In this text published on Sunday, the organization reiterated “the commitment to advance dialogue with the National Liberation Army and other armed actors” and affirmed “the full validity of the proclamation of Latin America and the Caribbean as a Zone of Peace.” , explained during their Havana summit in 2014.
On the other hand, the document emphasized “the need to save Latin America and the Caribbean from the scourge of war, the instability of armed conflict, militarization measures and arms races.”
He stressed respect for the “prohibition of the threat or use of force,” “territorial integrity and non-interference in the internal affairs of States and the defense of sovereignty.”
Likewise, he welcomed the temporary presidency of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and Brazil's role in facilitating the meeting between the leaders of Guyana and Venezuela, which made it possible to reduce tensions in the Essequibo dispute.
It is precisely this last point that is considered one of the diplomatic achievements of the San Vincente government, which ended last Friday with the group's eighth summit and the handover of command to Honduras.
The aim of the recent conclave was to create a space of dialogue in which political, economic, social and cultural integration would be deepened, but also the bonds of solidarity and cooperation between the nations of Latin America and the Caribbean would be strengthened.
Another goal was to adopt a final declaration that reflected the primary interests of all bloc members, contained special statements on specific issues, and also expressed a unified position on the problems of the region.
Celac previously gathered its leaders during the meeting that originated in Caracas, Venezuela (2011) and subsequently at the summits in Santiago, Chile (2013); Havana, Cuba (2014); Belén, Costa Rica (2015); Quito, Ecuador (2016); Punta Cana, Dominican Republic (2017); Mexico City, Mexico (2021) and Buenos Aires, Argentina (2023).
It is expected that under the leadership of Honduras, the commitment to peace and unity within diversity will also be reaffirmed as a flag on the path to Latin American and Caribbean integration.
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