Live Updates: Biden Hosts Summit of the Americas, Without Key Leaders
nytimesSEP 2022
The Spin
Pro-establishment narrative
The Biden admin. is taking steps to strengthen the unity in the Western hemisphere by focusing on security, economic growth, and shared democratic values to woo Latin America away from China. Initiatives to revitalize regional economic institutions and enhance the resilience of supply chains show the US's commitment to an ambitious vision for the region.
Establishment-critical narrative
These measures are unlikely to help the US in countering China's growing influence in Latin America. While trade incentives such as tariff reductions would be an appealing proposal for the region, they wouldn't be approved by the US, as the Biden admin. hasn't reversed Trump-era protectionism.