On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I send best wishes to the Panamanian people as you mark the 110th anniversary of your nation’s independence on November 3. From beautiful pollera skirts to rich biodiversity, Panama offers …
The first Meeting of Ministers Responsible for Public Security in the Americas (MISPA) took place October 2008 in Mexico City, Mexico. MISPA is attended by the Ministers of Public Security or Attorneys General of the member states of the Organization of …
On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I am delighted to congratulate the people of Antigua and Barbuda as you celebrate 32 years of independence on November 1. The United States and Antigua and Barbuda share a long history of …
Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs Roberta S. Jacobson will participate in a Google+ Hangout on “Challenges for Women Leaders” at the Department of State at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 29. The Hangout will feature leading Cuban …
On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I send best wishes to the people of St. Vincent and the Grenadines as you celebrate 34 years of independence on October 27. The United States and St. Vincent and the Grenadines enjoy a close …
We welcome the release today of Kevin Scott Sutay from captivity at the hands of the FARC. The United States is profoundly grateful to the Government of Colombia and commends its tireless efforts to secure his release. We offer special thanks to President …
On September 11, 2013, the Department of State certified to Congress that the Colombian government and Armed Forces are meeting statutory criteria related to human rights. This certification, pursuant to Section 7045(a) of the Department of State, Foreign …
We learned with great sorrow of the death of Cuban economist and former prisoner of conscience Oscar Espinosa Chepe. He was a tireless champion for improving economic policy and human rights in Cuba, and he remained optimistic that the country he loved …
Today in Mexico City, Vice President Joe Biden, together with the Mexican government, launched the U.S.-Mexico High Level Economic Dialogue (HLED), co-chaired by the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Department of Commerce, Office of the U.S. Trade …
On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I send best wishes to the Belizean people as you mark the 32nd anniversary of your nation’s independence on September 21. Our relationship is strong and rooted in the shared values of …
On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I send best wishes to the people of the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis as you celebrate the 30th anniversary of your independence this September 19. The United States and Saint Kitts …
On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I extend warm wishes to the people of Chile as you celebrate your Independence Day on September 18. The United States-Chile partnership is grounded in a shared commitment to democracy, …
The U.S. Department of State is pleased to acknowledge the 3rd World Summit of Afro-descendant Mayors and World Leaders taking place in Cali and Cartagena, Colombia, September 12-18, 2013. Assembling this international group of talented leaders will …
On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I am delighted to send best wishes to the people of Guatemala on the anniversary of your independence this September 15. During my visit to Antigua in June for the OAS General Assembly, I …
On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I congratulate the people of Honduras on the 192nd anniversary of your independence on September 15. Our close and friendly ties reach back more than 157 years, and these connections are …
On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I congratulate the people of Costa Rica on the 192nd anniversary of your independence. This day is a well-deserved opportunity for the people of Costa Rica to commemorate their heritage as a …
Session One: The Bigger Picture “A Game-Changer for Latin America? Defining the Region’s Shale Potential by Global Comparison” Good morning. Fellow panelists and distinguished guests, it is a pleasure to be here at the Latin America Summit of the World …
The J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board will convene its 260th quarterly meeting in Washington, DC, September 11-12, 2013. The Board will host a public discussion, Fulbright in Latin America—Our Neighbors, Our Family: The Role of Educational …
U.S. Department of State Special Representative for Global Partnerships Andrew O’Brien will launch the Small Business Network of the Americas (SBNA) International Sister Center Program on September 11, 2013, in Orlando, Florida. Created in close …
The Department of State’s Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO) has prequalified three firms for preconstruction and construction services for the new U.S. Embassy in Mexico City, Mexico. The successful prequalified offerors are: B.L. Harbert …
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