EU’s Latin America Charm Offensive Hits a Roadblock Over Putin
- Europe is aiming to counter influence of Beijing and Moscow
- Dispute on invasion of Ukraine threatened to scupper gathering
Josep Borrell, vice president of the European Commission, arrives for the European Union (EU) and Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) summit in Brussels, Belgium, on Monday.
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Europe’s attempt to elbow aside China and Russia in the tussle for influence across Latin America came up short during talks with the region’s leaders.
The European Union courted its Latin American and Caribbean guests over two days, with a performance of classical music and a gala dinner, but the summit was overshadowed by a diplomatic quarrel over just how, if at all, to criticize Russia or President Vladimir Putin for the invasion.