On 8 and 9 November, the Diplomatic Bazaar 2024, held in Belém, was a great success, bringing together representatives from different nations and celebrating global cultural wealth. The event, which has established itself as a unique meeting point, highlighted the diversity of traditions, flavours and artisanal products from various parts of the world. This year, IPDAL collaborated with the Embassy of El Salvador, which presented a selection of the country’s craft products, while the Embassy of Peru brought visitors traditional clothing and accessories, allowing them to immerse themselves in the cultures of these two countries. Among the novelties, the Doces…
Author: Gaston Ocampo
The Secretary General of the Institute for the Promotion of Latin America and the Caribbean (IPDAL), Gastón Ocampo, recently made an official visit to Washington, D.C., where he took part in events and meetings dedicated to analysing the results and potential impacts of the recent elections in the United States. During the visit, Ocampo had the opportunity to observe polling stations, meet with experts in electoral analysis and discuss the implications of the results for Latin America and Europe. This visit reflects IPDAL’s commitment to promoting a deeper understanding of political developments in the United States and their effects on…
The Secretary General of the Institute for the Promotion of Latin America and the Caribbean (IPDAL), Gastón Ocampo, took part in the IYF+30 event, held in Doha, Qatar, at the invitation of the Qatar Foundation. This meeting brought together representatives from various Latin American and Caribbean countries to discuss the main challenges faced by families in the region. During the event, Ocampo greeted the First Lady of Guyana, Lady Ali, congratulating her on her outstanding work in favour of families in the country. IPDAL’s presence at this international forum highlights the institution’s commitment to promoting dialogue and cooperation in Latin…
Between 24 and 26 October, IPDAL attended the 49th National Congress of the Portuguese Association of Travel and Tourism Agencies (APAVT), held in Huelva, Spain. This event brought together more than 300 participants, including the main hotel groups, airlines, travel agencies and tour operators, as well as institutional and government representatives from Portugal and Spain. With the support of the Latin American embassies, IPDAL organised a stand dedicated to promoting the various tourist attractions of Latin American countries. During the three days of the Congress, leaflets, brochures, posters and communication materials were distributed on the region’s main tourist attractions, offering…
IPDAL had the honour of participating in the closing of the ‘Resilient, Regenerated and Revitalised Cities’ seminar, which took place recently. This event focused on discussing the environmental and social challenges facing cities today. During the seminar, exchanges were promoted on new territorial paradigms aimed at sustainability, emphasising the importance of collaboration and innovation in creating more resilient cities. IPDAL’s participation in this event reaffirms our commitment to working towards a more sustainable urban future adapted to contemporary demands.
On 16 October 2024, a working lunch was held between representatives of our institution and Sergio Diaz Granados, Executive President of CAF – Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean. During this meeting, the possibilities of a strategic partnership between the two institutions were discussed, as well as the calendar of activities planned for 2025. This event reaffirms the ongoing commitment to sustainable development and co-operation between Europe and Latin America, highlighting the opportunities that arise from this collaboration.
On 17 October, another edition of the Political Rentrée took place at the Grémio Literário. The event was attended by the Honourable José Aguiar-Branco, President of the Assembly of the Republic, as well as representatives from all the Latin American embassies: Paraguay, Uruguay, Venezuela, Argentina, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Brazil, Chile and El Salvador. Over lunch, the participants discussed relevant current global political issues, thus marking the resumption of institutional activities.
On the 11th and 12th of October, Casa de Santa Maria was the stage for the Foreign Policy and Strategic Thinking meeting, an IPDAL initiative with the support of Cascais city hall. On the first day of the meeting, the main experts in the field gathered for a moderated debate on contemporary global issues. On the second and last day of the event, young people took the floor, presenting their perspectives regarding the action strategy for Brazilian Foreign Policy. Among the topics covered were the war in the Middle East, geopolitics in cyberspace, the future of the European Union, the…
On 9 October, a High Level Round Table was held with the Honourable Adriana Mira in collaboration with the Embassy of El Salvador. The event was attended by the Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs of El Salvador, Adriana Mira, in a conversation moderated by the Ambassador of El Salvador, Rhina Bardi and the President of IPDAL, Paulo Neves. They discussed economic issues, particularly investment opportunities and the country’s strategic vision for the coming years. During the conversation, the Minister emphasised the business and investment opportunities in El Salvador – ‘As a government, we can facilitate trade (…) El Salvador is now…
On 7 October 2024, Dr Paulo Neves, President of IPDAL, took part in a ceremony in Miami to honour President Sebastián Piñera (1949-2024). The ceremony was attended by President Piñera’s wife. Dr Paulo Neves has had the privilege of meeting Sebastián Piñera on several occasions, as witnessed by the photograph taken in 2023 in Santiago de Chile. He also shares a common friendship with Pedro Pablo Diaz.
Between 20 and 25 September, the Institute for the Promotion of Latin America and the Caribbean (IPDAL) was the only Portuguese institute invited to join an international delegation visiting Kyiv, at the invitation of Ukrainian Prism and Eastern Circles. Representing IPDAL, Cátia Moreira de Carvalho joined a group of members of think tanks, governments and academics from various countries, reinforcing the institute’s commitment to international debate and co-operation. For five days, the delegation took part in strategic meetings with representatives from the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as well as meetings with start-ups and non-governmental organisations…
This week, the President of IPDAL, Paulo Neves, was in Equatorial Guinea to take part in the ceremony commemorating ‘10 Years of Equatorial Guinea in the CPLP (Community of Portuguese Language Countries)’.