Just as it was announced, the Latin American Academy of Customs Law (ALDA) he performed his first day in the University of Belgrano, bringing together specialists from Argentina, Brazil and UruguayThe activity included five thematic panels that addressed the trade facilitation, the positivization of the principles of Customs Sanctioning Law, the import customs valuation and jurisprudence as a meeting point for customs law in Latin America, marking a milestone in regional integration and cooperation.
During the closure, the Secretary of ALDA, Dr. Cláudio Augusto Gonçalves Pereira (Brazil Section), and the President of the Argentine Section of ALDA, Harry SchurigThey highlighted the importance of regional integration and collaboration among specialists. Pereira pointed out that “there are no differences between countries; rather, unity and cooperation between nations and sectors are fundamental to moving forward together and sharing knowledge.” Schurig, for his part, emphasized the large turnout at the event: “We thought the number of in-person participants would be lower, but the room was filled with students, professionals, and specialists from across the region. This demonstrates that everyone’s effort not only generates personal academic and professional benefits but also contributes to a broader community.” community benefit for the entire region.”
It was also emphasized that ALDA is not a national or global association, but a regional one.whose mission is to complement the activities of other existing associations and to promote collaboration between lawyers, technicians and customs brokers, addressing the complexity of customs law from a comprehensive and multidisciplinary perspective.
AArgentina, host of this first meetingHe offered a very warm welcome, thanking the visiting colleagues and specialists. The country always receives its guests "with open arms," reaffirming its commitment to regional integration and cooperation.
The ALDA meeting concluded with the announcement that the next meeting will be held in Brazil in 2026, although the deepening of its training process as an academy remains an aspect to be closely monitored.
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