During his participation in CELAC, Foreign Minister Juan Ramón de la Fuente called to strengthen peace in Latin America; The official also held a meeting with Brazilian President Lula da Silva.
Mexico City, November 9 (However).- Within the framework of the IV Summit of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (Celac) and the European Union (EU)he Mexican Foreign Minister Juan Ramón de la Fuente urged to strengthen peace and cooperation in Latin Americahighlighting the role of the region as a united block in the face of global challenges.
On behalf of the President Claudia Sheinbaum PardoDe la Fuente also held a bilateral meeting with the President of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silvato strengthen diplomatic and economic ties between both countries.
The summit, which is being held in Santa Marta, Colombia, starting this Sunday and brings together representatives from 60 nations, seeks to promote a shared agenda on topics such as sustainable development, energy transition, digital inclusion and the peaceful resolution of disputes.
In his speech, the Secretary of Foreign Affairs (SRE) emphasized the need for “humanist, feminist and inclusive diplomacy” that prioritizes multilateralism and respect for the sovereignty of peoples.
📸 During the CELAC-EU Summit of Heads of State and Government, Foreign Minister Juan Ramón de la Fuente, who attended on behalf of President Claudia Sheinbaum, highlighted that: “Latin America and the Caribbean, and the European Union share a political and cultural fabric… pic.twitter.com/bz9cb5lqhX
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“We have the historical responsibility to act through a more effective diplomacy that provides tangible and perceptible solutions for our people,” said the Mexican official, who also highlighted that “Latin America and the Caribbean is, and must continue to be, a region of peace. Therefore, we join the call for dialogue and diplomacy to prevail in the relationship between our controversies.”
De la Fuente took advantage of the platform to position Mexico as a “political and diplomatic bridge” between Latin America and Europe. “Latin America and the Caribbean and the European Union share a unique political and cultural fabric. We are two regions that believe in multilateralism, in an international order based on rules, in the peaceful resolution of controversies, in the self-determination of peoples and in the commitment to international peace and security,” declared the chancellor.
During his participation, the official called for a renewal of bi-regional relations, moving away from “traditional cooperation” towards a more modern association that promotes cultural, scientific and productive capabilities.
Mexican participation reaffirmed the country’s historical role in Celac, which it presided pro tempore in 2020 and 2021. In a context of international tensions, such as the recent actions of the United States in the Caribbean, De la Fuente defended “absolute respect for sovereignty” and self-determination, aligning himself with regional calls for greater unity.
▶️ “Latin America and the Caribbean is, and must continue to be, a region of peace. Therefore, we join the call for dialogue and diplomacy to prevail in the relationship between our controversies. This is stated by our constitutional principles of foreign policy, and the… pic.twitter.com/CRCEyqMlsE
— Foreign Affairs (@SRE_mx) November 10, 2025
Meeting with Lula: A fraternal message of unity
One of the highlights of De la Fuente’s agenda was his dialogue with Lula da Silva, to whom he conveyed an “affectionate greeting” from the Mexican president. The meeting, held on the sidelines of the summit, served to reaffirm the collaboration between Mexico and Brazil in strengthening Celac as a regional dialogue mechanism.
Both leaders agreed on the importance of consolidating the Latin American bloc as a space of peace and development, capable of articulating a common voice in the face of global challenges such as climate change and geopolitical tensions. “Mexico and Brazil collaborate to strengthen regional mechanisms of dialogue and cooperation, within the framework of Celac, to strengthen peace in the region and generate better collaboration mechanisms with the European Union,” the SRE said in an official statement.
The meeting also addressed the need to promote joint actions in political, economic and social areas, with emphasis on the energy transition and digital inclusion. Lula, for his part, reiterated Brazil’s commitment to a bi-regional agenda that benefits the people of both sides of the Atlantic.
The summit, established in 2013 as a forum for political dialogue, comes at a key moment for the region, marked by notable absences such as Sheinbaum and Argentine President Javier Milei, but with the presence of figures such as Colombian host Gustavo Petro and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.
In Santa Marta, Colombia, Foreign Minister Juan Ramón de la Fuente spoke with the President of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, to whom he conveyed the affectionate greetings of President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo.
Mexico and Brazil collaborate to strengthen regional mechanisms of… pic.twitter.com/vxdUy3qNgz
— Foreign Affairs (@SRE_mx) November 9, 2025