Illicit financial flows and illegal economies: Priorities for a regional agenda
September 8, 2026
Illicit financial flows and illegal economies pose a growing challenge to development, security, and democratic governance in Latin America and the Caribbean. The expansion of transnational criminal networks and their infiltration into sectors of the formal economy affect public finances, economic activity, and trust in institutions, requiring responses that go beyond exclusively sectoral approaches. These...
Strengthening interparliamentary cooperation and bi-regional dialogue with the European Parliament: Opportunities and challenges
September 7, 2026
In an international context marked by growing fragmentation and an increasingly close interconnection between geopolitical, economic, and technological dynamics, parliamentary cooperation between Europe and the Americas and the Caribbean takes on renewed significance. In this context, Chilean Senator Iván Flores García, President of ParlAmericas, participated virtually in a meeting of the Delegation to the Euro-Latin American Parliamentary...
Modernizing Parliaments, Strengthening Democracy and Public Trust: Reflections from the 48th CPA CAA Regional Conference
September 4, 2026
As parliaments across the Caribbean and the wider Americas navigate rapid technological, social, and institutional transformations, their ability to adapt effectively is becoming increasingly important. Digital tools, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and new forms of public engagement are reshaping parliamentary work, raising new questions about institutional capacity, governance, and the responsible use of technology. At the...
ParlAmericas supports the National Congress of Honduras in strengthening its open parliament process
August 27, 2026
Legislative reform processes require regulations and political decision-making, but their implementation also depends on the knowledge, experience and day-to-day work of parliamentary staff. Parliamentary diplomacy can play a key role in promoting peer learning and facilitating political and technical dialogue. Against this backdrop, a ParlAmericas delegation paid an institutional visit to the National Congress of...
Transparency, integrity, and new forms of influence: Parliamentary dialogue on lobbying regulation in Latin America
August 21, 2026
Lobbying regulation presents a central challenge for parliaments: ensuring that engagement with different sectors of society contributes to informed and pluralistic legislative deliberation while providing transparency about who seeks to influence public decisions, which interests they represent, and the mechanisms they use. Clear frameworks in this area help strengthen integrity, accountability, and trust in democratic...
Ending the cycle: YWiL Network advances regional action for menstrual equity and period poverty
August 12, 2026
Menstrual health is closely connected to the health, rights and dignity of women and girls, yet period poverty continues to restrict access to menstrual products, adequate sanitation and hygiene facilities, and reliable information. Across the Caribbean, important gaps remain in research, policy, legislation and programming on menstrual health and equity. Against this backdrop, the fifth...
Access to justice for survivors of sexual violence requires rights-based legislative responses
August 11, 2026
Ensuring effective access to justice for survivors of gender-based sexual violence remains a major challenge in Latin America and the Caribbean. Despite legislative progress in several countries, institutional, procedural, and geographic barriers continue to impede reporting, protection, and redress. These challenges were at the heart of the meeting Barriers to Accessing Justice in Cases of Sexual...
ParlAmericas expresses solidarity with Colombia following the earthquake
August 10, 2026
ParlAmericas expresses its solidarity with the people of Colombia following the earthquake that affected several parts of the country, resulting in tragic loss of life, injuries, and extensive material damage. We extend our deepest condolences to the families of those who lost their lives and wish a swift recovery to those who were injured. We...
Renewed Government of Canada support strengthens parliamentary action for democracy and shared prosperity
July 14, 2026
Strong and inclusive parliaments are essential to building a safer, more sustainable, and more prosperous hemisphere. As core democratic institutions, they play a vital role in responding to the mounting geopolitical, technological, economic, and societal pressures facing the region. ParlAmericas welcomes the Government of Canada’s announcement, through Global Affairs Canada, of renewed five-year financial support...
Strengthening parliamentary diplomacy in Peru’s new bicameral era
July 3, 2026
Parliaments play a vital role in connecting regional discussions with national priorities and translating international cooperation into meaningful democratic action. With this objective, Senator Iván Flores García (Chile), President of ParlAmericas, and Anabella Zavagno, Deputy Director General of the organization, participated in the Induction Program for Senators and Members of the Chamber of Deputies elected for the 2026-2031...