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On January 27th, Florianópolis (SC) hosted a meeting of great institutional importance, marked by fraternity, qualified dialogue, and historical depth. At the invitation of the Grand Orient of Santa Catarina (GOSC), with the presence of its Grand Master Abelardo Camilo Bridi, the Executive Secretary of the CMI, Rubens Ricardo Franz, along with Grand Masters Paulo Albuquerque (GLSC) and Nilson Manoel de Souza (GOB/SC), participated in a session held at the Special Lodge, an oc

On January 19, the city of Florianópolis, in Santa Catarina, Brazil, served as the setting for a meeting marked by fraternity and the sharing of knowledge. At the invitation of the Grand Orient of Santa Catarina (GOSC), the Deputy Executive Secretary of the CMI, Lictor Reyna, delivered a highly significant lecture. With the theme “History of Freemasonry in Panama,” the event took place at the Mercosur Special Lodge, providing an environment conducive to integration and cultur

On January 16th and 17th, the city of Gramado, in Rio Grande do Sul, hosted the Opening of the 2026 Masonic Year of the Grand Orient of Brazil (GOB), held in an atmosphere of harmony, fraternity, and a profound sense of belonging. The event transcended its ceremonial nature, becoming a significant moment of renewal, reflection, and reaffirmation of the principles that have guided our Order throughout the centuries. Collectively, we renewed our commitment to building a more j

A New Chapter for Uruguayan Freemasonry: Installation Ceremony in Montevideo On December 17, in the vibrant city of Montevideo, Uruguay, the Executive Secretary Rubens Ricardo Franz and Vice President Pablo Lázaro were present representing the CMI, along with Grand Masters and Masonic leaders. The event marked a historic moment for South American Freemasonry. In a ceremony characterized by fraternity and commitment to the values of the Order, the Grand Lodge of Freemasonry of

A ceremony marked by the eternal symbolism of the renewal of light and the triumph of the spirit over darkness. The Winter Solstice Celebration held at the San Andrés Archaeological Site in El Salvador brought together more than 200 brethren from various jurisdictions in a ceremony marked by spiritual elevation, symbolism, and the renewal of Masonic vows. Presided over by the Most Worshipful Brother Ernesto Quiñónez, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge Cuscatlán, the gathering wa

The Symbolic Grand Lodge of Paraguay held, on December 5th, its Annual Communication 2025, a meaningful moment of union, dialogue and strengthening of Masonic Fraternity. The meeting was attended by the authorities of the CMI: Lito Luis Porto Porto (President), Rubens Ricardo Franz (Executive Secretary), Lictor Enrique Reyna (Deputy Executive Secretary), Pablo Lázaro (Vice President of Zone 6) and Ewaldo Pitti Aparicio (Vice President of Zone 3). An occasion marked by exchang

On January 22nd, Belo Horizonte hosted the 1st Masonic Seminar on Education, Justice, and Democracy, marking an important step toward strengthening institutional dialogue in the country. The initiative was supported by the Inter-American Masonic Confederation (CMI) and brought together the three Regular Masonic Powers of Minas Gerais: GOMG, GLMMG, and GOB-MG. The event welcomed key leaders, including Lictor Enrique Reyna, Deputy Executive Secretary of the CMI. The panels prom

On November 21, the Grand Lodge of Bolivia gathered, under the leadership of its Grand Master Jorge Badani, brothers from all regions of the country and the continent, in the city of Santísima Trinidad, for an emotional celebration of its 96th anniversary. The occasion was attended by the Inter-American Masonic Confederation (CMI), represented by its Executive Secretary, Rubens Ricardo Franz, who highlighted the remarkable history and valuable contribution of this Obedience t

On November 15, the Executive Secretary of CMI, Rubens Ricardo Franz, was in Brasília to participate in the 1st Brazilian Congress of Masonic Research, held with the support of the Grand Masonic Lodge of the Federal District. He delivered the lecture “Evolving Intelligences: Forging Leaders for Society 5.0”, highlighting the role of Freemasonry in addressing contemporary challenges. The congress brought deep reflections on essential themes, such as: the allegorical-symbolic m

The CMI reaffirms its commitment to strengthening Families and developing Paramaçon organizations, cultivating values and principles that bring generations together and inspire the future. In this spirit of unity and cooperation, the CMI Executive Secretary, Brother Rubens Ricardo Franz, visited Montevideo (Uruguay) for a meeting with the Grand Master of DeMolay International, Brother Jon R. Sellars, accompanied by Executive Brother Alan Kelvin. The meeting reinforces the syn

On November 1st, the Grand Master of the Gran Logia of Uruguay, Mario Pera, spearheaded an innovative and inspiring initiative: he invited the Grand Masters and representatives present at the CMI events to travel across seven different regions of the country, bringing their messages, interacting with local Masons, and promoting debates and cultural exchanges. It was a true fraternal exchange, marked by active listening, idea sharing, and the strengthening of the bonds that un

El 1 de noviembre, cerrando con gran éxito los eventos de la CMI en Uruguay, el Gran Maestro de la Gran Logia de Uruguay, Mario Pera, condujo a los visitantes a la emblemática Logia Obreros de la Verdad Nº 137, en Punta del Este. Recibidos por un cuadro vibrante de masones, que frecuentemente acoge Hermanos de diversas partes del mundo, vivimos un momento de profundo intercambio fraterno, cultural e informativo. Este encuentro reafirmó el espíritu de una masonería integrada,