surprises, now, least of which was this unannounced visit surprised visit bivens when president nicholas margotto, who arrived overnight. this surprised video message from chinese presidents, eugene ping, who promised more cooperation from china with the latin american and caribbean region. we should also note that this is the 1st time that many of latin america's newest leftist leaders, are meeting at a summit for the 1st time in their meeting at a gathering that excludes participation from the united states. now, as you mentioned this, many states did take an opportunity to speak about the o. s to criticize the organization of american states, the cubans president that when, as far as calling it a quote tool of us, interventionism mexico was president also took it a step further saying that this is should be an opportunity for the region to consider responding to building a regional block, similar to that of the european union. let's take a listen to what those 2 world leaders had to say. my buddy's again for this it's time to replace the policies of blockades and miss treatment in favor of the

well, as nicholas margotto, who arrived unannounced overnight de la costa and i want to know the visit place mother across the table from other leftist leaders, had a summit that excludes the participation of the united states, then that emma. so if you can pick it out, if we have enough stones to throw out some of you, we didn't come here. cro stone, we came to extend a hand and word to her. not everyone at the 2021. select some. it was welcoming of the venezuelan delegation, but ascension at that number to my presence at the summit and in no way represents a recognition of the government of mister nicholas was in. my government has not changed its position. and i believe it is between gentlemen to say this face to face, drawn out why and she another unexpected appearance was chinese president. she jin ping who sent a pre recorded message promising more cooperation between china and latin america. drawing loc ties between china and latin america have entered a new era characterized by quality, mutual benefit, innovation, and well being of the people are nearly 20 heads of state partic