The growing absences and divisions on both sides of the Atlantic cast doubt on whether the EU–CELAC summits remain a useful instrument for bi-regional cooperation.

The signing and ratification of the agreement by the Mercosur states is largely expected; it now depends on the European Union to seize the opportunity to position itself as the antithesis of Trump’s trade policy and reaffirm its role as a regulatory power.

In the conflict between the US and China, Latin American governments should not take sides, but should be guided exclusively by their national interests and take advantage of the competition between the two superpowers.

There are windows of opportunity to make progress in stalled diplomatic negotiations. But it is also important to seize the moment.

Despite statements and studies supposedly showing that UNASUR is alive, there are no signs of resurgence or life.

Coauthor María Victoria Alvarez The Summit left a bittersweet feeling, presenting opportunities and challenges for both sides.

The ambiguous foreign policies of Brazil and Mexico give the impression of a lack of principles that do not facilitate regional cooperation and integration processes.

The war in Ukraine divides the EU and Latin America. What from a Latin American perspective seems a matter of political choice, for Europe is a matter of necessity.

Recently, a group of former South American presidents, former ministers and intellectuals sent a letter to the current presidents to demand "the reconstruction of an effective space for South American cooperation".

After a four-year break, a Summit is once again being organized, but Joe Biden's administration prepared it late and poorly.