U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations

07/22/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/22/2024 15:28

ADVISORY: Members of Congress to Brief Media on Bicameral Delegation to South and Central America, Meetings with Guatemala President Arévalo and Argentina President Milei

***ADVISORY***

TOMORROW: Members of Congress to Brief Media on Bicameral Delegation to South and Central America, Meetings with Guatemala President Arévalo and Argentina President Milei

***Press Must RSVP to receive call-in details***

WASHINGTON - Tomorrow, on Tuesday, July 23, at 2:00pm ET, members of Congress, led by U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Chair Ben Cardin (D-Md.), will brief the press on their visits to Brazil, Argentina, and Guatemala, as well as give a read out of their visits with Guatemalan President Arévalo and Argentine President Milei.

The congressional delegation met with key government officials across the region to express support for bilateral partnerships, as well as to better understand areas of potential increased cooperation. During their trip, delegation members held meetings to gain insight into the full scope of diplomatic and security cooperation on countering Antisemitism, combatting climate change, and protecting indigenous communities. They also participated in the 30th anniversary commemoration of the terrorist attack on the AMIA (Argentine Israelite Mutual Association) Jewish Center in Argentina.

Please note: This will be an on-the-record phone call, and press must RSVP to receive call-in details.

WHAT:

Central and South America Bicameral Congressional Delegation Press Call

WHO:

U.S. Senator Ben Cardin
U.S. Congressman Steny Hoyer
U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz
U.S. Congressman Steve Cohen
U.S. Congressman Brad Schneider

WHEN:

Tuesday, July 23 at 2:00pm ET

To RSVP, please email [email protected].

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