The Institute for the Promotion of Latin America and the Caribbean (IPDAL), in partnership with the Embassy of El Salvador in Portugal, organized a high-level closed-door roundtable with H.E. Félix Ulloa, Vice President of El Salvador, to discuss the challenges and opportunities in relations between Europe and Latin America. In his remarks, Félix Ulloa highlighted the importance of strengthening political, economic, and cultural ties between the two regions, emphasizing El Salvador’s commitment to democratic stability and inclusive development. “International cooperation is essential to address common challenges and build lasting bridges between our peoples,” he stated. The session also included an…
Author: Gaston Ocampo
The 6th edition of Mafra Dialogues, organized by IPDAL in partnership with the Municipality of Mafra, once again established itself as a leading platform for international strategic debate, bringing together policymakers, experts, academics, and institutional representatives under the theme “Multilateralism Under Pressure: Pathways to Peace and Stability.” The opening session featured remarks by Hugo Moreira Luís, Mayor of Mafra, Paulo Neves, President of IPDAL, and Ambassador António de Almeida-Ribeiro, Acting Secretary-General of the International Dialogue Centre (KAICIID), who highlighted the importance of multilateralism in a global context marked by increasing challenges to international stability. In this context, a Memorandum of…
On March 25, another edition of África XXI took place, organized by IPDAL in partnership with the Municipality of Oeiras and the CPLP Business Confederation. Under the theme “Africa at the Center of the Global Strategy,” the initiative brought together policymakers, institutional representatives, academics, and experts to discuss the growing role of the African continent in the international context. The opening session featured remarks by Paulo Neves, President of IPDAL, Nelma Fernandes, President of the CPLP Business Confederation, and Pedro Patacho, Councillor of the Municipality of Oeiras, who highlighted the importance of strengthening cooperation between Europe and Africa and consolidating…
The Institute for the Promotion of Latin America and the Caribbean (IPDAL) was received in audience by His Excellency the Most Reverend D. Andrés Carrascosa Coso, Apostolic Nuncio to Portugal, with the aim of presenting the work carried out by the Institute and strengthening institutional dialogue in the context of international cooperation and diplomacy. During the meeting, the main initiatives promoted by IPDAL were presented, with particular emphasis on its public diplomacy projects, strategic reflection forums, and multilateral dialogue platforms. The audience also provided an opportunity to address the organisation of the 7th edition of the Mafra Dialogues, which will…
The Institute for the Promotion of Latin America and the Caribbean (IPDAL) attended the 2026 Chinese New Year celebrations, marked as the Year of the Horse, which took place on February 12 at the emblematic Salão Preto e Prata of Casino Estoril. The event brought together institutional representatives, diplomats, and guests from various sectors, providing a moment of cultural celebration and strengthening ties between Portugal and China, and was attended by Yang Yirui, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Portugal. The programme included a dinner and a performance inspired by Chinese traditions, highlighting the cultural and symbolic richness…
The Institute for the Promotion of Latin America and the Caribbean (IPDAL) participated in a working breakfast organized by the Organization of Ibero-American States for Education, Science and Culture (OEI), under the theme “Human development, digital transformation, innovation, and inclusive growth: the role of partnerships,” which took place on February 12, 2026, at Teatro Thalia, in Lisbon. IPDAL was represented by its President, Paulo Neves, and Secretary-General, Gastón Ocampo, reinforcing the institution’s commitment to international cooperation and to strengthening relations within the Ibero-American space. The session included remarks by Ana Isabel Xavier, Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation,…
The Institute for the Promotion of Latin America and the Caribbean (IPDAL) held a meeting with Hélder da Costa, Secretary-General of the g7+, who was accompanied by his team, with the aim of deepening institutional cooperation and exploring new partnership opportunities in the fields of diplomacy, conflict prevention, and the promotion of multilateralism. During the meeting, IPDAL President Paulo Neves, accompanied by IPDAL Secretary-General Gastón Ocampo, highlighted the strategic importance of the g7+ as a global partner, underscoring the organization’s international reach and its relevant role in promoting peace, statebuilding, and institutional strengthening across different regions of the world. He…
The Institute for the Promotion of Latin America and the Caribbean (IPDAL), in partnership with ATREVIA Portugal, organised on 11 February, at the Grémio Literário in Lisbon, the event “Post-elections: Debate on the results of the second presidential round.” The initiative brought together representatives from different political perspectives, experts, and members of the diplomatic corps accredited in Portugal, creating a space for reflection on the implications of the recent presidential electoral process. The event featured a panel composed of André Abraão, Youth Campaign Director for António José Seguro, President-elect of the Republic (PS); Bernardo Blanco, Campaign Director for João Cotrim…
Panama City hosted the International Economic Forum Latin America and the Caribbean 2026, organized by CAF – Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean, bringing together political leaders, representatives of international organizations, business leaders, and experts from various countries to discuss the region’s economic and strategic future. In this context, IPDAL was identified as one of the special guests of the meeting. The event established itself as a leading platform for reflection and dialogue on the main challenges and opportunities shaping Latin America and the Caribbean, including topics such as sustainable economic growth, international cooperation, trade, investment, technological innovation,…
The Institute for the Promotion of Latin America and the Caribbean was present at the official reception held on 9 February, on the occasion of the presentation of the Letters of Credence of H.E. Archbishop Andrés Carrascosa Coso, Apostolic Nuncio to Portugal and Dean of the Diplomatic Corps. The Institute was represented by Gastón Ocampo, Secretary-General of IPDAL, at a moment of particular relevance for the diplomatic community accredited in Portugal. As Dean of the Diplomatic Corps, Archbishop Andrés Carrascosa Coso promoted an initial meeting of greetings and mutual acquaintance with the Ambassadors and Heads of Mission accredited in Portugal,…
The Institute for the Promotion of Latin America and the Caribbean (IPDAL) attended the closing ceremony of the 1st Call for Proposals of the Portugal–Latin America–Africa Triangular Cooperation Fund, held at the headquarters of the Ibero-American General Secretariat (SEGIB) in Madrid. The opening session featured the presentation of the results of the first call by Martín Rivero, followed by institutional remarks from the Secretary-General of SEGIB, Andrés Allamand; the Portuguese Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, Ana Isabel Xavier; the President of Camões, I.P., Florbela Paraíba; and the Secretary for Cooperation of SEGIB, Lorena Larios Rodríguez. This event…
The President of the Institute for the Promotion of Latin America and the Caribbean (IPDAL), Paulo Neves, gave an interview to Diário de Notícias in which he addressed Portugal’s strategic role in the Latin American and Caribbean space, within the framework of the institution’s 20th anniversary. In the interview, Paulo Neves highlighted that Portugal has been strengthening its interest and engagement in the region, stressing the importance of deepening political, economic, and cultural ties between the country and Latin American and Caribbean nations. This position, he noted, is part of a broader geopolitical context in which Portugal seeks to assert…