Ambassador of Panama to the United States Emanuel González-Revilla talks with U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs Roberta Jacobson (Image: Mark Finkenstaedt)

Ambassador of Panama to the U.S. Emanuel González-Revilla talks with U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs Roberta Jacobson. (Image: Mark Finkenstaedt)

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Highlights from the 45th Washington Conference

By Holly K. Sonneland

The U.S. secretary of state, the Honduran president, New Jersey's governor, and other speakers shared their views on the latest trends in hemispheric affairs.

On April 20 and 21, Council of the Americas hosted its 45th Annual Washington Conference on the Americas, focusing on integration and innovation in the Western Hemisphere with top speakers from the Obama administration, Latin America, and more. The conference was hosted by the U.S. Department of State at their Foggy Bottom headquarters. Below are highlights from the day from conference attendees and others following the events. You can read summaries of each speaker's remarks on our event blog, as well.

All images by Mark Finkenstaedt.

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