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 […]

As part of the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Panama Convention, the Latin American and Caribbean Economic System (SELA) today laid a wreath at the tomb of Liberator Simón Bolívar in Venezuela’s National Pantheon, together with the diplomatic corps accredited in the host country and officials from the organisation. The […]

The Latin American and Caribbean Economic System (SELA) commemorates its 50th anniversary on 17 October, an auspicious date to reaffirm its commitment to integration, intra-regional cooperation and the economic and social development of Latin America and the Caribbean. In this regard, the Permanent Secretary of SELA, Ambassador Lesly David, highlighted the relevance of the organisation, […]

The Latin American and Caribbean Economic System (SELA) is organising the II Virtual Workshop: “Strategies for the integration of migrant women and girls: employment and youth” for 21 October 2025. This meeting is being held in collaboration with the International Organisation for Migration (IOM); UN Women; the Inter-American Conference on Social Security (CISS); the United […]

Within the framework of the X Energy Week of the Latin American Energy Organisation (OLADE), held in Chile, the Permanent Secretary of SELA, Ambassador Lesly David, met with the Executive Secretary of OLADE, Andrés Rebolledo, to discuss the joint work agenda in favour of energy integration in the region. During the meeting, both authorities renewed […]

The Latin American and Caribbean Economic System (SELA) commemorates its 50th anniversary this October, an auspicious date to reaffirm its commitment to integration, intra-regional cooperation and the economic and social development of Latin America and the Caribbean. SELA was established on 17 October 1975 through the signing of the Panama Convention in response to the […]

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 […]