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January 31, 2014

Latin American, Caribbean Leaders Declare "Peace Zone" in the Region 
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Latin American and Caribbean leaders have wrapped their annual summit of
a regional grouping that excludes the United States and Canada. The
Community of Latin American and Caribbean States held its first
gathering last year as a counterweight to forums that exclude Cuba.
Cuban President Raúl Castro touted the summit's accomplishments.

President Raúl Castro: "We've reached important agreements on
significant issues such as the announcement of a 'peace zone' in the
region and the rules and norms for guaranteeing that intra- and
extra-regional cooperation could bring tangible benefits to the
community."

 

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