ParlAmericas at the 2026 Latin America and Caribbean International Economic Forum: Development, innovation, and inter-parliamentary cooperation
January 29, 2026
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...
YWiL Network Workshop strengthens young women’s leadership and collective action
January 22, 2026
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 helps drive coordinated parliamentary action on food security
January 21, 2026
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...
ParlAmericas condemns attack at the National Congress of Honduras, in which Member of Congress Gladis Aurora López was injured
January 9, 2026
ParlAmericas condemns the attack that occurred on January 8, 2026, at the National Congress of Honduras, in which Member of Congress Gladis Aurora López was injured. We extend our solidarity to Member of Congress López, her family, the National Congress of Honduras, and the Honduran people, and express our wishes for her full recovery. We call on...
Statement by ParlAmericas on Recent Developments in Venezuela
January 5, 2026
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...
When climate policy meets public conversation: Parliamentary perspectives on climate communication in the Americas and the Caribbean
December 12, 2025
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...
Strengthening parliamentary capacities through data to advance food security and gender equality
December 4, 2025
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....
ParlAmericas new parliamentary network to strengthen regional responses to evolving security challenges
November 28, 2025
In response to the increasingly complex security landscape in the Americas and the Caribbean, parliamentarians from across the Hemisphere convened in Panama City on November 27-28 for the First Gathering of the ParlAmericas Parliamentary Network on Security. The event, which was held in partnership with the National Assembly of Panama, served as the official launch...
Youth voices from across Colombia came together to propose action aimed at improving policy for young women
November 20, 2025
What happens when young leaders from across Colombia come together to reimagine politics? They bring fresh ideas, bold perspectives, and a commitment to shaping decisions today and for future generations. This was the spirit of Impacto Legislativo Joven – Colombia, an initiative hosted by ParlAmericas and the Congress of Colombia that convened more than 30 young...
Harnessing common ground: Advancing cooperation between Canada and Latin America
October 30, 2025
As the Americas navigate an era of profound global change, collaboration between Canada and Latin America stands as a key pathway to achieving enduring and responsible development that promotes shared prosperity and inclusive growth. With this vision, the Canadian Section of ParlAmericas (CPAM), in collaboration with the Group of Embassies of Latin American countries (GRULA), hosted the Third...