Two hundred years after the Amphictyonic Congress of Panama, we find ourselves at a crucial historical moment to reflect on the enduring relevance of the regional unity project and the paths to strengthening it. Originally convened by Simón Bolívar in 1826, this congress represented the most ambitious effort to federate the newly independent nations of Latin America and the Caribbean under a shared political and social vision. At that time, Bolívar envisioned that only through unity would our region become a symbol of cooperation and geopolitical strength, enabling our nations to jointly confront the political and economic challenges that emerged with independence.