Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
06BOGOTA4078
2006-05-08 22:10:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Bogota
Cable title:
EMBASSY MOVES TO 12 MONTH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
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C O N F I D E N T I A L BOGOTA 004078
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 05/01/2016
TAGS: PHUM CO
SUBJECT: EMBASSY MOVES TO 12 MONTH HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING
PERIOD
Classified By: DCM Milton K. Drucker
Reason: 1.4 (b,d)
(C) Following informal consultations with relevant Department
offices and with Senator Leahy staffer Tim Rieser during his
April 20-22 visit to Bogota, the Embassy's human rights Leahy
Amendment vetting approvals for Colombian military and other
officials will be valid for a 12 month period. This change
from the previous 6 month period brings the Embassy into line
with Department of Defense procedures. The change will
enable the Embassy to process thousands of vetting requests
more efficiently, consistent with Leahy Amendment
requirements.
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