»Lecture Series of the Americas
»Mr. Alejandro Miró Quesada, President of the Inter American Press Association Speaking on:
“Journalism and Good Governance in Latin America and the Caribbean”

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»Cátedra de las Américas
Invitado Especial:
Alejandro Miró, Presidente de la Sociedad Interamericana de Prensa (SIP), dictará una conferencia titulada "Periodismo y buena gobernabilidad en América Latina y el Caribe"
 

Insulza nombra ex Canciller argentino para dirigir misión en Nicaragua

Dante Caputo se encuentra en Managua como enviado especial del Secretario General de la OEA, para facilitar el diálogo y colaborar en el fortalecimiento de la democracia en ese país.
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OAS Names Former Argentine Foreign Minister to Lead Special Mission to Nicaragua

Secretary General José Miguel Insulza named Dante Caputo, a former Foreign Minister of Argentina, as the Organization's special envoy to facilitate a dialogue between various segments of Nicaraguan society and that country's government.

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(US President George W. Bush and OAS Secretary General Jose Miguel Insulza) »Declaration of Florida: Delivering the Benefits of Democracy OAS General Assembly, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, June 5-7 (Español)   During three days of intense debate, foreign ministers from the 34 countries of the Organization of American States (OAS) talked about how to act more effectively to prevent political crises in the region and continue building on the commitments established in the Inter-American Democratic Charter. The debate was timely and relevant. In fact, as the OAS General Assembly met in Fort Lauderdale, President Carlos Mesa of Bolivia resigned his post, and Nicaraguan authorities asked for help to prevent an escalation of problems. In both cases, the General Assembly offered OAS support to promote dialogue and strengthen democratic institutions. In the final Declaration of Florida: Delivering the Benefits of Democracy, the General Assembly called on the Secretary General to consult with the Permanent Council and propose "timely, effective, balanced, gradual initiatives" to address situations that might undermine democratic institutions or the rule of law. It reaffirmed the Secretary General's authority to bring to the attention of the Permanent Council situations that might require action under the terms of the OAS Charter and the Inter-American Democratic Charter. Altogether the OAS General Assembly adopted some 90 resolutions covering a wide range of topics, including democracy, human rights, the role of civil society, free trade, conflict resolution, hemispheric security and other issues. Links/Enlaces: OAS General Assembly Videos Documents Speeches/Discursos Conferencia de Prensa: Clausura de la Asamblea General de la OEA

»Declaración de Florida: "Hacer Realidad los Beneficios de la Democracia" Destacando que, para que la democracia se desarrolle, los gobiernos deben ser receptivos a las legítimas aspiraciones de sus ciudadanos y deben trabajar para ofrecerles las herramientas y oportunidades para mejorar sus vidas. (más) »Declaration of Florida: "Delivering the Benefits of Democracy" The Organization of American States should continue building on the ideals and commitments of the OAS Charter and the Inter-American Democratic Charter, working together to advance shared political and economic values to make this a Hemisphere of democratic, stable, and prosperous nations. (more)

»Each Nation must Follow its own Course, According to its own History The President of the United States, George W. Bush. at the OAS General Assembly, June 6, 2005 - Fort Lauderdale, Florida In the new Americas of the 21st century, bringing a better life to our people requires choosing between two competing visions. One offers a vision of hope (...) The other seeks to roll back the democratic progress of the past two decades by playing to fear (...) The choices we make will determine which vision will define the Americas our children inherit -- we must make tough decisions today to ensure a better tomorrow. (more)

»Delivering the benefits of democracy is a dramatic challenge
Remarks by the President of the OAS General Assembly, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.  June 5, 2005 - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

The OAS has an essential role to play -- a role that is defined by the Inter-American Democratic Charter. In this document, we all affirmed our intention to defend our people’s right to democracy. Now we must act on this pledge.
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»Existe en la OEA una “condición democrática”
Discurso de José Miguel Insulza, Secretario General de la OEA, durante la Sesión Inaugural de la Asamblea General de la OEA
5 de junio de 2005 - Fort Lauderdale Florida

Nuestras preocupaciones deben ir más allá y dirigirse a dotar a nuestras sociedades de mejores condiciones de gobernabilidad para asegurar una democracia de calidad, que se constituya en un marco institucional insustituible para el desarrollo.
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Ambassador Albert R. Ramdin elected Assistant Secretary General of the OAS

»Strengthen a culture of cooperation, communication and transparency
Speech by Ambassador Albert R. Ramdin upon his election to the post of Assistant Secretary General of the OAS, during the 35th Regular General Session,
June 7th, 2005, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 

The OAS needs to continue its good work in combating illegal drug trafficking and transnational crime, promoting transparency and continuing the fight against corruption.
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