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) held a panel discussion entitled “The Japanese migration experience in Latin America and the Caribbean: its cultural and economic impact,” organised in conjunction with Nuevo Objetivo Film, to recognise and appreciate the legacy that Japanese migration has left in the social, cultural and economic spheres of Latin […]

The Permanent Secretary of the Latin American and Caribbean Economic System (SELA), Ambassador Lesly David, was received on Thursday in Havana by the President of the Republic of Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, with whom he discussed the joint work agenda for the development and integration of Latin America and the Caribbean. At the meeting, held at […]

The Permanent Secretary of the Latin American and Caribbean Economic System (SELA), Ambassador Lesly David, held a meeting with the Minister of Economy and Planning of Cuba, Joaquín Vásquez. At this meeting, both representatives reaffirmed their commitment to further working together to mitigate the barriers that slow down Latin American and Caribbean integration. During the […]

As part of his official visit to Cuba, the Permanent Secretary of the Latin American and Caribbean Economic System (SELA), Ambassador Lesly David, held a meeting with the Cuban Minister of Foreign Trade (MINCEX), Oscar Pérez Oliva. During the meeting, both officials reaffirmed their commitment to further working together to promote regional integration and cooperation. […]

The Permanent Secretary of the Latin American and Caribbean Economic System (SELA), Ambassador Lesly David, held a fruitful meeting with the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs (MINREX) of Cuba, Josefina Vidal, in which the authorities expressed their firm willingness to work together in promoting regional integration and cooperation. During the meeting, they highlighted key areas […]

The Latin American and Caribbean Economic System (SELA), in its commitment to promoting intercultural dialogue in the region, presents the preview of the film “El Extraordinario Viaje del Dragón” (The Extraordinary Journey of the Dragon) by Venezuelan Japanese filmmaker Kaori Flores Yonekura, to be held at Trasnocho Cultural multi-space cultural centre on Tuesday, 23 September. […]