See list of US commitments to Summit of the Americas countries

THE CNN had access to the summary text of the commitments that the United States presented to the countries that will take part in the Summit of the Americas.

See the full commitments:

Political Commitment 1

Democratic Governance

Since 1994, leaders have placed democracy at the heart of every Summit of the Americas. The pandemic has exacerbated democratic backsliding in our region, and now, more than ever, our leaders reaffirm their shared commitment to the principles and values ​​articulated in the Inter-American Democratic Charter, which the leaders of our governments signed at the 2001 Summit in Quebec.

Reflecting on the past two decades since the Charter’s adoption, we know that we all still have work to do. We must pay attention when citizens in our democracies believe that governments do too little to help them meet their challenges, provide the foundations and protections for them to pursue their aspirations, or to meet basic expectations of civic engagement and the ability to choose. their leaders.

Against a backdrop of democratic setbacks and human rights abuses in many parts of the region, the citizens of our countries are increasingly clamoring for responsible, resilient and inclusive democracies.

Working towards a more inclusive and democratic future, we will build on the principles enshrined in the Inter-American Democratic Charter and the commitments made at the Eighth Summit in Lima and at the December 2021 Summit for Democracy, in which 27 countries in our hemisphere participated – second only to Europe in depth and breadth of participation. We will work with leaders across the hemisphere, incorporating the recommendations of the diverse voices of youth, marginalized communities, the private sector and civil society, to deliver on our promises on democracy, transparency and good governance and ensure that momentum continues.

Building on the foundations laid by the Summit for Democracy, the 9th Summit will focus governments, civil society and the private sector on taking concrete actions to promote democracy, strengthen transparent and accountable governance, and promote and protect human rights, the State of law, diversity and social inclusion, and gender, racial and ethnic equity to build hope and opportunity for all the peoples of the Americas.

The 9th Summit will support and enhance the effective implementation of our commitments to democracy and transparency, including free and fair elections; citizen participation; protection of human rights defenders, environmental defenders, journalists, workers, women and girls in all their diversity and members of vulnerable and marginalized groups; open government; fight against corruption; reporting and supervising anti-corruption actions; good regulatory practices; and public-private partnerships in support of good governance and anti-corruption.

Together, we can show the people of our countries that democratic processes and institutions can effectively respond to their needs and produce inclusive results, especially for vulnerable and marginalized groups.

Political Commitment 2

Health and Resilience to the Pandemic

People, institutions and governments in our hemisphere shared their priorities and concerns with us, including the Covid-19 pandemic and the fissures it has exposed in health, economic, educational and social systems.

The summit will address the impacts of Covid-19 so that together we can implement the lessons we have learned and improve pandemic response and resilience efforts.

We will establish an inter-American plan of action to strengthen the capacity and resilience of health systems and pandemic preparedness.

As part of this action plan, we propose that leaders take a whole-of-government approach to addressing systemic issues and promoting an inclusive regional recovery that considers the intersectional challenges and lack of opportunities faced by vulnerable and historically marginalized communities.

Political Commitment 3

Clean Energy Transition

Our collective future depends on our ability to drive a green and equitable recovery. Addressing the climate crisis means investing in our future by developing sustainable and affordable infrastructure, accelerating the transition to clean energy and creating new economic opportunities.

The political will to accelerate climate action exists in the Americas. We saw this in Glasgow at COP-26, where Latin American and Caribbean countries came out in force to support the Global Methane Pledge, commit to ending deforestation and announce plans to accelerate the decarbonization of the electricity sector. Together, we can set an example for others to follow.

The Western Hemisphere has enormous clean energy potential that can serve as an engine for economic development and help address the climate crisis that threatens livelihoods across the hemisphere.

By adopting and sharing best practices and working closely with multilateral development banks and private sector partners, we can accelerate the development of sustainable clean energy infrastructure that meets the needs of all our citizens.

In addition to its economic benefits, we know that accelerating the clean energy transition also supports our climate goals.

The Americas can set an example for the world in our commitment to address the climate crisis building on the progress of COP-26.

political commitment 4

Our Green Future

This commitment seeks to drive progress at climate summits and conferences, identifying what this hemisphere can take as an example to the world.

The commitment includes measures to combat deforestation, ecosystem conversion and ocean plastic pollution.

As those most affected by climate change are often the most vulnerable, this commitment emphasizes the engagement of decision-makers with indigenous peoples, Afro-descendant populations, women and girls, and other disadvantaged communities.

Adaptation to climate change is also a focus, calling on leaders to implement national adaptation plans or strategies, build resilience across sectors, establish monitoring and evaluation systems, share information and educate the next generation of adaptation policymakers.

Political Commitment 5

Digital Transformation

The summit will also pursue an unprecedented regional agenda for digital transformation that will expand access to digital technologies and ensure equitable and inclusive growth.

Covid-19 and its disproportionate impacts on vulnerable populations underscore the importance of reducing digital inequalities in the Americas.

Our shared future is digital and our ability as a region to compete and succeed increasingly depends on defining a shared vision of how we foster digital ecosystems that connect people and improve their lives.

Implementing concrete digital transformation actions can enable greater innovation, equity, access, inclusion, government transparency and the ease of doing business for all.

Cross-cutting issue: Migration

Safe, orderly and humane migration is a White House priority. We do not expect to negotiate a separate political compromise from the migration summit; instead, we consider safe, orderly and humane migration as a cross-cutting issue in our proposed policy commitments, which address the root causes of irregular migration.

We work with governments in the region to address acute factors affecting irregular migration, such as recurrent natural disasters and water and food insecurity, further exacerbated by climate change; address the chronic, long-term challenges that drive irregular migration – including poverty, citizen insecurity, poor governance and corruption; improve conditions and opportunities in countries of origin so that individuals do not have to resort to irregular migration; and improve its capacity for humane management of land, air and sea borders, including the acquisition of new technologies.

Our summit commitments also address the root causes of irregular migration. Our hemisphere’s challenges – including failures to deliver on the promise of democracy, unacceptable levels of inequality and insecurity, the devastating effects of the climate crisis and the loss of economic opportunities – drive people to leave their home countries in search of better opportunities in other places.

At the summit, we will highlight joint actions on migration and asylum, such as enshrining comprehensive regional commitments to humane enforcement of immigration laws and legal and safe pathways to migration; and we will continue to address the root causes of migration.”

Source: CNN Brasil

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