From the streets of our cities, the docks of our ports, from cybersecurity labs in Santo Domingo to enhanced drugs policies in the Caribbean and elsewhere, EU-LAC collaboration is making a tangible difference.

Care issues are not just about health, but also have a real economic and social impact. EU and Latin America are investing in the care economy as a driver of social justice, well-being, gender equality and sustainable development.

As the European Union and the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) prepare for the upcoming bi-regional Summit in Santa Marta, Colombia (9-10 November 2025), the partnership between the two regions is stronger and more dynamic than ever.

The European Union and the Community of Latin America and Caribbean States (CELAC) will increase their cooperation and coordination in addressing the global narcotic drug situation, with a more comprehensive approach .

Eight years since their last gathering, EU leaders along with leaders from the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) met in Brussels.