In conjunction with the opening of the UN General Assembly, Americas Society and Council of the Americas hosted a series of public programs with presidents of Latin Americas. Access materials from the events.
Presidents of the Americas
Peruvian Minister of Foreign Relations Rafael Roncagliolo refers to AS/COA's upcoming public meeting with Peruvian President Ollanta Humala September 22 as "an important one to build confidence in Peru." (en español)
Access the transcript of remarks by Costa Rican President Laura Chinchilla during a public dinner hosted by the Americas Society and Council of the Americas.
Felipe Calderón was presented with the Americas Society Gold Insigne, the organization’s highest honor, in recognition of his accomplishments as president of Mexico. Watch the video and access a transcript of his remarks.
The Dominican president outlined his country's economic successes in recent years while highlighting areas for future growth and investment. Watch the video.
The Dominican president outlined his country's economic successes in recent years while highlighting areas for future growth and investment. Read a transcript of his remarks.
The Dominican president outlined his country's economic successes in recent years while highlighting areas for future growth and investment. “We once produced jobs to survive," said Fernández. "Now we need to produce jobs that improve workers’ lives."