Obama heading to Summit of Americas this week in Trinidad and Tobago . The White House says the president will be meeting with leaders from Latin America on Wednesday, but it is unclear if he plans to meet directly with Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez or other regional leaders. Obama refused to criticize the leaders of Venezuela , Bolivia and Ecuador , who have taken measures to change their constitutions to extend their holds on power . `` We want to listen and learn as well as talk , '' Obama says .
Obama heading to Summit of Americas this week in Trinidad and Tobago . The White House says the president will be meeting with leaders from Latin America on Wednesday, but it is unclear if he plans to meet directly with Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez or other regional leaders. `` We want to listen and learn as well as talk , '' Obama says .