US EditionLow Attendance and Diplomatic Tensions at EU-Celac Summit
- The fourth summit between the European Union and the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States saw only nine heads of state present, with notable absences such as European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
- Colombian President Gustavo Petro criticized U.S. military actions in the Caribbean and called for regional unity against foreign pressure.
- Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro demanded that the summit reject militarization in the Caribbean and called for the protection of regional sovereignty.
- European Commission Vice President Kaja Kallas represented the EU at the summit, stating, 'Force can only be used for two reasons, either in self-defense or by virtue of a UN Security Council resolution,' in reference to U.S. military actions.
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CELAC and EU leaders claim summit in Colombia was "great success"
Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro called the summit of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) and the European Union (EU) in the city of Santa Marta over the weekend “a great success.” The meeting, co-chaired by Petro and European Council President Antonio Costa, concluded with pledges for stronger ties in trade, climate change, […]
After two working days in Santa Marta, Colombia, the blocs ratified a 52-point declaration that prioritizes dialogue and cooperation in the face of global challenges.
Meeting between Caribbean and EU leaders marks the close of the CELAC
The event also included other meetings such as the Civil Society Summit, the CELAC Social Summit, and a business forum, which also concludes today. Yesterday, the Santa Marta Declaration was approved, comprising 52 points and covering various issues related to the reform of the international system; trade and investment; climate, environment, energy transition, cooperation on citizen security, justice, and the fight against transnational organiz…
Low Attendance and Diplomatic Tensions at EU-Celac Summit
The fourth summit between the European Union (EU) and the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (Celac) kicked off on Sunday in the Colombian city of Santa Marta, amid significant diplomatic friction and a noticeable lack of high-level engagement from both blocs.
By EFE The Fourth Summit of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) and the European Union (EU) called for “full compliance with international law” in the fight against drug trafficking, as stated in the ‘Santa Marta Declaration’, adopted this Sunday at the conclusion of the meeting of the two blocs. “We addressed the importance of maritime security and regional stability in the Caribbean. We agreed on the relevance of inter…
By EFE The Fourth Summit of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) and the European Union (EU) called for “full compliance with international law” in the fight against drug trafficking, as stated in the ‘Santa Marta Declaration’, adopted this Sunday at the conclusion of the meeting of the two blocs. “We addressed the importance of maritime security and regional stability in the Caribbean. We agreed on the relevance of inter…
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