- María José López Pourailly
Noticias

A New Alliance Drives the Digital Future of Costa Rica and Latin America and the Caribbean under BELLA II
San José, Costa Rica, October 14, 2025 – The Ministry of Science, Innovation, Technology, and Telecommunications (MICITT) and the Latin American Advanced Networks Cooperation (RedCLARA) have signed a ...
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Join the second free webinar of the Cyberbridges series on cybersecurity culture in research networks
The Cyberbridges Series: Connecting the Americas for a Safer Research Future will hold its second meeting on October 21. This free webinar is an initiative organized by RedCLARA, with the participat...
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From Digital Fraud to Institutional Resilience: Building Trust in the Age of Generative AI
Deepfakes (AI-generated audiovisual content that realistically reproduces faces, voices, and movements) have become the new face of digital deception. The term combines "deep learning" and "fake," ref...
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Nine Latin American Projects Advance in BELLA II Early Adopters Blockchain Program
Out of a total of 13 registered initiatives, nine projects from Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Bolivia, Brazil, and Guatemala advanced to the active phase of the BELLA II Early Adopters Blockchain Program...
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Latin America and the Caribbean accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence, though challenges remain in investment, talent, and governance.
With information from ECLAC. Latin America and the Caribbean are rapidly advancing in the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI), although the region still faces major challenges related to investme...
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CARLA 2025 concluded in Kingston with a week of innovation and collaboration in HPC
From September 22 to 26, the Latin American Conference on High Performance Computing (CARLA 2025) took place in Kingston, Jamaica. Since 2014, this international event has brought together the High Pe...
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October 7: RedCLARA kicks off the Cyber Bridges series with a webinar on deepfakes and social engineering
The series opens with the seminar “From Digital Deception to Institutional Resilience: Deepfakes, Social Engineering, and the Strategic Response of CSIRTs,” organized by RedCLARA.
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Connectivity and Cooperation on the Agenda of the EU-LAC Digital Week
The BELLA II project, implemented by RedCLARA and co-funded by the European Union, was presented as a strategic initiative to reduce digital gaps and strengthen regional connectivity during the EU-LAC...
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Join us for Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Building Bridges for a Safer Region
Every October, Cybersecurity Awareness Month reminds us of the importance of staying safe online and protecting our personal data, contributing to a more secure digital environment. Since 2004, this g...
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The call for posters for TICAL2025 is currently open, and innovators are encouraged to participate!
As the event in San José, Costa Rica approaches, the favorable news keeps coming: TICAL2025 has opened its call for posters, a unique opportunity for researchers, professionals, and academics from acr...
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Open Call: Early Adopters in the Blockchain Latin America Program
RedCLARA and LNET announce the launch of the Early Adopters Blockchain LATAM Program, an initiative designed to create spaces for developing and testing new solutions, validating pilots, training team...
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Bella II Launches a Testbed for Experimentation in Bioinformatics and Artificial Intelligence
How do genes, proteins, and other molecules interact within the cell? How can therapeutic pathways be identified to treat complex diseases? A new BELLA II Testbed, which focuses on bioinformatics, pro...
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Costa Rica será el punto de encuentro para las mentes que impulsan la innovación
There is no translation available.El taller “Conectando mentes, transformando realidades”, que se realizará como antesala del encuentro anual de RedCLARA: TICAL2025, invita a investigadores, académico...
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Innovation and Connectivity Set the Agenda for the 2025 Digital Transformation School
As key players in the digital ecosystem of Latin America and the Caribbean, RedCLARA and BELLA II stand out for their role in advanced connectivity, scientific collaboration, and access to technolog...
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BELLA II launches a new blockchain testbed to drive innovation in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Innovating in blockchain is now a safe, accessible, and sustainable opportunity for researchers, educators, and entrepreneurs in Latin America who want to turn their ideas into concrete solutions.
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Innovation takes off towards TICAL2025: don’t miss this webinar!
“Innovation with Purpose. When the Network Maximizes Its Impact” is the title of the virtual session to be held on September 9 at 15:00 GMT, serving as a prelude to the in-person Open Innovation Works...
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Webinar: Launch of the BELLA II Blockchain Testbed
On Monday, September 1, at 16:00 GMT, the BELLA II project—led by RedCLARA and co-funded by the European Union—together with LACNet, will hold the virtual launch of the Blockchain Testbed. This secu...
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Webinar Series on Quantum Technologies in Health
The University Telemedicine Network (RUTE), an initiative of the National Education and Research Network of Brazil (RNP), will hold a series of four webinars on Quantum Technologies in Health betwee...
Read MoreCARLA 2025 Opens Early Registration and Confirms International Panelists
The international conference CARLA 2025, organized by the Advanced Computing System for Latin America and the Caribbean (SCALAC), has opened its official registration. Interested participants may re...
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Copernicus Academy Drives the Transformation of Data into Climate Action
How can data be transformed into action to address climate change and environmental challenges? This question guided RedCLARA’s presentation at AmeriGEO Week 2025, held in Bogotá, Colombia, from Aug...
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Universities and Academic Networks Facing New Threats: A Key Study to Strengthen Cybersecurity in the Region
The digital environment of higher education institutions has undergone a dramatic transformation. The massive shift to digital platforms for academic, administrative, and scientific activities has o...
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The Forum of the SPIDER Project Returns Strong to TICAL2025
The SPIDER Forum—Dialogues for Digital Transformation between Europe and Latin America and the Caribbean (DIF) will once again be part of TICAL2025, to be held in San José, Costa Rica. This space wi...
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Magallanes positions itself as a new scientific hub with the launch of the Patagonia Project PoP
With the inauguration of a new Point of Presence (PoP) by the National University Network of Chile (REUNA) in Magallanes and the Chilean Antarctic Territory, the southernmost region of Chile takes a s...
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DeCLARA Newsletter 59: Midyear, Multiple Milestones
As the first half of 2025 comes to a close, RedCLARA reaffirms its strategic role as a key driver of the digital ecosystem in Latin America and the Caribbean.
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Connectivity and Innovation: Meeting the Challenges of Regional Science
The digital transformation of research infrastructures was the central theme of the 15th meeting of the Bi-regional Working Group on Research Infrastructures (RI WG), held this past June in Vienna, ...
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RNP General Director receives Newton Faller Award for scientific contribution to Computing in Brazil
RNP's general director, Lisandro Zambenedetti Granville, received the "Newton Faller Award," given annually to members of the scientific community who have distinguished themselves for their service...
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The RNP 2025 Forum will take place from 15 to 18 September in Brasília.
With the theme of 'Technologies that connect and transform us', this 14th edition of the event will bring together leaders, specialists, and agents of change from the fields of education, science, hea...
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Early Bird Registration for TICAL2025 is Now Open: Take Advantage of the Special Rate!
Starting July 22, early bird registration opens for the 2025 edition of TICAL, the conference that brings together leaders in digital transformation in higher education and research across Latin Ame...
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Ibero-America Backs Open Science as a Driver of Inclusive and Sustainable development
Organized by CIEMAT and AECID, with the support of CYTED, ResINFRA Plus, and RedCLARA, the event brought together experts from over 20 countries to explore how this new way of conducting science can...
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BELLA II and Costa Rica: A Key Connection for Latin America’s Digital Future
As part of the strategic actions of the BELLA II project, representatives from RedCLARA carried out a mission to Costa Rica aimed at strengthening alliances that support the country’s integration into...
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Bogotá Hosts Proposals for a More Open and Connected Social Science
From June 8 to 12, Bogotá, Colombia, hosted the 10th Latin American and Caribbean Conference on Social Sciences, organized by the Latin American Council of Social Sciences (CLACSO). This academic and ...
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From simulation to solution: BELLA II, RedCLARA and SCALAC are driving a pioneering supercomputing platform.
At the EU-LAC Digital Alliance High-Level Dialogue on Artificial Intelligence and Platform Governance in São Paulo, Brazil, RedCLARA presented the progress of the BELLA II project, with a particular f...
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CEDIA receives recognition for its contribution to science and innovation in Ecuador
Ecuador’s National Research and Education Network (NREN), CEDIA, has been awarded the José Peralta Medal, a prestigious distinction granted by the Prefecture of Azuay to individuals and institutions...
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REUNA highlights the strategic role of science in polar connectivity during international seminar on the Antarctic Cable
Illustrative image. The Antarctic Cable project aims to deliver high-capacity connectivity to scientific bases.
The seminar “Antarctic Cable: Connecting the Last Frontier” took place in Punta Arena...
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EU–LAC Alliance Strengthens Strategic Cooperation on Human-Centric AI
The European Union (EU) and Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) are deepening their collaboration to foster the development, deployment, and responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI), grounded...
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EU and Caribbean partners convene in Kingston for high-level dialogue under the EU-LAC Digital Alliance
During the first high-level policy dialogue with the Caribbean under the EU-LAC Digital Alliance, the European Union launched Digital Connectors Jamaica, a new initiative aimed at fostering digital ...
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CEDIA Leads Strategic Visit to Japan to Advance Innovation and International Collaboration
The Community of Rectors from the Ecuadorian Corporation for the Development of Research and Academia (CEDIA) —Ecuador’s national research and education network and an active member of RedCLARA—cond...
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RedCLARA reinforces its strategic role in global astronomical connectivity from Chile
RedCLARA’s participation in the recent meeting of the South American–African Astronomy Coordination Committee (SA3CC), held in Chile, once again consolidated its key role in the global science connect...
Read MoreThe Rubin Observatory Opens Its Eyes to the Universe
From the heights of Cerro Pachón, in Chile’s Coquimbo Region, the Vera C. Rubin Observatory is ushering in a new era of cosmic exploration from South America. In its first ten hours of testing, its po...
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Video BELLA II: The Digital Future Starts Now
Since its launch in 2023, the BELLA II project has promoted advanced connectivity, regional integration, and innovation as key tools for the development of Latin America and the Caribbean.
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REUNA Presents Its 2024 Annual Report
Chile’s National University Network (REUNA) has published its 2024 Annual Report, a document that highlights the institution’s main achievements, technical advancements, and collaborative initiatives ...
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Preliminary Program of TICAL2025: A Week to Drive Transformative Innovation
The official program of TICAL2025 is now available online. This year, the conference will be held under the theme “Innovation that Transforms”, reaffirming its position as the most important event in ...
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