ECUADOR CONSIDERING IACHR NOMINATION

UNCLAS QUITO 000964 SIPDIS E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: PREL PGOV PHUM XM EC OAS SUBJECT: ECUADOR CONSIDERING IACHR NOMINATION REF: SECSTATE 75344 ¶1. PolOff conveyed reftel TPs and curriculum vitae to MFA Human Rights Officer Carmen Larrea on April 26. PolOff emphasized Carozza's impressive background and experience in human rights legal work in Latin America. Larrea thanked us for the information and said she considered the nominee an excellent candidate with an impressive background. She will make the appropriate office aware of Carozza's qualifications and let us know once a decision is taken. Comment: With new leadership, the MFA's senior ranks are in turmoil, delaying decisions at all levels. KENNEY