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European Leaders Skip EU-CELAC Summit Amid Trump Tensions

11/6/2025

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European leaders, including German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, will not attend the EU-CELAC summit in Santa Marta, Colombia, on November 9-10 due to concerns over US President Donald Trump's aggressive policies towards Latin America.
Only five European and three Latin American leaders have confirmed their attendance at the summit, which aims to strengthen trade ties and combat organized crime.
Latin American nations are seeking EU support for a candidate to lead the United Nations, while the EU plans to finalize a trade deal with the Mercosur group by the end of the year.

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European leaders, including German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, will not attend the EU-CELAC summit in Santa Marta, Colombia, on November 9-10 due to concerns over US President Donald Trump's aggressive policies towards Latin America.
Only five European and three Latin American leaders have confirmed their attendance at the summit, which aims to strengthen trade ties and combat organized crime.
Latin American nations are seeking EU support for a candidate to lead the United Nations, while the EU plans to finalize a trade deal with the Mercosur group by the end of the year.