The Secretary-General of IPDAL, Gastón Ocampo, and the Vice-President of the General Assembly, Rui Salgado Alves, took part in the 7th Atlantic Centre Seminar, dedicated to the theme “Climate Change and Security Challenges in the Atlantic”, held at the Maritime Museum in Lisbon. The seminar brought together policymakers, academics, government representatives and international organisations to discuss the growing impact of climate change on maritime security and coastal communities across the Atlantic. The event reinforced the view that extreme weather events and environmental degradation pose multidimensional risks that affect Atlantic nations unevenly, requiring cooperative and coordinated responses. The Atlantic Centre also…
Author: Gaston Ocampo
IPDAL congratulates Suzi Barbosa, member of the advisory board of our institute, on being awarded the Order of Isabella the Catholic, granted by the Government of Spain in recognition of her contribution to strengthening diplomatic, cultural and institutional relations between Portugal, Spain and the Ibero-American community. This distinction, one of the most prestigious honours of the Spanish state, celebrates individuals who stand out in the promotion of international cooperation and in building bridges between peoples and institutions. Suzi Barbosa, with a career marked by public service, cultural diplomacy and the promotion of dialogue between countries, thus sees her continuous commitment…
IPDAL participated in the presentation of the results of the SEGIB–Camões–Fundación PAD Triangular Cooperation Fund, an initiative that promotes joint projects between Latin America, Europe and Africa. The session was part of the programme of the 9th International Meeting on Triangular Co-operation, which this year highlighted the role of triangular partnerships in promoting progress despite the challenges currently faced by development co-operation. Among the results presented, special emphasis was given to the digital transformation project in São Tomé and Príncipe, led by IPDAL along Fundación Pais Abierto y Digital (Argentina). The initiative has strengthened local capacities, promoted technological innovation and…
As part of the Portugal–Latin America and Caribbean Dialogue Roundtable, the Institute for the Promotion of Latin America and the Caribbean (IPDAL) carried out the official presentation of the Report from the 4th Foreign Policy and Strategic Thinking Meeting (EPEPE), held in Cascais. The document was presented by the President of IPDAL, Dr Paulo Neves, to the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, Dr Ana Isabel Xavier, and brings together analyses and recommendations on transatlantic relations and the European Neighbourhood Policy. The Report reflects the conclusions and contributions of a discussion that brought together public decision-makers, academics, and…
The Institute for the Promotion of Latin America and the Caribbean (IPDAL) took part in the presentation of the results of the SEGIB–Camões–Fundación PAD Triangular Cooperation Fund, an initiative that promotes joint projects between Latin America, Europe and Africa, with the aim of fostering sustainable development and the exchange of good practices across regions. Among the results presented, the digital transformation project in São Tomé and Príncipe stood out. Developed with the support of IPDAL, the project has helped to strengthen local capacities, promote digital inclusion, and reduce inequalities through technological innovation. IPDAL’s participation in this process reinforces its role…
Lisbon hosted a new edition of the Portugal–Latin America and Caribbean Dialogue Roundtable, an initiative promoted by the Institute for the Promotion of Latin America and the Caribbean (IPDAL), bringing together high-level governmental, diplomatic, and institutional representatives to discuss the main challenges and opportunities in bi-regional relations. The meeting featured interventions by Portugal’s Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, Dr Ana Isabel Xavier, the Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Dominican Republic, Mr Hugo Francisco Rivera Fernández, and the Director of the Organisation of Ibero-American States in Portugal, Dr Ana Paula Laborinho. The session highlighted the importance of…
The Institute for the Promotion of Latin America and the Caribbean (IPDAL) took part in the international debate “Ukraine 2026: Scenarios for Diplomacy, Defense and Escalation”, organized by ICDD–USA and the Independent Experts’ Peace Initiative (IEPI). The event, held in a closed format and under the Chatham House Rule, brought together 26 analysts, diplomats, and international experts to discuss possible scenarios for the evolution of the conflict in Ukraine — ranging from the continuation of a prolonged war to potential ceasefire or global escalation scenarios. IPDAL was represented by its advisor Gastón Ocampo, who was invited to moderate the panel…
The Institute for the Promotion of Latin America and the Caribbean (IPDAL) participated in virtual dialogues organized by the Club de Madrid and the Atlantic Council, as part of the joint initiative “From Fragmentation to Cooperation: Democracy and Multilateralism in the 2025 EU–CELAC and Americas Summits.” The meetings brought together political leaders, diplomats, and international experts to reflect on the challenges of interregional cooperation in a global context marked by intensifying geopolitical rivalry, the impact of hybrid and digital threats on democracies, and the growing role of external actors in Latin America and the Caribbean. IPDAL emphasized the importance of…
The Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of El Salvador, H.E. Adriana Mira, attended today the Forum “El Salvador, a Wonderful Country”, organised by the Embassy of El Salvador in Portugal in partnership with IPDAL – the Institute for the Promotion of Latin America and the Caribbean. The event, held at the Hyatt Regency Lisbon, brought together representatives from the public and business sectors and aimed to promote El Salvador’s diverse tourism offerings — from its beaches and volcanoes to its culture and the hospitality of its people. In the opening remarks, Ambassador Rhina Bardi and IPDAL’s Secretary-General, Gastón Ocampo, highlighted…
IPDAL organised today its Political Rentrée at the Grémio Literário, marking the resumption of the Institute’s institutional activities and providing a space for reflection and dialogue on the perspectives for the new political year in Portugal. The meeting brought together members of the diplomatic corps accredited in Portugal, creating a privileged environment for the exchange of views among ambassadors and diplomatic representatives from different regions of the world. Throughout the session, key issues of current international political and geopolitical affairs were discussed, in a global context marked by multiple challenges and uncertainties. The Political Rentrée was attended by the former…
We recently had the privilege of meeting with Luís Campos Ferreira, Secretary-General of the Union of Portuguese-Speaking Capital Cities (UCCLA), and Ambassador Paula Leal da Silva, Deputy Secretary-General of UCCLA. During the meeting, we analyzed the potential of a partnership between IPDAL and UCCLA to deepen the impact of Africa XXI and the Latin America – Community of Portuguese-Speaking Countries event. We discussed concrete opportunities to deepen the impact of joint projects within the Lusophone world: sharing know-how, institutional coordination, synergies in education, culture, and international cooperation. It became clear that there is fertile ground for strengthened collaboration. We concluded…
Our institute held a meeting with the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation (SENEC), Dr. Ana Isabel Xavier, a meeting that reinforced our joint commitment to dialogue and international cooperation. During the meeting, IPDAL presented its mission and lines of action, as well as the agenda of activities for the 2025/26 period. The initiatives in which SENEC will participate were also highlighted, namely the Portugal-Latin America and the Caribbean (PT-LAC) Dialogue Roundtable and the ALC-CPLP Meeting, two key moments for debate and deepening multilateral relations. In the same context, IPDAL also presented the Policy Paper resulting from the…