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Press Accreditation Process for General Assembly Closes Friday
On May 18th, the process of press accreditation will be closed to journalists and photojournalists wishing to cover the event to be held from June 3 to 5 in Cochabamba.
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OAS Condemns Murder of Honduran Journalist Ángel Alfredo Villatoro
The Secretary General expressed his “most forceful condemnation” of the murder of journalist Ángel Alfredo Villatoro,and warned that “this crime isn’t just an attack on the press; it’s an attack on democracy.”
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Model OAS General Assembly in Cochabamba
The event, which brings together university students from different countries of the region, will debate the topic of the next Assembly: "Food Security with Sovereignty in the Americas."
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OAS Condemns Attack against Former Colombian Minister Londoño
The Secretary General condemned the terrorist attack committed in Bogota and called it a "atrocious crime that deserves the clear rejection of the international community."
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Secretary General Mourns Death of Mexican Author Carlos Fuentes
“One of the most complete Latin American authors and a great critic of social injustice has disappeared," he said.
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Guyana's President Calls to Fight Poverty
In his presentation to the Permanent Council, Donald Ramotar urged governments to "do more" to "reduce poverty and inequality," as they are "the greatest threat to democracy and security."
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 Permanent Council Refers the Draft Social Charter of the Americas to the General Assembly
In Cochabamba the Assembly will also decide on the Action Plan associated with the Charter.
States Parties to regional Convention against illicit trafficking in firearms to convene at the OAS
Monday, May 14 through Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at 9:00 EDT (13:00 GMT)
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