America Latina e Caraibi

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2 July 2013

‘Mision Campeones’, Italian Cooperation leveling the playing field for young Guatemalans

Kicking out crime and violence, and giving young Guatemalans a chance, was the goal of “Mision Campeones” organised from 9 to 16 June in Guatemala City by the Italian Development Cooperation, the Italian Soccer Federation (FIGC) and the Lega Nazionale Dilettanti (Lnd). The aim was to sponsor the Escuela Meteropolitanas de Futbol (Emefut) project, active […]

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1 July 2013

Italy- Latin America: a credible partner, more dialogue, says Giro

“With partners that have become more credible and assertive, Italy intends to deepen dialogue at all levels, both bilaterally and multilaterally – this latter being a context that promises important synergies, and we wish to take advantage of common cultural sensibilities in promoting targeted efforts in the areas of environmental protection, human rights and global […]

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Speeches

1 July 2013

Closing speech by Under-Secretary Mario Giro –Conference at Villa Mondragone (Italian only)

(fa fede solo il testo effettivamente pronunciato) Sono molto grato agli organizzatori del XXVmo seminario economico internazionale “Villa Mondragone” e in particolare al Prof. Paganetto per avere dedicato una sessione all’America Latina quel che mi offre la possibilità di condividere con voi alcune riflessioni sugli indirizzi che il Governo si propone di seguire nelle relazioni […]

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24 June 2013

GUATEMALA – A docufilm in Turin on youth orchestras

The youth orchestras of Guatemala take centre stage in the docufilm “Cuento Musical”, which was screened on Friday at Turin’s Auditorium Quazza – Palazzo Nuovo. The main thrust of the film, directed by Stefano Scialotti and sponsored by the Guatemala City government with the support of the Italian Cooperation and the UNDP, is the use […]

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19 June 2013

SANREMO – Green light for international course on humanitarian law and peace operations

Officers and employees of international organisations will be involved in a course being held from 17 to 21 June at the International Institute for Humanitarian Law (IIHL), located in Villa Ormond, on compliance with international humanitarian law and human rights in peace operations. The participants, who have come from various part of the world (Afghanistan, […]

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Press Releases

17 June 2013

Minister for Foreign Affairs Emma Bonino meets with Foreign Minister of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Elias Josè Jaua Milano

Minister for Foreign Affairs Emma Bonino met today in Rome with Foreign Minister of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela Elias Josè Jaua Milano, who is in Rome with President of the Republic NicolásMaduro.They discussed collaboration between Italy and that Latin American country in the sectors of industry, tourism and air safety. Minister Bonino expressed great […]

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17 June 2013

LIMA – Hugo Pratt and Corto Maltese in Peru

Peru remembers Hugo Pratt in an exhibition entitled “On the road to adventure. Pino Ninfa’s homage to Hugo Pratt”. The Italian Cultural Institute of Lima organised the event, which will run from 19 June to 16 July and consists of 40 photographs of the places featured in the Corto Maltese cartoons drawn by Pratt. The […]

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13 June 2013

BRASILIA – “Arte italo-brasilera” on show at the Italian Embassy

Italy is celebrating its excellent cultural relations with Brazil through the “Arte Italo-Brasilera” exhibition in our Embassy in Brasilia. The exhibition, with works by 24 artists, opened in early June and will run until 5 August 2013. Embassy Open Doors The initiative is part of the “Embassy Open Doors” project, which gives visitors an opportunity […]

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12 June 2013

MONTEVIDEO – “Italian: a lively language” – a new competition

“Italian: a lively language”. That’s the name of the competition organised by the Italian Cultural Institute in Uruguay to mark Italy’s National Day (2 June). The theme – for children (6-12 years old), teenagers (13-17) and adults (over 18 years of age) – is to design an advertising image, possibly with a slogan, that can […]

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10 June 2013

ARGENTINA – Battiato for the first time in Buenos Aires

Sicily’s eclectic singer-songwriter, musician, director and painter Franco Battiato was in Buenos Aires for the first time on 8 June during his “Open Sesame” international tour. The concert was part of the broader “Verano Italiano”, a series of cultural events to be presented in the Argentine capital through 5 July in the course of a […]

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7 June 2013

ITALY-ECUADOR – “El mural binacional mas largo de Quito”

Ecuador’s capital hosted the award ceremony for the winners of the “El mural binacional mas largo de Quito” competition, a cultural initiative that arose from the two-fold need to refurbish and repaint the exterior wall of the compound housing the Italian diplomatic mission, which involved both the Embassy and the City of Quito an several […]

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6 June 2013

PERU’ – Italian design a leader in Lima

Through mid-June the Peruvian capital will be host to the exhibition “Italian Style Dressing Home”, dedicated to Italian historic and contemporary furnishings. A total of 150 pieces from some of the best-known brands in the world. Read more, in Italian.

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