Punta Cana- Over 500 councilors and local leaders from 33 Latin American countries are attending the first Latin American Councilors Summit in Punta Cana. The summit goes on until November 2, focusing on crucial areas of municipal development. These areas include enhancing local legislative bodies and sustainable urban growth, encouraging climate action and innovation in public management, and fostering global cooperation. The target of the summit is to equip councilors with practical tools and boost partnerships for improved urban management and people’s life quality in Latin American cities.
The summit concludes with a Final Declaration. It’s a document detailing the shared commitments and vision for Latin American cities. It underlines councilors’ commitment to fostering sustainable, inclusive communities via transparent and resilient municipal leadership.
The Dominican Association of Vocals (ADOVA) organized the summit, in collaboration with the Dominican Municipal League (LMD), the Dominican Federation of Municipal Districts (FEDODIM), and the Latin American Federation of Cities, Municipalities, and Municipal Associations (FLACMA). The goal is to fortify municipal governance and set a common agenda for addressing regional urban issues.