U.S. President Barack Obama, attending a two-day regional summit in Cartagena, Colombia, said Saturday Washington wants deeper economic relations in the western hemisphere, but that existing barriers hamper greater integration. More than 30 heads of state and government are taking part in the sixth Summit of the Americas hosted by Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos. […]
US Seeks Deeper Partnership with Americas
Summit of the Americas Opens in Colombia
Leaders of the Americas opened a two-day regional summit Saturday in Cartagena, Colombia, with discussions expected to include disagreements over Cuba and the failing war on drug trafficking. More than 30 heads of state and government are taking part in the sixth Summit of the Americas, including U.S. President Barack Obama and host Colombian President […]
Obama Promotes Deeper Economic Ties with Latin America
U.S. President Barack Obama is calling for more cooperation among the nations of the Western Hemisphere to assure economic growth and make certain that globalization benefits all levels of society. On a separate issue expected to come up at this weekend’s Summit of the Americas, a two-day meeting in Colombia of 33 heads of state […]
Obama Promotes Deeper Economic Ties with Latin America
U.S. President Barack Obama is calling for more cooperation among the nations of the Western Hemisphere to assure economic growth and make certain that globalization benefits all levels of society. On a separate issue expected to come up at this weekend’s Summit of the Americas, a two-day meeting in Colombia of 34 heads of state […]