Dominican Republic postpones 10th summit of the Americas amid regional tensions
The Dominican Republic has announced the postponement of the 10th Summit of the Americas, which was originally scheduled for December 2025 in Punta Cana.
The government attributed the decision to deep divisions and growing diplomatic frictions within the hemisphere.
In an official statement, the foreign ministry said the move was made after consultations with key partners, including the Organisation of American States (OAS) and the Inter‑American Development Bank (IDB), to ensure the event remains inclusive and representative of all Latin American governments.
The postponement comes amid criticism over the exclusion of nations such as Venezuela, Cuba and Nicaragua from the forum, a move that has undermined participation and raised fears of a weakened regional dialogue.
Additionally, regional observers point to other underlying pressures: increased military and security operations in the Caribbean and broader hemispheric rivalry, which the Dominican government cited as factors complicating productive engagement.
For global stakeholders, the postponement signals that multilateral mechanisms in the Americas are under strain. The decision underscores the challenge of achieving consensus in a landscape increasingly shaped by geopolitical competition and ideological divides.
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