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Full Text of the Report of the OAS High-Level Commission on the Situation in Honduras
The report was delivered by the Secretary General to the Chair of the OAS Permanent Council and Permanent Representative of Ecuador, María Isabel Salvador
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Support for the Electoral Observation Mission to Haiti
Member States and Permanent Observer countries committed themselves to financially support the Mission that will accompany the Caribbean nation’s electoral process.
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Insulza Applauds Blocking of Disputed Parts of Arizona Law
The OAS Secretary General welcomed the decision by a federal judge of the United States District Court to block the most controversial aspects of the Arizona immigration law.
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New Permanent Representative of Ecuador Praises OAS’ work
“The OAS continues to be the region’s juridical space where differences between the States are resolved, especially through dialogue and understanding,” said Ambassador María Isabel Salvador.
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OAS Calls for Dialogue and Cooperation between Colombia and Venezuela
During the Special Session of the Permanent Council, the Secretary General made a call to “calm the spirits” and to find a path for dialogue.
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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A more open path to prosperity in the Americas
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Secretary General Delivers Report on Honduras
The Organization of American States agreed at the fortieth General Assembly to form a commission to evaluate the return of Honduras to the Organization following the June 2009 coup and election of President Porfirio Lobo.
Next General Assembly to be held in San Salvador, El Salvador, from June 5 to 7, 2011
The General Assembly is the supreme decision-making body of the Organization of American States.
Special Meeting of the Permanent Council convened at the request of the Permanent Mission of Colombia
“to consider the issue of the presence of narco-terrorists in Venezuelan territory, a situation that affects the national security of Colombia.”
Held on Thursday, July 22, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. (ET)
Liberator Simón Bolívar Room
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