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The Dominican government announced on 3 November 2025 the decision to postpone the 10th Summit of the Americas until next year, citing a careful analysis of the current regional situation. The Summit would have been held during the first week of December in Punta Cana.

Bloomberg had reported that only three Latin American and Caribbean heads of government had announced they would attend the heads of government meetings of the Summit.

The move, which was reportedly consensus-driven, involved close consultation with key partners, including the United States, the forum’s original proponent, and other essential nations. Representatives from major international organizations involved in the Summit’s organization, such as the secretary-general of the Organization of American States (OAS) and the president of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), were also consulted, the Ministry...

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