A U.S. congressional delegation that includes Senate Majority Leader Senator Harry Reid of Nevada, have embarked on trip through Latin America. They will visit Guatemala, Paraguay, Mexico, Colombia, and the Brazil/Paraguay/Argentina “Tri Border” between now and the beginning of December.

According to Reid’s office, "The purpose of the trip is to show the United States’ commitment to strengthening ties with our neighbors in Latin America. The senators will meet with the presidents of Guatemala, Colombia, Paraguay, and Mexico, as well as labor, counter-narcotics, civic, trade, and other officials to discuss issues vital for the security and economy of the United States."

Traveling with Reid are Senators Jeff Bingaman (D-NM), Thad Cochran (R - MS), Kent Conrad (D - ND), Mike Crapo (R - ID), Byron Dorgan (D - ND), Robert Menéndez (D-NJ).