The President of IPDAL, Dr Paulo Neves, participated in the 30th Ibero-American Summit of Heads of State and Government, held on 4 and 5 November in Madrid, Spain, representing the Institute at this important gathering dedicated to political dialogue and multilateral cooperation among Ibero-American countries. Under the motto “Ibero-America. Together we build our Community. Together we project it towards the future and the world”, the Summit brought together representatives from the 22 countries that make up the Ibero-American Community, providing an opportunity for joint reflection on current challenges and opportunities to strengthen relations across the region. This year’s agenda focused…
Author: Gaston Ocampo
IPDAL – Institute for the Promotion of Latin America and the Caribbean, in collaboration with the Embassy of Peru in Portugal and AICEP, organised the seminar “Business and Investment Opportunities in Peru” on 29 October at the Vila Galé Ópera Hotel in Lisbon. The initiative brought together institutional and business representatives to strengthen bilateral economic relations and showcase new trade and investment opportunities in the Peruvian market. The event provided a platform for dialogue between Portugal and Peru, highlighting the potential for cooperation in strategic sectors such as infrastructure, energy, logistics, tourism, agribusiness and services. Throughout the session, emphasis was…
On 29 October, the Institute for the Promotion of Latin America and the Caribbean (IPDAL) presented and delivered to the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, Ana Isabel Xavier, the Policy Paper resulting from the fifth meeting of the Foreign Policy and Strategic Thinking initiative (EPPE). The document brings together a set of strategic recommendations and contributions for Portuguese foreign policy, reflecting the analysis and debate carried out within the framework of this initiative, which seeks to promote reflection on Portugal’s international positioning and the challenges facing its external action. The delivery of the Policy Paper represents an important milestone in the…
On 29 October, the Institute for the Promotion of Latin America and the Caribbean (IPDAL) organised a Dialogue Session with the participation of the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, Ana Isabel Xavier, bringing together Ambassadors and diplomatic representatives of Latin American countries accredited to Portugal. The initiative provided Latin American diplomatic representatives with an opportunity for direct dialogue with the Secretary of State, allowing them to exchange views on relations between Portugal and the region, as well as share perspectives on the challenges and opportunities shaping the current international landscape. The meeting served as a platform for…
On 8 October, the Business Networking Meeting took place in Warsaw, Poland, bringing together stakeholders to strengthen economic relations between Europe and Latin America and the Caribbean, with a particular focus on trade, investment and cooperation opportunities between the two regions. The initiative brought together institutional and economic representatives to discuss the importance of deepening bi-regional relations in an international context marked by geopolitical and economic transformations, as well as the need to diversify strategic partnerships. One of the key moments of the meeting was the intervention by Nicolás Albertoni, former Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uruguay, who presented the main…
IPDAL President Participates in the 30th Forum 2000 International Conference Paulo Neves, President of IPDAL – Institute for the Promotion of Latin America and the Caribbean, participated in the 30th edition of the Forum 2000 International Conference, held in Prague from 11 to 13 October under the theme Reimagining the Power of the Powerless. Organised by the Forum 2000 Foundation, the conference brought together more than 800 participants, including political leaders, diplomats, activists, experts, journalists and civil society representatives, to discuss contemporary challenges related to democracy, freedom and civic participation. Among the distinguished personalities present were Álvaro Uribe Vélez, former President of…
The University of Beira Interior (UBI), in Covilhã, hosted the first edition of “Questões do Nosso Tempo” on 8 October, an initiative of the Institute for the Promotion of Latin America and the Caribbean (IPDAL), organised in collaboration with UBI and the Covilhã City Council. The event brought together diplomats, academics, experts and a significant number of students to discuss the main challenges facing the international community, from the crisis of multilateralism to the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, as well as Latin America’s position within the emerging geopolitical order. With strong participation from the academic community, the…
On 7 October, IPDAL held another edition of its Political Rentrée, featuring José Luís Carneiro, Secretary-General of the Socialist Party, as guest speaker. Moderated by Paulo Neves, President of IPDAL, the session brought together diplomatic representatives and other guests for a discussion focused on Portuguese political affairs, geopolitical challenges and Portugal’s positioning on the international stage. At the opening of the event, Paulo Neves highlighted the presence of several Ambassadors and diplomatic representatives, as well as the opportunity to hear the Socialist Party leader’s views not only on domestic affairs, but also on the main issues shaping the international agenda.…
Madrid hosted the opening session of the XII Ibero-American Parliamentary Forum, presided over by His Majesty, King Felipe VI, bringing together senior parliamentary authorities from Ibero-American countries to discuss some of the main challenges facing democracies across the region. The session was attended by the President of the Congress of Deputies, Francina Armengol, the President of the Senate, Pedro Rollán, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, José Manuel Albares, and the Secretary-General of the Ibero-American Community, Andrés Allamand. Taking place over two days, the Forum focuses on issues including artificial intelligence, polarisation and disinformation, gender equality and parliamentary diplomacy, providing a space for dialogue and reflection on the…
The IPDAL – Institute for the Promotion of Latin America and the Caribbean, in partnership with the Ibero-American General Secretariat (SEGIB), presents the new report “A Triangle to Be Built: Advancing the Strategic Alliance between Europe, Africa and Latin America in an Emerging World Order.” The publication was coordinated, on behalf of IPDAL, by Gastón Ocampo, Secretary-General, Miguel Inácio, Research Fellow, and Afonso Vilan, Research Advisor, and, on behalf of SEGIB, by Cristina Manzano, Director of External Relations, and Paola González, External Relations. The report was edited by Sebastián Daza Botero. The publication comes at a time of transformation in…
IPDAL – Institute for the Promotion of Latin America and the Caribbean welcomed a delegation from Paraguay’s Institute for Advanced Strategic Studies (IAEE) at the Grémio Literário, for a meeting dedicated to presenting the Institute’s work and exchanging experiences and perspectives on contemporary strategic challenges. The session began with welcoming remarks by Ambassador Raúl Silvero and Colonel Pedro Argüello, IAEE Coordinator, who provided context for the visit and highlighted the importance of strengthening ties and fostering dialogue between institutions dedicated to strategic reflection. During the meeting, Paulo Neves, President of IPDAL, presented the Institute’s mission, main areas of activity and…
The President of IPDAL, Paulo Neves, participated in the 2026 Atlantic Think Tank Meeting, held from 10 to 12 September in Miami, United States. Organised by the Union of Latin American Parties (UPLA), the meeting brought together political leaders, academics and representatives of think tanks from 22 countries, providing a platform for dialogue and reflection on the main political, economic and institutional challenges facing Latin America. Throughout the meeting, participants discussed issues related to democracy, economic freedom, institutional strengthening and the future of the region, fostering the exchange of different perspectives and experiences among representatives from several countries. Paulo Neves’…