Tegucigalpa, the capital of Honduras, became the meeting point for knowledge, scientific diplomacy, and Pan American cooperation. During an intensive work week, the Pan American Institute of Geography and History (PAIGH) held three highly significant events: the 104th Meeting of Authorities, the Consultation Meetings of the Commissions, and the 26th General Assembly.
The 104th Meeting of PAIGH Authorities took place on October 13, serving as a forum for institutional analysis and planning. Attendees included the President, Dr. Patricia Solís; the Vice President, BA. Pahola Méndez; the Secretary General, MA. Antonio Campuzano Rosales; and the Presidents of the Commissions on Cartography, Geography, History, and Geophysics.
During this session, reports, scientific projects, and administrative proposals were reviewed, which served as the basis for the General Assembly’s decisions. This meeting allowed for the refinement of strategies and the strengthening of the shared vision for technical and scientific cooperation among the countries of the continent.
Activities continued on October 13 and 14 with the Consultation Meetings of the Commissions, where experts and representatives from the Member States shared research progress, analyzed scientific policies, and reviewed their work programs for the next period.
Each commission convened independently to discuss key topics such as the renewal of their authorities, the definition of scientific priorities, and the promotion of interdisciplinary projects. These spaces for dialogue strengthened Pan American collaboration for the benefit of the region’s scientific and technical development.
Finally, the 26th PAIGH General Assembly was held from October 15 to 17.
During this meeting, the Committees on Scientific, Administrative, and Financial Policy and the Coordinating Committee for Resolutions were installed. They worked together to evaluate and draft the resolutions that were submitted for consideration by the Assembly.
These resolutions, resulting from technical analysis and consensus among the Member States, represent the PAIGH’s commitment to institutional strengthening and Pan American scientific advancement for 2026.
Within the framework of the Assembly, the election of the Institute’s new authorities for the 2026–2029 term also took place.
The following were elected: MSc. Max Alberto Lobo Hernández as President; Dr. Deirdre Dalpiaz Bishop as Vice President; and MA. Antonio Campuzano Rosales, who was re-elected as Secretary General.
The meeting concluded with the presentation of the 2025 Commission Awards, recognizing academic and scientific excellence in the areas of Cartography, Geography, History, and Geophysics.
The Pan American Institute of Geography and History expresses its sincerest gratitude to the Government and people of Honduras for their warm hospitality and support in hosting these events.
Three meetings, one same purpose: to strengthen Pan American cooperation, promote scientific knowledge, and keep alive the commitment to put science at the service of peace.
26th Assembly of the Pan American Institute of Geography and History (PAIGH)
Resolutions approved
Reports submitted
Pan American Award, 2025
| Dr. Luz María Méndez Beltrán from Chile. |
| Dr. Alexandra Pita González, editor of Revista de Historia de América, from México. |
| Dr. María Ester Gonzalez, editor of Revista Cartográfica, from Argentina. |
| Dr. Mario Rivera, editor of Revista Arqueología Americana, from Chile. |
| Dr. Cristina Oehmichen, editor of Antropología Americana, from México. |
| Mrs. María Guadalupe Romero Mayoral, from the General Secretariat of PAIGH. |
Commission Awards, 2025
| Cartography | “Award for the best Master’s thesis in the fields of Cartography, Geodesy, or Geographic Information”. Perceptual Distortions in Cartography: Maps for Trickery, whose author is Maestro Nicolás Martínez Heredia |
| “Honorable mention in the Award for the best Master’s thesis in the areas of Cartography, Geodesy, or Geographic Information” to the thesis entitled “Diseño e implementación de una base de calibración para distanciómetros electroópticos de uso en topografía”, whose author is Maestro Roberto José Romano | |
| “Honorable mention in the Award for the best Master’s thesis in the areas of Cartography, Geodesy, or Geographic Information” to the thesis entitled “Slum Mapping toward SDG 11 using Urban Morphology and Topology: An Open-Source Approach to Detect Informal Settlements”, whose author is Maestra Lucia Mabel van der Heijden | |
| Geography | “Premio Arch Gerlach”, to the work Geografía de Colombia desde sus territorios, published under the scientific direction of Doctora Alice Beuf. |
| History | “Award for the best Master’s Thesis in Pan-American History”,to Maestra Montserrat Sánchez Romerofor the thesis “La femme fatale latinoamericana. El escritor moderno y las primeras representaciones literarias de la mujer fatal en América Latina (1879-1902)” |
| Honorable Mention in the “Award for the Best Master’s Thesis in Pan-American History”, to Maestro Julio César Abanto Chani for the thesis “La política exterior peruana durante la Guerra del Pacífico (1879-1884): las conexiones de las misiones diplomáticas del Perú en América y Europa”. | |
Consultation Meetings
(October 13, 2025, 3 p.m. Honduras time, UTC -6)
Reports from National Sections
