Colombian diplomat Pedro Agustín Roa Arboleda has been appointed Vice Minister for Migration, Consular Affairs and International Protection of Colombia, taking on new responsibilities within the country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The swearing-in ceremony took place on 27 August, in the presence of Colombia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Omar Bula Escobar. In his new role, Pedro Agustín Roa Arboleda will have among his main priorities the consolidation of this new Vice Ministry and the strengthening of Colombia’s institutional capacity in the areas of migration, consular affairs and international protection. With more than 27 years of diplomatic experience, Pedro Agustín Roa…
Author: Gaston Ocampo
L’IPDAL a organisé une nouvelle édition de la Sunset Party Latino-Américaine, réunissant des représentants institutionnels, des membres du corps diplomatique, des partenaires et des amis de l’Institut à l’occasion d’un moment consacré à la convivialité, au rapprochement et au renforcement des relations entre le Portugal, l’Amérique latine et les Caraïbes. Cette initiative a offert un cadre informel de rencontre et de dialogue entre différentes personnalités et institutions, favorisant la création de nouveaux liens et le renforcement des relations existantes. Dans une ambiance rythmée par la musique, le partage et l’esprit latino-américain, la Sunset Party s’est une nouvelle fois affirmée comme…
The President of the Institute for the Promotion of Latin America and the Caribbean (IPDAL), Paulo Neves, signed the Book of Condolences in tribute to the victims of the recent earthquake that struck the north-central region of Venezuela. On behalf of IPDAL, Paulo Neves expressed his deepest condolences to the families of the victims and conveyed the Institute’s solidarity with the Venezuelan people during this time of profound sorrow and grief. The President also wished those injured a swift recovery and acknowledged the commitment and dedication of the emergency teams and all professionals involved in the rescue operations. At this…
Ahead of the XII Ibero-American Business Meeting, ambassadors and Heads of Mission from across the Ibero-American community gathered in Alcobaça for a two-day programme designed to strengthen diplomatic relations, showcase the municipality’s cultural heritage, and foster dialogue on the shared opportunities and challenges facing Europe and Latin America. Organized by IPDAL in partnership with the Municipality of Alcobaça, Grupo Visabeira, and Atlântica – Instituto Universitário, the programme reflected a shared commitment to promoting international cooperation and creating spaces where diplomacy, business, and local development come together. The programme began on Sunday, 28 June, with the arrival of ambassadors and official…
The XII Ibero-American Business Meeting, organized by IPDAL in partnership with the Municipality of Alcobaça, Grupo Visabeira, and Atlântica – Instituto Universitário, took place in Alcobaça, bringing together ambassadors, business leaders, government representatives, local authorities, and institutional partners for a day dedicated to dialogue, collaboration, and strengthening cooperation among the countries of the Ibero-American community. Following the welcome activities, participants gathered for the opening session of the conference, which began with remarks from Hermínio Rodrigues, President of the Municipality of Alcobaça; Paulo Neves, President of IPDAL; Natália do Espírito Santo, Director-General of Atlântica – Instituto Universitário; and Jorge Costa, Vice-President of Grupo Visabeira. Their addresses underscored the importance of municipalities, businesses and economic diplomacy in promoting investment, innovation and cooperation between Portugal, Europe and…
The Institute for the Promotion of Latin America and the Caribbean (IPDAL), in partnership with the g7+, co-organised the Roundtable “The Impact of the War in the Middle East on Conflict-Affected States”, an initiative dedicated to reflecting on the geopolitical, economic and humanitarian implications of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East for countries affected by fragility and conflict. IPDAL was represented by Vitaliy Venislavskyy, Member of the Institute’s Advisory Board, who moderated the session and led a high-level discussion among international experts and representatives on the challenges that the current international context poses to the world’s most vulnerable regions.…
The President of the Institute for the Promotion of Latin America and the Caribbean (IPDAL), Paulo Neves, participated on 1 and 2 June in Madrid in the Strategic Dialogue “Think Tanks and Governance for Sustainable Development in Latin America and the Caribbean”, an initiative organised by CAF – Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), with the support of the José Ortega y Gasset-Gregorio Marañón Foundation. The event brought together leaders of think tanks, research institutions and organisations dedicated to public policy analysis and formulation from Latin America, the Caribbean and Europe,…
IPDAL Secretary-General, Gastón Ocampo, participated in the VI Maritime Security Course, organized by the Atlantic Centre and held in Ponta Delgada, Azores, where he moderated the panel “Environmental Crime, Fisheries and Critical Infrastructure.” The session brought together international experts to discuss the growing challenges posed by maritime environmental crime, illegal fishing, and the protection of critical infrastructure. In his opening remarks, Gastón Ocampo highlighted the global scale of environmental crime, currently one of the world’s most profitable illicit economies, and warned about the impact of Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing on food security, economic stability, and the sovereignty of…
On 27 May, the Institute for the Promotion of Latin America and the Caribbean (IPDAL) organised a High-Level Private Luncheon in Lisbon with the Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean (CAF). The event brought together CAF representatives, members of the diplomatic corps accredited in Portugal, representatives of Portuguese investment agencies and business leaders to discuss the role of Latin America and the Caribbean in the international economic agenda. The event was moderated by IPDAL President Paulo Neves, who highlighted CAF’s importance for the development of the Latin American and Caribbean region, as well as for strengthening economic relations…
Paulo Neves, President of the Institute for the Promotion of Latin America and the Caribbean (IPDAL), took part in a high-level meeting promoted by the Organization of Ibero-American States (OEI), the Pontifical Commission for Latin America and the Dicastery for Culture and Education, which brought together ministers and senior education authorities from across Ibero-America for an audience with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican. The meeting was attended by ministers, secretaries of state and representatives of international organizations, who discussed issues such as the mental health of younger generations, the growing impact of digital technologies on learning, and the need…
The Institute for the Promotion of Latin America and the Caribbean (IPDAL) and the Embassy of Germany in Portugal jointly organized a private lunch with Catarina dos Santos-Wintz, a German-Portuguese member of the German Federal Parliament and President of the German-Portuguese Parliamentary Friendship Group in the Bundestag. The event was held under the Chatham House Rule and brought together diplomats, academics and institutional representatives. The event began with remarks by Paulo Neves, President of IPDAL, who highlighted the importance of Portugal-Germany relations and the work developed by IPDAL together with the German Embassy, German foundations and various political and institutional…
The President of the Institute for the Promotion of Latin America and the Caribbean, Paulo Neves, participated in the Africa Forum – Global Connection, held in Lisbon and organized by the CPLP Business Confederation (CE-CPLP), an institutional partner of IPDAL, in a meeting dedicated to reflecting on the challenges, opportunities, and development strategies for the African continent within the current international landscape. The event brought together institutional representatives, business leaders, academics, diplomats, and experts from various sectors to discuss key issues for Africa’s future, including international investment, sustainability, technological innovation, industrialization, agriculture, tourism, and the strengthening of economic and political…