Latin America & the Caribbean
The EU and Latin America and the Caribbean have enjoyed privileged relations since the first bi-regional Summit, held in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) in 1999, which established a strategic partnership. They are natural partners linked by strong historical, cultural and economic ties. They co-operate closely at international level and maintain an intensive political dialogue at all levels.
José Antonio Meneses, de 35 años, es uno de los beneficiarios de la UE en esta zona del país. Él aún se pellizca porque tener agua potable por tubería, dentro de su casa, le parece un sueño. Semanas atrás, todavía recuerda que iba al pozo más cercano para poder tener acceso al agua, pues solo así lograba, con su familia, bañarse al menos día de por medio, consumirla, lavar los trastes y la ropa.
En marzo del 2019, la Comisión Europea invitó a organizaciones de la sociedad civil a presentar propuestas para una convocatoria de propuestas dentro del marco financiero del Instrumento Europeo para la Democracia y los Derechos Humanos (IEDDH).
I am excited that we agreed yesterday on an important milestone in the EU’s fight against climate change: we adopted the European Commission communication on the "EU Green Deal".
‘When climate disasters strike the EU is there to help’ – this is the theme of an EU campaign providing humanitarian aid to victims of natural and man-made disasters brought about by climate change. ‘El Niño brings despair, Andres brings repair’ states one of the captions used in the campaign, as Andres, a dedicated EU humanitarian aid worker, helps to provide immediate food assistance and livelihood opportunities to strengthen the resilience of communities affected by drought in Guatemala. This is just one example. But the EU is not only there to help in the aftermath of climate disasters. By bringing forward the European Green Deal, the EU commits to make Europe carbon neutral by 2050, and protect our natural habitat for years to come.
71 years later, the full implementation of the Declaration is still far from becoming a reality. Now, it is time for the youngest generations to pick up the baton.
Josep Borrell takes office as the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the European Commission (HR/VP).
