Summit of the Americas: US Role Clarified
President Luis Abinader has clarified the diplomatic situation surrounding the upcoming X Summit of the Americas in Punta Cana.
The Dominican Republic is the host nation, but the United States is the principal convener and responsible for the attendee list.
Controversy Over Attendee List
The summit, set for 4-5 December 2025, has been controversial due to the exclusion of Cuba, Nicaragua, and Venezuela.
The exclusion was justified because these nations are not members of the Organization of American States (OAS) and were absent from the previous summit in Los Angeles in June 2022.
The Summit of the Americas is a US-created and US-promoted event.
Author's summary: President Abinader clarifies the US role in the Summit of the Americas.