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Secretary General Calls for Global Cooperation on Development

In his analysis of an ECLAC report on the fulfillment of the Millennium Development Goals in Latin America and the Caribbean, Insulza praised achievements in the fight against poverty.

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OAS to Support the Renewing of Identity Documents in Guatemala

At the request of the country’s Government, an audit of the processes involving the issuance of the Personal Identification Document (DPI) has begun.

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Mexico to Host CIM Assembly

“Political participation, democracy and governance,” as well as “gender violence, law enforcement, justice and human rights,” will be the key issues from November 3 to 5.

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OAS to Observe Regional and Municipal Elections in Peru

Close to 70 international observers will be deployed throughout the Peruvian nation to follow the electoral process of October 3rd.

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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.

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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General Assembly

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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Summits

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.

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Events

“Perspectives from City Hall: Better Cities for Better Lives”

Views from Lima, Kingston, and Bogota

Tuesday, September 14, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. (ET)

Hall of the Americas

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