Secretariat for Political Affairs
Strengthening Democracy in the Hemisphere
Conferencia SPA's Secretary participates in High-Level Conference of Middle-Income Countries (MICs)
Dr. Kevin Casas-Zamora highlighted the importance of understanding discussions about development as a respectful, plural and democratic conversation; as well as the need for the MIC's full incorporation into the knowledge economy. Leer más...

OAS-University of Salamanca The first School of Electoral Observation OAS-University of Salamanca begins
The School, co-organized by the Ibero-American Institute of the University of Salamanca and the OAS through its Department of Electoral Cooperation and Observation (DECO), brings together more than 70 students and 21 academics of several countries and institutions. Leer más...

Seminario Internacional International Seminar on Modernization of Municipal Management, Co-organized by the OAS, Concludes in Guadalajara, Mexico
in which mayors from municipalities in Brazil, Argentina, Peru and Mexico took part... Leer más...

51 MESA REDONDA DE POLÍTICAS DE LA OEA SPA Hosts Roundtable on Power Shifts in Latin America
The SPA hosted the 51st Policy Roundtable on the theme "Power Shifts in Latin America: Current Trends." Kevin Casas-Zamora, Secretary for Political Affairs of the OAS, spoke about trends in relations between Latin America and the United States, highlighting the importance of non-governmental exchanges, for example in the private sector and those brought about by migration. Read more...
Regional Seminar on Access to Information and Transparency Forum on Political and Electoral Reforms in the Dominican Republic
The OAS, the Central Electoral Board (JCE) of the Dominican Republic and IDEA International held on May 16th- and 17th. a "Dialogue on Draft Legislation on Political Parties and Electoral Reform" in Santo Domingo.
Regional Seminar on Access to Information and Transparency Regional Seminar on Access to Information and Transparency
San Salvador, El Salvador
May 15-16, 2013
Forum on Political Financing in the Caribbean Forum on Political Financing in the Caribbean
Bridgetown, Barbados
May 8-9, 2013
MOE en Paraguay presentó su informe MOE in Paraguay Presents its Report
The Mission led by Oscar Arias, composed by 68 international observers from 21 member States and observers of the OAS was deployed to all 17 departments and the capital visiting more than 300 polling stations. Additionally, 11 observers participated in the voting centers in the province of Buenos Aires (La Plata and San Justo), as well as in Washington, DC, New York, and New Jersey in the United States, adding up to a total of 79 observers.
Programa de formación en mediación - Haiti, 15 al 26 de enero de 2013 Training in Mediation Program
Haiti, January 15-26, 2013

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Misión de la OEA en Paraguay inicia despliegue final OAS Mission in Paraguay Begins Final Deployment
The EOM/OAS in Paraguay, present in the country since February, began its final deployment ahead of the upcoming general elections on April 21. This week, the Deputy Chief of Mission arrived in the country to hold meetings with the various actors in the electoral process and to follow up on the organization of the elections.

OAS Electoral Mission in Honduras  Makes Post-Election VisiT OAS Mission in Honduras Makes Post-Election Visit
The EOM deployed in Honduras to observe the Primary Elections, the Chief of Mission, Enrique Correa Ríos, will present the main findings and recommendations to the proper authorities, and will offer support to accompany the implementation of some of the observations ahead of the general election this year.

Change of Leadership for Mission to Support the Peace Process in Colombia (MAPP-OAS) Change of Leadership for Mission to Support the Peace Process in Colombia (MAPP-OAS)
The Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS), José Miguel Insulza, today said that after four years in charge of the Mission to Support the Peace Process in Colombia (MAPP-OAS), Mr. Marcelo Alvarez has decided to leave the office as of April 15 of this year.


Statement from the OAS Mission    in Paraguay Statement from the OAS Mission in Paraguay
The Chief of the Electoral Observation and Political Accompaniment Mission in Paraguay, Oscar Arias Sanchez, completed his second visit to Asunción. During his stay, where he heard various viewpoints on the situation in the country just weeks before the general elections and signed the agreement for electoral observation procedures.
OAS and the President of Paraguay, presented positive results from the civil registry campaign in   border zones. OAS and the President of Paraguay, presented positive results from the civil registry campaign in border zones.
The Project concluded with 8,184 new registrations with the subsequent production of identifications, as well as the delivery of 3,701 of birth certificates; meaning 97% fulfillment of the established goal.