On Aug 15, 2012, at 8:37 PM, Arturo Servin wrote: > So "Americas" was actually "North America". > > Well, it went the possibility to have one in central or south america, what at shame. At least until IETF 98 in March 2017 no IETF down the south of Rio Grande. > > May I ask the IAOC, what are the impediments to have one IETF in Latin America? > > Regards, > as It was investigated and dropped, having gotten hotel pricing and found it unusually high. I'm told that there is further discussion targeting finding ways to reduce that. We have had similar investigations and decisions in other places. You'll note that the IAOC is routinely tarred and feathered over prices...