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XIV Latin American Summit: Investing in education to break the poverty cycle
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica, 20 November 2004 -   Under the theme Educar para progresar ('Education for progress'), heads of state from Latin America, Spain and Portugal met at the XIV Latin American Summit, held here from 19 to 20 November. UNICEF was also present, and called for an increase in social investment to ensure that all children in Latin America are able to attend school. The goal is to break the vicious cycle of poverty that denies individuals their rights and the opportunities they need to develop.