AIU Graduate, Fredy Leonel Archila Morales, is the only representative from GUATEMALA in that Association. The Latin American Association of Botany is a scientific organization that brings together professionals, researchers, educators, students, and enthusiasts of botany in Latin America. Its main goal is to promote the study, research, and dissemination of botanical knowledge in the region.This association organizes scientific events, such as congresses, symposia, and workshops, where recent research in the field of botany is presented and discussed. It also fosters collaboration among its members, promotes the conservation of plant diversity in Latin America, and supports botanical education at the regional level.