Casa de América

Casa de América

Casa de América is a public consortium formed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation, the Community of Madrid and the Madrid City Council that aims to strengthen ties between Spain and the American continent, particularly in Latin America and the Caribbean. Through its activity it seeks the dissemination of cultural, social, political and economic activity in Latin America in Madrid and in the promotion of activities of reflection or thought on the Ibero-American space.

In addition, it aims to promote better knowledge between Spain and Latin American countries; promote dialogue and encounter between institutions and people on both sides of the Atlantic; and serve as a forum for discussion. He hopes that the Latin American community will consider the Casa de América as its own home. In all these years a wide and consolidated network of contacts has been created, both in Spain and in the American continent and more than 40,000 representatives of the political, economic, social, cultural and scientific world have passed through the institution.

In turn, Casa de América has maintained a deep dialogue with a large number of public and private institutions dedicated to Latin America. Casa de América defends the principles and values of the Ibero-American community. To this end, it promotes dialogues on inclusion, gender equality, environmental defense and digital transformation in the region. Casa de América wants to be inclusive, feminist, green and digital. Thus, it contributes to promoting Madrid as a meeting point between Latin America and Spain. La Casa has become a reference of the city for the Latin American community.