The most recent programs for the South America Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=1057 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Sun, 26 May 2013 06:00:16 GMT Marie Arana, former editor in chief of The Washington Post's Book World, talked about her book, [Bolivar: American Liberator], in which she recalls the life of Simon Bolivar (1783-1830). Bolivar, a Venezuelan general dubbed "The George Washington of South America," liberated six countries in South America from Spanish rule. Marie Arana spoke at Politics and Prose Bookstore in Washington, D.C. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312070-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312070-1 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Nicolas Maduro was sworn in as the new president of Venezuela in a ceremony in the National Assembly. In his speech following the ceremony, he paid tribute to his predecessor Hugo Chavez and called on opposition parties to unite under his presidency. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312264-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312264-1 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Latin America experts talked about Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro and his chances for winning the country's April 2013 presidential election. President Maduro succeeded deceased former President Hugo Chavez in March 2013. Among the issues they discussed were the sustainability of President Chavez's governing model, Cuba and Iran's role in Venezuela, the strength of interregional criminal and terrorist ties, and U.S. economic and security strategies for Latin America. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311682-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311682-1 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Interim President of Venezuela Nicolas Maduro and the Reverend Jesse Jackson, Sr., spoke at the funeral of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez. The funeral was held in Caracas, Venezuela, on Friday March 8, 2013. President Chavez, who had cancer, died on March 5, 2013, at the age of 58. During the event English was consecutively translated into Spanish. The television transmission has Spanish simultaneously translated into English. Courtesy of Venezuala's state-owned VTV. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311401-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311401-1 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about the implications of the U.S. 2012 elections for U.S.-Latin America policy opportunities regarding immigration, trade agreements, economic cooperation, and drug policy. They also discussed the rise of the Latino population and voters in the recent election and their impact on Obama administration immigration and trade policies. Topics included the implications of the legalization of marijuana in certain U.S. states for drug policy in Mexico. In addition, the speakers compared China's relations with Latin and South America to its relationship with the U.S. The panelists responded to questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309387-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309387-1 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff addressed the United Nations General Assembly. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308391-102 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308391-102 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff addressed the United Nations General Assembly. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308391-101 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308391-101 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified on the benefits and challenges of trade relations with Latin America. Among the issues they discussed were increased competition from China, market access barriers, and the impact of the political environment in the region on U.S. efforts to boost exports. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307346-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307346-1 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Rich Cohen talked about his book, [The Fish That Ate the Whale: The Life and Times of America's Banana King]. It is a biography of Samuel Zemurray, who rose from poverty to become head of the United Fruit Company and played controversial roles in the history of several Latin American countries. Mr. Cohen was interviewed by [Chicago Tribune] columnist Rick Kogan and responded to questions from members of the audience. This was an event in the University Center's Lake Room at the 2012 [Chicago Tribune] Printers Row Lit Fest. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306453-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306453-4 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Hal Weitzman argues that a move away from Western-style globalization has put many South American countries on an upward economic trajectory, while the U.S. and Europe struggle. He was joined by Christian Deseglise and Patricio Navia in a discussion moderated by Christopher Sabatini. The panelists responded to questions from members of the audience at this book launch held by Americas Society/Council of the Americas in New York City. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306002-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306002-1 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Blustein talked about his book [And the Money Kept Rolling In (and Out): Wall Street, the IMF, and the Bankrupting of Argentina], published by PublicAffairs. The book described the economic collapse of Argentina in 2001. The author contended that in the late 1990s Argentina employed new policies that were in keeping with the ideologies of the International Monetary Fund, Wall Street financial institutions, and the World Bank. When Argentina failed to successfully implement these policies, the result was a complete collapse of not only the economic infrastructure but the government as well, leaving millions in financial ruin. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185857-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185857-1 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Members debated a free trade agreement with Colombia. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302039-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302039-4 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Joao de Castro Neves spoke about the Brazilian economy. He focused on a combination of rapid growth and social policies that led to Brazil's economic growth. He also talked about the aftermath of the global financial crisis and the country's current inflationary rate of 6.5 percent. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301111-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301111-6 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Scholars and development bankers talked about the foreign policy implications for the U.S. of China's growing influence in Latin America. Topics included the China Development Bank, a state-owned bank that aims to help China expand overseas; Latin American commodities exports; and ways that the region can continue to grow economically when Chinese economic growth stabilizes. The panelists answered questions from audience members at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301080-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301080-1 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Vicki Needham talked about the United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement that was signed on November 22, 2006 and the details of the pending trade deal and impact on the two countries. Colombia's Congress approved the CTPA in 2007, but the U.S. has yet to do so. Colombia is currently the 27th largest U.S. goods trading partner, with $27.7 billion in total two-way goods traded in 2010. She also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. This is the second in a three-part series on trade deals. This is the second in a three-part series on trade deals. The product identification numbers of the other parts are 300405-5 and 300410-6. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300408-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300408-5 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT State and Treasury Department officials testified about the impact that U.S. economic sanctions are having on Venezuela. They also discussed further steps that may be taken against Venezuela, including the possibility of designating it a state sponsor of terrorism. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300208-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300208-2 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT State and Treasury Department officials testified about the impact that U.S. economic sanctions are having on Venezuela. They also discussed further steps that may be taken against Venezuela, including the possibility of designating it a state sponsor of terrorism. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300208-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300208-1 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Presidents Obama and Pinero participated in a joint news conference following a meeting in Santiago, Chile. President Obama stressed that U.S. military action in Libya was in support of the international mandate from the U.N. security council's resolution and he reiterated that a transfer of command would occur within days, based on military recommendations. President Obama was visiting Chile as part of a five-day Latin American tour, with additional stops in Brazil and El Salvador. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298587-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298587-1 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke about relations between the U.S. and Latin America. He also commented on U.S. participation in international military action against Libyan forces. United Nations Security Council Resolution 1973 authorized the international community to take necessary actions to protect civilian populations in Libya. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298587-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298587-2 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Secretary of State Hilary Clinton, in advance of President Obama's trip to Brazil, spoke about relations with Latin America, saying that strong ties with the region are important to U.S. long-term interests. In her remarks she also stated that Latin America should serve as a model for how to establish democratic governance. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298569-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298569-1 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative Connie Mack (R-FL) spoke about Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, calling him a "thugocrat" and an accomplice in the global drug trade. He also called former Representative Joe Kennedy (D-MA) a "shill" of Chavez for his stewardship of the Venezuelan Citgo Company program that provides discounted heating oil to low-income U.S. households. He also called for passage of the Colombia and Panama Free Trade agreements. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298003-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298003-3 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Chavez delivered his state of the nation address to members of the Venezuelan National Assembly. In December the lame-duck Assembly granted President Chavez the power to govern by decree for 18 months, bypassing the legislature. In the full seven-hour speech, President Chavez offered to reduce the time to govern by decree from 18 months to 5 months. This one-hour portion focuses on crime prevention, the global financial crisis and creating tougher drug trafficking laws in the country. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297536-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297536-1 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Phil Gunson spoke by phone about Venezuela President Hugo Chavez's state of the union address. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297536-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297536-2 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Co-authors Victoria Bruce and Karin Hayes talked about the rise of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC), the Colombian and U.S. governments' efforts to combat the group, and the kidnapping of three American private contractors and Colombian presidential candidate Ingrid Betancourt. The event was held at the New America Foundation in Washington, D.C. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295346-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295346-1 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Ingrid Betancourt talked about her book [Even Silence Has an End: My Six Years of Captivity in the Colombian Jungle]. In 2002, while campaigning as a candidate in the Colombian presidential elections, Ingrid Betancourt was abducted by the FARC. She would spend the next six and a half years in the depths of the jungle as a prisoner. Ms. Betancourt responded to questions from members of the audience. This program of the Texas Book Festival was held in the C-SPAN/Book TV Tent. The program closes with scenes from the festival. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295992-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295992-5 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT A NASA team sent to Chile to aid trapped miners spoke to reporters and answered questions about their work at the San Jose gold and copper mine near Copiapo. NASA responded to a request from the government of Chile, submitted through the U.S. Department of State, to provide technical advice that might assist the trapped miners. The NASA team of two medical doctors, a psychologist and an engineer arrived in Chile Aug. 31. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295337-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295337-1 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Ariel Dorfman talked about his life and work in art and politics. A Chilean-American poet, novelist, playwright, human rights activist, he was part of Salvador Allende's government in Chile but was deported by the Pinochet administration. Mr. Dorfman was interviewed by Gabriel Sanders and also responded to questions from members of the audience. This event of the 2010 PEN World Voices Festival in New York City was co-sponsored by the Museum of Jewish Heritage, where it was held on May 2, 2010. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294713-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294713-1 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT David Grann talked about and showed slides from [The Lost City of Z: A Tale of Deadly Obsession in the Amazon] (Doubleday, 2009). In the book he recalls the journey of British explorer Percy Fawcett who went missing in the Amazon rainforest in 1925 while searching for the supposed lost city of El Dorado. Mr. Grann recounts the subsequent explorers who ventured into the Amazon in hopes of finding El Dorado and the peril they faced. Following his remarks he responded to audience members' questions. David Grann is a staff writer for the [New Yorker] and contributing editor at the [New Republic]. His writing has appeared in several other publications, including the [Wall Street Journal] and the [Atlantic]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284321-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284321-1 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs Arturo Valenzuela talked to reporters about Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's upcoming travel to Latin America and the Caribbean. She will travel to Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, and Barbados from June 6-10, 2010 to participate in the General Assembly of the Organization of American States (OAS). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293889-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293889-1 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Michael Shifter, Inter-American Dialogue Vice President for Policy, talked about what came out of the Secretary Clinton's trip to Latin America this week. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292405-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292405-5 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Ambassador Paul Simons spoke to reporters and answered questions about earthquake recovery efforts in Chile. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292313-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292313-4 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama expressed support for the people of Chile after an earthquake earlier in the day. He also warned people, including in Hawaii, Guam, American Samoa, and the west coast to heed tsunami warnings. He did not respond to questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292315-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292315-1 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Riordann Roett talked about Obama administration policy toward Latin America, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included drug violence in Mexico and the stability of the Mexican government; the economy, especially in Brazil; the inauguration of Honduran President-Elect Porfirio Lobo Sosa; regional response to the earthquake in Haiti; and other issues. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291592-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291592-4 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Secretary Clinton and senior State Department officials spoke about relations with Latin American countries and the challenges and issues facing the U.S. and Latin America. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290612-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290612-1 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Greg Grandin talked about his book [Fordlandia: The Rise and Fall of Henry Ford's Forgotten Jungle City] (Metropolitan Books; June 9, 2009). He recounts Henry Ford's creation of a factory town in the Amazon in 1927 to produce rubber. The town, Fordlandia, complete with movie theaters and Model Ts, was rejected by the indigenous population and abandoned by Ford in 1945. Mr. Grandin responded to questions from members of the audience. Greg Grandin is the author of several books, including [The Last Colonial Massacre: Latin America in the Cold War] (University of Chicago Press, 2004). Mr. Grandin is a history professor at New York University and a Guggenheim fellow. He has served on the United Nations Truth Commission that investigated the Guatemalan Civil War. The documentary film shown prior to this talk was not included in this program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287859-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287859-1 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Venezuelan President Chavez addressed the United Nations General Assembly. In his remarks he spoke about Latin America history, global climate change, President Barack Obama, and political turmoil in Honduras. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289123-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289123-2 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Colombian Foreign Minister Jaime Bermudez Merizalde spoke to reporters and answered questions following a meeting at the State Department. They said the two countries expected to sign a defense cooperation agreement that will boost their longstanding military ties. The proposed agreement would give the US access to three Colombian air bases, two navy bases and two army bases. Foreign Minister Bermudez added that Colombia would be willing to enter similar agreements with other countries. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288449-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288449-2 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Colombian President Alvaro Uribe spoke about a number of issues including trade, the Colombian economy, social policy, security, and U.S.-Colombian relations. He answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287362-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287362-1 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Robert White talked about Colombian President Uribe's visit to the U.S., the recent military coup in Honduras, the U.S.-Colombia Free Trade Agreement, human rights violations, and overall U.S. relations with Colombia and Central American countries. He responded to telephone calls and electronic correspondence. Former Ambassador White served Chief of Embassy Political Affairs in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, and Deputy Ambassador in Bogota, Colombia. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287355-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287355-6 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama and Colombian President Alvaro Uribe talked to reporters about the coup in Honduras and the status of U.S.-Colombian relations. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287350-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287350-1 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama and Chilean President Michelle Bachelet spoke to reporters following their meeting. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287230-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287230-2 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Eduardo Galeano talked about his book [Mirrors: Stories of Almost Everyone] (Nation Books; May 25, 2009). In his book Uruguayan author Eduardo Galeano tells a history of the world through 600 brief stories of human adversity, focusing on people often ignored by history. Several passages of the book were read. The guest interviewer was John Dinges. They also discussed Mr. Galeano's 1971 book, [Open Veins of Latin America: Five Centuries of the Pillage of a Continent], which Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez gave to President Obama during the Fifth Summit of the Americas in April 2009. They talked about Mr. Galeano's life and career, including military regimes, book bans, and repression. Columbia University journalism professor John Dinges is the author of [The Condor Years: How Pinochet and His Allies Brought Terrorism to Three Continents]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287073-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287073-1 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Michael Rowan talked about the book he co-wrote, [The Threat Closer to Home: Hugo Chavez and the War Against America] (Free Press; January 6, 2009). The book takes a critical look at the rule of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez. Former U.S. Ambassador to Venezuela Otto Reich joined him to comment on the book. Ray Walser moderated. Discussion topics included the global geopolitical impact of Venezuela's decreasing economic and personal freedoms and what the U.S. can do. Then both men responded to questions from members of the audience. Michael Rowan is a political consultant for U.S. and Latin American leaders. He has advised former Bolivian president Jaime Paz Zamora and Costa Rican president Oscar Arias. Mr. Rowan has also counseled winning Democratic candidates in 30 U.S. states. He is a former president of the International Association of Political Consultants. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284380-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284380-1 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Chesa Boudin talked about his life as a young adult in Venezuela when Hugo Chavez came to power. His parents are former members of the Weather Underground, Kathy Boudin and David Gilbert. As such he grew up in an environment of extreme left wing politics. Using this background, he studied the political and economic situation in Central and South America. He answered questions from the audience. Chesa Boudin is the author of [Gringo: A Coming of Age in Latin America], published by Scribner. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286636-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286636-1 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT A portion of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez's weekly television call-in program "Alo Presidente" was shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285493-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285493-1 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative Steve King talked about U.S. policy toward Latin America, including immigration and U.S. Mexican/border issues, Hugo Chavez, Cuba, the Summit of the Americas, and trade. He responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285420-8 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285420-8 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT 9:05-9:35 REP. KENDRICK MEEK D-Florida, 17th District Miami, Pembroke Pines kendrickmeek.house.gov Topic: U.S. policy toward Latin America, including U.S. Mexican/border issues, Hugo Chavez, Cuba, the summit of the Americas and trade. Rep. Meek traveled to Mexico & the Summit of the Americas with President Obama aboard Air Force One. He's seeking the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285420-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285420-7 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Wood briefed reporters and answered questions on a number of topics including Iranian President Ahmadinejad's remarks at a United Nations conference on racism and President Obama's greeting Venezuelan President Chavez at the Summit of the Americas. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285391-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285391-1 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists discussed US-Latin American relations, with an emphasis on President Obama's decision to ease travel restrictions to Cuba. They also talked about the Summit of the Americas. The panelists took questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285253-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285253-1 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama and Brazillian President Lula da Silva spoke to reporters in the Oval office about relations between the U.S. and Brazil, regional trade and security, as well as global economic issues. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284652-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284652-1 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT