# Regional summits in Montevideo on Latin American policy > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/regional-summits-in-montevideo-on-latin-american-policy > Updated: 2026-08-21T11:27:51.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 2. In Montevideo, Uruguay, regional leaders and officials have convened for high-level meetings to address demographic and geopolitical challenges in Latin America. At the Sixth Regional Meeting of the Conference on Population and Development, discussions focused on the Montevideo Consensus. Uruguayan Public Health Minister Cristina Lustemberg advocated for prioritizing sexual and reproductive rights, while ECLAC Executive Secretary José Manuel Salazar-Xirinachs addressed the complexities of managing an aging population. Cuban Vice Minister Déborah Rivas reaffirmed Cuba’s commitment to the consensus while noting economic challenges linked to the United States blockade. Following these discussions, the third Pan-American Congress brought together over 100 progressive leaders from 15 countries. This forum sought to establish a regional vision centered on cooperation and sovereign equality as an alternative to the Monroe Doctrine. Participants addressed issues including forced migration, organized crime, and digital sovereignty, with representatives from the United States and Brazil raising concerns regarding historical policy impacts and regional economic interference. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-21: Pan-American Congress convenes in Montevideo to discuss regional sovereignty Over 100 progressive leaders are meeting at the third Pan-American Congress in Montevideo to discuss regional integration, sovereignty, and alternatives to U.S. political doctrine. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pan-american-congress-convenes-in-montevideo-to-discuss-regional-sovereignty ### 2026-08-19: Montevideo Consensus remains key for Latin American population policy The Sixth Regional Conference on Population and Development in Uruguay focuses on the Montevideo Consensus, reproductive rights, and managing aging populations across Latin America and the Caribbean. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/montevideo-consensus-remains-key-for-latin-american-population-policy --- Cite as: Regional summits in Montevideo on Latin American policy. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/regional-summits-in-montevideo-on-latin-american-policy