In a significant diplomatic move Joe Biden landed in Lima Peru on a chilly nov-15 morning‚ starting his six-day Latin-American journey (which includes three important stops). The trip marks one of his final overseas missions before his presidential term ends
The high-level schedule shows meetings at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Lima; leaders there will discuss cross-pacific trade deals and economic partnerships. After that Biden plans to make a quick stop in the bio-diverse Amazon region before heading to the G-20 gathering in Brazil where hell meet with long-time allies
The timing of these meetings comes as many world leaders look towards Washington: some of them thinking about how a possible White House change next year might affect their nations policies. This tour gives Biden a last chance to meet face-to-face with heads of state he worked with during his time as president