Speech #1090056303

This important resolution shines a bright light on the injustices suffered by the descendants of the transatlantic slave trade throughout the Americas. and particularly in Latin America and Caribbean. The United States must join with the international community to improve the living conditions of and to empower the AfroLatino communities throughout the Americas. As a result of the slave trade and immigration. approximately 80.000.000 to 150.000.000 persons of African descent live in Latin America and the Caribbean. representing the largest concentration of persons of African ancestry outside of Africa. Individuals of African descent are a vital part of the population and economy of almost every country in Latin America. including Argentina. Bolivia.