The Restless Exile of Gerardo Machado Book Presentation

Francisco X. Santeiro was born in Cuba and raised in the United States from the age of six after his family went into exile. He holds master’s degrees from the University of Miami and Florida International University, and an undergraduate degree from the University of Florida.

For over 30 years, Santeiro worked in the international transportation and logistics industry, focused on the Latin America region. He retired recently, finishing his career as director of Government Affairs for FedEx’s Latin America and Caribbean Division. As of January 2022, he assumed the role of executive director for CLADEC, the Conference of Latin American & Caribbean Express Companies, the regional express industry association. 

Santeiro has had articles published in the Miami Herald, Latin Trade, Diario Las Américas, and Florida Shipper and other trade magazines. 

Santeiro is a founding member of the AMIGOS of the Cuban Heritage Collection at the University of Miami. He currently serves as chairperson of the board of this citizen support and advisory group. He also serves as vice-president of the University of Florida Latin American Studies Alumni Board. 

Santeiro lives in Miami with his wife and has three children.