Obama reaches hand to Latin America

The Voice of America reports today that the Obama administration has begun their outreach to Latin America.

Obama met with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula de Silva Saturday, and he announced he will send Vice President Joe Biden and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to Latin America before the April Summit of the Americas in Trinidad and Tobago.

Assistant Secretary of State or Western Hemisphere Affairs Thomas Shannon said the summit is a chance for a fresh start and "a spirit of engagement and constructive dialogue."

In particular, Shannon said the U.S. will reach out to Bolivian President Evo Morales.

Clinton is scheduled to visit Mexico City and Monterrey March 25 to 26. Biden ewill visit Chile and Costa Rica.

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Source and Photo: VOA