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Secretary Clinton Appoints Under Secretary Maria Otero as Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues Office of the Spokesman
Washington, DC October 1, 2009 Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton announced today the appointment of Under Secretary of State for Democracy and Global Affairs Maria Otero to serve concurrently as Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues. As Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues, Under Secretary Otero will coordinate the U.S. Government’s policies, programs and projects on Tibetan issues within the context of our bilateral relationship with the People’s Republic of China. (full text...)
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2011 Diversity Visa Lottery Program RegistrationApplications will be accepted between Friday, October 2, 2009 and Monday, November 30, 2009
WASHINGTON, October 2009 - The Department of State announces the opening of the registration period for the DV-2011 Diversity Visa lottery. Entries for the DV-2011 Diversity Visa lottery must be submitted electronically between noon, Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) (GMT-4), Friday, October 2, 2009, and noon, Eastern Standard Time (EST) (GMT-5), Monday, November 30, 2009. Applicants may access the electronic Diversity Visa entry form (E-DV) at www.dvlottery.state.gov during the registration period. Paper entries will not be accepted. Applicants are strongly encouraged not to wait until the last week of the registration period to enter. Heavy demand may result in website delays. No entries will be accepted after noon EST on November 30, 2009. (more…)
“Vision of Native Americans” Exhibit Opens in Sucre | | The opening of the “Vision of Native Americans” exhibit in Sucre’s Museum of Ethnography and Folklore drew a large and diverse crowd. |
“Vision of Native Americans” opened on September 16 in the Museum of Ethnography and Folklore in Sucre. The exhibit features posters of 15 photographs selected from”Sacred Legacy,” a collection by the late U.S. photographer Edward Curtis. It is the first time that Curtis’ photgraphs—which were originally printed in platinum, gold, and silver—have been reproduced. The posters are accompanied by Native American music and a PowerPoint presentation of additional native scenes captured through Curtis’ lens. E.J. Monster, Cultural Affairs Officer of the U.S. Embassy in La Paz, was on hand to inaugurate the exhibit, which will remain in Sucre until October 3. This is the exhibit’s third stop after successful displays in the cities of Oruro and Potosí. “Vision of Native Americans” will continue on to Cochabamba, Santa Cruz, La Paz, Trinidad, Cobija and El Alto over the next several months.
Hispanic Heritage Month CelebrationDuring Hispanic Heritage Month, the United States celebrates the culture and traditions of those who trace their roots to Spain, Mexico and the Spanish-speaking nations of Central America, South America, and the Caribbean. September 15 was chosen as the starting point for the celebration because it is the independence anniversary of five Latin American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on September 16 and 18, respectively. This year’s national theme is: “Embracing the Fierce Urgency of Now.” (more...)
The Chargé d’Affaires of the U.S. Embassy in Bolivia, James Creagan, visited the city of SucreThe Chargé d’Affaires of the U.S. Embassy in Bolivia, James Creagan, visited the city of Sucre on July 26-28. During his visit, Dr. Creagan met with the Board of Directors of the binational center Centro Boliviano Americano in Sucre and he handed over an award consisting in a set of books (photo) to Israel Mamani, a student who won the Embassy’s Facebook page “4th of July Contest”. The Chargé d’Affaires also met with the Prefect of the Chuquisaca department, Savina Cuéllar, and with Sucre Mayor Aydee Nava. The U.S. Government supports a variety of development programs in the department of Chuquisaca at an estimated amount of $12 million per year. The U.S. Embassy supports joint development projects with 23 municipalities in the department. Those programs include economic opportunities, health care, and micro-credit.
Bolivia-USA, Three Sports, Two Peoples, One Healthy LifeWithin the program entitled 3 Sports, 2 Peoples, 1 Healthy Life, an enthusiastic group of over 60 officers of the U.S. Embassy in La Paz led by the Chargé d’Affaires Kris Urs, went on a 100-mile bike and soccer trip from Potosí to Sucre on May 11-12. The group of Bolivians and Americans who participated in this initiative stopped in two towns during the trip, in Betanzos (Potosi) and Yotala (Chuquisaca) where they played two friendly soccer matches with local teams. (more...)
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