According to a statement from the organization, Gonzalez highlighted the growing role of parliamentary diplomacy in the face of international tensions and challenges affecting democracy, development, and state sovereignty.

The legislator cited challenges such as artificial intelligence, climate change, biodiversity loss, pollution, organized crime, unilateral coercive measures, and threats to multilateralism and the international legal order.

Gonzalez also reaffirmed support for the Proclamation of Latin America and the Caribbean as a Zone of Peace, as well as Parlatino’s commitment to dialogue, sovereignty, the self-determination of peoples, and respect for international law.

During the forum, the organization also signed a collaboration agreement with the Association of Former Deputies and Senators of the Spanish Cortes Generales, aimed at expanding cooperation, exchanging experiences, and strengthening parliamentary institutions.

The 12th Ibero-American Parliamentary Forum concluded with commitments to strengthen democratic values ​​and promote the responsible, safe, and transparent use of artificial intelligence, while also addressing phenomena such as polarization, disinformation, and organized crime.

The meeting’s conclusions will be incorporated into the roadmap leading up to the 30th Ibero-American Summit of Heads of State and Government, scheduled for November 4 and 5 in Madrid.

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