Dutch Princess Maxima in Paraguay

by Maricar Macalincag on October 9th, 2008

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Princess Maxima speaks at the 11th Inter-American Forum on Microenterprise in Luque, Paraguay on October 8, 2008.

Princess Maxima of the Netherlands is in Paraguay for a 3-day working visit to attend and speak at the 11th Inter-American Forum on Microenterprise (FOROMIC).

Yesterday, October 8, 2008, Princess Maxima also visited an elementary school in San Antonio, Paraguay. The school is participating the Aflatoun Child Savings International program, which aims to provide financial education to children.

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Princess Maxima interacts with elementary school students in San Antonio, Paraguay

Princess Maxima has a background in finance and economics, which she uses in her work as a member of the Dutch royal family. She has a degree in economics from the Catholic University of Argentina, and has worked in the finance industry prior to her marriage to Crown Prince Willem-Alexander.

More photos here and here.

Video of the school visit here.

Images used with permission from www.splashnewsonline.com

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