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 […]

With the participation of officials responsible for international cooperation from Member States and allied organisations, the Latin American and Caribbean Economic System (SELA) held a webinar entitled “Towards the XXXIII Meeting of International Cooperation Directors: opportunities and challenges for Latin America and the Caribbean,” with the aim of discussing Circular Economy policies and projects through […]

In order to promote the exchange of experiences and reflections on South-South and Triangular Cooperation (SSTC) in Latin America and the Caribbean, the Latin American and Caribbean Economic System (SELA) will hold a webinar on 6 November 2025 entitled Towards the XXXIII Meeting of International Cooperation Directors: opportunities and challenges for Latin America and the […]

The Latin American and Caribbean Economic System (SELA) successfully completed the Second Diploma Course on Comprehensive Disaster Risk Management in Latin America and the Caribbean: resilience for adaptation to climate change, organised in conjunction with the Catholic University of Santiago de Guayaquil, with the participation of 18 officials from Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Peru, the […]

“The region needs to move towards modern and coordinated regulatory frameworks that protect consumers, guarantee free competition and allow SMEs to compete on equal terms,” said the Permanent Secretary of the Latin American and Caribbean Economic System (SELA), Ambassador Lesly David, during his participation in the First International Congress on Competition Law, Digital Markets and […]

The Latin American and Caribbean Economic System (SELA), through the Digital and Collaborative Ports Network, in collaboration with the Inter-American Committee on Ports (CIP) of the Organisation of American States (OAS) and the Network of Women Maritime Authorities of Latin America (MAMLa), will hold the IV Hemispheric seminar on port-city relations, social responsibility and gender […]

The Latin American and Caribbean Economic System (SELA) “promotes policies and partnerships to transform vulnerability into resilience, and mobility into integration,” said Social Development Coordinator Gustavo Herrera at the opening of the II Virtual Workshop on strategies for the integration of migrant women and girls: employment and youth, held on Tuesday. “This is a commitment […]