Media Conference Call: Obama’s Trip to South America
President Obama's Upcoming Trip to South America and Opportunities to Strengthen The U.S.-South America Relationship
Speakers: Julia E. Sweig, Nelson and David Rockefeller Senior Fellow for Latin America Studies, Council on Foreign Relations
Shannon K. O'Neil, Douglas Dillon Fellow for Latin America Studies, Council on Foreign Relations
Presider: Anya Schmemann, Director, Communications, Council on Foreign Relations
March 15, 2011
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President Obama's Upcoming Trip to South America and Opportunities to Strengthen The U.S.-South America Relationship
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