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Panama to Sign with Cervantes on Friday for XI Congress of the Language Celebration
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Panama to Sign with Cervantes on Friday for XI Congress of the Language Celebration

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Panama and the Cervantes Institute will sign an agreement Friday to host the 11th International Congress of the Spanish Language in 2028.
  • The Panamanian bid was unanimously approved by the Association of Spanish Language Academies.
  • Panama previously hosted the congress in 2013, and the agreement will outline collaboration for the 2028 event.

Panama is set to become the host nation for the prestigious 11th International Congress of the Spanish Language in 2028, a significant cultural event for the region. The agreement, to be signed this Friday between Panama's Ministry of Education and the Instituto Cervantes, solidifies the Central American nation's role in promoting the Spanish language and Hispanic cultures. This marks Panama's second time hosting the congress, having previously done so in 2013. The unanimous approval by the Association of Spanish Language Academies underscores the confidence in Panama's capacity to organize such a large-scale international gathering. The event is not just a celebration of linguistic unity but also an opportunity for Panama to showcase its cultural heritage and strengthen its ties within the Spanish-speaking world. The detailed collaboration outlined in the agreement ensures a well-coordinated and impactful congress, reflecting the shared commitment to the evolution and dissemination of the Spanish language.

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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.