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988 Press Releases

Published on June 28, 2016 - 04:54 GMT

Western Hemisphere: U.S. Efforts to Advance Civilian Security in Central America's Northern Triangle

MR KIRBY: Good afternoon, everybody, and happy Friday to you. I’m going to welcome here to the podium William Brownfield, who I think you know is our Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, in …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on June 28, 2016 - 04:54 GMT

Western Hemisphere: Joint Statement on the U.S.-Paraguay Political and Economic Dialogue

The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and Paraguay on the occasion of the second United States – Paraguay Political and Economic Dialogue. Begin Text: On June 20, Under Secretary of State for …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on June 28, 2016 - 04:54 GMT

Western Hemisphere: Remarks at the Special Meeting of the OAS Permanent Council on Venezuela

Thank you Mr. Chairman, Mr. Secretary General Luis Almagro, Su Excelencia former Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero of Spain, permanent representatives and observers, and delegates. Good afternoon to one and all. Muy buenas tardes a todos y a …

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Published on June 28, 2016 - 04:53 GMT

Western Hemisphere: Under Secretary Shannon's Meetings in Venezuela

The following is attributable to Spokesperson John Kirby: Under Secretary for Political Affairs Thomas Shannon traveled to Caracas, Venezuela, June 21-23 at the request of Secretary Kerry and the invitation of the government of Venezuela. He met with …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on June 28, 2016 - 04:53 GMT

Western Hemisphere: Shaquille O'Neal First-Ever U.S. Department of State Basketball Sports Envoy to Cuba

Building on the momentum of President Obama’s historic March trip to Cuba, hall of famer Shaquille O’Neal, a 15 time National Basketball Association (NBA) all-star, will serve as a U.S. Department of State Sports Envoy to Cuba from June 25–28. This people- …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on June 28, 2016 - 04:53 GMT

Western Hemisphere: Under Secretary for Political Affairs Tom Shannon on Venezuela

MR KIRBY: Good afternoon, everybody. I have a special guest with me today, a special briefer. I think you all know Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Tom Shannon. Ambassador Shannon, as I think you also know, spent the last couple of days in …

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Published on June 28, 2016 - 04:53 GMT

Western Hemisphere: U.S. Delegation Heads to Cuba to Advance Cooperation on Marine Environment

From June 28 - July 1, the United States and Cuba will meet to promote bilateral cooperation on key issues affecting the marine environment. This is the first such meeting under the U.S.-Cuba Joint Statement on Cooperation on Environmental Protection – a …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on May 14, 2016 - 16:40 GMT

Western Hemisphere: Paraguayan Independence Day

On behalf of the people of the United States and President Obama, I extend my congratulations and warm wishes to the people of Paraguay on the 205th anniversary of its independence on May 15. The United States and Paraguay enjoy a strong partnership based …

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Published on May 14, 2016 - 03:45 GMT

Western Hemisphere: U.S. Department of State and Council of the Americas Co-Host 46th Annual Washington Conference on the Americas

The U.S. Department of State and the Council of the Americas will co-host the 46th Annual Washington Conference on the Americas, “Advancing an Agenda for Growth in the Americas,” on Tuesday, May 3, at the Harry S. Truman Building in Washington., D.C. This …

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Published on May 14, 2016 - 03:45 GMT

Western Hemisphere: Remarks at the Council of the Americas' 46th Annual Washington Conference of the Americas/ U.S.-Caribbean-...

SECRETARY KERRY: Muchas gracias. Thank you very, very much. Mr. presidents, distinguished prime ministers, ministers of everything – (laughter) – minister de todos, whatever you – but you’re masters at many, many things here – and distinguished ambassadors …

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Published on May 14, 2016 - 03:45 GMT

Western Hemisphere: FY 2016 Notice of Funding Opportunity for NGO Programs Benefiting Individuals at Risk of Statelessness in the ...

Funding Opportunity Number: PRM-PRMOAPWH-16-004-056278 Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number: 19.518 - Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Western Hemisphere Announcement issuance date: Friday, May 6, 2016 Proposal submission deadline: …

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Published on May 14, 2016 - 03:45 GMT

Western Hemisphere: United States and Cuba to Hold Third Bilateral Commission Meeting in Havana, Cuba

The United States and Cuba will hold the third Bilateral Commission in Havana, Cuba on Monday, May 16. Following the successful visit of President Obama to Havana in March 2016, Secretary Kerry asked Ambassador Kristie Kenney, the Counselor of the U.S. …

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Published on May 14, 2016 - 03:45 GMT

Western Hemisphere: Coordinator Christopher Painter Travels to Mexico to Engage on Cyber Policy

Representatives from across the U.S. Government with expertise on a range of cyber issues traveled to Mexico City, Mexico May 12-13, 2016 to meet with partners from the Mexican government, academia, and the private sector. Christopher Painter, Coordinator …

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Published on January 6, 2016 - 20:54 GMT

Western Hemisphere: Evaluation of the Clearinghouse Model, 2015

Clearinghouse Evaluation Summary Introduction This report presents the findings from the evaluation of the clearinghouse model used to support both the Energy and Climate Partnership of the Americas (ECPA) and Pathways to Prosperity in the Americas ( …

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Published on January 6, 2016 - 19:53 GMT

Western Hemisphere: Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Request for Statements of Interest: Programs Fostering Civil, ...

Department of State Public Notice Funding Opportunity Number: DRLA-DRLAQM-16-045 Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Request for Statements of Interest: Programs Fostering Civil, Political, and Labor Rights in Cuba I. Requested Statements of …

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Published on December 21, 2015 - 22:27 GMT

Western Hemisphere: U.S.-Canada High Level Policy Review Group

The U.S.-Canada partnership is vital to shaping global and regional issues and our regular high-level dialogue between senior leaders from both governments advances our common goals. To continue our close cooperation on global issues, Counselor Thomas …

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Published on December 17, 2015 - 22:28 GMT

Western Hemisphere: U.S.-Cuba Relations One Year Later

A year has passed since President Obama proposed normalizing relations with Cuba, re-opening our embassies, and creating more opportunities for our two peoples to engage with one another. This was a dramatic change in policy, but it represented no change …

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Published on December 16, 2015 - 20:59 GMT

Western Hemisphere: Remarks With Mexican Foreign Secretary Claudia Ruiz Massieu

SECRETARY KERRY: Good afternoon, everybody. I’m delighted this afternoon to be able to welcome for her first visit – official visit as the foreign minister Claudia Ruiz Massieu to Washington, and want to reaffirm in significant ways the criticality of the …

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Published on December 16, 2015 - 00:10 GMT

Western Hemisphere: Second Anniversary of President Obama's 100,000 Strong in the Americas Innovation Fund

On Monday, December 14th, Vice President Joe Biden commemorated the second-year anniversary of President Obama’s 100,000 Strong in the Americas Innovation Fund in the White House Indian Treaty Room. The Vice President recognized the successful public- …

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Published on December 15, 2015 - 22:29 GMT

Western Hemisphere: Background Briefing on the Progress Made Toward the Normalization of U.S.-Cuba Relations

MODERATOR: Thank you, Kathy. At this stage, we will move to a background briefing with a senior State Department official on the progress made towards normalization of U.S.-Cuba relations. Kathy, if we could have you take the first call. OPERATOR: Thank …

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