Biden arrives in Peru for summits after press access concerns on flight
President Biden arrived in Lima, Peru, on Thursday for his first official trip to South America. He will attend the APEC and G20 summits, meeting with leaders including Chinese President Xi Jinping. Biden faced criticism from reporters for not scheduling press conferences during the trip. White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre defended his lack of engagement, stating he would continue to interact with the press, though no specific commitments were made. This trip marks a significant moment as Biden approaches the end of his presidency on January 20. His administration has faced scrutiny for limiting press access, with fewer press conferences than previous administrations.