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Colombia, Uruguay, Barbados and Cuba comprise the Bureau of the Latin American Council of SELA
Ambassador Lesly David reiterates that regional integration is a historical and strategic necessity
Brazil reaffirms its commitment to SELA and highlights its strategic role in the productive integration of the region
17 October de 2025
SELA commemorates its 50th anniversary with a wreath-laying ceremony for Liberator Simón Bolívar at the National Pantheon of Venezuela

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 […]

17 October de 2025
Lesly David: Today more than ever, Latin America and the Caribbean need to speak with one voice

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, […]

16 October de 2025
SELA is organising II Virtual Workshop on strategies for the integration of migrant women and girls

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 […]

02 October de 2025
SELA and OLADE reiterate joint commitment to energy integration in the region

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 […]

01 October de 2025
SELA commemorates 50 years promoting cooperation and integration in Latin America and the Caribbean

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 […]

24 September de 2025
SELA analyses the cultural and economic impact of Japanese migration in Latin America and the Caribbean

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 […]

19 September de 2025
President Miguel Díaz-Canel receives the Permanent Secretary of SELA in Havana

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 […]

18 September de 2025
SELA and Cuba’s Ministry of Economy and Planning reaffirm commitment to Latin American and Caribbean integration

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 […]

18 September de 2025
SELA and Cuba’s Ministry of Foreign Trade reaffirm commitment to productive coordination in Latin America and the Caribbean

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. […]

18 September de 2025
SELA and Cuban Foreign Ministry strengthen regional integration agenda

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 […]

18 September de 2025
SELA presents the preview of the film “The Extraordinary Journey of the Dragon” at Trasnocho Cultural

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. […]

18 September de 2025
SELA and the Centre for World Economy Research highlight the role of integration in addressing economic challenges in Latin America and the Caribbean

As part of his official visit to Cuba, the Permanent Secretary of the Latin American and Caribbean Economic System (SELA), Ambassador Lesly David, visited the Centre for World Economy Research (CIEM), where he was received by the Deputy Director General, Dr Jourdy James Heredia. During the meeting, Dr James Heredia presented the main work conducted […]