The EU’s Global Gateway and Critical Raw Materials: A Latin American Perspective

The EU’s Global Gateway offers significant opportunities for cooperation with Latin America in the critical raw materials sector, provided partnerships are built on shared development goals rather than narrow supply considerations. Sustainable and mutually beneficial projects require attention not only to responsible mining, but also to social inclusion, environmental standards, and long‑term economic transformation. By combining infrastructure, institutional support, technology, and market access, Global Gateway can help convert Latin America’s mineral wealth into durable prosperity while strengthening the EU’s strategic position in an increasingly competitive geopolitical landscape.