Organized crime, UN reform, and artificial intelligence were at the heart of Latin America’s main proposals before the United Nations General Assembly.

Latin America and the Caribbean face the possibility of leading the UN at a time when their own divisions make it difficult to build a common agenda that could capitalize on this opportunity.

Although Latin America and the Caribbean have reached their lowest poverty levels in history, more than half of their population remains vulnerable, highlighting the urgency of a new development paradigm based on resilience.

Latin America raised its voice at the UN General Assembly with a call for peace, climate action, and reform of the multilateral system, reflecting a region determined to play an important role in global governance.

UN Resolution 1325 transformed the view of women in conflicts, from passive victims to key actors in peacebuilding. However, its impact remains limited in everyday life.

In 2026, the UN has the historic opportunity to elect a woman as Secretary General for the first time, breaking 80 years of exclusion. Latin America has qualified leaders who can bring legitimacy, equality and transformative leadership.