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Reuters
Reuters
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Trevor Hunnicutt, Daina Beth Solomon and Matt Spetalnick

Biden unveils new Latin America economic plan at reboot summit dogged by dissent

U.S. President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden arrive inside the venue for the ninth Summit of the Americas, in Los Angeles, California, U.S. June 8, 2022. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque

President Joe Biden announced on Wednesday a proposed new U.S. economic partnership with Latin America aimed at countering China's growing clout as he kicked off a regional summit marred by discord and snubs over the guest list.

Hosting the Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles, Biden sought to assure the assembled leaders about his administration's commitment to the region despite nagging concerns that Washington, at times, is still trying to dictate to its poorer southern neighbors.

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