EU seeks to revive Latin America, Caribbean ties as it turns away from China, Russia

BRUSSELS, July 17 (Reuters) – Over 50 leaders from the European Union, Latin America and the Caribbean will hold their first summit in eight years on Monday, adding momentum to an EU push for new political and economic allies prompted by the Ukraine war and suspicion of China. At the two-day EU-CELAC (Community of Latin American and Caribbean States) summit in Brussels, both sides are expected to be eager to forge economic partnerships, but delicate discussions over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and Europe’s role in the slave trade could complicate the talks. Regardless of the outcome, officials said the meeting…