faes works internationally with foundations in latin america, the united states, and throughout europe. for example, in 2009, faes established a formal collaborative relationship with chli, the congressional hispanic leadership institute, which is a non-profit, non-partisan organization that advances the diversity of thought in the us hispanic community. faes also works closely with upla (an association of center-right parties in latin america) to defend freedom and democracy in latin america. faes also works closely with upla (an association of center-right parties in latin america) to defend freedom and democracy in latin america.