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XII Ibero-American Parliamentary Forum convenes in Madrid
The XII Ibero-American Parliamentary Forum is being held in Madrid, Spain, bringing together legislative representatives from 22 countries to discuss regional challenges. The inaugural session was presided over by King Felipe VI at the Congress of Deputies.
Key themes of the forum include the impact of artificial intelligence on parliaments, threats to democracy such as polarization and disinformation, gender equality, and the strengthening of parliamentary diplomacy. Participants are also addressing security issues, including citizen safety and combating drug trafficking.
Delegations include Argentine Vice President Victoria Villarruel, who emphasized the importance of industrial employment and the role of SMEs, and Honduran National Congress President Tomás Zambrano, who highlighted the need for electoral reforms and the protection of freedom of expression. Other participating nations include Cuba and Chile, with representatives engaging in high-level diplomatic exchanges ahead of the upcoming XXX Ibero-American Summit in November.
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Congreso de los Diputados · Felipe VI · Madrid · Paulina Núñez · Tomás Zambrano · Victoria Villarruel · XII Foro Parlamentario Iberoamericano · XII Ibero-American Parliamentary Forum
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] King Felipe VI of Spain presided over the inaugural session of the forum. www.parlamentario.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The forum brings together parliamentary representatives from 22 Ibero-American countries. www.parlamentario.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The forum's agenda includes the impact of artificial intelligence and threats to democracy. www.parlamentario.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The XII Ibero-American Parliamentary Forum is being held in Madrid, Spain. cuestionentrerriana.com.ar · www.latercera.com · www.parlamentario.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Argentine Vice President Victoria Villarruel is leading a Senate delegation at the event. cuestionentrerriana.com.ar · www.parlamentario.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Chilean Senate President Paulina Núñez met with Spanish opposition leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo in Madrid. www.latercera.com