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President Obama began a five-day trip to South and Central America last week, designed to strengthen economic partnership abroad. See how the first family is spending their time on the trip which will take them to Brazil, El Salvador and Chile.
At left, President Obama waves at the Municipal Theater on March 20, 2011, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil during the second of his two-day visit to the country.
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President Obama introduces his family, first lady Michelle Obama, right, and daughters Sasha, center, and Malia, second from right, to Brazilian President Dilma Vana Rousseff as they arrive at Palacio do Alvorada in Brasilia, Brazil, Saturday, March 19, 2011.
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President Obama plays soccer with local children while visiting Ciudad de Dues Favela in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, March 20, 2011.
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President Obama reviews the honor guard during an arrival ceremony at Palacio do Planalto in Brasilia, Brazil, March 19, 2011.
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President Obama is briefed on the situation in Libya during a secure conference call with National Security Advisor Tom Donilon, right, Chief of Staff Bill Daley, left, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Secretary of Defense Bob Gates, AFRICOM Commander General Carter Ham, and Deputy National Security Advisor Denis McDonough on March 20, 2011 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama wave as they leave Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, March 21, 2011. The first family's next stop was Santiago, Chile.
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Neighborhood residents cheer for President Obama as he plays soccer with children during a visit to Ciudad de Dues Favela in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, March 20, 2011.
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President Obama mimics dance moves as he watches a performance during his tour of the Ciudad de Deus Favela in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, March 20, 2011.
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President Obama and Brazilian President Dilma Vana Rousseff take part in the U.S.-Brazil CEO Forum at the Palacio do Itamaraty in Brasilia, Brazil, March 19, 2011.
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President Obama with first lady Michelle Obama and daughters Malia and Sasha pose for a group photo with a local children's soccer team during a tour of the Ciudad de Deus Favela in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Sunday, March 20, 2011.
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President Obama listens to Brazilian President Dilma Vana Rousseff, right, speak after their meeting at the Palacio do Planalto in Brasilia, Brazil, March 19, 2011.
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President Obama with first lady Michelle Obama and daughters Malia and Sasha tour the Christ the Redeemer Statue in Rio de Janeiro, March 20, 2011.
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President Obama delivers a speech at the Municipal Theater in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on March 20, 2011, during the second day of his two-day visit to Brazil.
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President Obama walks with Brazilian President Dilma Vana Rousseff as he arrives at the Palacio do Alvorada in Brasilia, Brazil, March 19, 2011.
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Demonstrators protest against the visit of President Obama at Candelaria square in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on March 18, 2011.
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