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OAS Permanent Council to hold Posthumous Tribute to President Chávez

  March 13, 2013

The Permanent Council of the Organization of American States (OAS) will hold a special meeting on Friday, March 15, 2013, at 10:30 EDT (14:30 GMT) in the Simón Bolívar Hall of the headquarters of the organization in Washington, DC, "to offer recognition and a posthumous tribute" to the late President of Venezuela, Hugo Chávez Frías.

Before the beginning of the session, a wreath will be laid in front of the statue of Simon Bolivar, located in the terrace of the garden of the main building of the General Secretariat in Washington, DC.

Please consult the meeting’s agenda here. Note that changes to the agenda may yet be made before the meeting.

The meeting will be broadcast live on the OAS Website.

WHAT: Special Meeting in Posthumous Tribute to President Chávez

WHEN: Friday, March 15, 2013, at 10:30 EDT (14:30 GMT)

WHERE: Simón Bolívar Hall
Organization of American States
17th Street & Constitution Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20006

Reference: AVI-066/13