Punta Cana.- Over 500 councilors and local leaders from 33 Latin American countries are attending the first Summit of Latin American Councilors in Punta Cana. The summit, which lasts until November 2, focuses on five key areas of municipal development. These are enhancing local legislative bodies, promoting sustainable urban growth and climate action, encouraging innovation in public management, and fostering global cooperation. The summit aims to provide practical tools through conferences, panels, and round tables, and to build alliances to enhance urban management and life quality in Latin American cities.
The summit will end with a Final Declaration. This document will detail the collective goals and future vision for Latin American cities. It will highlight councilors’ commitment to building sustainable, inclusive communities through transparent and resilient municipal leadership.
The Dominican Association of Vocals (ADOVA), 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), organized this summit. The aim is to bolster municipal governance and develop a shared plan to tackle regional urban challenges.