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Published on December 12, 2011 - 16:14 GMT

Western Hemisphere: Bureau of International Information Programs Coordinator Dawn L. McCall Travels to Florida and Canada

Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC December 12, 2011 Bureau of International Information Programs Coordinator Dawn L. McCall will travel to Key Biscayne, Florida from December 12-13 to address the semi-annual meeting of the U.S. …

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Published on December 9, 2011 - 17:12 GMT

Western Hemisphere: Steering Group Meeting of the U.S.-Brazil Joint Action Plan to Eliminate Racial and Ethnic Discrimination and ...

Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC December 9, 2011 The United States and Brazil are holding a steering group meeting of the U.S.–Brazil Joint Action Plan to Eliminate Racial and Ethnic Discrimination and Promote Equality (Joint …

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Published on December 8, 2011 - 00:11 GMT

Western Hemisphere: Migrant Human Rights in Mexico and the Merida Initiative (Taken Question)

Taken Question Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC December 7, 2011 Question: Has Department of State received a letter from members of Congress concerning the violation of the human rights of migrants crossing Mexico, such as the 72 who were …

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Published on December 7, 2011 - 13:10 GMT

Western Hemisphere: Remarks to CCAA's 35th Annual Conference on the Caribbean and Central America

Remarks Roberta S. Jacobson Acting Assistant Secretary , Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs New Orleans, LA December 1, 2011 As Prepared for Delivery Thank you for your warm welcome. It’s an honor to join you at the start of the CCAA’s 35th annual …

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Published on December 7, 2011 - 03:10 GMT

Western Hemisphere: The Death of Human Rights Activist Sonia Pierre

Press Statement Mark C. Toner Deputy Spokesperson , Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC December 6, 2011 We are deeply saddened by the death of Sonia Pierre. She was a courageous human rights defender who dedicated her life to fighting anti- …

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Published on December 6, 2011 - 22:10 GMT

Western Hemisphere: Regional Forum to Discuss Offshore Oil Drilling Safety in the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean

Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC December 6, 2011 U.S. Department of State and other government officials will participate in a preparedness and response seminar in Nassau, The Bahamas, December 7-9, hosted by the Government of the …

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Published on December 3, 2011 - 00:11 GMT

Western Hemisphere: Eight American Women in STEM Fields Travel to Brazil

Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC December 2, 2011 Eight American women scientists in their early to mid-careers will travel to Brazil from December 5-13 on a U.S.-Brazil exchange program designed to recruit, retain and advance women …

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Published on December 2, 2011 - 20:16 GMT

Western Hemisphere: Two-Year Mark of the Continued Incarceration of Alan Gross

Press Statement Mark C. Toner Deputy Spokesperson , Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC December 2, 2011 Tomorrow Alan Gross will begin his third year of unjustified imprisonment in Cuba. He was arrested on December 3, 2009 and later given a 15 …

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Published on December 2, 2011 - 18:10 GMT

Western Hemisphere: Merida Initiative (Taken Question)

Taken Question Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC Question Taken at the DECEMBER 1, 2011 Daily Press Briefing December 2, 2011 Question: Has the U.S. made any recent expansion to the Merida Initiative in light of the delivery of new …

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Published on November 29, 2011 - 17:12 GMT

Western Hemisphere: 2011 AAFSW Secretary of State Award for Outstanding Volunteerism Abroad

Notice to the Press Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC November 29, 2011 Six winners will receive the Associates of the American Foreign Service Worldwide (AAFSW) Secretary of State Award for Outstanding Volunteerism Abroad (SOSA) at a ceremony …

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Published on November 28, 2011 - 22:13 GMT

Western Hemisphere: Under Secretary for Democracy and Global Affairs María Otero to Travel to Costa Rica, Guatemala and Honduras

Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC November 28, 2011 Under Secretary of State for Democracy and Global Affairs María Otero will travel to Costa Rica, Guatemala and Honduras from November 28 to December 2 to discuss democracy and human …

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Published on November 25, 2011 - 23:10 GMT

Western Hemisphere: Barbados' Independence Day

Press Statement Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Washington, DC November 25, 2011 On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I am delighted to send best wishes to the people of Barbados as you celebrate your 45th …

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Published on November 23, 2011 - 16:14 GMT

Western Hemisphere: Suriname's Independence Day

Remarks Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Washington, DC November 23, 2011 On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I am delighted to send best wishes to the people of Suriname on the 36th anniversary of your …

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Published on November 21, 2011 - 17:13 GMT

Western Hemisphere: The Caribbean Basin Security Initiative

Fact Sheet Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs November 2, 2011 Spanish A Shared Regional Security Partnership Working together through the Caribbean Basin Security Initiative (CBSI), the United States and the nations of the Caribbean are …

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Published on November 18, 2011 - 00:11 GMT

Western Hemisphere: U.S. Extradition Request for Former President Alfonso Portillo (Taken Question)

Taken Question Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC Question Taken at the November 17, 2011 Daily Press Briefing November 17, 2011 QUESTION: What is your reaction to Guatemalan President Alvaro Colom who said he will grant a U.S. extradition …

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Published on November 15, 2011 - 21:14 GMT

Western Hemisphere: U.S. Hosts Central America Security Experts Group Meeting to Outline Donor Coordination in the Region

Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC November 15, 2011 The United States hosted the first meeting of the Central America Security Experts Group at the Department of State in Washington, D.C. on Monday, November 14. Representatives from …

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Published on November 15, 2011 - 21:10 GMT

Western Hemisphere: Assistant Secretary Thomas M. Countryman Travels to Argentina and Brazil

Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC November 15, 2011 Assistant Secretary of State for International Security and Nonproliferation, Thomas Countryman, is on travel to Argentina and Brazil from November 15 to 18 to meet with senior …

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Published on November 12, 2011 - 04:10 GMT

Western Hemisphere: Death of Mexican Interior Secretary Francisco Blake Mora and Members of His Staff

Press Statement Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Washington, DC November 11, 2011 I was deeply saddened to learn of the deaths of Mexican Interior Secretary Francisco Blake Mora and seven others. Secretary Blake was a valuable colleague and …

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Published on November 11, 2011 - 02:11 GMT

Western Hemisphere: Briefing on Alternative Routes for the Keystone XL Pipeline

Special Briefing Kerri-Ann Jones Assistant Secretary , Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs Via Teleconference Washington, DC November 10, 2011 MODERATOR: Good afternoon, and thank you for joining us. We are pleased …

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Published on November 11, 2011 - 00:14 GMT

Western Hemisphere: Response to Elections in Nicaragua

Press Statement Mark C. Toner Deputy Spokesperson , Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC November 10, 2011 The Nicaraguan Government has announced that Daniel Ortega will serve another term as president. International and unaccredited domestic …

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