Fortunately, the US stepped up to the challenge, and, with Cuba at the table, the summit was held in Panama this month. As a result, the Summit of the Americas and other regional organizations are better positioned to address regional crises, like the coming meltdown in Venezuela, and opportunities, such as the establishment of a hemispheric energy, trade, and law-enforcement infrastructure.
幸运的是，美国直面挑战，而古巴也一起参与了本月的巴拿马峰会。因此，美洲峰会和其他地区组织更适合解决地区危机——如即将到来的委内瑞拉崩溃和制造机会——如建立西半球能源、贸易和执法基础设施。