Topic: Summit Of The Americas

At the Summit of the Americas, Belize Prime Minister Johnny Briseño and Argentine President Alberto Fernandez criticized the Biden administration for excluding certain nations from the event. Briseño stated that the Americas "stand divided" due to politics. A production error during the broadcast showed Biden claiming the summit was off to a "strong start" immediately following the criticism.

The Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles was marked by boycotts from leaders of Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador after the U.S. excluded Cuba, Nicaragua, and Venezuela. President Biden announced the "Los Angeles Declaration on Migration," which seeks a shared regional approach to immigration. Some analysts suggest this move toward regional unification could eventually lead to a common currency like the "Amero."

The hosts posit that the Secret Service prostitution scandal in Colombia was a media distraction to avoid discussing drug legalization at the Summit of the Americas. Drug Czar Gil Kerlikowske introduces the 2012 National Drug Control Strategy, which he calls a "third way" between legalization and a law-enforcement-only approach.

During a joint press conference at the Summit of the Americas, Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos explicitly mentions building a "New World Order" with the United States. President Obama's remarks regarding a "new international reality" are also highlighted. The hosts note that what was once considered a conspiracy theory is now being openly discussed by world leaders.

President Otto Pérez Molina of Guatemala proposed drug legalization and regional courts for traffickers during the Summit of the Americas, citing the failure of the current drug war. Leaders from Costa Rica and Colombia expressed openness to the debate, while President Barack Obama voiced personal disagreement with decriminalization. The discussion highlights a UN report suggesting the global banking system is supported by laundered drug money.