On 24 April 2025, at 11:30 am, the President of the Institute for the Promotion of Latin America and the Caribbean (IPDAL), Dr Paulo Neves, together with Ambassador Carmenza Jaramillo, President of the IPDAL Advisory Council, accompanied His Most Reverend Excellency D. Ivo Scapolo, Apostolic Nuncio to Portugal, in signing the Book of Condolences following the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis. This symbolic act took place in an atmosphere of deep sorrow and respect, reflecting the admiration and recognition for the life and work of the Holy Father. IPDAL’s presence at this moment of tribute highlights its connection to…
Author: Gaston Ocampo
The Institute for the Promotion of Latin America and the Caribbean (IPDAL) expresses its deep sorrow at the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis. Throughout his pontificate, Pope Francis stood out as a global voice for social justice, human dignity, and dialogue between cultures and religions. His spiritual leadership inspired millions and helped to build bridges between peoples and nations. IPDAL had the honour of collaborating with the Holy See on initiatives such as the Mafra Dialogues, during which, in 2023, Archbishop Paul Gallagher, Secretary for Relations with States, delivered a message of peace on behalf of Pope Francis, emphasising…
The Institute for the Promotion of Latin America and the Caribbean (IPDAL), in partnership with the Community of Portuguese Speaking Countries (CPLP) and the CPLP Business Confederation (CE-CPLP), organized the 10th Latin America Meeting – CPLP on April 10, 2025, in Lisbon. The initiative brought together institutional, diplomatic and business representatives to discuss the strengthening of relations between Latin America and the CPLP countries, in a moment of reflection and projection of new cooperation strategies. The opening session included interventions by Dr. Zacarias da Costa, Executive Secretary of CPLP, Paulo Neves, President of IPDAL, Nelma Fernandes, President of CE-CPLP, Professor…
The Institute for the Promotion of Latin America and the Caribbean (IPDAL), in partnership with the Portuguese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIP) and with the support of Caixa Geral de Depósitos, organized the event “Diplomacy in Business – Latin America”, a session dedicated to analyzing the opportunities and challenges that Portuguese entrepreneurs face in the Latin American context. The meeting took place in the elegant Noble Hall of the CCIP and brought together experts and diplomatic representatives, reinforcing the central role of economic diplomacy in strengthening bilateral relations. Speakers included the Ambassador of El Salvador, Rhina Bardi, the Chargé…
The Institute for the Promotion of Latin America and the Caribbean (IPDAL) had the honor of co-organizing the colloquium “Mário Soares and Latin America: Past, Present and Future”, an initiative that brought together experts, diplomats and academics to pay tribute to and reflect on the decisive role of Mário Soares in strengthening ties between Portugal and Latin America. With this collaboration, IPDAL reaffirms its commitment to deepening political, economic and cultural relations between Portugal and Latin American countries, valuing the legacy of an essential figure in Portuguese diplomacy. The colloquium provided an opportunity to reflect on the past, but also…
IPDAL received a visit from the Belgian Ambassador, at a meeting dedicated to strengthening relations between Europe, Latin America and Africa. During the meeting, the Institute’s work was presented, potential partnerships were explored and opportunities for joint projects were discussed. The Ambassador was also invited to actively participate in IPDAL’s initiatives, reinforcing the mutual commitment to international cooperation and the development of new synergies between the continents.
IPDAL met with María Ángela Holguín, former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Colombia and current Special Envoy for Cyprus, and María Elvira Pombo, member of the IPDAL Advisory Board and former Ambassador of Colombia to Portugal, for a strategic meeting.During the meeting, the importance of multilateralism in the current global scenario was highlighted and preparations for the XIV Strategic Triangle Meeting, which will take place on May 21 and 22 in Lisbon, were discussed. The event promises to bring together leaders and experts to discuss relations between Europe, Latin America and Africa, reinforcing IPDAL’s commitment to diplomacy and international cooperation
His Excellency Ambassador Miguel Ángel Prestol, who recently concluded his diplomatic mission in Portugal, made a point of bidding farewell to the Portuguese Institute for the Promotion of Latin America and the Caribbean (IPDAL). In a demonstration of appreciation and recognition, he expressed his gratitude for the work carried out by the Institute in promoting and strengthening bilateral relations between the Dominican Republic and Portugal. The Ambassador highlighted the importance of IPDAL’s collaboration in creating bridges between the two countries, emphasizing its fundamental role in diplomatic, economic and cultural rapprochement.
The Portuguese Institute for the Promotion of Latin America and the Caribbean (IPDAL) had the honor of receiving the new Ambassador of Panama to Portugal, His Excellency. Mr. Jose Javier Mulino Quintero, on a courtesy visit to our facilities. The main purpose of this visit was to allow the diplomat to present his priorities as a representative of his country and to deepen his knowledge of the work carried out by IPDAL in strengthening relations between Portugal and Latin America.During the meeting, several opportunities for cooperation were discussed, with a special focus on identifying strategic partnerships and joint projects that…
IPDAL, in partnership with the Portuguese Association of European Studies (APEE) and the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, organized, on February 26, 2025, the round table “Portugal in the World: The role of Portuguese foreign policy and its global positioning”. The event, held in Lisbon, brought together experts and policymakers to discuss the challenges of international politics and Portugal’s position in the new global context. Among the topics discussed were the evolution of intergovernmental relations in light of President Donald Trump’s second term, the role of the European Union in the continent’s security and the challenges of a changing global economic scenario. Following the…
On the morning of 11 March, IPDAL and the Argentine Embassy in Portufal organised a breakfast meeting dedicated to investment opportunities in Argentina. The meeting brought together businesspeople, diplomats and economic experts to discuss recent transformations in the country and the incentives available to foreign investors. The session included a presentation on Argentina’s new macroeconomic framework, marked by fiscal austerity measures, economic deregulation and trade liberalisation. These reforms aim to create a more predictable and stable environment for international investors, promoting economic recovery and sustainable growth. Argentina, Latin America’s third largest economy, has competitive advantages such as a potential market…
On 29 and 30 January, Paulo Neves, president of the Institute for the Promotion of Latin America and the Caribbean (IPDAL), took part in the first International Economic Forum of Latin America and the Caribbean, which took place in Panama and brought together major global leaders to debate climate change, the food crisis, energy transition and the digital revolution. As well as attending the event, Paulo Neves took part in a round table entitled ‘Geopolitics and the role of Latin America and the Caribbean in a changing world’, where he discussed the region’s relevance on the global stage and the…