Argentina in the spotlight on world’s stage at 2018 G20 Summit

Americas Now

World leaders assembled in Argentina for the G20 Summit. The G20 was formed to create a forum for the world’s strongest economies.

The major issues addressed at this year’s meeting were infrastructure development, food security and the future of work.

Argentine President Mauricio Macri has said he hopes the meetings will help create more economic opportunities for his country which is facing a financial crisis.

Devaluation of the local currency in Argentina and inflation have taken an enormous toll.

Correspondent Joel Richards tells us more about the host country, and the role it played in the talks.