10 Jan
Europe-LatAm Focus

EU-Mercosur: Council Greenlights Signature of the Comprehensive Partnership and Trade Agreement

The Council of the European Union adopted two decisions authorising the signature of the EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement (EMPA) and of the Interim Trade Agreement (iTA) between the EU and Mercosur. Together, these agreements mark an important milestone in the EU’s long-standing relationship with Mercosur partners – Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay. Once in force,...

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09 Dec
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A Cyber Wall for the Caribbean

Government websites have been hacked, online exploitation of children has infiltrated schools and the increasing use of crypto currencies to fund criminal activities are but a few examples of cyber-criminal activity impacting the Caribbean region. The CARICOM Cybercrime and Cybersecurity Action Plan (CCSCAP) 2025 is the shield to protect the Caribbean cyberspace. Read more.

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09 Dec
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At the CELAC-EU Summit, Europe and Latin America chart a common course for a fair partnership

At the CELAC-EU Summit in Santa Marta, Colombia, the European Union and 33 countries from Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) renewed their commitment to defending a peaceful global order, rooted in democracy, social justice, respect of human rights and fundamental freedoms. The leaders pledged to strengthen international cooperation and protect the UN-led global...

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09 Dec
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EU and Ecuador launch negotiations for a Sustainable Investment Facilitation Agreement

On 10 November 2025, the European Union and Ecuador launched negotiations for a Sustainable Investment Facilitation Agreement (SIFA). The SIFA aims to promote sustainable development in Ecuador by making it easier for EU companies to invest and expand their operations in the country, in sectors such as renewable energy, digitalisation, agriculture, transport and logistics....

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05 Sep
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Commission proposes Mercosur and Mexico agreements for adoption

The European Commission has put forward its proposals to the Council for the signature and conclusion of the EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement (EMPA) and the EU-Mexico Modernised Global Agreement (MGA). These landmark deals form a critical part of the EU's strategy to diversify its trade relations and strengthen economic and political ties with like-minded partners...

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29 Aug
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EU – LAC I Global Gateway impulsa la sostenibilidad empresarial y la competitividad del sector productivo en Ecuador

En el marco de Global Gateway, la estrategia de la Unión Europea para promover inversiones sostenibles y alianzas de alto impacto con países socios, se presentó el proceso de implementación de la estrategia de Producción Más Limpia (PML) en Ecuador. Read more. Compliments Delegation of the European Union to Ecuador

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29 Aug
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The European Union Reinforces Belize’s Health System: A Game-Changer for the Health Sector

Belize’s health sector is undergoing a transformative shift, thanks to a major partnership with the European Union (EU) through the Health Sector Support Programme (HSSP) implemented by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) since 2018. Read more Compliments Delegation of the European Union to Jamaica, Belize, The Bahamas, Turks and Caicos Islands and Cayman Islands

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29 Aug
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EU-LAC I República Dominicana – Unión Europea, una alianza que construye el futuro

La Unión Europea, sus Estados Miembros y la Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra (PUCMM) realizaron un conversatorio para presentar la relación estratégica de la Unión Europea y la República Dominicana, con invitados del mundo académico y empresarial. Read more This article is available in Spanish only. Compliments Delegation of the EU to the Dominican Republic

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07 Jul
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EU-Mercosur trade up substantially in the last decade

In 2024, the EU imported €56.0 billion and exported €55.2 billion worth of goods from the four founding Mercosur (Mercado Común del Sur, in English Southern Common Market) countries - Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay. Compared with 2023, imports increased by 4.2%, whereas exports decreased slightly by 1.3%. Looking back to the past decade, EU...

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07 Jul
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EU-CELAC: Second meeting of the consultative coordination mechanism in view of the next bi-regional summit

On 25 June 2025, Senior Officials of the EU and the Troika of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC), represented by Colombia, Honduras and Uruguay met in view of the upcoming CELAC-EU summit foreseen on 9-10 November in Santa Marta, Colombia. This marked the second meeting of the consultative coordination mechanism...

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12 Mar
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EU-LAC I EU Boosts Local Pharmaceutical Production and Strengthens Health Systems in the Caribbean

The EU is taking significant steps to advance health security and economic resilience in the Caribbean, with an €8.9 million investment in local pharmaceutical production. This initiative will strengthen regional health manufacturing capacity through a combination of regulatory cooperation, research partnerships, and technology transfers, benefiting the region's long-term health sustainability. Read more.

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12 Mar
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EU-LAC I Opening Remarks by Kaja Kallas on 5th High-Level Seminar ‘Latin America and the Caribbean back on the European Policy Radar’

Opening Remarks by Kaja Kallas, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission, in the 5th High-Level Seminar ‘Latin America and the Caribbean back on the European Policy Radar’. Watch here

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24 Feb
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OECD Survey I Are you a business working in Latin America and the Caribbean?

The OECD is looking for contributions to support the analysis of due diligence practices in the region in all sectors. Participating in this survey will allow you to: Contribute to the design of practical tools for the region to address assessment needs and future capacity-building activities Help develop sustainable business policies and practices Discover...

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16 Dec
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EU-LatAM I EU and MERCOSUR Reach Political Agreement on Groundbreaking Partnership

After decades of negotiations, the EU and Mercosur finalised negotiations for a groundbreaking EU-Mercosur partnership agreement. This agreement comes at a critical time for both sides, presenting opportunities for major mutual gains through strengthened geopolitical, economic, sustainability and security cooperation. The proposed EU-Mercosur agreement is composed of a political and cooperation pillar, and a trade...

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09 Oct
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EU – Mercosur

EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell met in September with the foreign ministers of the Mercosur countries — which includes Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay — in a push to make progress on the long-stalled trade deal. The meeting on the fringes of the U.N. General Assembly in New York is the latest attempt...

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09 Jul
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EU-LATAM I The EU and Honduras Sign Financing Agreement in Favor of the Forestry Sector

With the presence, as an honorary witness, of the president of Honduras, Mrs. Xiomara Castro, the director of the European Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean, Mr. Felix Fernández-Shaw, signed a financing agreement of 23.4 million euros for the “VPA and beyond - Forestry Alliance and Green Businesses” program. Read more.

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09 Jul
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EU-LATAM I Cumbre de Inversiones Ecuador 2024

La "Cumbre de Inversiones Ecuador 2024", cuyo objetivo es movilizar recursos de la sociedad ecuatoriana e inversión extranjera, ha venido levantando información durante 9 meses de trabajo, con 23 prefecturas del país que han presentado 68 propuestas para proyectos priorizados de inversión público-privada, con un monto aproximado de $3.461 millones de dólares, que incluye...

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12 Sep
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EU – CELAC I Colombians and Peruvians Lodged Twice as Many Applications, Year-on-Year

Analysis released by the European Union Agency for Asylum (EUAA) suggests that EU+ asylum authorities are under increasing pressure from the number of asylum applications they are receiving. In May 2023, some 87 000 applications were lodged, up by a quarter compared to the previous year. Venezuelans, Colombians and Peruvians lodged 7 100, 6 900 and...

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12 Sep
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EU – CELAC – EIB announces s€800 Million in Financing for Climate Action Projects in Argentina, Brazil and Chile at EU-CELAC Summit

As part of the EU's Global Gateway Initiative, everal loans in Argentina, Brazil and Chile were announced including: a €200 million loan to Banco del Estado de Chile, guaranteed by the EU, to finance mortgages for approximately 2,600 new housing units with improved energy efficiency standards; €300 Million to Banco Santander Brasil for Small-Scale...

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12 Sep
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EU – CELAC I Commission Presents Global Gateway Investment Agenda with Latin America and Caribbean

The Agenda revolves around the following pillars: a fair green transition, an inclusive digital transformation, human development and health resilience and vaccines. Team Europe has also committed over €45 billion to support the reinforced partnership with Latin America and the Caribbean until 2027. Read more.

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10 Jul
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EIB and Mexico Reinforce Partnership to Finance Country’s Sustainable Development

The agreement will give fresh momentum to the existing strategic partnership between the European Union, the EIB and Mexico. It highlights the key target priority areas of common interest that will be supported under a long-term cooperation initiative, through which appropriate and affordable sustainable finance instruments will be made available to support relevant initiatives....

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14 Jun
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EU-LAC I Third Joint Council Held in May

High Representative/Vice President Josep Borrell represented the EU at the third Joint Council established by the EU-Cuba Political Dialogue and Cooperation Agreement (PDCA). The visit to Cuba was part of EU outreach to Latin American and Caribbean countries in the run-up to the upcoming EU-CELAC Summit to take place in Brussels on 17-18 July. Read more.

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14 Jun
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EU-LAC I EIB Office Opens in Brazil

The European Investment Bank (EIB), the world’s largest international public bank, formally opened its first office covering Brazil at a launch event in Brasilia. The new EIB office will be located on the premises of the EU Delegation and will expand the European Union’s partnership with Brazil, further increasing operational capacity under its new...

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10 Apr
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EU – Latin America and Caribbean high-level pharmaceutical forum to promote local manufacturing

Organised in hybrid format in Brussels and online on March 21st, the forum brought together political leaders, technical experts, pharmaceutical companies, entrepreneurs, investors, and financing institutions from Latin America and the Caribbean and the EU to explore new ways to collaborate and improve access to quality, safe, effective and affordable pharmaceutical innovations across the...

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06 Apr
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EU-Ecuador I EIB provides $100 million to back childhood vaccination campaign

The loan will support the Todo Campeón se Vacuna vaccination campaign, contributing to the purchase of vaccines but also to strengthening cold chain and logistics for distribution to remote areas through the purchase of medical items and equipment, and medical IT tools. This financial support will improve future pandemic preparedness, the long-term resilience of...

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03 Feb
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Latin America – 5 Trends to Watch

Natural Resources Supporting Post-Carbon Economy May Attract Investors; Strong U.S. Dollar May Lead to Weaker Currencies in Region; Consumer Demand Could Buoy Fintech/Financial Services Sectors; Opportunities for Engineering, Construction Firms to Build Infrastructure; Political Unrest Could Slow Foreign Investment. Read more. Compliments Greenberg Traurig

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