1、Congressional Research Service The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS Web98-330 FApril 2, 1998Summit of the Americas II, April 18-19, 1998:Background, Objectives, and Expectations(name redacted)Specialist in Latin American AffairsForeign Affairs and National Defense D
2、ivisionSummaryPresident William Clinton will attend Summit of the Americas II in Santiago,Chile, on April 18-19, 1998, with 34 democratic Presidents and Prime Ministers fromLatin American and Caribbean countries expected to attend. This is a follow up toSummit of the Americas I hosted by President C
3、linton in Miami in December 1994.The 1994 Miami Summit created a Plan of Action with 23 initiatives in four majorareas. Under the leadership of various countries and organizations, these initiatives havebeen advanced, and major agreements have been concluded and are in the process ofbeing implemente
4、d. The 1998 Santiago Summit will focus on four major items: (1)promoting education, including programs for children, adults, and disadvantaged groups;(2) strengthening democracy and human rights, including cooperation against illicit drugtrafficking; (3) promoting economic integration, including pro
