Charles S. Shapiro
Charles S. Shapiro | |
|---|---|
| 57th United States Ambassador to Venezuela | |
| In office 25 February 2002 – 31 August 2004 | |
| President | George W. Bush |
| Preceded by | Donna Hrinak |
| Succeeded by | William Brownfield |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 30, 1949 |
| Alma mater | University of Pennsylvania, Georgia State University |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | US Coast Guard Reserve |
| Years of service | 1971–1977 |
Charles Samuel Shapiro (born May 30, 1949) is an American diplomat (serving since 1977 in a variety of capacities, primarily relating to Latin America) and a former U.S. ambassador to Venezuela (2002 - 2004). He was President of the Institute of the Americas from October 2011 to July 2014, when Ambassador Shapiro was named the President of the World Affairs Council of Atlanta.