At the closing ceremony of the III Development Forum of Latin America and the Caribbean with China: economic and trade connectivity for enhanced cooperation and shared social prosperity, the Director-General of the Institute of Latin American Studies (ILAS) at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS), CHAI Yu, outlined the six long-term development pathways structured […]

The Permanent Secretary of the Latin American and Caribbean Economic System (SELA), Ambassador Lesly David, played an active role in the III Development Forum of Latin America and the Caribbean with China: Economic and trade connectivity for enhanced cooperation and shared social prosperity, which took place on 18 and 19 August in the city of […]

With the aim of innovating its communication methods, connecting with new audiences and promoting value-added information products, the Latin American and Caribbean Economic System (SELA) announced the official launch of “Bites by SELA,” a dose of digital information that compiles and disseminates data on best practices, trends and success stories in the region. The concept […]

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 […]