APEC leaders gather in Lima for summit as Trump prepares for return to office

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Leaders from 21 Pacific Rim countries are gathering in Lima, Peru, for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit. This is the first major global meeting since Donald Trump was elected U.S. President, with key leaders including Joe Biden and Xi Jinping in attendance. The summit will focus on economic issues, including inflation and investment in green initiatives. APEC's business advisory council has urged member nations to support small and medium-sized enterprises, especially those led by women and Indigenous people. Protests have erupted in Lima over rising gang violence, with demonstrators demanding government action. Police have responded with riot gear and batons to control the crowds near the conference site.


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