Authors: Suemoto CK, Custodio N, Aguilar D, Avila-Funes JA, Baez S, Bagnati PM, Barnes LL, Brucki SMD, Calandri IL, Caramelli P, Cornejo-Olivas M, Derio CD, Ferreira ST, García AM, Grinberg LT, Ibanez AM, Isasi R, Josephy-Hernández SE, Porras ML, Llibre-Guerra JJ, Llibre-Rodriguez JJ, Lourenco MV, Meza BMM, Migeot J, Miranda JJ, Miranda-Castillo C, Mummery CJ, Parodi JF, Castro NP, Contreras RMS, Santamaría-García H, Slachevsky A, Souza-Talarico JN, Surace EI, Takada LT, Tsoy E, Pilalumbo MU, Zimmer ER, Fontana IC, Mahinrad S, Snyder HM, Carrillo MC.

Abstract: Latin America is undergoing rapid population aging alongside a rising burden of dementia. While the region holds substantial potential for dementia risk reduction, challenges remain, such as delayed diagnoses, limited access to specialized care and biomarker testing, persistent stigma, and deep-rooted structural inequities. To address these gaps and foster regionally informed solutions, the Alzheimer’s Association convened the 2025 Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) Satellite Symposium in Lima, Peru, on May 14-15, in collaboration with the Global Brain Health Institute (GBHI) and the Atlantic Fellows for Equity in Brain Health. The meeting aimed to bring core elements of the global AAIC meeting to regional Latin American settings, recognizing that national and cultural contexts demand tailored approaches to dementia prevention, risk reduction, treatment and care all aimed at promoting brain health in the region. This manuscript synthesizes the symposium’s key discussions, scientific advances, and opportunities for collaboration across the region.