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Published on July 1, 2014 - 17:19 GMT

Western Hemisphere: Remarks With President Salvador Sanchez Ceren of El Salvador, President Otto Fernando Perez Molina of ...

We’re, all of us, meeting at a critical time. We’re honored to be here in Panama for the celebration of the inauguration of the new president, Mr. Varela, but we’re also here to meet on an issue which challenges all of our countries. Tens of thousands of …

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Published on July 1, 2014 - 01:05 GMT

Western Hemisphere: Remarks With Chilean Foreign Minister Munoz at a Signing Ceremony

SECRETARY KERRY: Well, thank you very much for joining us. We’ve just come from a wonderful lunch with President Bachelet and her delegation, and we discussed the very strong relationship between the United States and Chile. And to that end, Foreign …

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Published on June 30, 2014 - 19:32 GMT

Western Hemisphere: Remarks With Vice President Joe Biden and Chilean President Michelle Bachelet

SECRETARY KERRY: Well, good afternoon, everybody. Welcome to the State Department. It’s my distinct privilege to welcome the President of Chile Michelle Bachelet – as President Obama said a few moments ago, his second favorite Michelle in the world. And we …

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Published on June 23, 2014 - 15:38 GMT

Western Hemisphere: Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Sarah Sewall to Travel to Honduras

Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Sarah Sewall will travel to Tegucigalpa, Honduras on June 24-25. While in Honduras, Under Secretary Sewall will discuss bilateral and regional issues, human rights, and security cooperation …

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Published on June 16, 2014 - 20:42 GMT

Western Hemisphere: Remarks With Chilean Foreign Minister Heraldo Munoz Before Their Meeting

SECRETARY KERRY: Good afternoon, everybody. My distinct privilege to welcome Foreign Minister Heraldo Munoz here to Washington, and in doing so, to be able to reaffirm that Chile is unquestionably one of the strongest partners that the United States has in …

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Published on June 16, 2014 - 02:48 GMT

Western Hemisphere: Elections in Colombia

We congratulate President Santos on his victory, as well as the Colombian people and electoral officials on a peaceful and orderly election. We look forward to continuing to work with President Santos and his administration to advance our bilateral …

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Published on June 13, 2014 - 01:10 GMT

Western Hemisphere: Detentions of Activists in Cuba

We have seen reports of the latest arbitrary detentions by Cuban authorities of dozens of civil society members and activists, including prominent pro-democracy activist Jorge Luis Garcia Perez, also known as “Antunez,” his wife, Yris Perez Aguilera, …

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Published on June 10, 2014 - 23:16 GMT

Western Hemisphere: Key Outcomes: 44th Organization of American States (OAS) General Assembly, June 3-5, 2014, Asunción, Paraguay

“The United States believes that a vibrant and active OAS is central to our common vision of creating a peaceful, prosperous and socially inclusive hemisphere.” -- Deputy Secretary of State Heather Higginbottom, June 4, 2014, Asuncion, Paraguay Advances …

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Published on June 6, 2014 - 22:38 GMT

Western Hemisphere: United States Announces New Contribution to the OAS Mission To Support the Peace Process in Colombia (OAS/MAPP)...

The United States welcomes Colombia’s ongoing efforts to ensure accountability and to protect those who are working to make Colombia a more peaceful, democratic, and secure state. To this end, the United States supports the important and ongoing work of …

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Published on June 6, 2014 - 12:50 GMT

Western Hemisphere: Remarks at the 44th General Assembly of the Organization of American States

Buenos días. Good morning. Let me begin by thanking President Cartes, Foreign Minister Loizaga, Secretary General Insulza and Assistant Secretary General Ramdin for hosting this 44th General Assembly of the OAS. This is my first trip to South America as …

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Published on May 29, 2014 - 21:03 GMT

Western Hemisphere: Honduras Bilateral Human Rights Working Group Meets in Tegucigalpa

The United States and Honduras held the 4th round of the Bilateral Human Rights Working Group in Tegucigalpa today. The two sides discussed progress and challenges in the human rights situation in Honduras and reaffirmed their commitment to work together …

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Published on May 22, 2014 - 14:37 GMT

Western Hemisphere: Meeting With Embassy Mexico City Staff

AMBASSADOR WAYNE: Okay. Good afternoon, everybody. It’s a great honor for me to have the pleasure of introducing Secretary of State John Kerry. Mr. Secretary, thanks for carving out this time on your first official visit as Secretary of State to Mexico …

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Published on May 22, 2014 - 12:45 GMT

Western Hemisphere: Remarks at CleanTech Challenge

SECRETARY KERRY: (Applause.) Muy buenas noches a todos. (Inaudible.) (Laughter.) (Inaudible.) What an enormous pleasure for me to be here. I’m really delighted to be able to join you, and I hope everybody can hear me. Can you all hear? Okay? AUDIENCE: (Off …

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Published on May 21, 2014 - 22:57 GMT

Western Hemisphere: Remarks With Mexican Foreign Secretary Jose Antonio Meade

MODERATOR: (In progress, via interpreter) – couple of questions for both secretaries. FOREIGN SECRETARY MEADE: (Via interpreter) Good morning. I would like to take this opportunity to welcome the Secretary of State of the United States, John Kerry. It is a …

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Published on May 21, 2014 - 17:35 GMT

Western Hemisphere: FY 2014 Funding Opportunity Announcement for NGO Programs Benefiting Stateless Persons in The Bahamas and ...

Funding Opportunity Number: PRM-PRMOAPWH-14-003-049517 Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number: 19.518 - Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Western Hemisphere Announcement issuance date: Tuesday, May 20, 2014 Proposal submission deadline …

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Published on May 20, 2014 - 18:38 GMT

Western Hemisphere: Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Wendy R. Sherman To Travel to Canada

Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Wendy R. Sherman will travel to Ottawa, Canada, May 21. She will lead a U.S. delegation to the fourth U.S.-Canada High-Level Policy Review Group. The Review Group will discuss U.S. and Canadian cooperation on …

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Published on May 20, 2014 - 17:01 GMT

Western Hemisphere: The Future of U.S.-Mexico Relations

Remarks as prepared Mr. Chairman, Ranking Member Engel, and Members of the Committee: Thank you for the opportunity to appear here today to testify on U.S.-Mexico relations. I know many members of this committee follow closely developments in Mexico and …

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Published on May 18, 2014 - 20:10 GMT

Western Hemisphere: The United States Welcomes Progress in Efforts To Achieve Peace in Colombia

The United States welcomes the announcement of further progress in efforts to achieve the peace the Colombian people deserve through negotiations. Resolving the question of narcotics production and trafficking is central to achieving that peace. We …

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Published on May 15, 2014 - 17:24 GMT

Western Hemisphere: Paraguay's Independence Day

On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I congratulate the people of Paraguay as you commemorate 203 years of independence on May 15. The people of the United States and Paraguay share many binding ties: our commitment to provide …

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Published on May 14, 2014 - 00:02 GMT

Western Hemisphere: President Mujica Visit Highlights Growing Bilateral Relationship

Secretary Kerry hosted Uruguayan President Mujica at the Department of State today. The visit highlighted our bilateral partnership and focused on ways we can expand our cooperation on trade, social inclusion, educational exchanges, and global peace and …

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