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Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador Tried to Blackmail Joe Biden, U.S. Senator Says

Mexico's President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador allegedly attempted to blackmail President Joe Biden to include non-democratic countries in the Summit of the Americas' guest list, according to a U.S. Senator.

Migrant Caravan Starts March Towards U.S.-Mexico Border Amid Ongoing Summit of the Americas

Jun 07, 2022 12:39 AM EDT By Joshua Summers

A migrant caravan has started to march towards the U.S.-Mexico border amid the ongoing Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles.

Summit of Americas Opens Without Leaders of Mexico, Cuba, Among Others

Jun 06, 2022 11:13 PM EDT By Mary Webber

The ninth Summit of the Americas started in Los Angeles. The gathering is considered a high-profile meeting that is expected to deliver an accord on managing unprecedented levels of migrants throughout the region.

Pres. Joe Biden Will Travel to Los Angeles for the Summit of the Americas; Mexico Pres. Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador's Attendance Still Unclear

May 31, 2022 10:49 PM EDT By Joshua Summers

President Joe Biden will travel to Los Angeles next week for the Summit of the Americas. However, Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has not yet confirmed his attendance.

Cuba Says It Won't Attend Summit of the Americas in June After U.S. Snub

May 26, 2022 01:38 AM EDT By Joshua Summers

Cuba's President Miguel Diaz-Canel said his country will no longer participate in the Summit of the Americas in June after the U.S. failed to extend a proper invitation.

Obama's 'Historic' Talk With Raul Castro Provides 'Greater' Cooperation in Latin America

Apr 13, 2015 04:30 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

During his eighth trip to Latin America, President Barack Obama met with Cuba President Raul Castro for a brief, yet historic, one-on-one meeting. Obama met with Castro during the annual Summit of the Americas in Panama, and discussions about promoting greater opportunity for the Cuban population was discussed.

'Open, Honest, Challenging' US, Cuba Delegation Meeting: Potential Embassy Reopening Before Summit of the Americas

Feb 28, 2015 02:30 PM EST By Michael Oleaga

U.S. and Cuban officials held diplomatic discussions in Washington, D.C. on Friday, and it has been described as an "open, honest, and sometimes challenging" meeting.