Biden Pushes Back Against Waning U.S. Influence in Latin America at Summit

LOS ANGELES—President Biden on Thursday sought to push back against waning American influence in Latin America by outlining a vision of shared goals on divisive issues like climate and migration at a regional summit plagued by divisions and a partial boycott.

In an address to CEOs at the Summit of the Americas, Mr. Biden said the region offered partnerships on economic growth, making supply chains more resilient, tackling climate change and fighting the remains of Covid-19 and preparing for future pandemics. He described the Western Hemisphere as a region primed for growth in democracy and opportunity.