VOICED: G20 acuerda medidas anticrisis

The G20 summit in Mexico focused on addressing the European crisis, promoting growth, and supporting a banking union in the eurozone. Leaders committed to measures for global growth and confidence restoration. US President Obama expressed confidence in European partners. The G20 agreed to resist protectionism and keep markets open. Emerging economies increased IMF contributions, while Oxfam criticized the summit for neglecting development and food security issues.

What were the main focuses of the G20 summit in Mexico?

• Reducing global warming

• Developing new technologies

• Addressing the European crisis and promoting growth

• Increasing military spending

What did the G20 members pledge to do to strengthen global growth?

• Adopt necessary measures

• Increase taxes

• Reduce international trade

• Close borders

Until what year did the G20 agree to keep markets open?

• 2015

• 2012

• 2013

• 2014

Which organization criticized the G20 summit for neglecting development and food security?

• World Bank

• UNICEF

• Oxfam

• Greenpeace

What did emerging countries do to support nations in trouble during the summit?

• Increased tariffs

• Closed their markets

• Contributed more capital to the IMF

• Reduced their exports