Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs

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The Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs is headed by Assistant Secretary of State Arturo A. Valenzuela, who is responsible for managing and promoting U.S. interests in the region by supporting democracy, trade, and sustainable economic development, and fostering cooperation on issues such as citizen safety, strengthening democratic institutions and the rule of law, economic and social inclusion, energy, and climate change. More about WHA»

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Update on Efforts in Haiti
Counselor Mills: "We have gotten past the immediate crisis and we are beginning to look towards the long term. And we are in that challenging space between transitioning from the immediate crisis to the long term." Full Text»


Opportunity in the Americas
Secretary Clinton: "[A] structure of opportunity must be at the core of a common vision that we work to achieve together, because we all share responsibility for advancing this vision." Full Text» Assistant Secretary Valenzuela's Blog Post» Trip Page» Photos»


Inaugural Caribbean-U.S. Security Cooperation Dialogue
Assistant Secretary Valenzuela: "This meeting represents an important step in our efforts to combat growing security threats. It is the formal beginning of a process of coordinating our resources towards building a safer society for all our people." Full Text» CBSI page»