2011 Presidents of the Americas Series

Prepared by David Gacs and Carin Zissis
September 22, 2011

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• Usted puede encontrar las traducciones del video y el discurso en la página del web de la Presidencia de la República de Mexico.

Laura Chinchilla, President of Costa Rica: The president emphasized  her country's commitment to education, the development of infrastructure, free trade, fiscal reform, and regional security.

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Juan Manuel Santos, President of Colombia: The president outlined Colombia's strategies to expand its trade relations globally while providing an overview of the country's economic successes. He said the country is experiencing a period of optimism and is forecasted to see a growth rate of 5.5 percent in 2011.

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Sebastián Piñera, President of Chile: In a discussion focused on innovation and investment conditions in Chile, the president reiterated his administration's goal of defeating extreme poverty in Chile by the end of its mandate and creating a path toward eradicating poverty by the end of decade.

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• Access a presentation by Executive Vice President of Chile's Corporación de Fomento de la Producción Hernán Cheyre V.
  
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Ollanta Humala, President Peru: President Humala of Peru discussed how his new government will expand initiatives focused on social inclusion and education.

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