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Video: A Preview of President Obama's Latin America Trip

By Eric Farnsworth

In March 2011, President Barack Obama will visit Brazil, Chile, and El Salvador. COA and The Heritage Foundation held a panel discussion with ambassadors from host countries to preview the president’s trip. Watch COA Vice President Eric Farnsworth's remarks.

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Council of the Americas and the Heritage Foundation hosted a public discussion on March 10 previewing President Obama’s upcoming travel to Latin America, where he plans to visit Brazil, Chile, and El Salvador. The speakers, ambassadors from the host countries, examined the significance of President Obama’s trip and possible outcomes. Although the President’s trip has created a sense of optimism and opportunities, challenges remain. Watch COA Vice President Eric Farnsworth's remarks.

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