The present briefing seeks to contribute to the discussion on the future of EU and Latin America and the Caribbean relations, highlighting concerns and proposals from the perspective of civil society networks APRODEV, CIDSE, CIFCA, GRUPO SUR and OIDHACO (also available in ESP).
APRODEV, CIDSE, CIFCA, GRUPO SUR and OIDHACO are Brussels-based civil society networks who monitor relations between the European Union (EU) and Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). We have been working together on several European Parliament initiatives and processes, to monitor the impacts of European Union policies in the Latin American region and ensure that they are consistent with human rights and tackle the most pressing issues, and to ensure that the voices of those who are most affected are heard. Here are some examples of our work
We represent more than 100 civil society organisations (NGOs, solidarity committees, research institutes, etc.) from 15 countries including European Union member States, plus Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, the United States and Canada.
EN – European Union– Latin America relations: A bridge for change
ES – Relaciones Unión Europea- América Latina: Un puente para el cambio