Document Type
Article
Publication Date
3-3-2010
Abstract
President Felipe Calderon succeeded to some extent in repositioning Mexico as a leader in Latin America, hosting what was generally perceived as a successful summit of Latin American and Caribbean countries in Quintana Roo state on Feb. 20-23. As host, Mexico took a lead in pushing through a proposal to create a regional consultative bloc that excludes the US and Canada. Calderon was also at the forefront in renewing regional awareness on issues related to energy and environmental sustainability. Although the summit's 10-point action list did not mention energy policy or environmental sustainability, these topics were included in an 88-point document. Mexico also used the summit to solidify its economic relations with Brazil, especially regarding energy. The two countries are the largest economies in Latin America.
Language
English
Publisher
SourceMex
Recommended Citation
SourceMex writers. "Mexico attempts to recapture leadership role in Latin America at regional summit; energy, sustainability on agenda." (2010). https://digitalrepository.unm.edu/la_energy_notien/139
