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OAS Secretary General Condemns the Murder of 14 Police Officers in Colombia
He sent his condolences to the Government and people of Colombia and to the families of the victims of this attack
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Ministerial Meeting on Sustainable Development to Be Held in Dominican Republic
Secretary General Insulza and Ambassador Alcántara today signed a letter of understanding to hold the meeting from November 3 to 5.
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Permanent Council Pays Tribute to Tamaulipas Victims
The permanent representatives held one minute of silence for the 72 migrants victimized in Mexico. During the regular session, they also heard reports on meetings of electoral authorities.
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Assistant Secretary General Calls on Caribbean Countries to Strengthen their Electoral Democracies
Ambassador Ramdin inaugurated a regional meeting in Jamaica on the strengthening of political parties and campaign financing organized by the OAS.
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Insulza and Preval speak about Haiti’s reconstruction
The Secretary General and the Haitian President revised the progress and challenges in the country’s recovery efforts after the earthquake of January 12.
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Secretary General condemns the killing of 72 migrants in Mexico
He deplored the murder of undocumented migrants from various countries of the region and reiterated the need to coordinate a collaborative approach to fight transnational crime.
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.
OAS Policy Roundtable
2010 Millennium Development Goals Update
Wednesday, September 8, 2010 at 9:30 a.m. (ET)
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.
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Regular Meeting of the Permanent Council
Held on Thursday, September 2, 2010
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The Summits of the Americas bring together the Heads of State and Government of the Western Hemisphere to discuss common concerns, seek solutions and develop a shared vision for their future development of the region, be it economic, social or political in nature.
Promoting Democracy
Defending Human Rights
Ensuring a Multidimensional Approach to Security
Fostering Integral Development and Prosperity
Supporting Inter-American Legal Cooperation
