President Clinton Visits Clinton Foundation Projects in Latin America
by Clinton Foundation
On May 14 and 15, President Bill Clinton traveled to Peru and Colombia with philanthropists Frank Giustra and Marco A. Slim to visit Clinton Foundation projects and announce new efforts that will positively impact disadvantaged communities in Latin America.
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Health
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