The republican senator for Nebraska explained that automation threatens jobs more than does global trade.
"We’re continuing to work in very close concert with allies across the region," said the vice president.
The U.S. senator focused his remarks on strengthening U.S. engagement with region when it comes to the rule of law, trade, and economic development.
Many speakers had strong words for Venezuela, none more so than U.S. Ambassador Nikki Haley.
"The United States is committed to being the security partner of choice for the Americas," said the U.S. deputy secretary of state.
The top U.S. diplomat to the UN described Venezuela's May elections a "sham".
Argentina's turn to the IMF to relieve pressure on the peso carries significant political risks for the president.
More than 50 days after Franco's murder, police have yet to make an arrest. Experts point to broad problems in the Brazilian justice system.