MEXICO CITY, Nov. 3 (Xinhua) -- The Dominican government announced Monday that it will postpone the 10th Summit of the Americas, originally scheduled for this year, until 2026 after consultations with key partners, including the United States.
The decision was made after a "careful assessment" of the regional situation, the foreign ministry said in a statement, citing deep political divergences that hamper productive dialogue in the hemisphere and the recent impact of extreme climate events in the Caribbean.
It noted that the postponement had been coordinated with institutions such as the Organization of American States (OAS) and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), and that funds already invested will be used for next year's meetings.
Authorities said the postponement will allow for broader dialogue and could incorporate newly elected governments.
Tensions in the region have escalated in recent weeks over security and sovereignty issues.
The United States has increased military deployments in the Caribbean, applied pressure on Venezuela, revoked the visa of Colombian President Gustavo Petro, and hinted at possible cross-border anti-drug operations in Mexico, sparking protests and discontent among some Latin American countries. ■