OAS Permanent Council Commemorates ParlAmericas 25th Anniversary

This morning, the Permanent Council of the Organization of American States (OAS) commemorated the 25th anniversary of ParlAmericas during its regular session, in a gesture that reflected the Member States’ recognition of ParlAmericas’ place in the architecture of the inter-American system. The session, convened by Ambassador Luis Ernesto Vargas, Permanent Representative of Colombia and Chair of […]

Technological Transformation in the Americas and the Caribbean: exchange of experiences

The digital transformation of parliaments marks a new phase of institutional modernization across the region. In a context of uneven capacities, growing demands for transparency, and accelerating technological change, parliaments face a shared question: how to harness tools such as artificial intelligence (AI) to strengthen legislative work and expand institutional capacity in an increasingly digital […]

YWiL Network Workshop strengthens young women’s leadership and collective action

When young women leaders from across the Caribbean come together, they do more than share experiences – they sharpen their impact, test strategies, and strengthen the collective power of their voices. This energy was on full display at the recent Young Women in Leadership (YWiL) Network Workshop, convened by ParlAmericas in partnership with Caribbean Women […]

ParlAmericas at the 2026 Latin America and Caribbean International Economic Forum: Development, innovation, and inter-parliamentary cooperation

In a regional context marked by profound economic, technological, and environmental transformations, debates on development in Latin America and the Caribbean are increasingly permeated by questions of governance, democratic legitimacy, and inclusion. At the intersection of these dynamics, ParlAmericas participated in the 2026 Latin America and Caribbean International Economic Forum, held on January 28 and 29 […]

ParlAmericas helps drive coordinated parliamentary action on food security

Guaranteeing the right to food in Latin America and the Caribbean requires legislative responses capable of anticipating and addressing simultaneous pressures: persistent food insecurity, the impact of extreme weather events on production and prices, and structural gaps that limit access to healthy diets. In this context, coordinated parliamentary work is crucial to guiding sustainable, evidence-based […]

Statement by ParlAmericas on Recent Developments in Venezuela

ParlAmericas, as the institution that promotes parliamentary diplomacy within the Inter-American system, has consistently affirmed that the right of the Venezuelan people to determine their future freely and through democratic means is fundamental. The priority for the international community now must be to ensure that Venezuela’s path forward is peaceful, democratic, and firmly grounded in the rule […]

Strengthening parliamentary capacities through data to advance food security and gender equality

Advancing food security requires addressing the structural inequalities that shape people’s access to adequate food and nutrition. Unequal levels of income, land ownership, care responsibilities, and participation in decision-making for women and marginalized groups, combined with territorial disparities and other evolving social and environmental pressures, create complex obstacles to guaranteeing the human right to food. […]

When climate policy meets public conversation: Parliamentary perspectives on climate communication in the Americas and the Caribbean

For most people, climate change does not enter their lives through scientific reports or international negotiations. It shows up in everyday life: higher food prices, concerns about water quality, rising energy bills, or questions about whether climate policies will make life more expensive. That’s why the challenge for parliamentarians isn’t just passing climate laws—it’s explaining […]