Asunción, Paraguay – July 2024 – The twenty-first meeting of those responsible for the National Youth Ministry for Latin America and the Caribbean was held from July 15 to 19 on the theme "Young people, I say to you, arise!" The event, organised by the Latin American and Caribbean Episcopal Council (CELAM), was attended by young leaders from 21 countries on the continent as well as special delegations from Korea, Portugal and representatives of the Vatican. The first day began with a significant pilgrimage from the former Metropolitan Seminary to the Cathedral in Asuncíon, where the opening mass of the meeting was celebrated, presided over by Cardinal Adalberto Martínez, Archbishop of Asunción and president of the Episcopal Conference of Paraguay, concelebrated by Archbishop Vincenzo Turturro, Apostolic Nuncio, a dozen bishops from other countries of the continent and over 30 priests. In his homily, Cardinal Martínez expressed his deep gratitude to all those present for their commitment and dedication to Youth Ministry, inviting them to reflect on the different realities and challenges facing the youth of Latin America and the Caribbean today. The main objective of the meeting is to learn about the different situations in Latin America and the Caribbean to generate a transformation in the practice of Youth Ministry. During the days, leaders and representatives made a discernment to establish the new guidelines that will lead Latin American Youth Ministry in the coming years. Its mission is vital to strengthen the community and promote the values of love, justice and solidarity.