The Latin American and Caribbean Economic System (SELA) highlighted the importance of moving towards a digital transformation that responds to the different realities and needs of the countries in the region during the III Development Forum of Latin America and the Caribbean with China. During his address at the session “Digital empowerment and targeted poverty […]

With the aim of deepening productive integration, technological cooperation and inclusive bi-regional growth, the III Development Forum of Latin America and the Caribbean with China: economic and trade connectivity for enhanced cooperation and shared social prosperity opened on Tuesday. The opening session was attended by senior regional and international officials, including the Director-General of the […]

The Latin American and Caribbean Economic System (SELA) and the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) formalised the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at strengthening economic, trade and business relations between the two regions. The signing took place in the city of Zhengzhou, Henan province, during the III Development Forum […]

In his closing remarks at the III Development Forum of Latin America and the Caribbean with China: economic and trade connectivity for enhanced cooperation and shared social prosperity, the Permanent Secretary of SELA, Ambassador Lesly David, stated that China is a strategic ally for the productive transformation of the region. “This Forum leaves us with […]

The Latin American and Caribbean Economic System (SELA) presents “Knowledge Capsules”, a series of brief content pieces designed to provide relevant, concise, and specialised information on economic, social and development issues in Latin America and the Caribbean. This new audiovisual format summarises complex topics in highly valuable bite-sized pieces of information, facilitating access to key […]

The Latin American and Caribbean Economic System (SELA), in collaboration with the European Institute of International Studies (EIIS), published the Global Policy Perspective Report: Tech Diplomacy & Latin America and the Caribbean “Towards a Regional Strategy for Digital Sovereignty, Cooperation with Big Tech Companies and Global Technology Governance.” The report argues that the rapid disruption […]

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 […]