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 […]

The Latin American and Caribbean Economic System (SELA), in line with its objective of promoting regional integration and cooperation for environmental protection and sustainable development, is organizing the III Seminar on Circular Economy: measurement, monitoring and design of indicators for public policies in Latin America and the Caribbean, in collaboration with the Mexican Agency for International Development Cooperation […]

With the participation of 35 officials from 16 institutions of the Municipality of Quito, the Latin American and Caribbean Economic System (SELA) and the Inter-American Conference on Social Security (CISS) successfully held the Workshop on disaster risk management with a social protection approach. The meeting, held on 12 and 13 August in Ecuador’s capital, in […]

The Latin American and Caribbean Economic System (SELA) and the Inter-American Conference on Social Security (CISS) opened the Workshop on disaster risk management with a social protection approach, which is being held in person on 12 and 13 August in the city of Quito. In his opening remarks, the Permanent Secretary of SELA, Ambassador Lesly […]

Ambassador Lesly David begins his duties as the new Permanent Secretary of the Latin American and Caribbean Economic System (SELA), the highest executive authority of the organisation, on 1 August 2025. During his speech, he underscored his confidence in SELA’s team and in the collaborative work to promote the work of the organisation in proposing […]