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Australia Latam Emerging Leaders Dialogue Strengthening relations between Australia and Latin America

09/08/2026

Arriving was one thing. Staying true to yourself? That’s where the real journey begins.

After sharing what it was really like to land in Australia, Laura gets into something deeper: how do you hold onto your culture, your language, your roots, while building an entirely new life?

Because for many Latin Americans in Australia, that tension never fully goes away. And Laura knows it better than most.

That’s exactly why, as CEO of ALELD, she’s committed to creating spaces where that tension doesn’t have to be faced alone. Where emerging leaders from Latin America and Australia come together, learn from each other, and build something stronger than either could alone.

This is her story. And it’s one worth hearing.

🌎 Australia and Latin America, closer than you think.
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We often think the internet lives in “the cloud.”But in reality, most of our digital world depends on thousands of kilom...
05/08/2026

We often think the internet lives in “the cloud.”

But in reality, most of our digital world depends on thousands of kilometres of submarine fibre optic cables hidden beneath the ocean.

These invisible networks carry our messages, financial transactions, government communications, and global data every second. More importantly, they are reshaping geopolitics, digital sovereignty, and international cooperation.

As Latin America and Australia become increasingly connected through the Pacific, a new question emerges:

Who controls the infrastructure that keeps us connected?

Swipe through to discover why submarine cables are about much more than technology.

Based on the latest Latam Link article by Danis Cruz.

⚽ More Than a Game: How Football Connects Australia and Latin AmericaWhen Argentina played the Matildas in Canberra, the...
30/07/2026

⚽ More Than a Game: How Football Connects Australia and Latin America

When Argentina played the Matildas in Canberra, the sold-out crowd told a story bigger than the scoreline. Football means something different in Australia than it does across Argentina, Brazil, México, Uruguay and Colombia — but that difference is exactly what makes it such a powerful bridge between our two regions.

In her latest Latam Link piece, Mikayla Weber (President of ANU's Latin American Students Association) explores how football has quietly become a form of soft-power diplomacy — from Messi jerseys in Australian schoolyards, to the Matildas' record-breaking 2023 World Cup run, to the growing Latin American communities shaping Australia's cultural landscape.

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup wraps up, one thing is clear: football gives Australia and Latin America a shared language — even when each side speaks it differently. 🌏🇦🇷🇦🇺

Read the full piece — link in bio 🔗

The internet may feel invisible, but the global digital economy relies on thousands of kilometres of submarine cables ly...
24/07/2026

The internet may feel invisible, but the global digital economy relies on thousands of kilometres of submarine cables lying beneath our oceans. As competition over digital infrastructure intensifies, these hidden networks are reshaping geopolitics, security, and international relations.

In this latest Latam Link article, our Director of Communications, Danis Cruz, explores why Latin America is becoming a strategic player in global connectivity and what this means for Australia and the future of digital diplomacy.

Read the full article: https://www.australialatam.com/latam-link/06zp9115s9c8axjrulmbsq3t7btib1

Last Friday, ALELD's Director of Diplomacy, Geraldine Olea, together with Kami Castellanos Krol, Diplomacy Officer, atte...
23/07/2026

Last Friday, ALELD's Director of Diplomacy, Geraldine Olea, together with Kami Castellanos Krol, Diplomacy Officer, attended the celebration of Colombia’s National Day in Canberra.

Bringing together members of the diplomatic corps, government representatives, and the Colombian-Australian community, the event highlighted the importance of strengthening the enduring ties between Australia and Latin America.

We thank the Embassy of Colombia in Australia, His Excellency Ambassador Diego Felipe Cadena Montenegro, and Mrs. Betsaida Cruz for their warm hospitality and kind invitation.

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Canberra

20/07/2026

Starting over in a new country takes courage. Leaving behind everything familiar: your family, your language, your sense of belonging, and building something new from scratch.

Laura Sarmiento, our CEO, knows that feeling firsthand. As a Venezuelan woman who made Australia her home, she's no stranger to the challenges that come with navigating a new culture while staying true to who you are.

This is her story.

Follow along as Laura opens up about identity, resilience, and what it really means to build bridges between Australia and Latin America, and why building those bridges is at the heart of everything we do at ALELD.

🌎 Australia and Latin America, closer than you think.
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Our Diplomacy team - Mariana, Geraldine and Kami - had the honour of attending the reception celebrating the 205th Anniv...
03/07/2026

Our Diplomacy team - Mariana, Geraldine and Kami - had the honour of attending the reception celebrating the 205th Anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Peru, hosted by His Excellency Ambassador Vitaliano Gallardo Valencia and Mrs. Ljubinka Petkovich Portocarrero. 🇵🇪

The event was a valuable opportunity to strengthen relationships within the diplomatic community, engage with government and industry leaders, and reinforce ALELD’s commitment to fostering international partnerships that support collaboration across diplomacy, trade, innovation, and strategic industries.

We thank the Embassy of Peru for the invitation and warm hospitality.

Australia’s coffee culture begins far beyond the café ☕From Brazil and Colombia to El Salvador and Guatemala, Latin Amer...
30/06/2026

Australia’s coffee culture begins far beyond the café ☕

From Brazil and Colombia to El Salvador and Guatemala, Latin America plays a vital role in the coffee Australians enjoy every day. This latest article by Mikayla Weber explores the deep connections between culture, trade, and diplomacy through coffee.

Read more —

https://www.australialatam.com/latam-link/ky8dr6ykg7z2ldu1bzxg5b2i0vopjr

🛰️ Whose space is it, really?When Australia and Latin America talk about space, they're often not having the same conver...
12/06/2026

🛰️ Whose space is it, really?

When Australia and Latin America talk about space, they're often not having the same conversation — even when they think they are. One side speaks the language of sovereignty and security. The other, development and access. Same domain, completely different vocabulary.

And the stakes? Higher than you'd think. The rules governing space are still being written, and the countries that arrive at the table with a shared language will help shape them. Those that don't, won't.

In her latest piece, ALELD's Director of Diplomacy Geraldine Olea breaks down the linguistic divide shaping space diplomacy across the Indo-Pacific and Latin America, and why the next generation of leaders might be the ones to bridge it.

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