Martinelli Pledges $1 Million to Haiti at Regional Summit

February 23, 2010
By pa.di.

During a trip to a two-day summit of Latin American and Caribbean nations at the Grand Velas Hotel on the Mayan Riviera in Mexico, President Martinelli announced that Panama would contribute $1 million to Haiti.

Thirty-two heads of state met at the summit to discuss the creation of a regional bloc.  Martinelli also had bilateral meetings with presidents  Raul Castro of Cuba, Hugo Chavez of Venezuela, Rafael Correa of Ecuador, Daniel Ortega of Nicaragua, and Oscar Arias and Laura Chinchilla of Costa Rica to discuss regional issues.

“Latin America must put on its long pants and work towards true integration,” Martinelli said during the inauguration.

The Grand Velas Hotel - Site of 2010 Latin America and Caribbean Summit