UM's Center for Latin American Studies Announces the “Asia and Latin America in the 21st Century" Series

Miami is set to become a major hub for trading Asian goods with Latin America and the Center for Latin American Studies (CLAS) is preparing for this eventuality with its series, “Asia and Latin America in the 21st Century.”  The series will assemble leading academic and policy experts to discuss major aspects of the relationship between the two hemispheres.

Miami's Asia Summit 2012, organized in partnership with the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, will be held on April 17 at Jungle Island.  The event will address the dynamics of the relationship among the United States, Latin America, and Asia. The summit will feature internationally renowned experts, leading policymakers, business professionals, and influential media analysts who will discuss the new role of Asia in the hemisphere. The event is open to the public, but registration is required through the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce at http://www.miamichamber.com/.

An all-day workshop, Asia and Latin America: Setting the Agenda, will take place on April 18 at UM’s Robert and Judi Prokop Newman Alumni Center.  This event will serve as a discussion of the issues that will face the two regions in the coming decade and will culminate in the launch of the Asia-Latin America Working Group.  Asia and Latin America: Setting the Agenda is free and open to the public.  Click here to register.