Ibero-American Summit adopts risk reduction network

The Ibero-American Summit in Madrid concluded with the establishment of a network for disaster risk reduction and civil protection, proposed by Portugal. The declaration emphasizes strengthening prevention and response capabilities, including a multi-threat early warning system. Notably, the summit saw the absence of leaders from Brazil and Mexico, while some countries, including Argentina and Paraguay, dissociated from specific points in the declaration regarding international law and artificial intelligence. The community comprises three European and 19 Latin American countries, with the first summit held in 1991.