We will analyze why Latin America has become the most violent region in the world during peacetime and how this reality impacts politics, the economy, and the business environment, as well as the evolution of Africa The last decade has been marked by advances, setbacks, and increasing strategic importance. This session will explore the risks, trends, and opportunities in these two regions, which have become battlegrounds for geopolitical rivalry among major powers.
Program
09:00h | Attendee Reception
09:30h | Welcome
Pablo de Ramón-Laca, CEO of Cesce
09:40 a.m. | Latin America. Crime and Punishment
María José Chaguaceda. Country Risk Analyst at Cesce
10:10 a.m. | Africa 2015-2025. Old challenges and new challenges
Lidia Candal. Country Risk Analyst at Cesce
10:40 a.m. | Questions, dialogue and closing remarks
Date: February 18 2026
Location: Cesce Headquarters. Velázquez 74, 28001, Madrid



