Kingston Declaration: SCALAC Receives Regional Endorsement to Lead Supercomputing Cooperation Between Latin America, the Caribbean, and Europe

Kingston, Jamaica – September 2025.

During the Latin American and Caribbean Conference on High Performance Computing (CARLA 2025), representatives from major supercomputing centers and national research networks across the region signed the Kingston Declaration — a landmark document reaffirming the role of the Advanced Computing System for Latin America and the Caribbean (SCALAC) as the organization that unites and represents the High-Performance Computing (HPC) community in the region.

A joint commitment to regional and international cooperation

The Declaration was signed by representatives from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Mexico, Uruguay, and Venezuela, with the support of international observer organizations from Spain, France, and Italy.
It also announced the official inclusion of new members from Peru and Panama, and the launch of a protocol to integrate institutions from the Caribbean, led by Jamaica and supported by the National High Technology Center (CENAT) of Costa Rica.

SCALAC, a key actor in the EU–LAC Supercomputing Network

In the document, the signatories expressed their support for SCALAC as the ideal organization to coordinate efforts for the establishment of the EU–LAC Supercomputing Network consortium, recognizing SCALAC’s strategic role in linking regional capabilities and fostering scientific dialogue with Europe.

“The unification of efforts and perspectives, the exchange of common goals, and the optimization of resources will facilitate a fluid and respectful dialogue among all partners, maximizing the impact of this collaboration,” states the Declaration.

Strengthening a regional high-impact community

The Declaration was signed by leading representatives of the regional HPC ecosystem, including:

• Philippe Navaux (Brazil), President of the SCALAC Board.
• Carlos Jaime Barrios (Colombia), General Chair of SCALAC.
• Esteban Meneses (Costa Rica), General Vice-Chair.
• Carla Osthoff (Brazil), Board Member.
• Ginés Guerrero (Chile), Strategic Infrastructure and Services Chair.
• Andrei Tchernykh (Mexico), Member of the Mexican Supercomputing Network, REDMEXSU.
• Claudio Chacón (Ecuador), Director of Product and Service Development, CEDIA
• Carlos Guzmán (Ecuador), representatives of CEDIA.
• Nicolás Wolovick (Argentina), Board Member.
• Esteban Mosckos (Argentina), Training, Outreach and Education Chair.
• Harold Castro (Colombia), Board Member.
• Robinson Rivas (Venezuela), and other regional leaders.

Toward a new stage of collaboration

With this declaration, SCALAC reinforces its position as the leading platform for advanced computing integration in Latin America and the Caribbean, promoting scientific cooperation, knowledge exchange, and the interconnection of supercomputing infrastructures at continental and intercontinental levels.

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SCALAC at ILIA 2025: Artificial Intelligence Cannot Advance Without Advanced Computing

At the third edition of the Latin American Artificial Intelligence Index (ILIA 2025), the president of the Advanced Computing System for Latin America and the Caribbean (SCALAC), Philippe Navaux, emphasized the inseparable relationship between advanced computing and the development of artificial intelligence (AI).

During his participation, Navaux highlighted that “there is no artificial intelligence without advanced computing”, as computing power is the core element that enables the training and execution of large-scale AI models.

SCALAC: A Strategic Alliance for the Region

He reminded the audience that SCALAC is an alliance that brings together the main supercomputing centers across Latin America and the Caribbean, providing access to computing resources for diverse areas of knowledge such as physics, health, biology, and many others. This model seeks to democratize access to critical infrastructure and strengthen scientific cooperation throughout the region.

AI and the Infrastructure It Requires

Navaux warned about a growing trend in the region: excessive investment in acquiring very large machines for computing and AI. He explained that AI projects in particular demand significant processing power using GPUs, which are essential for training deep learning algorithms. A recent example is Brazil’s $400 million investment in a machine dedicated to AI.

Interconnection and Remote Access

The SCALAC president also stressed the importance of regional and international interconnection. Through collaboration with RedCLARA, it is possible to connect the main supercomputing centers and enable remote access to these infrastructures. This allows laboratories and research centers to leverage the necessary computing power for AI projects, regardless of their geographic location.

Sustainability and Certification

Finally, he pointed out that centers supporting AI projects must ensure adequate energy, security, and certification conditions to guarantee reliable and sustainable processing.

With these reflections, Philippe Navaux reaffirmed SCALAC’s role as a catalyst in the regional ecosystem, integrating infrastructure, collaboration, and knowledge to empower Latin America and the Caribbean in advancing the field of artificial intelligence.

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