U.S.-Colombia Open Skies Agreement
Assistant Secretary Crowley: "The agreement will strengthen and expand the strong bonds of trade and tourism between Colombia and the United States and demonstrates our shared commitment to an open, competitive, market-based international economic system." Full Text»
DipNote
• Renewable Energy in Central America: A Bright Future»
• Working in Paraguay's Northern Zone»
• Building Sustainable Cities in the Americas»
More WHA Blog posts»
Guatemala Medical Testing Study of 1946-48
Assistant Secretary Valenzuela: "As we move forward, we want to try to better understand what happened and how something like this could have transpired." Full Text» Joint Statement»
Haiti Special Coordinator
Secretary Clinton announced the appointment of Thomas C. Adams as Haiti Special Coordinator to oversee USG engagement with Haiti. More» Haiti Earthquake page»
U.S.-Colombia Action Plan on Racial and Ethnic Equality Fact Sheet»
Travel Information
Visit travel.state.gov for country specific travel information, announcements, alerts, including Hurricane Season 2010, and information on the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative.
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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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Digital Town Hall Assistant Secretary Valenzuela hosted a digital town hall and recruitment event at The George Washington University. Full Text» Video» Blog» |
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Inclusive Finance: A Path to the MDGs Secretary Clinton: "[T]hanks especially to President Lobo of Honduras and Foreign Minister Martinez of El Salvador for joining me ... to launch an innovative initiative that will advance both financial inclusion and financing for development in their two countries." Full Text» More on the BRIDGE Initiative» |
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Haiti Recovery Projects Secretary Clinton: "[T]he two MOUs ... will encourage progress in two areas that are key to Haiti’s long-term recovery: creating jobs and providing a foundation for rebuilding the country’s health system." Full Text» |
