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Guatemala’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Visits OAS

Before the Permanent Council, Minister Harold Caballeros reaffirmed his country’s commitment with the Inter-American System and praised the Organization’s efforts “to consolidate representative democracy.”

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OAS to Observe General and Municipal Elections in Belize

The EOM will be led by Ambassador Frank Almaguer, and will start its work a week before the elections scheduled for March 7.

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OAS Offers Honduras Assistance on Prison Issues

The support will focus on matters of prison management and the social rehabilitation of inmates.

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OAS Secretary General Expresses Consternation regarding Tragedy in Honduras

The head of the OAS asked the Chair of the IACHR to send a delegation to investigate the incident.

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OAS Welcomes the 45th Anniversary of the Signing of the Tlatelolco Treaty

“With great satisfaction we commemorate this visionary initiative that represents a step towards the promotion of peace and international security,” affirmed Secretary General Insulza.

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Honduras’ Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister Visits OAS

The Secretary General and Minister Agüero de Corrales analyzed the dynamics of the country’s international relations after being readmitted to the Organization.

The Organization of American States is the premier regional forum for political discussion, policy analysis and decision-making in Western Hemisphere affairs. The OAS brings together leaders from nations across the Americas to address hemispheric issues and opportunities. Together, they seek to build cooperation among states and advance a common regional agenda on democratic governance, human rights, multidimensional security, and sustainable development.

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OAS Electoral Observation Mission to Jamaica Recommends the Adoption of a Uniform Procedure to Prevent Delays

The Chief of Mission presented a report today on the General Elections of December 29, 2011.

Summits

The 34 Heads of State and Government of the Hemisphere will meet during the VI Summit of the Americas to be held from April 14 to 15, 2012 in Cartagena, Colombia.

VI Summit of the Americas  » | Summits of the Americas Secretariat »

General Assembly

Updates

The General Assembly is the supreme decision-making body of the Organization of American States.

Declarations and Resolutions adopted » | Press Releases » | Videos » | Photos » | Speeches » | Basic information »

Permanent Council

The Permanent Council is composed of one representative of each member state. Meeting regularly in Washington, it implements decisions of the General Assembly, carries out important political functions under the Inter-American Democratic Charter and Rio Treaty (TIAR) and serves as a forum for political discussion.

Permanent Council » | Permanent Representatives » | General Assembly »

OAS Country Offices in the Member States

OAS Country Offices in the Member States

The Coordinating Office of the Offices in the Member States invites you to visit their site.

You will be able to receive updates, find out who they are and learn out about projects, programs, internships, and scholarships in each office.

 

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