Editorial

Abstract

which gathers together members of the Latin American scientific societies with the objective of exchange among the different countries in this part of the world. Brazil last hosted this FLAQ event in 1984. At the last reunion in Cancun, the FLAQ delegates not only opted for the next congress to be held in Brazil, but also chose the SBQ-Brazilian Chemical Society-as host. Another important decision was which Brazilian city should be chosen for the event. It became apparent that the congress should not be held either in São Paulo or Rio de Janeiro. Thus, the SBQ representatives in attendance at the reunion, Profs. Paulo Cezar Vieira and Jailson B. de Andrade, suggested Salvador, which was unanimously