The Pan American Roundtables Alliance, present at the 52nd General Assembly of the Organization of American States (OAS), shared a video and a brochure outlining the Alliance's general policies and the functions of its Liaison Committee with the OAS. The images show the Dominican Republic Youth Group conducting an activity at El Alcázar, a colonial-era palace that once served as the residence of Viceroys Diego Colón and María de Toledo.

In a video presented during the dialogue session between the Heads of Delegation and the Permanent Observers, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky thanked the OAS for suspending Russia's permanent observer status and called on the countries of the Americas to support sanctions against Russia, given the long list of Ukrainian victims that country is creating. Zelensky urged the American countries to remember their struggles for independence 200 years ago. "Which side would Simón Bolívar be on in the war that Russia unleashed against Ukraine? Who would José de San Martín support? Who would Miguel Hidalgo sympathize with? I think they wouldn't help someone who is plundering a smaller country." "I'm not asking for much, just to spread the truth about this war and the casualties caused by Russian aggression," he concluded, before ending his remarks with a "Long live freedom!" in Spanish.

Dialogue between the Heads of Delegation and representatives of civil society organizations and other actors. Based on OAS guiding principles such as the eradication of extreme poverty, almost entirely absent from the proposed resolutions submitted to the OAS, spokespeople from civil society organizations strongly criticized the attempt to politicize the agenda with issues such as “self-perceived gender identity” and the legalization of abortion, in which women and motherhood practically disappear. They raised their voices in defense of life and science, asserting that “being a woman is a matter of biology, not ideology.”

Ministerial Meeting of the Summit Implementation Review Group (SIRRG). Los Angeles Declaration on Migration and Protection 2022. In the short time since the Summit of the Americas, commitments have been made to address the root causes of migration, including endemic corruption and violence. This principle of shared responsibility aims to avoid exacerbating migration conflicts and to foster successful collaboration among nations.

As pro-life groups continued their march toward the Lima Convention Center, where the OAS General Assembly was being held, chanting slogans against abortion and "gender ideology," the scheduled agenda for this first in-person exercise of diplomacy at the OAS proceeded. In the plenary sessions, participants advocated for the prevention and punishment of human rights violations in the Americas, which pose a serious risk to the progress of the nations. They focused particularly on Venezuela and Nicaragua, expressing solidarity with their citizens in the face of blatant human rights abuses. The abuses suffered by women in Tehran were also mentioned. Meanwhile, several countries acknowledged that "inclusion" is not an easy task, but that they are making progress toward it. Costa Rica, in turn, proposed a new agenda for the next General Assembly entitled "Ocean 2025."

Today, Friday, July 7, the third meeting of the General Committee is scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m., while the third plenary session is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. In the afternoon, the fourth and final plenary session will take place, where the "Malvinas Question," which has been the subject of attempts to resolve it for years, will be debated. The authorities of OAS bodies, agencies, and entities will be appointed, and the various reports from the Presidents of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, the Inter-American Juridical Committee, the Inter-American Commission of Women, the Inter-American Court of Human Rights, the Pan American Health Organization, and the General Committee will be presented. During this session, the various draft declarations and resolutions will be approved. The venue and date of the fifty-third regular session of the General Assembly will also be determined. Starting at 7:30 p.m., the closing session of the General Assembly will be held by the Secretary General of the OAS, Luis Almagro; and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Peru, César Landa.

In the third plenary session, Belize affirmed its dependence on multilateralism and therefore requires urgent responses and financial reforms. Despite being one of the world's first countries to utilize renewable energy, it is not protected from disasters caused by climate change. Belize added that citizens of Indigenous and African descent continue to face discrimination and inequality, historically manifested in various forms—racial, social, and religious—despite reforms and the formal inclusion of measures to prevent these scourges in national constitutions. Belize also condemned the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Brazil, in its presentation, highlighted the OAS's educational assistance and cooperation for Latin America and the Caribbean, as well as its work on other regional security matters. Brazil pledged its commitment to the Inter-American Democratic Charter, the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, and the Inter-American Commission of Women. Finally, Brazil expressed its gratitude for the assistance of the OAS Observation Mission during the recent Brazilian elections. Brazil stated its solidarity with Haiti and pledged its support, along with other countries, to Haiti. The promotion and protection of human rights and the preservation of democracy are commitments of Chile, as demonstrated, for example, by its signing of the Escazú Agreement in defense of the human rights of those affected by the exploitation of natural resources. They are concerned about the shrinking of democratic space in the region and the world. They strongly condemned the deterioration of public debate through the use of unregulated social media. They mentioned the persecution of members of the Catholic Church, opposition figures, and journalists in Nicaragua. They offered multilateral dialogue and diplomatic efforts to achieve a political solution that also addresses the migration of their citizens. They also acknowledged the government's shared responsibility for the serious humanitarian crisis in Venezuela. They announced support for Colombia and feminist movements to prevent and eradicate violence against women. They will advance on democratic foundations in the consolidation of the region. The session concluded with remarks from Colombia, a country that shares the same tribulations afflicting the region and the world. It expresses its gratitude for the positive reception of its policy of commitment to total peace beyond its borders and its proposal for forward-looking justice. All these aims are aimed at contributing to saving the future.

Fourth Plenary Session: Sovereignty Dispute and Decolonization of the Falkland Islands. “40 Years After the Falklands War” The Argentine Republic requests the OAS to support the resumption of negotiations with the United Kingdom to agree on definitive and peaceful solutions to the sovereignty dispute over the Falkland Islands. It also insists on the need to end the United Kingdom's unilateral decisions regarding the exploration and exploitation of natural resources and military exercises in the Islands. The OAS General Assembly considers the question of the inalienable and imprescriptible rights of the Malvinas Islands, South Georgia, South Sandwich Islands and surrounding maritime areas to be of hemispheric interest, and adopts the Declaration by which it demands the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, its political will for the renewal of efforts to resume these dialogues and explore all peaceful means in order to continue the negotiation process on the Argentine sovereign rights in territorial dispute, which lead to definitive constructive solutions to this long-standing controversy with Argentina.

Resumption of the fourth plenary session. The President of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, the first woman to head this body, reported on the increase in requests for urgent protection in special cases presented in countries such as Cuba, Nicaragua, and Venezuela, and the weakening of democratic institutions in the face of the de facto positions in Nicaragua. She requested continued efforts to promote women's independence and autonomy in spaces of independence, under the permanent observance of Human Rights. In turn, the President of the Inter-American Juridical Committee highlighted the Committee's collective regional leadership, which has worked to promote principles on the processing of personal data and the protection of diplomatic premises under diplomatic asylum, Diplomatic Law, and International Law. The President of the Inter-American Commission of Women reported on the development of best practices for women's leadership through the "Building Bridges" vision. She added that equality is not just a women's issue; it is an issue that concerns us all for the well-being of our societies, since investing in women is transforming the world. Following this, the President of the Inter-American Court of Human Rights stated that this has been a period of challenges and transitions, but one in which productivity has increased, as they have been able to address all the demands and issue 24 substantive judgments. The IACHR also declared Nicaragua in contempt of the Inter-American States. The same was done with the report of the Director of the Pan American Health Organization, which was supported by a statement from the Director of the WHO. Before adjourning the session, the Argentine Deputy Foreign Minister declared that the United Kingdom is refusing to negotiate despite the goodwill of the Argentine Republic. The United Kingdom maintains that those who inhabit the Islands are British and has unilaterally decided that the disputed territories are off-limits to Argentinians, even to the families of those who died in the Falklands War, completely disregarding the pronouncement of the OAS General Assembly. Similarly, the Permanent Observer of Ukraine requested that the OAS address the urgent message from the President of that country, urging them to speak out to dissuade Russia from its attempts at domination in Ukraine and thus prevent it from continuing to destroy the country.

Prior to the vote on the Resolutions, the General Assembly read the Declaration of Lima, which, among other aspects, highlights the commitment to all women, youth, children, and historically threatened groups in vulnerable situations. It emphasizes the need to restore civil and religious freedoms in Nicaragua, as well as the right to life. It warns of the problems of food insecurity and advocates for a multilateral system with special and differentiated treatment for developing countries. It mentions issues such as the efficient use of water and the family. Paraguay, in its dissenting vote, highlighted the family as the driving force of humanity and noted that there is no consensus on definitions of diversity not currently included; therefore, all vulnerable groups must be considered in general terms, without particularities. Furthermore, they do not accept any definition not contemplated in their country's legal system. Following the adoption of the Lima Declaration, the following draft resolutions were voted on: ▪️Draft Resolution on the restoration of International Law ▪️Draft Resolution to promote hemispheric initiatives ▪️Draft Resolution on the food situation in the Americas ▪️Draft Resolution for the recovery of inclusive and resilient health systems ▪️Draft Resolution on women's leadership ▪️Draft Resolution for strengthening democracy ▪️Draft Resolution on the promotion and protection of human rights ▪️Draft Resolution on the political crisis and human rights in Nicaragua. Statements: ▪️Costa Rica expresses its concern regarding the escalation of repression in Nicaragua and advocates for joint actions to provide protection to political, religious, and civic persecutors. ▪️Guatemala presented a motion of recognition to the Peruvian government and its Foreign Minister for the excellent organization and commitment to the Assembly, which was approved by acclamation. At 10:10 p.m., the fourth plenary session was adjourned, and the closing remarks were delivered by Peruvian Foreign Minister César Rodrigo Landa Arroyo, who highlighted poverty as a central factor of inequality and discrimination, calling for special attention to be paid to migrant women. OAS Secretary General Luis Almagro concluded by acknowledging the work done to organize this Assembly and the willingness of all participants, including, of course, civil society organizations, for their capacity and dedication to resolving the political problems of the continent. Lima, October 8, 10:20 p.m.