This post was compiled by CIP intern Benjamin Fagan
This week, world leaders converged in New York City for the 68th UN General Assembly. Numerous Latin American leaders were invited to address the UN body. Below are some highlighted quotes from their remarks.
Dilma Rousseff, President of Brazil
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