On 3 June 2026, the members of AFI’s Financial Inclusion Initiative for Latin America and the Caribbean (FILAC) met to discuss opportunities to advance regional cooperation and alignment.

FILAC’s Chair, Guadalupe Escobar of Banco Central de Reserva de El Salvador, highlighted “FILAC’s role as a platform that connects our institutions, facilitates peer learning, and promotes a regional agenda aimed at delivering concrete results for our populations. In a context where economic, social, environmental, and technological challenges are evolving rapidly, these spaces are essential for identifying shared priorities, exchanging best practices, and advancing toward more effective, inclusive, and sustainable public policies.”

During the meeting, Abel Motsomi and Pearl Motete from FinMark Trust shared global perspectives and emerging trends related to financial health and inclusive finance. Participants also discussed the FILAC 2026-2029 Workplan, which aims to support members to translate policy knowledge into concrete implementation actions that accelerate inclusive, resilient, and gender-responsive financial systems.

“Financial inclusion must go beyond diagnosis and be translated into concrete actions, supported by timely decisions, effective coordination, and sustained commitments,” said FILAC Co Chair, Ligia Marcela Herrera from CNBS Honduras. “This is an opportune moment to reflect on each country’s contribution, and renew our commitment to a more coordinated, measurable, and transformative financial inclusion agenda—one that generates a tangible impact on people’s lives.