary of Argentina’s Declaration of Independence. In his address, Ambassador Fernando Iglesias paid tribute to the decisive role of General José de San Martín in Argentina’s independence and the liberation of South America. The Institute was represented by its President, Juan Dávila y Verdin.
Welcome Luncheon at the Prince Albert Club with Our Guests from Argentina and Spain
Prince Albert Club, Brussels │ 2 June 2026
The Prince Albert Club hosted a welcome luncheon in honour of General Alejandro Díaz-Bessone and Mr José Luis Carrone, President of the Instituto Sanmartiniano de España. Following the luncheon, participants visited the Monument to General José de San Martín in Woluwe-Saint-Pierre to pay tribute to the Liberator and commemorate his historic links with Brussels.
Academic Conference: The Exile of General José de San Martín (1822–1850)
Royal Military Academy │ 2 June 2026
The San Martín Institute of the Benelux extends its sincere thanks to all those who attended the conference San Martín en el Retiro (1822–1850), delivered by General Alejandro Díaz-Bessone and organised in collaboration with the Instituto Sanmartiniano de España at the prestigious Royal Military Academy in Brussels.
Commemoration of the 248th Anniversary of the Birth of General San Martín
Woluwe-Saint-Pierre │ 25 February 2026
On 25 February 2026, a commemorative ceremony was held in Woluwe-Saint-Pierre to mark the 248th anniversary of the birth of General José de San Martín. The event also marked the first official engagement of His Excellency Mr Fernando Iglesias as Ambassador of the Argentine Republic to the Kingdom of Belgium and the European Union.
Inaugural Ceremony of the San Martín Institute of the Benelux
Residence of the Argentine Ambassador │ 27 Nov. 2025
The inaugural ceremony of the San Martín Institute of the Benelux marked the official launch of this new organisation dedicated to promoting the historical, cultural and educational legacy of General José de San Martín in Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg. The event brought together diplomatic and academic representatives, as well as members of civil society, to celebrate the beginning of this initiative and strengthen ties between the Benelux countries and Latin America.
Commemoration of the 175th Anniversary of the Death of General José de San Martín
Woluwe-Saint-Pierre │ 28 August 2025
The event was organised by the Embassy of the Argentine Republic to the Kingdom of Belgium and the Argentine Mission to the European Union at the Monument to General José de San Martín in Brussels. The ceremony brought together delegations from Argentina, Peru and Chile, representatives of Woluwe-Saint-Pierre, as well as members of the Belgian Senate and the Chamber of Representatives. It also marked the first public presentation of the Organising Committee of the Institut San Martín du Benelux.
