NPR: Biden is hosting the Summit of the Americas, but Mexico's president won't be there
The Summit of the Americas — an event bringing together leaders of countries from Chile to Canada this week — was supposed to be a chance for the White House to demonstrate its leadership on big regional issues such as migration, climate change and recovering from the pandemic.
But the agenda has been overshadowed by who won't be at the table. Several leaders, including Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, turned down the chance to meet with President Biden in Los Angeles.
Read more ....
WNU Editor: Mexico's no-show is embarrassing. Brazil making demands before agreeing to go to the summit is not surprising (link here). So much for the White House trying to demonstrate its leadership on big regional issues such as migration, economic development, climate change and recovering from the pandemic.
President Biden To Arrive In Los Angeles Later Today To Host The Summit Of The Americas
Biden to Host Latin American Leaders at Summit in Los Angeles -- New York Times
In blow to Biden, Mexico president to skip Americas Summit -- AP
Mexico snub casts shadow on Biden's Americas summit -- DW
Brazil president reportedly gave Biden demands before agreeing to attend summit -- NYPost
Biden targets Latin America reset at summit marred by invite tension -- Reuters
Biden lays out new economic vision for Latin America -- The Hill
No comments:
Post a Comment