As the U.S. and China seek economic partnerships, Latin America expects to be treated in a "real partnership rather than in a patronizing way", comments COA's Eric Farnsworth.
Trips to the White House by the presidents of Chile and Peru spotlighted the latest efforts toward Pacific Rim integration.
Panelists discussed Latin America's growing economic clout and the increasing importance of global trade ties.
Could the Chinese president’s June 4-6 visit to Mexico help reset bilateral relations?
"China is clearly on the quest for oil and natural gas from the region," comments AS/COA’s Eric Farnsworth on China’s President Xi Jinping's three-day visit to Mexico.
Read Amb. Eduardo Medina-Mora's remarks at the AS/COA event on immigrants' impact on the economy and housing.
