Clinton heads summit as Latin American trade drive launches
Thomas F. McLarty II says top agenda is economic issues and a hemisphere framework. Heads of government will sign a declaration of principles and a communiqué on corruption and economic integration to lay groundwork for an Americas Free Trade Area. Clinton defines a new architecture in Miami Beach during a schedule of breakfast, speeches, and talks with leaders.
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Thomas F. McLarty II
Clinton
Americas Free Trade Area
Miami Beach
McLarty
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Biltmore
Clinton heads of government arrive for Biltmore reception
Six motorcades escort the heads of government to the Biltmore for a final reception before Clinton departs with other leaders for a private dinner. Hillary Clinton hosts a separate spouses dinner while Warren Christopher hosts foreign ministers in the Omni Colonnade rotunda. Security rings promise patience and invitations checked well in advance as sightseers, flags, and police create a tense, watchful scene around the event.
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Warren Christopher
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Summit leaders gather in Miami recalling prior meetings
Heads of state from 34 nations convene in Miami as memories of Punta del Este resurface. Chile’s Eduardo Frei Jr. recalls attending in 1967 with his father, while Costa Rica’s Jose Maria Figueres and Antigua’s Lester Bird carry on family political legacies. Fidel Castro is excluded as Haiti’s Aristide navigates a peaceful return, and Brazil sends two presidents Franco and Cardoso. Two women, Chamorro and Charles, also attend.
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Punta del Este
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Sal Linowitz
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Costa Rica
Antigua
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Jose “Pepe” Figueres
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Lester Bird
Vere C. Bird
Castro
Jean-Bertrand Aristide
Haiti
Aristide
Brazil
Tramar Franco
Fernando Henrique Cardoso
Franco
Violeta Chamorro
Nicaragua
Eugenia Charles
Dominica
Exiles Call for Castro Ouster at Americas Summit
Miami's Cuban exile community gathers at Little Havana domino park and Coral Gables to pressure leaders to address Fidel Castro's rule. Exiles plan a massive Orange Bowl rally over 100000 strong while lamenting Clinton policies and prioritizing trade and development at the summit.
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Orlando Menes
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Carlos Menem
Latin America
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Coral Gables
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Jose Causa
Manuel II
Clinton
Florida Straits
Panama
Guantanamo Bay Naval Base
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