The Latin American Council of the Latin American and Caribbean Economic System (SELA), at its 51st Regular Meeting, approved on Thursday the Work Programme of the organisation for 2026–2029, aimed at building a more prosperous, competitive and inclusive region by strengthening the institutional capacities of its Member States, promoting technical cooperation and generating innovative solutions […]

Within the framework of the 51st Regular Meeting of the Latin American Council of the Latin American and Caribbean Economic System (SELA), held in Caracas, Member States approved the appointment of Colombia as Chair of the Latin American Council’s Bureau for the period 2025-2026. Colombia, which also chaired the Bureau during the period 2024-2025, will […]

The Permanent Secretary of the Latin American and Caribbean Economic System (SELA), Ambassador Lesly David, confirmed at the 51st Regular Meeting of the Latin American Council that regional integration “is not an option, but a historical and strategic necessity.” During his opening speech at the ministerial meeting, held on Thursday, 11 December, at SELA headquarters […]

During the 51st Regular Meeting of the Latin American Council of SELA, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Venezuela, Yván Gil, reaffirmed the importance of the organisation as a strategic space for cooperation and economic integration in Latin America and the Caribbean. In his speech, the Venezuelan Foreign Minister pointed out that, for Venezuela, “SELA […]

The Director of the Regional Integration Department of the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Daniela Arruda Benjamín, highlighted the key role of the Latin American and Caribbean Economic System (SELA) in the regional integration process during the 51st Regular Meeting of the Latin American Council. “Regional integration is not an option, it is a […]

During the preparatory stage of the 51st Regular Meeting of the Latin American Council, held on Wednesday, 10 December, the Permanent Secretary of the Latin American and Caribbean Economic System (SELA), Ambassador Lesly David, emphasised during the presentation of his management report that “he has focused on translating the mandate of our countries into concrete […]

The Latin American and Caribbean Economic System (SELA), in collaboration with the Latin American Centre for Development Administration (CLAD), presents the publication ‘Artificial intelligence and public policy in Latin America and the Caribbean. Experiences and contributions toward shaping a regional roadmap.’ The book by expert Maximiliano Campos Ríos is intended as a reference tool for […]

The Latin American and Caribbean Economic System (SELA) publishes Ethical governance of artificial intelligence: large technology companies, artificial intelligence and global technology governance, in line with its commitment to strengthening the region’s diplomatic and negotiating capacities in the context of rapid digital transformation. The book is a continuation of Artificial intelligence and diplomacy: international relations […]

With the participation of 275 civil servants from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Jamaica, El Salvador, Venezuela, among other countries in Latin America, the Caribbean and Europe, the Latin American and Caribbean Economic System (SELA), in conjunction with the Mexican Agency for International Development Cooperation (AMEXCID) and the United Nations Conference on […]

The Latin American and Caribbean Economic System (SELA) presented its new publication ‘Artificial intelligence and public procurement in Latin America and the Caribbean: a regional dialogue to strengthen competition.’ The book is a compilation of articles by academics and experts that analyses how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can become a powerful tool for building fairer, more […]

The Permanent Secretary of the Latin American and Caribbean Economic System (SELA), Ambassador Lesly David, together with the staff of the organisation, expresses his deepest condolences on the sad passing of Ambassador Carlos Pérez del Castillo, who served as Permanent Secretary of SELA from 1987 to 1991. During his tenure, Ambassador Pérez del Castillo strongly […]

The Latin American and Caribbean Economic System (SELA) presents the book Integration within integration – New paths for synergy in the region, which highlights the importance of maintaining a culture of sustained cooperation in order to achieve more equitable and sustainable development that is capable of responding to the major common challenges facing the region. […]