Date
2 and 3 December 2026 | Time: 11:00 am (Venezuela time)
Modality
Hybrid
Location
Caracas - Venezuela
Introduction
The Latin American Council is SELA’s highest decision-making body, comprising one representative from each Member State. It meets annually and is responsible for establishing the organisation’s general policies.
The sessions of the LII Regular Meeting of the Latin American Council of SELA will be held at the Permanent Secretariat’s headquarters, both in person and online.
Preparatory Stage The Preparatory Stage will take place on Wednesday 2 December from 11:00 am, and the Ministerial Meeting on Thursday 3 December from 11:00 am (Venezuelan time).
Format The sessions of the LII Regular Meeting of the Latin American Council of SELA will take place at the Permanent Secretariat’s headquarters, both in person and online via the Zoom platform, by invitation only.
ITEM I. THEMES OF THE LII REGULAR MEETING OF THE LATIN AMERICAN COUNCIL
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Pursuant to Article 22 of the Regulations of the Latin American Council, the Annotated draft agenda and themes for work of the “LII Regular Meeting of the Latin American Council” (SP/CL/LII.O/DT Nº 2-26)
PREPARATORY STAGE
2 DECEMBER 2026
PREPARATORY STAGE
OPENING REMARKS BY THE CHAIR OF THE LATIN AMERICAN COUNCIL
OPENING OF THE PREPARATORY STAGE
Approval of the Annotated draft agenda and themes for work (SP/CL/LII.O/DT Nº 2-26).
Presentation of the “Fiftieth Annual Report of the Permanent Secretariat” (SP/CL/LII.O/DT Nº 3-26).
Presentation of the “Draft Work Programme for 2026-2029”
(SP/CL/LII.O/DT Nº 4-26).
Presentation of the “Draft Administrative Budget of the Permanent Secretariat for 2027” (SP/CL/LII.O/DT Nº 5-26).
Presentation of the “Audit Report on the Financial Statements of the Permanent Secretariat” (SP/CL/LII.O/DT Nº 6-26) and the “Proposed Audit for Fiscal Year 2026” (SP/CL/LII.O/DT Nº 7-26);
Other matters.
Election of the new Bureau for 2026-2027.
Presentation of Draft Decisions
MINISTERIAL STAGE
3 DECEMBER 2026
MINISTERIAL STAGE
Opening remarks by the Representative of the Government of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, the host country.
Remarks by the Chair of the Latin American Council.
Remarks by the Permanent Secretary of the Latin American and Caribbean Economic System.
MINISTERIAL PLENARY SESSION
Approval of Decisions
Draft Work Programme for 2026-2029.
Draft Administrative Budget of the Permanent Secretariat for 2027
Audit Report on the Financial Statements of the Permanent Secretariat at 31 December 2025
Proposed Audit for Fiscal Year 2026.
Draft Decisions
Handover of the Chair of the Latin American Council to the new Bureau
Comments by the accredited authorities
CLOSING REMARKS BY THE CHAIR OF THE LATIN AMERICAN COUNCIL.
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