Mapping Cultural Heritage in the Bi-regional Relations Between Europe and Latin America: Case Studies

This article aims to identify and discuss the role and place of cultural heritage in the international bi-regional relations between Europe and Latin America and the Caribbean. Thus, using a theoretical framework of the concepts of heritage diplomacy, cultural diplomacy and international cultural relations, it analyses non-exhaustively projects, programmes, partnerships, working documents, reports, communications and agreements in force, thus fostering international relations through cultural heritage. This panorama of the international relations between the regions involving cultural heritage has some specific objectives. First, to identify the main principles, purposes and narratives regarding cultural heritage as an object/arena of foreign relations. Secondly, to outline the profile(s) of the actions undertaken in the domain, their focuses and objects, how they vary across the governance levels involved and/or have changed over time. Thirdly, to identify the actors involved in such actions/policies. Lastly, to identify the impact of such actions, as for generation of value, tourism, engagement, public image and relations between the people.