Uruguayan Lawmaker Highlights Parlatino's Role in Fishing and Food Security

Carlos Reutor, a Uruguayan congressman and president of the Agriculture and Fisheries Commission of Parlatino (Latin American Parliament), highlighted the significance of a regional meeting held in Aruba — the first such gathering on the island in fifteen years. Reutor emphasized Parlatino's critical role in shaping policy around fishing and food security across Latin America and the Caribbean. The meeting brought together regional legislators to coordinate legislative efforts on agriculture and fisheries, sectors considered vital to food sovereignty in the region. Aruba's selection as the host location underscores the island's growing relevance in regional political and legislative forums. The gathering is seen as an opportunity to strengthen inter-parliamentary cooperation and address shared challenges such as sustainable fishing practices and food supply resilience.