Last week, the Biden administration launched its “Americas Partnership for Economic Prosperity” or APEP. However, Latin American governments remain skeptical that the “Made in America” administration in Washington is serious about promoting regional economic integration. At the last minute in Los Angeles—under some pressure from Latin American leaders who see international commerce as vital to their future prosperity—U.S. The ten participating Latin American and Caribbean countries also include Barbados, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Mexico, Panama, Peru, and Uruguay. That was the successful strategy of astute Latin American leaders during the run-up to the 1994 Miami Summit.

Source: Los Angeles Times January 31, 2023 19:42 UTC