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Chilean president is named head of new international body

Monday, 05 December 2011 18:59
Written by David Pedigo
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President Piñera takes the reins of Latin America’s newest integration initiative.

Latin American heads of state met in Caracas, Venezuela last Friday and Saturday for the inaugural summit of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States, or CELAC by its Spanish acronym. On the second day of the summit, the representatives from the 33 sovereign states of Latin America and the Caribbean that will comprise the Community, named Chilean President Sebastián Piñera as its president pro-tempore.

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David Pedigo

Originally from Chicago, Illinois, David received his BA in International Relations from Beloit College in 2011. Ten days after receiving his diploma, he was on a flight to Santiago to work for a foreign exchange program. Although originally working a temporary position, David decided to stay in Chile longer and explore his passion for writing through the Santiago Times. He likes to keep up to date on current events around the world, but he has a particular passion and interest in the Americas. He has also lived in Ecuador, and plans to one day get his Master’s in International Affairs.

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0 #2 perla 2011-12-10 16:38
This is something to keep a watch on. I bet there will be news to report in the future with this group.
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0 #1 Raul Simon 2011-12-09 11:17
I think that a Latin-Americans-only international organism is a great idea. I hope it works, no matter who is in charge.
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