AS/COA's 2011 Latin American Cities conference in Lima will feature opening remarks by Peruvian Minister of Foreign Affairs Rafael Roncagliolo, and a closing speech by Peruvian President Ollanta Humala.
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President Humala of Peru discussed how his new government will expand initiatives focused on social inclusion and education at a dinner hosted by AS/COA. Watch the video.
Access the transcript of remarks by Peruvian President Ollanta Humala during a public dinner hosted by Americas Society and Council of the Americas.
Access the transcript of remarks in original Spanish by Peruvian President Ollanta Humala during a public dinner hosted by Americas Society and Council of the Americas.