America Latina e Caraibi

Diplomatic Network

26 August 2021

“Presenza Italiana in Peru”, an exhibition of watercolours

The Italian Embassy and the Italian Cultural Institute in Lima have organised an exhibition of watercolours entitled “Presenza Italiana in Peru” (Italian Presence in Peru)”. Ten buildings representing the Italian presence in the South American country are the protagonists of the cultural event set up at Parque Tamayo in San Isidro. The initiative was organised […]

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Diplomatic Network

24 August 2021

Italian piano music celebrated in Buenos Aires

The Italian Cultural Institute in Buenos Aires presents an original series of concerts via streaming, celebrating Italy by means of piano music. As part of its traditional #Vivacissimo online cycle, now in its fourth season, it has organised three sessions, to be held on 27 August and 9 and 10 September (at 6.30 p.m.).    The […]

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Diplomatic Network

17 August 2021

The course “Lina, una biografia” in Sao Paulo

The life and works of the architect Lina Bo Bardi (1914-1992) are the subject of a course organized by Centro Pesquisa e Formação of SESC (the Brazilian Social Service of Commerce organization), in collaboration with the Italian Institute of Culture of Sao Paulo.     During this series of lessons entitled “Lina, A Biography”, students […]

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Press Releases

16 August 2021

NOTE BY THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS – Venezuela

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses its satisfaction with announcing the start of negotiations in Mexico City between the Venezuelan authorities and opposition forces, with the mediation of Norway, to find a solution to the political and humanitarian crisis in the South American country, to which Italy provides its support. Jointly with the European Union and the International Contact […]

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Diplomatic Network

16 August 2021

Magister Raffaello’ exhibition arrives in Chile

The multimedia exhibition explores the work, life, and adventures of Raphael, one of the most emblematic artists of the Italian Renaissance. This is ‘Magister Raffaello’, a wonderful journey through the Italian Renaissance, a multimedia installation brought to Chile by the Italian Embassy, the Italian Cultural Institute of Santiago and the Artequin Museum. Thanks to technological resources and […]

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Diplomatic Network

16 August 2021

Brazil: “L’Attesa”, a monologue about Anita Garibaldi on stage

On the occasion of the bicentenary of Anita Garibaldi’s birth, the Italian Cultural Institutes of Rio de Janeiro and San Paolo present “L’Attesa” (The Waiting), a monologue by Valeria Magrini, in two different versions: in Italian, performed by the young talent from Ravenna Asia Galeotti directed by Emanuele Montagna, and in Portuguese, performed by the […]

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Diplomatic Network

16 August 2021

Buenos Aires, the Italian film festival continues

The “Incontro con il nuovo cinema italiano” continues. This is the title of a series of online film screenings organised by the Italian Cultural Institute of Buenos Aires and the Ministry of Culture through the Theatre Complex of Buenos Aires and the Cinemateca Argentina Foundation.On the platform of the Ministry of Culture and the website of the Buenos Aires […]

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In detail

11 August 2021

Mexico: inauguration of the Cablebus2 urban cable car constructed by Leitner

On Sunday 8 August the Cablebus2 cable car, constructed by the Italian company Leitner, one of the world leaders in cableways, was inaugurated in Mexico City. Working with its local partner Alfa (Aristos group), it has completed the longest urban cableway in Latin America, which is also one of the most significant recent urban mobility […]

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Diplomatic Network

11 August 2021

Brazil: Italy will be present at the LGBTQ+ International Film Festival

The Embassy of Italy in Brasilia is taking part in the 6th edition of the ‘International LGBTQ+ Film Festival’ which will take place virtually, with free access, from 2 – 8 September 2021. This initiative is in collaboration with the Delegation of the European Union and the Embassies of Australia, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, […]

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Diplomatic Network

11 August 2021

São Paulo: Italian cinema at the Ecofalante Film Festival

Thanks to the commitment of the Italian Cultural Institute of Sao Paulo, Italy is participating in the Ecofalante Film Festival, which opens today and ends on 14 September. The programme of this tenth edition of the festival, which is taking place online, includes 101 films from 40 countries, 30 of which have never been seen […]

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Diplomatic Network

9 August 2021

Italy-Argentina: opportunities in Salta for companies and the Italian language

The well-rooted Italian presence and the strong dynamism of the Province of Salta offer good potential for the development of shared projects. At the centre of the meetings between Mirta Gentile, the Chargé d’Affaires of the Embassy of Italy in Argentina, with Antonio Oscar Morocco, the Vice Governor of the Province of Salta  and Bettina […]

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Diplomatic Network

5 August 2021

Montevideo: a lecture about Franco Battiato

Three months after the death of the great Sicilian composer Franco Battiato, the Italian Cultural Institute of Montevideo will be presenting a lecture by Antonella Agostinis about the artistic career of this tireless experimenter who explored a wide range of musical genres (from pop and prog to ethnics, electronics, and the avant-garde). An interdisciplinary and […]

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