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ABLD BUILDING AND GROUNDS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The acquisition, management, and operation of U.S.-owned or-leased facilities and sites both domestic and foreign. (Replaces RCHB file categories: BG, ES)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Acquisition
* AIEP
* Allotment
* Antenna
* Antiques
* Appraisals
* Architecture
* Asbestos
* Audit
* Bid Results
* Breathing Device
* Building
* Building Design
* Building Management
* Carpet
* Chancellery
* Construction Management
* Construction Security
* Consulate
* Contract Amendment Contract Award Contract Renewal Contract Termination Contractor
* Core Area
* DCR
* Deed
* Descent Device
* Electrical System
* Elevator
* Embassy
* EMR
* Energy Conservation
* EURMAC
* Fire Alarm
* Fire Detection System
* Fire Prevention
* Fire Safety
* Furnishings
* Generator
* Geotechnical
* Gift
* Hazardous Material
* Housing
* HVAC
* Improvement
* Inventory
* Lease
* Legation
* Maintenance
* Mechanical System
* NOB
* Parking
* PCC
* Post Opening
* Property Exchange
* Property Sales
* Public Access Control
* Real Property
* Reciprocity
* REMS
* Renovation
* Safety & Health Designee
* Safety Program
* Security Enhancement
* Seismology
* SHEMC
* Shielded Enclosure
* Site
* Space Management
* Survey
* WASHMAC
* Water Analysis
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AEMR EMERGENCY PLANNING AND EVACUATION
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Measures and actions implemented to protect U.S. personnel, citizens, property and information; especially related to crisis situations. (Replaces RCHB file category: EP)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Citizen Protection
* Contingency Plan EAP
* Emergency
* Evacuation
* Property
* Protection
* Records Destruction
* Rescue
* Safehaven
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AFIN FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised April 2000)

The fiscal operations of the Department, Foreign Service posts, and other Federal agencies. (Replaces RCHB file categories: ACC, BUD, FMGT)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Accounting
* Allowance
* Annuity Check
* Antideficiency
* Appropriation
* Audit
* Authentication Bank
* Account Bonding
* CAPPS
* Cash
* Cash Management
* Cashier
* Central Claim
* Commercial Claim
* Compensation
* Debt Collection
* Deficit
* Disallowances
* Disbursement
* Employee Claim
* ESF
* Exchange Rate
* Financial Management System
* Fiscal
* Fiscal Irregularities
* Foreign Currency
* FSCADP
* Fund Allotment
* Funding
* GBL
* General Ledger
* GTR
* Home Leave
* ICASS
* Leave
* Liquidation
* Local Currency
* Nonreceipt
* Over Obligation
* Pay Advance
* Pay Record
* Payment
* Payroll
* Payroll Deduction
* PCS
* Per Diem
* Personal Property
* Personal Travel
* Post MGT
* Premium Pay
* Prompt Payment
* Reimbursement
* Relocation
* Reprogramming
* Retirement
* Security Enhancement
* Taxes
* TDY
* Time & Attendance
* Transportation Request
* Travel Advance
* Travelers Checks
* Treasury Check
* Vendor
* Vouchers
* Vulnerability Assessment
* Wages
* Working Capital Fund
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AMGT MANAGEMENT OPERATIONS
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Effective from June 1974 (Revised January 1983)

The management and organization of the Department and posts abroad and other U.S. agencies. (Replaces RCHB file category: ORG)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Administration
* Audit
* Authorities
* Background Information
* Bureau Organization
* Commissary
* Congressional Report
* Delegation of Authority
* Embassy Closing
* Embassy Opening
* Employee Association
* FCS
* FTE
* Geneva Group
* GORI
* Information System
* Inspection Report
* Inspection Team
* Internal Control
* JAO
* Management Initiative
* Management Issues
* Mission Closure
* Mission Opening
* Occupational Safety
* Office Closure
* Office Establishment
* Office Procedures
* Organization
* Overseas Post
* PCS
* Post Closing
* Post MGT
* Post Opening
* Post Operating Plan
* Reciprocity
* Recreation
* Reorganization
* Scheduling
* Staffing
* Support Services
* Survey
* Task Force
* Workload
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AORC INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND CONFERENCES
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Effective from January 1983

The structure and management of international or regional organizations and conferences. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL and Organization Name)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Administration
* Application
* Budget
* Candidate
* Chairman
* Charter
* Congressional Reports
* Constitution
* Donor
* Election Results
* Financial Contribution
* Geneva Group
* Host Government
* Information System
* Infrastructure
* Inspection Report
* Inspection Team
* International Organization
* International Organization Official
* Meeting Agenda
* Meeting Delegation
* Meeting Observer
* Meeting Venue
* Membership
* NGO
* Nomination
* Nonparticipation
* Office Closure
* Office Establishment
* Participation
* PERMREP
* Referendum
* Reform
* Regional Organization
* Regional Organization Official Reorganization
* Resignation from Office Seating
* Secession Secretary General Specialized Agency
* Sponsorship
* Staffing
* Vacancy Announcement
* Veto
* VOLAG
* Volunteers
* Voting
* Wages
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APER PERSONNEL
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The administration and support of the Department's Civil and Foreign

Service personnel. (Replaces RCHB file category: PER)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Adoption
* Affirmative
* Action
* Ambassador
* Appeal
* Award
* Backpay
* Benefit Plan
* Bilateral Work Agreements
* Blood Donor
* Boarding School Career Development Career Mobility
* CFC
* Civil Service
* Civil Service Reform Act
* Class Action Suit
* CLO Program
* Community Liaison Office
* Coordinators
* Compensation
* Complaint
* Complement
* Consultation
* Continuing Education
* Contract Employee
* Conversion
* CSR
* Death
* Demotion
* Dependent
* Dependent Education
* Dependent Employment
* Discipline
* Divorce
* Emergency
* Evacuation
* Employee Association
* Employee Benefit
* Employee Relations
* Employee Service
* Employee Status
* Employee Training
* Employment
* Equal Employment Opportunity
* Family Life
* Family Separation
* Family Support Services
* Fellowship
* FERS
* Foreign Born Spouses
* Foreign Service
* Foreign Service Act
* FSPS
* FTE
* Functional Training
* Grade Retention
* Grievance
* Health
* Injury
* Insurance
* International School
* Interns
* Interview
* Job Title
* Leave
* Library
* Merit Pay
* Merit Promotion
* Military Furlough
* Military Reserve
* Nomination
* Nonsensitive Critical Position
* Open Assignments
* Orientation
* Overcomplement
* Pay Record
* Performance Evaluation
* Personal Property
* Personal Travel
* Personnel
* Personnel Action
* Personnel Appointment
* Personnel Assignment
* Personnel Classification
* Personnel Conduct
* Personnel Promotion
* Personnel Reassignment
* Personnel Resignation
* Personnel Separation
* Photographer
* PIT
* Position Classification
* Position Description
* Premium Pay
* Presidential Executive Exchange Program
* Private School
* Probation
* Promotion Panel
* PSC
* Public School
* Recall
* Recruitment
* Reentry
* Relocation
* Remains Disposition
* Reprogramming
* Retired Annuitant
* Retirement
* RIF
* Sabbatical
* Savings Bond
* School Admissions
* SEF
* Selection Board
* Selection Out
* Senior Foreign Service
* SES
* Severance Pay
* Sexual Harassment
* Skill Codes
* Spouse
* Staffing
* Staffing Pattern
* Survey
* Tandem Couple
* TDY
* Tenure Board
* Termination
* Time & Attendance
* Upward Mobility
* U.S. Family Member
* Vacancy Announcement
* Wages
* Work Requirements
* Workload
* Workmen Compensation
* Workweek
* Youth Programs
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ASEC SECURITY
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The development, coordination, or administration of security policies and programs. (Replaces RCHB file category: SY)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* AIASA
* Airport Access Procedures
* Antifraud
* Antiterrorism Measures
* Armored Vehicle
* Assault
* Bugging
* Building
* Contract Guard Program
* Counterintelligence
* Debriefing
* Debugging
* Demolition
* Detection Equipment
* Dismantling
* Electronic Security Device
* Emergency Response Team
* Explosives
* Fraud
* Host Country Guards
* Host Country Police
* Identification Systems
* Information Security
* Local Guard Program
* Maps
* Mission Takeover
* Monitoring
* MSG
* Name Check
* NSU
* Personnel Protection
* Physical Security
* Police Force
* Police Investigation
* Property Protection
* Protective Security
* Public Access Control
* Regional Security
* Riot Control
* RSO
* Scheduled Reporting
* Security Assessment
* Security Clearance
* Security Crisis
* Security Enhancement
* Security Survey
* Security Violation
* Special Support Program
* Suitability
* Technical Security
* Telephone
* Tempest
* Terrorism
* Threat
* Threat Assessment
* Unit Security Procedures
* Warning System
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BEXP TRADE EXPANSION AND PROMOTION
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Efforts to promote trade and other commercial activities, including specific proposals and inquiries to establish trade relations. (Replaces RCHB file category: TP)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Best Prospect
* Bid
* Business Firm
* Businessmen
* CMP
* Commercial Action
* Commercial Association
* Consultation
* Cooperatives
* Country Commercial
* Exhibit
* Exposition
* Foreign Agent
* Foreign Market
* Target Industry
* Targeting
* Trade Fair
* Trade Promotion
* Trade Visit
* WITS
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BTIO TRADE AND INVESTMENT
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OPPORTUNITIES

Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Administrative and operational reporting on opportunities for U.S. businesses. (Replaces RCHB file categories: FN, TP)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Agribusiness
* Bid
* Business Firm
* FGT
* Foreign Markets
* GPC Implementation
* Joint Venture
* Patent
* PTO
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CASC ASSISTANCE TO CITIZENS
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Effective from May 1977 (Revised January 1983)

Consular services provided by the United States to citizens of the United States or any other country. (Replaces RCHB file categories: CON, PS)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Adoption
* Aircraft Detention
* Aircraft Registry
* Alien
* AMCIT
* Arrest Assault
* Attorney List
* Authorities
* Automation
* Child Custody
* Children Compensation
* Complaint
* Consular Assistance
* Consular Package
* Cult
* Custody
* Death Report
* Deportation
* Detention
* Direct Relay
* Drivers License
* Emergency Evacuation
* Estate
* Family
* FIMED
* Fraud Identification
* Lawyer
* Legal
* Medical Care
* Missing Person
* Murder Offenses
* Prisoner
* Prisoner Release
* Prisoner Transfer
* Prisoner Welfare
* Property
* Property Protection
* Release
* Remains Disposition
* Repatriation
* Seamen
* Ship Detention
* Ship Registry
* Spouse
* Third Country Representation
* Travel Advisory
* Trial
* Trust Account
* Trust Account Refund
* Welfare & Whereabouts
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CJAN JUDICIAL ASSISTANCE AND NOTARIAL SERVICES
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Effective from May 1983

Matters pertaining to Notarial Services and International Judicial Assistance, including the service of judicial and extra-judicial documents and obtaining evidence. (Replaces RCHB file categories: LEG, PS)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Acknowledgment
* Affidavit
* Attorney List
* Authentication
* Automation
* Deed
* Deposition
* Documentation
* Evidence
* Extradition
* Fraud
* FSIA
* Judicial Assistance
* Letters Rogatory
* Notarial
* Oath
* Official Travel
* Prisoner Transfer
* Process Serving
* Subpoena
* Testimony
* Tort Claim
* Witness
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CMGT CONSULAR ADMINSTRATION AND MANAGEMENT
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Effective from August 1983

The administrative and operational management of Consular Affairs activities. (Replaces RCHB file categories: ACC, BUD, CON, FMGT,ORG, PER)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Antifraud
* Automation
* CAS
* Consular Agent
* Consular Agreement
* Consular Conference
* Consular Equipment
* Consular Package
* Consular Service
* Consular Supplies
* Consular Treaty
* CSS
* ECR
* Fee
* Fraud
* ICARS
* IVACS
* Legislation
* MRP
* NIVCAPS
* Office Procedures
* Personnel
* PFM
* PIT
* Publication
* Space Management
* Supplies
* Support Services
* TDIS
* Third Country Representation
* Word Processor
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CVIS VISAS
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Effective from May 1973 (Revised January 1993)

Operational, procedural, and administrative functions of visa operations. (Replaces RCHB file category: V)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* AA 1 Adoption
* Advisory Opinion AIDS
* Alien
* Alien Previously Deported
* Alien Smuggler
* Allocation
* Application
* Appointment
* Arrival Notice
* Athlete Automation
* Bearer Insert
* BUSVIS
* Centralized Visa Processing
* Chargeability
* CHINEX
* CLASS
* Clearance
* CONGRINT
* Consular Package
* Crew List
* Crewman
* Crime
* Data
* Defector
* Denial
* Departure Notice
* Dependent
* Deportation
* Derivatives
* Diversity Immigrant
* DNC
* Documentation
* DV 1DVACS
* Employment Based Preference
* Employment Creation
* Entertainer
* Entitlement
* Exchange Visitor
* Exclusion
* Extraordinary Ability
* Family Preference
* Fiance
* Fiancee
* Files
* Foreign Policy Exclusion
* Forms
* Fraud
* Health Related Grounds
* ICARS
* Immediate Relative
* Immigrant
* Intercompany Transferee
* International Child Abduction
* Interview
* Issuance
* IVACS
* Labor Certification
* LB 1
* Legislation
* Medical Examination
* Moral Turpitude
* MRV
* Name Check
* Narcotics Traffic
* News Media Representative
* NIV
* NIVCAPS
* Nonimmigrant
* Numerical Control
* NVC
* Operations
* Other Worker
* Out of District Applicant
* Parole
* Permanent Resident
* Polygamist
* Portsmouth Consular Center
* Priority Date
* Private Bill
* Procedures
* Public Charge
* Reciprocity
* Refugee
* Refusal
* Religious Worker
* Renewal
* Revocation
* SAO
* Skilled Worker
* SPLEX
* Student
* Supplies Temporary Worker
* Terrorist
* 30 60 Rule
* TIVPC
* Totalitarian Party Membership
* Transfer
* Transit
* Travel Agents
* Treaty Investor
* Treaty Trader
* TTYREP
* Validity Visa
* Visa Clearance
* Visa Photograph
* Visitor for Business
* VLOB
* Waiver
* Waiver of Ineligibility
* Walk Ins
* Workload
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EAGR AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Cultivating the soil and forest, raising livestock, and producing crops. (Replaces RCHB file category: AGR)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Agricultural Development
* Agricultural Production
* Agricultural Program
* Agricultural Worker
* Agriculture
* Animal Disease
* Cocoa
* Coffee
* Corn
* Cotton
* Crop Destruction
* Crops
* Dairy Products
* Desalinization
* Disease Control
* Drought
* Erosion
* Famine
* Farm Equipment
* Farming
* Fertilizer
* Food Shortages
* Forestry
* Fruit
* Fungicide
* Grain
* Harvest
* Herbicide
* Husbandry
* Insect
* Irrigation
* Jute
* Land Conservation
* Land Management
* Land Reform
* Livestock
* Natural Fiber
* Nuts
* Oilseeds
* Pest Control
* Pesticide
* Plant Disease
* Poultry
* Preservation
* Quarantine
* Rainfall
* Rice
* Rubber
* Seeds
* Snowfall
* Soil
* Soybean
* Stockpile
* Subsidy
* Sugar
* Timber
* Tobacco
* Tropical Forest
* Vegetable
* Water Analysis
* Weather
* Wheat
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EAID FOREIGN ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Foreign economic and technical assistance provided by governments, international organizations, institutions, or private individuals. (Replaces RCHB file category: AID)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Agricultural Agreement
* Agricultural Development
* Agricultural Program Airlift
* Bank
* Congressional Presentation
* Construction Equipment
* Cooperatives
* Credit
* Debt
* Development Loan
* Development Program
* Disaster Relief
* Donor
* Economic Adviser
* Economic Assistance
* Economic Development
* Economic Support Fund
* Farm Equipment
* Financial Contribution
* Food
* Foreign Assistance Agreement
* Funding
* Grant
* Industrial Development
* Industrialized Nation
* Laboratory Equipment
* LDC
* LLDC
* Loan
* Medical Care
* Medical Equipment
* North South Dialogue
* Paris Club
* PL 480
* PL 480 Title I
* PL 480 Title II
* PL 480 Title III
* Relief Effort
* Self Help
* Technical Assistance
* Water Analysis
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EAIR CIVIL AVIATION
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Effective from June 1974 (Revised January 1983)

Commercial and private aircraft and air operations, domestic as well as international. (Replaces RCHB file categories: AV, TR)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Air Access
* Air Cargo
* Air Fare
* Air Safety
* Air Traffic
* Air Transportation
* Aircraft
* Aircraft Accident
* Aircraft Detention
* Aircraft Registry
* Airline
* Airport
* Airport Fee
* Airport Security
* Airspace
* Antiterrorism Measures
* Aviation Agreement
* Cargo Handling
* Charter Flight
* CIVAIR
* Commercial Aircraft
* Emergency Landing
* Flight Clearance
* Flight Manual
* Hazardous Cargo
* Helicopter
* Hijacking
* Insurance
* Landing Rights
* Maintenance
* Navigational Aid
* Passenger Manifest
* Pilot Training
* Private Aircraft
* Refueling
* Rescue
* Route
* Salvage
* Schedule
* Transportation Development
* Transportation Industry
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ECON ECONOMIC CONDITIONS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The status of a nation's economy. (Replaces RCHB file category: E)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Agricultural Development
* Antiinflationary Program
* Black Market
* Capital Investment
* Cost of Living
* Depression
* Economic Agreement
* Economic Assessment
* Economic Conditions
* Economic Crisis
* Economic Development
* Economic Forecast
* Economic Growth
* Economic Indicators
* Economic Program
* Economic Recovery
* Economic Reform
* Economic Report
* Economic Stability
* Economic Trend
* EEC 1992
* Employment
* Financial Profits
* GDP
* GNP
* Industrial Development
* Industrial Growth
* Industrial Reform
* Inflation
* Interest Rate
* National Debt
* NIEO
* Price Index
* Recession
* Stock Market
* Tax Law
* Unemployment
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ECPS COMMUNICATIONS AND POSTAL SYSTEMS
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Effective from March 1983

The efforts of governments, the private sector, or international organizations to manage, regulate, develop, apply, or monitor the methods and means of telecommunication, international communication policy, and the informational aspects of communication. (Replaces RCHB file categories: INF, MP, PO, PPB, PR, RAD, SP, TEL, TV)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Broadcasting
* Cable TV
* Censorship
* Clandestine Broadcast
* Direct Broadcasting Satellite
* Fiber Optics
* Frequency Allocation
* Frequency Interference
* Frequency Spectrum
* Geostationary Satellite Orbit
* High Frequency
* lnformatics Information Access
* Information Center
* Information Flow
* Information Media
* Jamming
* Light Communication
* Networking
* NWICO
* Orbit
* Postal System
* Prior Consent
* Radio
* Satellite
* Telecommunication
* Telecommunication Agreement
* Telegraph
* Telephone
* Television
* Transborder Data Flow
* Transmitters
* Undersea Cable
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EFIN FINANCIAL AND MONETARY AFFAIRS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Domestic and international financial affairs of governments and private institutions. (Replaces RCHB file category: FN)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Accounting
* Audit
* Bank
* Bank Account
* Bankruptcy
* Blocked Assets
* BOP
* Budget
* Buffer Stock
* Capital Flow
* CFF
* Commodities Exchange
* Credit
* Currency Shortage
* Debt
* Debt Equity Swap
* Debt Relief
* Debt Repayment
* Debt Repudiation
* Debt Rescheduling
* Deficit
* Devaluation
* Donor
* Drawing Rights
* Economic Growth
* Economic Recovery
* Economic Trend
* EFF
* EMS
* Exchange Rate
* Financial Agreement
* Financial Contribution
* Financial Control
* Financial Crisis
* Financial Market
* Financial Profits
* Financial Program
* Financial Reform
* Financial Reserve
* Financial Stability
* Foreign Currency
* Foreign Currency Control
* Foreign Currency Exchange
* Foreign Market
* Gold
* Grant
* IMF Standbys
* Income Tax
* Inflation
* Interest Rate
* Loan Default
* Local Currency
* London Club
* National Income
* Overpayment
* Paris Club
* Payment
* Revaluation
* Sales Tax
* SDR
* Securities
* Securities Exchange
* Stock Shares
* Tax Haven
* Tax Law
* Taxation Treaties
* Treasury
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EFIS COMMERCIAL FISHING AND FISH PROCESSING
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The breeding and catching of fish and other marine life for commercial purposes. (Replaces RCHB file categories: INCO, POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Aquaculture
* Catch
* Quota Cod
* Dispute Settlement
* Exclusive Economic
* Zone Fish
* Fisheries
* Aid Fishery
* Fishing Agreement
* Fishing Concession
* Fishing Dispute
* Fishing Ground
* Fishing Limit
* Fishing Rights
* Fishing Vessel
* Fishing Vessel
* Detention Halibut
* Herring Joint
* Venture
* Quota Salmon
* Shellfish
* Shrimp
* TEDS
* Tuna
* Whaling Industry
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EIND INDUSTRY AND MANUFACTURING
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The commercial production of goods and services, including the processing of raw materials into manufactured goods. (Replaces RCHB file category: TEL, INCO)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Aerospace Industry
* Alloy
* Aluminum
* Antitrust
* Automotive Industry
* Bankruptcy
* Business Firm
* Capital Investment
* Chemical Industry
* Clothing Industry
* Commercial Association
* Communications Industry
* Complaint
* Construction Industry
* Consumer Goods
* Cooperatives
* Copyright Agreement
* Copyright Claim
* Corruption
* Cotton
* Dairy Industry
* Data Processing Industry
* Defense Industry
* Development Program
* Drug Industry
* Dyeing Industry
* Economic Growth
* Electronic Industry
* Espionage
* Factory
* Fertilizer Industry
* Finishing Industry
* Fishing Industry
* Food Contamination
* Food Industry
* Foreign Agent
* Fraud
* Garment Industry
* Garment Production
* Garment Workers
* Industrial Accident
* Industrial Development
* Industrial Growth
* Industrial Production
* Industrial Reform
* Industrial Waste Disposal
* Insurance
* Linen
* Litigation
* Lumber Industry
* Machine Tool Industry
* Manmade Fiber
* Manufactured Product
* Merger
* Metal Industry
* Monopoly
* Nationalization
* Paper Industry
* Parastatal
* Patent
* Petroleum Industry
* Piracy
* Plastic Industry
* Power Looms
* Private Sector
* Privatization
* Processing
* Product Safety
* Product Standards
* Product Testing
* Production
* Production Control
* Public Sector
* Railroad Industry
* Ramie
* Raw Materials
* Recall
* Registration
* Rubber Industry
* Sabotage
* Salvage
* Service Industry
* Shipbuilding Industry
* Silk
* Spinning Machinery
* Steel Industry
* Stockpile
* Subsidiary
* Subsidy
* Textile Industry
* Textile Production
* Tobacco Industry
* Tourism
* Trademark
* Vegetable Fiber
* Weaving Industry
* Wood Products Industry
* Wool
* Yarns
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EINT ECONOMIC AND COMMERCIAL INTERNET
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Effective from October 1997

Economic and commercial programs, policies, and issues relating to the Internet.

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Agreement
* Censorship
* Competition
* Connectivity
* Content
* Copyright
* Data
* Democracy
* Economic Conditions
* Domain Names
* Electronic Commerce
* Encryption
* Free Flow of Information
* Information Availability
* Interconnectivity
* Internet
* Meeting
* Monopoly
* Piracy
* Policy
* Pornography
* Privacy
* Private Sector
* Reporting
* Trademark
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EINV FOREIGN INVESTMENTS
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Effective from June 1974 (Revised January 1983)

Foreign investments made by governments or private enterprises for commercial gain. (Replaces RCHB file categories: FN, INCO)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Bank
* Bid
* BIT
* Business Firm
* Business Loss
* Business Merger
* Capital Flow
* Capital Investment
* Compensation
* Credit
* Credit Guarantee
* Disinvestment
* Economic Growth
* Foreign Investment
* Fraud
* Garment Investment
* Insurance Risk
* Investment Climate
* Investment Control
* Investment Disputes
* Investment Guarantee
* Investment Incentive
* Investment Law
* Investment Opportunity
* Joint Venture
* Loan
* Multinational Corporation
* Nationalization
* Parastatal
* Private Investment
* Private Sector
* Privatization
* Public Sector
* Subsidiary
* Textile Investment
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ELAB LABOR SECTOR AFFAIRS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised May 1995)

The labor sector, labor actors, and national labor policies and their effect on domestic and international systems and relations. (Replaces RCHB file category: LAB)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Arbitration
* Benefits
* Bonded Labor
* Child Labor
* Collective Bargaining
* Compulsory Labor
* Dock Workers
* Employee Ownership
* Employee Rights
* Employer Organization
* Employment
* Equal Pay for Equal Work
* Forced Labor
* Foreign Worker
* GSP (Worker Rights)
* Illegal Worker
* International Labor Secretariat
* Job Creation
* Job Discrimination
* Job Security
* Job Training
* Labor Agreement
* Labor Code
* Labor Competition
* Labor Confederation
* Labor Cooperative
* Labor Costs
* Labor Courts
* Labor Disputes
* Labor Federation
* Labor Law
* Labor Leader
* Labor Market
* Labor Migration
* Labor Movement
* Labor Organization
* Labor Relations
* Labor Rights
* Labor Sector
* Labor Settlement
* Labor Standards
* Labor Union
* Layoffs
* Lockout
* Manpower
* Mediation
* NAFTA Labor Cooperation
* Occupational Health
* Occupational Safety
* Pension
* Prison Labor
* Privatization
* Right of Association
* Right to Organize Slave Labor
* Social Clause (WTO)
* Social Net
* Social Security
* Strike
* Trade
* Union
* Underemployment
* Unemployment
* Unemployment Insurance
* Vocational Training
* Wages
* Work Force
* Work Permit
* Worker Rights Workers
* Working Conditions
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ELTN LAND TRANSPORTATION
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Effective from June 1974 (Revised January 1983)

All aspects of land transportation. (Replaces RCHB file categories: IT, TR)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Antiterrorism Measures
* Automobile
* Bridge
* Bus
* Cargo Handling
* Detention
* Fee
* Hazardous Cargo
* Highway
* Highway Access
* Hijacking
* Insurance
* Land Transportation
* Maintenance
* Overland Cargo
* Public Transportation
* Railroad
* Railroad Accident
* Railway Access
* Rescue
* Schedule
* Traffic Accident
* Traffic Safety
* Transportation Development
* Transportation Industry
* Truck
* Tunnel
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EMIN MINERALS AND METALS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The exploration, discovery, and extraction of minerals and metals. (Replaces RCHB file category: INCO)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Bauxite
* Bid
* Chromite
* Coal
* Cobalt
* Copper
* Drilling
* Excavation
* Exclusive Economic Zone
* Exploration
* Factory
* Gems
* Gold
* Iron
* Magnesium
* Manganese
* Metal
* Mine
* Mineral
* Mineral Reserve
* Mining
* Mining Accident
* Mining Concession
* Nickel
* Offshore Mining
* Ore
* Quarry
* Silver
* Tin
* Tungsten
* Uranium
* Uranium Enrichment
* Zinc

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ENRG ENERGY AND POWER
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Government and private commercial activities in acquiring and providing energy services from all types of sources. For petroleum and natural gas, see EPET. (Replaces RCHB file categories: AE, FSE)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Coal
* Dam
* Decontamination
* Electric Energy
* Electric Power Plant
* Energy Conservation
* Energy Consumption
* Energy Reserve
* Energy Shortage
* Factory
* Fissionable Material
* Fuel
* Fuel Shortage
* Generator
* Geothermal Energy
* Hazardous Waste Disposal
* Hydroelectric Energy
* Hydroelectric Power Plant
* Nuclear Accident
* Nuclear Capability
* Nuclear Contamination
* Nuclear Energy
* Nuclear Fuel Reprocessing
* Nuclear Power Plant
* Nuclear Reactor
* Nuclear Safeguard
* Power Line
* Public Utility
* PUNE
* Radiation
* Radioactive Material
* Radioactive Material Transfer
* Radioactive Waste Disposal
* Reexport
* Solar Energy
* Spent Fuel
* Stockpile
* Technology Transfer
* Thermal Energy
* Thermal Power Plant
* Transformer
* Uranium Enrichment
* Wind Energy
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EPET PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
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Effective from July 1980 (Revised January 1983)

Government and private sector activities in the exploration and extraction of petroleum and natural gas. (Replaces RCHB file categories: FSE, PET)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Bid
* Drilling
* Exploitation
* Exploration
* LPG
* Natural Gas
* Natural Gas Pipeline
* Natural Gas Production
* Natural Gas Reserve
* Offshore Drilling
* Offshore Drilling Platform
* Offshore Oil
* Oil Field
* Petroleum
* Petroleum Concession
* Petroleum Pipeline
* Petroleum Production
* Petroleum Reserve
* Petroleum Shortage
* Refinery
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ETRD FOREIGN TRADE
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Exchange of goods between nations. (Replaces RCHB file category: FT)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Alcoholic Beverage
* Aluminum
* Animal Hides
* Antidumping
* Antitrust
* Apparel Trade
* Arms
* Arms Traffic
* Barter
* BOP
* Boycott
* Buffer Stock
* Chemical
* Clothing
* Cocoa
* Coffee
* Commercial Aircraft
* Commodity
* Commodity Market
* Communications Equipment
* Computer
* Construction Equipment
* Cooperatives
* Corruption
* Cotton
* Countertrade
* Countervailing Duty
* Cross Border Trade
* Customs Agreement
* Customs Clearance
* Customs Court
* Customs Fine
* Customs Inspection
* Customs Official
* Customs Regulation
* Customs Seizure
* Dairy Products
* Debt
* Development Program
* Dispute Settlement
* Diversion
* Duty Free Entry
* East West Trade
* Economic Cooperation
* EEC 1992
* EEP
* Electronic Equipment
* Exhibit
* Export
* Fair Trade
* Farm Equipment
* FCN
* Fertilizer
* Fish
* Food
* Food Contamination
* Food Inspection
* Footwear
* Foreign Market
* Free Trade Zone
* Garment Exports
* Garment Imports
* Government Procurement
* GSP
* Harmonized System
* Helicopter
* Import
* Industrialized Nation
* Intellectual Property
* Intellectual Property Rights
* Intervention
* Laboratory Equipment
* LDC
* Leather
* License
* Linen
* Litigation
* Lumber
* Machine Tool
* Manmade Fiber
* Market Access
* Meat
* Meat Inspection
* Medical Equipment
* Merger
* Metal
* MFN
* MIC
* Monopoly
* Multifiber Arrangement
* NAFTA
* Natural Fiber
* Newly Industrialized Countries
* Nonalcoholic Beverage
* Nontariff Barriers
* North South Dialogue
* Oils
* Oilseeds
* Perishable Commodities
* Petroleum Products
* Pharmaceuticals
* Plastics
* Poultry
* Private Sector
* Product Standards
* Public Sector
* Quota
* Railroad Equipment
* Ramie
* Reexport
* Rice
* Rubber
* Sanction
* Shellfish
* Silk
* Smuggling
* Soybean
* Steel
* Stockpile
* Subsidy
* Sugar
* Synthetic Fiber
* Synthetic Rubber
* Tariff
* Tariff Barriers
* Tariff Relief
* Television
* Textile Exports
* Textile Imports
* Textiles
* Tin
* Tobacco
* Trade Agreement
* Trade Balance
* Trade Complaint
* Trade Control
* Trade Concession
* Trade Discrimination
* Trade Dumping
* Trade Fair
* Trade Law
* Trade Liberalization
* Trade Opportunity
* Trade Promotion
* Trade Protectionism
* Trade Relations
* Trade Visit
* Tuna
* VAT
* Vegetable
* Vegetable Fiber
* Vegetable Oil
* Wheat
* Wine
* Wood Products
* Wool
* Yarns
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ETTC TRADE AND TECHNOLOGY CONTROLS
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Effective from April 1984

Government efforts to control the transfer of goods (i.e., equipment),services, or technologies. This includes foreign policy trade controls, strategic (National Security) trade controls, munitions controls, general West to East technology transfer issues, and efforts to circumvent U.S. or COCOM controls. (Replaces RCHB file categories: FT, STR)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Arms Traffic
* Blocked Assets
* Boycott
* COCOM Case
* COCOM List Review
* Computer
* Data Bases
* Data Processing Equipment
* Digital Switching
* Diversion
* EAA
* East West Trade
* Economic Warfare
* Electronic Equipment
* Embargo
* End Use Check
* End User
* Enforcement
* Espionage
* Exception List
* EXCON
* Export
* Export Control
* GSOIA
* GSOMIA
* High Technology Equipment
* IEEPA
* Illegal Trade
* Import Control
* ITAR
* Laboratory Equipment
* License
* Manufacturing Agreement
* Military Applications
* Military Critical Technologies
* Military Equipment
* Military Services
* Munitions Control
* NDPC
* Nonmarket Economy
* Origin Certificate
* Reexport
* Research & Development
* Sanction
* Security Survey
* Semiconductors
* SNEC
* Software
* Stockpile
* Strategic Material
* Strategic Trade Control
* Superconductor
* TCDC
* Technical Assistance Agreement
* Technology Acquisition Efforts
* Technology Gap
* Technology Transfer
* Transaction Check
* Turnkey Plant
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EWWT WATERBORNE TRANSPORTATION
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Movement of commercial and private vessels over high seas and inland waterways. (Replaces RCHB file categories: OS, TR)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Antiterrorism
* Measures Canal
* Cargo Handling
* Coast Guard
* Containerization
* Dock Workers
* Fee
* Hazardous Cargo
* Insurance
* Load Line
* Maintenance
* Marine Cargo
* Marine Safety
* Marine Transportation
* Maritime Agreement
* Maritime Flag
* Maritime Law
* Merchant Ship
* Minesweeping
* Navigational Aid
* Passenger Ship
* Patrol Boat
* Piracy
* Port
* Port Access
* Port Congestion
* Private Ship
* Refueling
* Registration
* Rescue
* River
* Route
* Salvage
* Schedule Ship Accident
* Ship Clearance
* Ship Detention
* Ship Harassment
* Ship Movement
* Ship Registry
* Shipyard
* SOLAS
* Strait
* Tonnage Measurement
* Transportation Development
* Transportation Industry
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KACT: Strategic Arms Control (ACS) Treaties
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Effective from August 2000 (Revised August 2004)

Use for all documents relating to specific, interrelated strategic (nuclear) arms control treaties and their implementation:

* ABM (i.e., anti-ballistic missile) treaty and its implementation body the SCC (Standing Consultative Commission);
* INF (i.e., Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces) Treaty and its implementation body, the SVC (Special Verification Commission);
* START (i.e., Strategic Reductions Treaty) and its implementation body, the JCIC (Joint Compliance and Inspection Commission); and the Strategic Offensive Reductions Treaty (SORT) or the Moscow Treaty and its implementing body, the BIC (Bilateral Implementation Commission).

Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: NP/EX)
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KAWC: Atrocities and War Crimes
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Effective from July 2001

Use for all documents relating to atrocities, massacres, and war crimes, including allegations, reports, investigations, and prosecutions of genocide, crimes against humanity, grave breaches of the Geneva Conventions, and violations of the laws or customs for war. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau, Info: S/WCI)
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KCFE: Conventional Armed Forces in Europe
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Effective from August 1989

Use on all documents between U.S. Vienna and the Department pertaining to CFE negotiations; documents pertaining to conventional forces in Europe including both Eastern and Western forces, their structure, posture, changes, etc.; documents pertaining to allied and Warsaw Pact conventional arms control positions, plans and related internal political situations, documents referring to the High Level Task Force (HLTF) or its subgroups; and all documents discussing congressional delegation visits to Europe that will address conventional arms control issues. (Action: EUR/RPM)
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KCIP: Critical Infrastructure Protection
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Effective from August 2001

Use for all documents reporting on critical infrastructure protection (CIP) issues, which are defined as vulnerabilities and threats, both physical and cyber, to systems and assets (particularly interconnected information systems and networks) so vital to a nation that their incapacity or destruction would have a debilitating impact on national security, national economic security, and/or national public health and safety. Use for reporting of CIP issues both as they affect host country and as they impact the United States. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau)

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KCOM: Chief of Mission
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Effective from March 2004

Use for all documents addressed for action to the chief of a U.S. mission in a foreign location (e.g., ambassadors, chargés d’affaires, consuls general, or principal officers). Use KCOM in conjunction with generic PASS instructions to chiefs of mission in Department telegrams. Also use the appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau)
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KCOR: Corruption and Anti-Corruption
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Effective from August 2001

Use for all documents relating to corruption and anti-corruption, dishonesty, and unethical behavior among public officials representing local, provincial, and national governments. This would include linkages with justice, economic, social and political entities. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau)

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KCRM: Criminal Activity
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Effective from April 1994 (Revised April 2000)

Use on all documents relating to criminal organizations and activities, the threat they pose to U.S. interests and/or friendly governments, and host country and U.S. Government programs to combat them. This includes international criminal organizations; money laundering and other financial crimes; illicit trafficking including alien smuggling and gun running; international stolen property theft and fencing rings; international frauds and commercial crimes; UN crime meetings and anti-crime programs; and interaction with international and regional organizations on these issues. U.S. assistance covers training of host country judicial and law enforcement agencies. Use this K TAGS with the Subject TAGS SOCI. Distinguish the use of this TAGS from AID-funded administration of justice programs in Latin America (KJUS),anti-narcotics issues and programs (SNAR),and anti-terrorism issues and programs (PTER). (Action: INL/ENT)
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KDEM: Democratization
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Effective from May 1991

Use on all documents dealing with democratization in Eastern Europe, Latin America, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Encouraging democratization constitutes an essential component of U.S. policy. The U.S. Government is devoting significant resources to monitor and promote regional trends away from autocratic rule and toward political pluralism. Programs designed to encourage democratization are diverse, and often are cross-discipline in nature, requiring the involvement of several U.S. Government agencies. Also use the appropriate Subject and Geo-Political TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau)
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KDRG: Detainee Repatriation from Guantanamo Bay
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Effective from December 2007

Use for all documents addressing issues connected to the repatriation and transfer of detainees in U.S. Government custody at the military detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba to their countries of origin or to third countries. Also use appropriate Subject and Country TAGS. (Action: S/WCI)
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KFRD: Fraud Prevention Programs
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Effective from August 1986

Use on all reporting that refers to efforts and activities pertaining to the prevention of fraud and deceptive practices in the issuance of visas, passports, the issuance of Federal benefits to U.S. citizens and others, and to active measures developed by the Department to oversee their legality and for reporting upon the results of antifraud and prevention measures in consular matters. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: CA/FPP)
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KGHG: Global Climate Change
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Effective from May 2007

Use for all documents addressing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and global climate change (also referred to as global warming). This includes, but is not limited to, the economic, energy, environmental, geographic, health, scientific, social, and political linkages of global climate change. Also use appropriate Subject and Country TAGS. (Action: OES/EGC)
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KGIC: Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism
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Effective from September 2006

Use for all documents relating to the Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism. The Global Initiative works toward the prevention, detection, and response to acts of nuclear terrorism. Also use appropriate Subject Tags. (Action: ISM/WMDT)
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KHIV: Emerging Infectious Diseases and HIV/AIDS Program
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Effective from June 2000

Use for all documents relating to actual and prospective activities by the U.S. Government, alone or in conjunction with or through other entities, to combat HIV/AIDS and other infectious diseases. Also use Appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: S/GAC)
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KHLS: Homeland Security
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Effective from August 2006

Use for all documents relating to all aspects of homeland security issues, including acts of terrorism directed at the U.S. homeland, its citizens, or interests; planning and support for such acts of terrorism; capabilities of terrorist groups; activities of institutions, groups, or individuals that support such terrorism; acts of terrorism that transcend national boundaries due to the support network or nationality of the perpetrator, victim, or facility or conventional, biological, radiological, or nuclear (CBRN) terrorism; terrorist travel; actions of the host government, institutions, or individuals related to support for or opposition to U.S. Government homeland security or counter-terrorism initiatives; actions of the host government or multilateral organizations related to the establishment of host country or regional security, bureaucratic, physical, or cyber infrastructure; homeland security implications and effects of border protection, immigration, and customs policies; transportation (e.g., seaports, civil air) security; host government travel document control and standards; emergency, preparedness, and response; biodefense, science and technology development related to the above areas; reactions of host government, media, etc., to homeland security-related programs and activities in the United States, or of the U.S. Government. Also use appropriate Subject and Country TAGS. (Action: S/CT, CA, OES, A/OEM)

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KIPR: Intellectual Property Rights
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Effective from December 1988 (Revised April 2000)

Use on all documents relating to intellectual property rights which include patents, trademarks, copyrights, semiconductor designs (mask works),industrial designs, trade secrets, appellations of origin and other forms of protection to reward and encourage innovation and creativity. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: EEB/TPP/MTA/IPC)
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KIRF: International Religious Freedom
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Effective from January 1999

Use on all documents relating to all issues of religious freedom and persecution, including civil unrest where religion is a precipitating factor; changes to or enforcement of laws affecting freedom of religion; religious aspects of movements, parties or persons seeking governmental change; governmental repression of religious minorities, movements or leaders; religion playing a role in reconciling conflicts; and changes in religious demographics that may produce societal changes. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: DRL/IRF)
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KISL: Islamic Issues
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Effective from November 1988 (Revised April 2000)

Use on documents treating government involvement in recognition of or approaches to Islam; political and economic activities undertaken by private Islamic organizations or prominent individuals; and fundamentalism. Also use appropriate Subject and Country TAGS.

(Action: NEA/PPR, AF/RA, EAP/RA)
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KJUS: Administration of Justice
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Effective from May 1986 (Revised April 2000)

Use on all documents dealing with the administration of justice in host countries, particularly as it relates to U.S. objectives of promoting democracy and just economic and social development. This includes judicial reforms, political reporting on personalities and institutions involved in the administration of justice, judicial infrastructure development, criminal investigation capabilities, penal systems, legal training, and assistance and exchange programs in this field. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: WHA/PPC)
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KMCA: Millennium Challenge Account
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Effective from August 2004

Use for documents relating to all aspects of the Millennium Challenge Account, a U.S. new foreign assistance account, or the Millennium Challenge Corporation, the independent government corporation recently established to manage and oversee this assistance. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: MCC/IT)
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KMDR: Media Reaction Reporting
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Effective From October 1999

Use on all documents dealing with setting post ―Watching Briefs and on all post reporting concerning editorial content and media reaction. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: INR/R)
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KNNP: Nuclear Non-Proliferation
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Effective from April 1984

Use on all documents on U.S. policy for preventing the spread of nuclear weapons to other countries, the transfer of nuclear material, equipment of technology, agreements for cooperation on the peaceful uses of nuclear energy, matters concerning multilateral discussions on the uses of nuclear energy including the activities of the International Atomic Energy Agency, and activities in other countries related to the acquisition of nuclear explosives. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau)
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KOLY: Olympic Games Reporting
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Effective from February 1984

Use on all documents relating to issues, reports, or activities concerned with Olympic games. Also use appropriate Subject, Country, and Organization TAGS. Note: KOLY will be used in the above prescribed manner for all subsequent winter and summer Olympic games. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau)
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KPAL: Palestinian Affairs
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Effective from August 1983 (Revised April 2000)

Use on all documents relating to issues, reports, or activities concerned with the Palestinian people, as a group or in part, or the area known as Palestine. Also use appropriate Subject, Country, and Organization TAGS. (Action: NEA/PA)
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KPAO: Public Affairs Office
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Effective from May 2000

Use on all documents intended for Public Affairs sections abroad, and should be used by field Public Affairs sections abroad on all documents coming into the Department which relate to Public Diplomacy Programs. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: ECA/EX/PR)
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KPIN: Political Internationals
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Effective from November 1984

Use on all documents relating to the activities and policies of the four major Political Internationals: Socialist International, Christian Democratic International, Liberal International, and the International Democratic Union. This includes reporting on the attitudes of member parties towards the Internationals, the interaction between member parties of the Internationals, and the activities of the Internationals themselves. In addition, this TAGS should be used on all documents relating to the policies of the German (FRG) political foundations: Friederich Ebert, Konrad Adenauer, Hanns Seidel, and Friederich Naumann. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: P)
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KPKO: United Nations Peacekeeping Operations
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Effective from August 1996

Use on all documents relating to existing or potential United Nations peacekeeping activities, including proposals for and negotiations with other countries on peacekeeping activities, military support, sanctions monitoring, elections and humanitarian activities, as well as interaction with international and regional organizations on peacekeeping. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: IO)
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KPWR: Power Support Program
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Effective from March 1993

Use on all documents dealing with the Department’s electrical power support requirements. The program provides consolidated funding for generators, central uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, and PCB transformer abatement projects. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: OBO/PE/DE)
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KRAD: Radioactive Contamination of the Environment
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Effective from May 1997 (Revised April 2000)

Use on all documents dealing with radioactive contamination of the environment from whatever source—military or civilian use, transportation, storage, or disposal of nuclear material Appropriate Subject Terms to use with this TAGS would include nuclear contamination, radiation, radioactive material and International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) emergency notification. In connection with accidental or deliberate contamination, appropriate Terms to use with this TAGS include radioactive material transfer, radioactive waste disposal, radioactive waste management, industrial/medical radiography, medical isotope, and transfer of fissile material. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: OES/OA)

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KSCA: Science Counselors and Attachés
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Effective from February 1983

Use on all documents drafted by or sent to Science Counselors and Science Attachés. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: OES). Note: KSCA replaces the Organization SCSA.
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KSPR: Strategic, Performance and Resource Planning
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Effective from October 1997

Use on all documents dealing with the strategic planning process for all foreign affairs agencies or agencies with operations and programs abroad as well as the Department’s own strategic planning activities. This includes all resource allocation processes when associated with the Mission Performance Plan (MPP),namely: budget formulation, the Financial Plan (FINPLAN),and the field budget plan. Technical and operational messages that are purely budget-focused should only use ABUD. Use KSPR on messages regarding personnel planning in connection with the annual MPP exercises, and subjects relating to the Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) of 1993. Operational personnel requests (e.g., new positions, classification actions, conversions of positions from FSN to PIT, etc.) should still only use APER. Suggested terms to use with KSPR are program planning, Mission Performance Plan (MPP),Resource Allocations and Budget Integration Tool (RABIT) and Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA). Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: M/P)
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KSUM: Summit Meetings
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Effective from January 1983 (Revised November 1987)

Use on all documents concerning Summit Meetings. This includes substantive and administrative arrangements for meetings, records of meetings and reports on actions by participants as a result of meetings, including preparatory meetings. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau)
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KTFN: Terrorism Finance Traffic
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Effective from July 2004

Use for documents relating to all aspects of terrorism financing; sanctions; designations of individuals under Executive Orders (E.O.) dealing with terrorism finance such as E.O. 13224; related UN resolutions; denial of funds to terrorists; and other related aspects of terrorism financing. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: EEB/ESC)
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KTIA: Treaties and International Agreements
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Effective from June 1984

Use on all documents concerning treaties, including conventions, protocols, or other International Agreements, such as exchange of notes, exchange of letters and memoranda of understanding, as well as requirements of the Case Act (11 FAM 724; 1 U.S.C. 112B). Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: L/T)
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KTIP: Trafficking in Persons
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Effective from September 2008

Use for all cables related to the topics of trafficking in persons, human trafficking, slavery, involuntary servitude, forced labor, labor migration, illegal migration, commercial sexual exploitation, prostitution, sex tourism, forced marriage, child labor, debt bondage, peonage, and child soldiering. Also use appropriate Subject and Country TAGS. (Action: G/TIP)
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KUNR: UN Reform
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Effective from November 1995

Use on all documents dealing with all efforts to reform and restructure the United Nations. Some of the reforms are: the UN budget and/or ceiling, security council expansion, managerial improvements, and strengthening the role of the UN. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: IO)
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KWBG: West Bank and Gaza
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Effective from December 1993 (Revised April 2000)

Use on all documents dealing with the implementation of the Israeli-PLO Declaration of Principles, including Palestinian interim self-rule, economic development and development assistance to the Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza. Also, use for Israeli-PLO negotiations on implementing the agreement and political developments in the West Bank and Gaza including elections for a Palestinian Council. Also use the appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: NEA/IPA)
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KWMN: Women Issues
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Effective from June 1995

Use on all documents relating to the Fourth World Conference on Women and any future World Conferences on Women. Also use this TAGS on issues concerning women’s human rights, women’s political participation, women-in-development, and any discussions of women in the United Nations or any other international organizations. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: G/CS, IO, and DRL)
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MARR MILITARY AND DEFENSE ARRANGEMENTS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Efforts to establish and maintain collective security or other international military cooperation. (Replaces RCHB file category: DEF)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Air Defense
* Air Forces
* Alliance
* Armed Forces
* Artillery
* CFE
* Collective Security
* DECA
* DMZ
* Emergency Evacuation
* Ground Forces
* Home Porting
* Host Government
* Intelligence Assessment
* Landing Rights
* Lease
* Military Advisor
* Military Agreement
* Military Base
* Military Cooperation
* Military Exercise
* Military Personnel
* Military Plan
* Military Visit
* Minesweeping
* Monitoring
* National Security
* Naval Forces
* Overflight Clearance
* Peace Plan
* Peacekeeping Forces
* Refueling
* Security Assessment
* Ship Clearance
* Ship Movement
* SOFA
* Tracking Station
* Troop Contribution
* Troop Deployment
* Troop Reduction
* Troop Withdrawal
* Truce Observer
* Weapons Deployment
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MASS MILITARY ASSISTANCE AND SALES
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The Govemment to Govemment transfer, sale, or loan of military equipment, advisers, or services. (Replaces RCHB file categories DEF, FT)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Airlift
* Arms
* Artillery
* AWACS
* Bomber Aircraft
* CAT
* Congressional Presentation
* Credit
* Debt
* Debt Repayment
* Diversion
* Donor
* Economic Support Fund
* Fighter Aircraft
* FMS
* Guidance System
* Helicopter
* IMET
* Loan
* Maintenance
* MAP
* Military Adviser
* Military Agreement
* Military Aircraft
* Military Assistance
* Military Procurement
* Military Training
* Military Vehicle
* Missile
* Reexport
* Salvage
* Spare Parts
* Surplus Weapons Disposal
* Technical Assistance
* Technology Transfer
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MCAP MILITARY CAPABILITIES
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Effective from March 1973 to June 1974 (Revised January 1983)

The nonnuclear offensive and defensive ability of the military establishment of a nation or international organization. (Replaces RCHB file category: DEF)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Advanced Weaponry
* Air Defense
* Air Forces
* Armed Forces
* Arms
* Artillery
* AWACS
* Biological Warfare
* Biological Weapon
* Biological Weapon Control
* Bomber Aircraft
* Burden sharing
* Cargo Aircraft
* Chemical Warfare
* Chemical Weapon
* Chemical Weapon
* Control Civil Defense
* Coast Guard
* Conscription
* Contingency Plan
* Conventional Weapon
* Conventional Weapon
* Control Court Martial
* Defense Industry
* Demobilization
* Fighter Aircraft
* Ground Forces
* Guidance System
* Helicopter
* Infrastructure
* Intelligence Assessment
* Landing Rights
* Logistics
* Military Aircraft
* Military Balance
* Military Budget
* Military Buildup
* Military Capability
* Military Communication
* Military Equipment
* Military Exercise
* Military Leader
* Military Personnel
* Military Plan
* Military Reserve
* Missile
* Mobilization
* National Guard
* Naval Forces
* Naval Ship
* Ordnance
* Radar
* RDF
* Security Assessment
* Strategic Plan
* Submarine
* Troop Deployment
* Troop Level
* Troop Reduction
* Troop Withdrawal
* Warhead
* Warning System
* Weapons Deployment
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MNUC MILITARY NUCLEAR APPLICATIONS
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Effective from June 1974 (Revised January 1983)

The development and use of nuclear technology for military purposes. (Replaces RCHB file categories: AE, DEF)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Advanced Weaponry
* Antinuclear
* Arms
* Artillery
* Counterforce
* Decontamination
* Delivery Vehicle
* Fissionable Material
* Guidance System
* INF
* LRTNF
* Military Capability
* Missile
* Missile Site
* Monitoring
* Nuclear Contamination
* Nuclear Powered Ship
* Nuclear Safeguard
* Nuclear Test
* Nuclear Weapon
* Nuclear Weapon Control
* Nuclear Winter
* Plutonium
* Radiation
* Radioactive Material
* Radioactive Material Transfer
* Radioactive Waste Disposal
* Radioactive Waste Management
* Spent Fuel
* Strategic Plan
* Troop Deployment
* Troop Withdrawal
* Warhead
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MOPS MILITARY OPERATIONS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Declared or undeclared war involving two or more nations. (Replaces RCHB file categories: DEF, POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Advanced Weaponry
* Aggression
* Air Alert
* Air Forces
* Amnesty
* Armed Forces
* Artillery
* Assault
* Atrocity
* Biological Warfare
* Biological Weapon
* Biological Weapon Control
* Blockade
* Bombing
* Casualty
* Ceasefire
* Chemical Warfare
* Chemical Weapon
* Chemical Weapon Control
* Combat
* Concentration Camp
* CONTRA
* Conventional Weapon
* Conventional Weapon Control
* DMZ
* Emergency Evacuation
* Escalation
* Explosives
* Ground Forces
* Guerrilla
* Intelligence Assessment
* Intervention
* Invasion
* KIA
* Landing Rights
* Martial Law
* Massacre
* MIA
* Military Balance
* Military Buildup
* Military Plan
* Minesweeping
* Naval Forces
* No Fly Zone
* Nuclear Weapon
* Nuclear Weapon Control
* Occupied Area
* Peace Plan
* POW
* Repatriation
* Reprisal
* Rescue
* Sabotage
* Ship Movement
* Surrender
* Threat
* Troop Deployment
* Troop Level
* Troop Reduction
* Troop Withdrawal
* War
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ODIP U.S. DIPLOMATIC REPRESENTATION
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Effective from January 1983

Official representational and ceremonial activities of U.S. diplomats and U.S. Government officials; includes all aspects of privileges and immunities. Use for ceremonial activities hosted by U.S. officials. (Replaces RCHB file categories: PER, POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Accreditation
* Agrement
* Ambassador
* Ambassador Designate
* Anniversary
* Assault
* Attache
* Ceremonial Representation
* Credentials Presentation
* Diplomat
* Diplomatic Consular List
* Diplomatic Privileges
* Drivers License
* Funeral
* Gift
* Guest List
* Honorary Consul
* Invitation
* Personnel Conduct
* Real Property
* Social Reception
* Tax Exemption
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OEXC EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL
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EXCHANGE OPERATIONS

Effective from March 1973 (Revised April 2000)

The administration and operation of educational and cultural exchange programs. (Replaces RCHB file category: EDX)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* American Studies
* Artist
* Athlete
* Business for Russia Program
* Citizen Exchanges
* College and University Affiliation Program
* Community
* Connections
* Creative Arts Exchanges
* Cultural Exchange
* Cultural Heritage
* Cultural Property
* Cultural Specialists (Aculspecs)
* Educational Exchange
* EFL Fellows
* ETF Fellows
* Exchange Program
* Designation Festival Fund
* Film Programs
* FLEX Program
* Foreign Leader Program
* Fulbright Alumni Association
* Fulbright American Studies Institutes
* Fulbright Commissions
* Fulbright Junior Staff Development Program (JSD)
* Fulbright Scholar in Residence Program
* Fulbright Scholar Program
* Fulbright Student Program
* Fulbright Teachers Exchange Grant
* Humphrey Program
* International Visitor Program
* J Visa Program
* J William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board
* Jazz Ambassadors
* Nomination
* Performing Arts Calendar
* Ron Brown Fellowship Program
* Scientist
* Student
* Student Advising
* Study of the US
* Teacher
* The Film Service
* U.S. Artists Abroad
* Voluntary Visitor Program
* Youth Exchanges
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OFDP FOREIGN DIPLOMATS AND FOREIGN MISSIONS
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Effective from January 1983

Administrative, representational, and ceremonial matters related to non-U.S. diplomatic personnel and foreign missions; includes all aspects of privileges and immunities. Use for ceremonial activities hosted by non-U.S. diplomats. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Accreditation
* Ambassador
* Ambassador Designate
* Assault
* Attache
* Building Design
* Ceremonial Representation
* Consul
* Consulate
* Credentials Presentation
* Diplomat
* Diplomatic Consular List
* Diplomatic Privileges
* Drivers License
* Embassy
* Envoy
* Funeral
* Gift
* Guest List
* Honorary Consul
* Invitation
* NOB
* Office Closure
* Office Establishment
* Personnel Appointment
* Personnel Conduct
* Personnel Resignation
* Personnel Separation
* Post Closing
* Post Opening
* Real Property
* Recall
* Social Reception
* Staffing
* Tax Exemption
* Third Country Counterparts
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OIIP INTERNATIONAL INFORMATION PROGRAMS
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Effective from October 1999

Administrative and operational aspects of international information programs, products, and services that increase international support for U.S. policies and understanding of U.S. society.

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Advance Documents Service
* Article Alert
* Book Donations
* Book Fairs
* Book Reprints
* Book Translations
* Books and Documents List
* Computer
* Cooperative Agreements
* Copyright
* Design Services
* DVC
* Electronic Journal
* Grant
* Graphic Design
* I-Bucks
* IRC
* IRO
* Listserv
* Paper Shows
* PDQ
* Photo Coverage
* Photo Rights
* Photo Requests
* Public Diplomacy
* Publication
* Reference Requests
* Speaker
* Technology Partnerships
* Teleconference
* Translation Requests
* Washington File
* Websites
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OPDC DIPLOMATIC CORRESPONDENCE
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Effective from January 1983

Correspondence and ceremonial messages between prominent leaders and principal officers. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Acknowledgment
* Anniversary
* Appreciation Message
* Commemorative Message
* Condolence Message
* Congratulatory Message
* Invitation
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OPRC PUBLIC RELATIONS AND CORRESPONDENCE
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Effective from January 1983

Correspondence to and from the public commenting on U.S. policy and foreign incidents, requesting information and speaking engagements, and any other public relations activities. This TAGS includes routine constituent's correspondence such as employment opportunities, requests for photographs, autographs, etc. Also includes press summaries and press conferences, public opinion polls, and the administrative arrangements for press conferences. (Replaces RCHB file category: PR)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Accreditation
* Authentication
* Autograph
* Constituents Mail
* Employment
* Interview
* Invitation
* Journalist
* Photo Request
* Photograph
* Poll
* Press Relations
* Public Diplomacy
* Public Information Publication
* Speaker
* Translation
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OREP U.S. CONGRESSIONAL TRAVEL
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Administrative and operational aspects of travel by Congressmen, congressional staffers, and delegations. (Replaces RCHB file category: LEG)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Accommodation
* Arrival Notice
* Arrival Speech
* CODEL
* Departure Notice
* Departure Speech
* Itinerary
* Passenger Manifest
* Protective Security
* Staffdel
* Support Services
* Travel Advisory
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OSCI SCIENCE GRANTS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The administration of grants and disbursal of funds of U.S. Government sponsored research programs. (Replaces RCHB file category: SCI)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Foreign Currency
* Grant
* Science Grant
* Scientific Exchange
* Scientist
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OTRA TRAVEL
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Routine and operational aspects of travel and visits by other than prominent individuals and Congressmen. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL, TP, TRV)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Accommodation
* Arrival Notice
* Arrival Speech
* Businessmen
* Departure Notice
* Departure Speech
* Dependent
* Itinerary
* Journalist
* Official Travel
* Scientific Visit
* Support Services
* Trade Visit
* Travel Advisory
* Travel Locator Messages
* Travel Orders
* Travel Report
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OVIP VISITS AND TRAVEL OF PROMINENT INDIVIDUALS AND LEADERS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The administrative and operational aspects of visits or travel of U.S. and foreign leaders and prominent individuals. Use for assistant secretary level and above or foreign equivalent. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Accommodation
* Arrival Notice
* Arrival Speech
* Departure Notice
* Departure Speech
* Envoy
* Hotel
* Itinerary
* Passenger Manifest
* Protection Technical Services
* Protective Security
* Secretarys Detail
* Support Services
* Trade Visit
* Travel Advisory
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PARM ARMS CONTROLS AND DISARMAMENT
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Efforts by governments to control the acquisition, development, and production of nuclear, biological, chemical, and other advanced weaponry. Also includes the control of efforts by countries to develop nuclear capabilities. (Replaces RCHB file categories: DEF, FT, POL, STR)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* ABM Treaty
* Advance Notification
* Advanced Weaponry
* Aerial Inspection
* Antinuclear
* Arms
* Arms Buildup
* Arms Control
* Arms Control Agreement
* Arms Control Impact Statement
* Arms Talks
* Arms Traffic
* Associated Measures
* Biological Warfare Convention
* Biological Weapon
* Biological Weapon Control
* CDE
* Chemical Weapon
* Chemical Weapon Control
* CNEA
* Compliance
* Confidence Building Measures
* Constraints
* Consultation
* Conventional Weapon
* Conventional Weapon Control
* Conventional Weapon Freeze
* Cooperative Measures
* Counterforce
* Counting Rule
* CST
* CTB
* Deterrence
* Disarmament
* Diversion
* East West Relations
* Electronic Weapons Systems
* Emerging Technologies
* ENMOD
* Entry Exit Points
* Fissionable Material
* Hazardous Waste Disposal
* Hotline
* Implementation
* INF
* IOZP
* Laser Fusion
* Launchers
* Limited Test Ban Treaty
* LRTNF
* Military Budget Reduction
* Military Expenditures
* Missile
* Monitoring
* Moratorium
* Napalm
* National Guidelines Area
* No First Use
* Nonproliferation
* Nonuse of Force
* NPT
* NRR
* NTEM
* NTM
* Nuclear Agreements
* Nuclear Capability
* Nuclear Enrichment Process
* Nuclear Equipment
* Nuclear Free Zone
* Nuclear Material
* Nuclear Proliferation
* Nuclear Reactor
* Nuclear Technical Assistance
* Nuclear Technology
* Nuclear Weapon
* Nuclear Weapon Control
* Nuclear Weapon Free Zone
* Nuclear Weapon Freeze
* Particle Beam
* Peace Movement
* Plutonium
* Political Concession
* Radioactive Material
* Radioactive Material Transfer
* Radioactive Waste Disposal
* SCC
* SDI
* Simulations
* SNEC
* Spent Fuel
* START
* Stockpile
* Strategic Policy
* Technology Transfer
* Telemetry
* Tlatelolco Treaty
* Troop Level
* TTBT
* Unconventional Weapon
* Verification
* Warhead
* Weapon Destruction
* Weapon Systems Deactivation
* Weapons Deployment
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PBTS NATIONAL BOUNDARIES, TERRITORIES, AND SOVEREIGNTY
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Effective from January 1983

A territory over which dominion is exercised. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Air Alert
* Airspace
* Annexation
* Arbitration
* Archipelago
* Border Control
* Border Crossing
* Border Dispute
* Border Incident
* Boundary
* Boundary Claim
* Boundary Determination
* Canal
* Cession
* Coast Guard
* Continental Shelf
* Court Decision
* Dependency
* Dispute Settlement
* Island
* Island Claim
* Land Settlement
* Landlocked Country
* Maritime Boundary
* Mediation
* Occupied Area
* Overflight
* Piracy
* Port
* Port Access
* Province
* River
* Seabed
* Ship Detention
* Sovereignty
* Strait
* Survey
* Territorial Claim
* Territorial Reversion
* Territorial Sea Limit
* Territorial Unification
* Territorial Waters
* Trust Territory
* Water Boundary Agreement
* Water Boundary Claim
* West Bank
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PGOV INTERNAL GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised June 1983)

The form, structure, and organization of local, provincial, and national governments. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Absentee Ballot
* Administration of Justice
* Alliance
* Antigovernment
* Arbitration
* Berlin Access
* Berlin Wall
* Cabinet
* Cabinet Meeting
* Campaign
* Candidacy Support
* Candidate
* Charter
* Church State Relations
* Coalition Government
* Colonialism
* Communism
* Confederation
* Constitution
* Constitutional Law
* Corruption
* Court
* Court Decision
* Death
* Democracy
* Dictatorship
* Election
* Election Forecast
* Election Irregularities
* Election Law
* Election Observer
* Election Reform
* Election Results
* Extremist
* Federation
* First Lady
* Glasnost
* Government Agency
* Government Budget
* Government Media Relations
* Government Official
* Government Reform
* Governor
* Impeachment
* Inauguration
* Influence
* Infrastructure
* Interim Government
* Judicial Reform
* Judiciary
* Junta
* King
* Legislation
* Legislator
* Legislature
* Martial Law
* Mayor
* Minister
* Minority
* Municipal
* Nationalism
* Opposition
* Opposition Party
* Party Faction
* Party Leader
* Party Line
* Party Meeting
* Party Stability
* Party Strength
* Party Unity
* Patronage
* Perestroyka
* Political Adviser
* Political Concession
* Political Cooperation
* Political Crisis
* Political Leader
* Political Military Relations
* Political Party
* Political Trend
* Poll
* President
* Prime Minister
* Progovernment
* Province
* Queen
* Reconciliation
* Referendum
* Reorganization
* Resignation from Office
* Reunification
* Royal Family
* Ruling Party
* Self Government
* Socialism
* Special Interest Group
* State of the Union Message
* Succession
* Tenure of Office
* Totalitarian
* Trial
* Trust
* Territory
* Veto
* Vice President
* Voting
* Voting Rights
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PHSA HIGH SEAS AFFAIRS
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Effective from January 1983

Activities on the high seas, outside a country's national jurisdiction. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Continental Shelf
* Dispute Settlement
* Exclusive
* Economic Zone
* Fishing Limit
* Fishing Rights
* Freedom of Navigation
* Hazardous Cargo
* Innocent Passage
* International Waters
* LOS
* Marine Mammal
* Marine Safety
* Marine Transportation
* Maritime Agreement
* Merchant Ship
* Minesweeping
* Natural Resources
* Ocean Dumping
* Piracy
* Seabed
* Seabed Mining
* Ship Accident
* Ship Detention
* Ship Movement
* Strait
* Territorial Sea Limit
* Territorial Waters
* Transit Passage
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PHUM HUMAN RIGHTS
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Effective from January 1985

The violation of rights attributable to human beings. (Replaces RCHB file categories: POL, SOC)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Abuse
* Amnesty
* Antisemitic
* Apartheid
* Asylum
* Asylum Request
* Capital Punishment
* Childrens Rights
* Civil Rights
* Concentration Camp
* Court Decision
* Death Squad
* Deportation
* Detainee
* Detection Equipment
* Detention Development Rights
* Discrimination
* Economic Rights
* Emigration
* Emigration Control
* Ethnic Group
* EVD
* Execution
* Exile
* Family
* Forced Labor
* Harassment
* Human Rights
* Humane
* Imprisonment
* Indigenous Peoples
* Individual Rights
* Internal Exile
* Internee
* Mass Migration
* Massacre
* Minority
* Minority Rights
* Missing Person
* Mistreatment
* Murder
* Persecution
* Police Equipment
* Political Disappearance
* Political Prisoner
* Political Repression
* Political Rights
* Poverty
* Prisoner
* Prisoner Release
* Prisoner Welfare
* Proselytize
* Psychiatric Abuse
* Religion
* Religious Group
* Returnees
* Rights of Peoples
* Security Forces
* Sponsorship
* Torture
* Walk In Procedures
* Women
* Womens Rights
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PINR INTELLIGENCE
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The gathering and reporting of intelligence information, including biographic and background data. (Replaces RCHB file categories: INT, POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Aerial Reconnaissance
* Biographic Information
* Contacts
* Counterintelligence
* Covert Operations
* Disinformation
* Espionage
* Film
* Humint Collection Plan
* Information Security
* Intelligence Assessment
* Intelligence Collection
* Intelligence Services
* Maps
* Monitoring
* Olive Harvest
* PLPPR
* Remote Sensing
* Satellite
* Ship Movement
* Surveillance Aircraft
* Tracking Station
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PINS NATIONAL SECURITY
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

A regime's stability, control, or efforts to maintain itself in power, as well as activities and efforts to disrupt or overthrow the established regime by other than normal political activity. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Amnesty
* Armed Forces
* Arms
* Assassination
* Assault
* Atrocity
* Censorship
* Church State Relations
* Civil War
* Clandestine Broadcast
* Community Relations
* Concentration Camp
* Contingency Plan
* CONTRA
* Counterinsurgency
* Coup
* Court Decision
* Court Martial
* Death Squad
* Defector
* Demobilization
* Detention
* Dissident
* Emigration
* Emigration Control
* Escalation
* Ethnic Group
* Execution
* Exile
* Exiled Government
* Exit Permit
* Expulsion
* Extremist
* General Strike
* Guerrilla
* Harassment
* Hostility
* Hunger Strike
* Impeachment
* Infiltration
* Insurgency
* Intelligence Assessment
* Internal Control
* Intervention
* Land Reform
* Law Enforcement
* Liberation Front
* Martial Law
* Massacre
* Mercenary
* Minority
* Missing Person
* National Security
* Occupied Area
* Persona Non Grata
* Plot
* Police Force
* Police Investigation
* Political Assessment
* Political Crisis
* Political Military Relations
* Political Prisoner
* Political Settlement
* Political Stability
* Political Trend
* Prisoner Release
* Propaganda
* Property Protection
* Religious Group
* Repression
* Reprisal
* Riot
* Riot Control
* Sabotage
* Seizure
* Surrender
* Threat
* Travel Document
* Travel Restriction
* Treason
* Troop Deployment
* Troop Withdrawal
* Violence
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PREF REFUGEES
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Effective from January 1985 (Revised March 1995)

People who move across borders because of danger to life or fear of persecution. (Replaces RCHB file category: REF)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Admissions
* Allocation
* Asylum Policy
* Early Warning
* Emergency Response
* ESLCO
* Family Reunification
* Humanitarian Assistance
* Internally Displaced Persons
* Letter of Introduction
* ODP
* Prevention
* Refugee Camp
* Refugee Protection
* Refugee Relief
* Refugee Resettlement
* Refugee Settlement
* Refugee Status
* Repatriation
* Safe Country of Origin and Transit
* Safe Haven
* Sponsorship
* Temporary Protection
* VOLAG
* Volunteers
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PREL EXTERNAL POLITICAL RELATIONS
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Effective from January 1983

The political relations between countries, international or regional organizations both bilateral and multilateral, that assess intentions, objectives, plans, or possible courses of interaction. (Replaces RCHB file category: CSM, POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Alliance
* Ambassador
* Amity
* Antiamerican
* Anticommunism
* Antisoviet
* Bilateral Cooperation
* CBI
* Cold War
* Commitment
* Condemnation
* Consular Service
* Demarche
* Detente
* Deterrence
* Diplomatic Protest
* East West Relations
* Embassy Closing
* Embassy Opening
* Expulsion
* Extradition Treaty
* Foreign Commitment
* Foreign Relations
* Front Line States
* Government Reaction
* Hegemony
* Industrialized Nation
* Influence
* International Organization
* Intervention
* LDC
* Lobbying
* NAM
* National Security
* Neutrality
* No Fly Zone
* Nonaggression
* Nonaligned Nations
* Nonparticipation
* North South Dialogue
* Open Skies Treaty
* Opposition
* Participation
* Peace
* Peace Plan
* Persona Non Grata
* Political Concession
* Political Cooperation
* Political Initiative
* Political Settlement
* Political Trend
* Prisoner Exchange
* Prisoner Transfer
* Proamerican
* Procommunism
* Prosoviet
* Prowest
* Public Relations
* Reciprocity
* Recognition
* Reconciliation
* Regional Organization
* Relations Establishment
* Relations Interruption
* Reprisal
* Sanction
* Secession
* Signatory
* Sister City
* Third Country Representation
* Third World
* Threat
* War Claims
* West Bank
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PROP PROPAGANDA AND PSYCHOLOGICAL OPERATIONS
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Effective from June 1974 (Revised January 1983)

The spreading of ideology, information, or rumor for the purpose of supporting or defaming nations, institutions, causes, peoples, or persons. (Replaces RCHB file categories: CSM, CUL, INF, MP, POL, PPB, RAD, TV)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Active Measures
* Antiamerican
* Anticommunism
* Antinuclear
* Antisoviet
* Brain Drain
* Brainwashing
* Broadcasting
* Campaign
* Censorship
* Clandestine Broadcast
* Disinformation
* Frequency Interference
* Harassment
* Influence
* Jamming
* Lobbying
* Proamerican
* Procommunism
* Propaganda
* Prosoviet
* Prowest
* Public Disclosure
* Public Information
* Public Relations
* Publication
* Repression
* Slander
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PTER TERRORISTS AND TERRORISM
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Effective from March 1981 (Revised January 1983)

All aspects of terrorism which transcend national boundaries due to the nationality of the perpetrator, victim, place, or the incident. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Acts of Terrorists
* Antiterrorism Measures
* Antiterrorist Forces
* Assassination
* Assault
* Bomb Threat
* Bombing
* Casualty
* Hijacking
* Hostage
* Hostility
* Infiltration
* Kidnapping
* Kidnapping Threat
* Mission Takeover
* Piracy
* Plot
* Proterrorism
* Rescue
* Sabotage
* Small Arms
* Surrender
* Terrorism
* Terrorist Activities
* Threat
* Threat Assessment
* Violence
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SCUL CULTURAL AFFAIRS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised April 2000)

Any part or totality of a nation's behavior patterns, arts, beliefs, institutions, or sociology. (Replaces RCHB file categories: CUL, EDU, MP, PPB, SOC)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* American Studies
* Anthropology
* Archaeology
* Artifact
* Artist
* Athlete
* Business for Russia Program
* Citizen Exchanges
* College and University Affiliation Program
* Commemorative Celebration
* Community Connections
* Creative Arts Exchanges
* Cultural Exchange
* Cultural Heritage
* Cultural Presentation
* Cultural Property
* Cultural Specialists (Aculspecs)
* Education
* Educational Exchange
* EFL Fellows
* ETF Fellows
* Ethnic Group
* Excavation
* Exchange Program Designation
* Exhibit
* Festival Fund
* Film Programs
* Fine Arts
* FLEX Program
* Fulbright Alumni Association
* Fulbright American Studies Institutes
* Fulbright Commissions
* Fulbright Junior Staff Development Program (JSD)
* Fulbright Scholar Program
* Fulbright Scholar in Residence Program
* Fulbright Student Program
* Fulbright Teachers Exchange
* History
* Holiday
* Humphrey Program
* Intellectual Property
* Intellectual Property Rights
* International Visitor Program
* J Visa Program
* J William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board
* Jazz Ambassadors
* Language
* Library
* Magazine
* Memorial
* Missionary
* Museum
* National Flag
* Newspaper
* Olympics
* Performing Arts Calendar
* Piracy
* Place of Worship
* Pope
* Publication
* Religion
* Religious Group
* Religious Leader
* Ron Brown Fellowship Program
* School
* Social Custom
* Social Reform
* Sports
* Student
* Student Advising
* Study of the US
* Teacher
* The Film Service
* University
* US Artists Abroad
* Voluntary Visitor Program
* Women
* Youth
* Youth Exchanges
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SENV ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The preservation, deterioration, and conservation of natural and animal resources, the air, water, land, and space environments. (Replaces RCHB file categories: AGR, CUL, E, HLTH, INCO, OS, SOC)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Acid Rain
* Air Pollution
* Animal Conservation
* Animal Hides
* Atmosphere
* Biodiversity
* CITES
* Crop
* Destruction
* Dam
* Desertification
* Drought
* Earthquake
* Ecology
* Endangered Species
* Environment
* Erosion
* Exploitation
* Famine
* Fire
* Fish
* Flood
* Flora
* Forestry
* Fungicide
* Habitat
* Hazardous Waste Disposal
* Herbicide
* Industrial Waste Disposal
* Insect
* Land Conservation
* Marine
* Mammal
* Migratory Animals
* Monsoon
* National Park
* Natural Disaster
* Natural Resources
* Noise Pollution
* Nuclear Contamination
* Nuclear Winter
* Ocean Dumping
* Oil Spill
* Ozone
* Pest Control
* Pesticide
* Pollution Control
* Preservation
* Rainfall
* Seabed
* Sewage
* Sewage System
* Sludge
* Snowfall
* Soil
* Soil Pollution
* Species Protection
* Storm
* Tidal Wave
* Transboundary Pollution
* Tropical Forest
* Volcanic Eruption
* Waste
* Waste Disposal
* Water
* Water Analysis
* Water Conservation
* Water Pollution
* Water Supply System
* Weather
* Whales
* Wildlife
* Yellow Rain
* Zoo
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SMIG MIGRATION
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Effective from March 1995

The legal or illegal movement of people across borders, border control, and the treatment of aliens by receiving states. (Replaces RCHB file category: REF)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Alien Interdiction
* Border Control
* Cross Border Migration
* Economic Migration
* Emigration
* Environmental Migration
* Family Reunification
* Illegal Migration
* Immigration
* Labor Migration
* Migration
* Migration and Development Policy
* Nationality and Citizenship
* Readmission Agreements
* Remittances
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SNAR NARCOTICS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 2008)

The illegal production, distribution, and use of narcotic drugs. (Replaces RCHB file categories: INCO, SOC)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Aircraft Registry
* Cocaine
* Crop Destruction
* Crop Substitution
* Crops
* Customs Agreement
* Customs Inspection
* Customs Regulation
* Customs Seizure
* Demand Reduction
* Detection
* Equipment
* Eradication
* Exhibit
* Foreigners
* Hashish
* Herbicide
* Heroin
* Illicit
* Immigration
* Interdiction
* Law Enforcement
* Legal
* Marijuana
* Money Laundering
* Morphine
* Narcotics
* Narcotics Abuse
* Narcotics Control
* Narcotics Detection
* Narcotics Seizure
* Narcotics Traffic
* Opium
* Patrol Boat
* Psychotropic Drugs
* Seizure
* Ship Registry
* Smuggling
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SOCI SOCIAL CONDITIONS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The conditions and factors that affect the social welfare of a community. (Replaces RCHB file category: HLTH, SOC)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Abortion
* Administration of Justice
* Adoption
* AIDS
* Birth Rate
* Black Market
* Census
* Child
* Custody
* Children
* Civil Disobedience
* Community Relations
* Concentration Camp
* Consumer Protection
* Crime
* Crime Control
* Cult
* Demography
* Disease
* Disease Control
* Divorce
* Educational Reform
* Elderly
* Epidemic
* Family
* Family Planning
* Food
* Fugitive
* Genocide
* Glasnost
* Health
* Housing
* Housing Shortage
* Humanitarian Assistance
* Hunger Strike
* Illegal Alien
* Immigrant
* Immigration Control
* Infant
* Infrastructure
* Inoculation
* Insurance
* Law Enforcement
* Life Expectancy
* Marriage
* Medical Care
* Medical Facility
* Mental Health
* Minority
* Modernization
* Mortality Rate
* Murder
* Penal System
* Police Force
* Police Investigation
* Population
* Population Growth
* Pornography
* Prison
* Prisoner
* Prisoner Release
* Prisoner Transfer
* Prisoner Welfare
* Prostitution
* Public Safety
* Public Transportation
* Public Welfare
* Quarantine
* Recall
* Reform
* Rehabilitation
* Riot
* Riot Control
* Rural Area
* Sanitation
* Sewage
* Sewage System
* Sex Ratio
* Sexual Crime
* Sexual Harassment
* Social Development
* Social Reform
* Social Security
* Social Service
* Social Trend
* Special Interest Group
* Standard of Living
* Sterilization
* Theft
* Urban Area
* Violence
* Volunteers
* Water Supply System
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TBIO BIOLOGICAL AND MEDICAL SCIENCE
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The anatomy, physiology, chemistry, and psychology that affect living organisms and the mechanisms of their expression. (Replaces RCHB file categories: HLTH, SCI)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* AIDS
* Animals
* Biology
* Biotechnology
* Chemistry
* Disease
* Disease Control
* Eradication
* Food
* Genetic Engineering
* Hormones
* Intellectual Property
* Intellectual Property Rights
* Laboratory Equipment
* Medical Science
* Nuclear Contamination
* Parapsychology
* Pest Control
* Pharmaceuticals
* Quarantine
* Research & Development
* S & T Agreement
* S & T Cooperation
* S & T Development
* STRIDE Technology
* Technology
* Transfer
* Vaccine
* Zoology
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TPHY PHYSICAL SCIENCES
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Research and development in any of the physical sciences. (Replaces RCHB file category: SCI)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Atmosphere
* Chemistry
* Geodesy
* Geology
* Hydrology
* Intellectual Property
* Intellectual Property Rights
* Laboratory Equipment
* Maps
* Materials Science
* Meteorology
* Metrology
* Microwave
* Minerology
* Ocean Drilling
* Oceanography
* Physics
* Research & Development
* Research Vessel
* S & T Agreement
* S & T Cooperation
* S & T Development
* Satellite
* Scientific Cooperation
* Scientific Visit
* Seismology
* STRIDE
* Survey
* Technology
* Technology Transfer
* Volcanology
* Weather
* Weather Station
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TRGY ENERGY TECHNOLOGY
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Effective from July 1980 (Revised January 1983)

Research and development of energy sources. (Replaces RCHB file categories: AE, DEF, FSE, PET, SCI)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Electric Energy
* Energy Conservation
* Exploration
* Fissionable Material
* Fuel
* Geothermal Energy
* Hazardous Waste Disposal
* Hydroelectric Energy
* Intellectual Property
* Intellectual Property Rights
* Laboratory Equipment
* Magnetic
* Nuclear Accident
* Nuclear Contamination
* Nuclear Energy
* Nuclear Reactor
* Nuclear Safeguard
* Nuclear Test
* Petroleum
* PUNE
* Radiation
* Radioactive Material
* Radioactive Material Transfer
* Radioactive Waste Disposal
* Research & Development
* S & T Agreement
* S & T Cooperation
* S & T Development
* Solar Energy
* Spent Fuel
* SSC
* STRIDE
* Synthetic Fuel
* Technology
* Technology Transfer
* Thermal Energy
* Transmitters
* Wind Energy
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TSPA SPACE ACTIVITIES
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Research and development leading to and resulting in the exploration and utilization of outer space. (Replaces RCHB file categories: DEF, SP, TEL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Astronaut
* Astronomy
* Communications Satellite
* Direct Broadcasting Satellite
* ELV
* Exploration
* Geostationary Satellite Orbit
* High Technology Equipment
* Intellectual Property
* Intellectual Property Rights
* Landing Rights
* Navigational Aid
* Orbit
* Outer Space
* Outer Space Commercialization
* Peaceful Use of Outer Space
* Reentry
* Research & Development
* S & T Agreement
* S & T Cooperation
* S & T Development
* Salvage
* Satellite
* Scientific Cooperation
* Space Agreement
* Space Fragment
* Space Law
* Space Liability
* Space Program
* Space Station
* Spacecraft
* Spacecraft Recovery
* Spaceflight
* STRIDE
* Technology
* Technology Transfer
* Telecommunication
* Tracking Station
* UFO
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08SANJOSE861DEMARCHE DELIVERED: MONTREAL CONVENTION AND COSTA
[...] (U) Econoffs met with officials of the Direccion General Aviacion Civil (DGAC) on October 28 to urge the GOCR to ratify the Montreal Convention (reftel). DGAC officials, led by DG Jorge Fernandez Chacon, affirmed the GOCR's commitment to the principles of the Convention and their interest in [...]
2008-10-31 22:04:00Embassy San JoseUNCLASSIFIEDCS EAIR ECON ICAO
08SANJOSE881COSTA RICA INCSR REPORT 2008-2009 PART I, DRUGS AND
[...] (U) The text of Costa Rica's 2008-2009 INCSR Part I is below. Costa Rica I. Summary Costa Rica continues to be an increasingly important transit point for narcotics destined for the United States and Europe. Drug seizures for 2008, though not as high as 2007, remain high during the third ye [...]
2008-11-12 22:07:00Embassy San JoseUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR CS
08SANJOSE884DEMARCHE DELIVERED: IMPLEMENTING UNSC RESOLUTIONS
[...] For the record, on October 17, we delivered reftel demarche to the MFA's Carlos Cordero, Department of Disarmament, Terrorism and Organized Crime, and to Foreign Policy Coordinator Randolf Coto, thanking the GOCR for joining in consensus. No substantive response was received. CIANCHETTE [...]
2008-11-13 14:30:00Embassy San JoseUNCLASSIFIEDKNNP IR MNUC PARM CS
08SANJOSE885COSTA RICA SUPPORTS US CANDIDACY FOR
[...] On November 7, we delivered reftel demarche via diplomatic note to Lilian Rodriguez in the MFA's Office of Candidacies. No substantive response was received at that time. 2. However, on November 12, we received Dip Note DGPE/P111-C/221-11-08, dated November 7, which announced Costa Rica [...]
2008-11-13 15:06:00Embassy San JoseUNCLASSIFIEDAORC OAS KWMN PGOV PREL XK XL XM XS CS
08SANJOSE886DEMARCHE DELIVERED: UNAIDS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
[...] For the record, we delivered reftel demarche via diplomatic note to Lilian Rodriguez in the MFA's Office of Candidacies on September 19. No substantive response was received. CIANCHETTE [...]
2008-11-13 15:06:00Embassy San JoseUNCLASSIFIEDKHIV UNGA EAID CS
08SANJOSE900 COSTA RICAN ROADS SUFFER NEGLECT, NOW A FOCUS
[...] SUMMARY: After nearly two decades of neglect, Costa Rica's roads and transportation infrastructure in general are about to receive significant investment courtesy of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). The IDB approved a USD 850 million line of credit to rehabilitate roads, railways, [...]
2008-11-18 21:25:00Embassy San JoseUNCLASSIFIEDPREL ELTN EFIN PGOV ETRD ECON CS
08SANJOSE911COSTA RICA: TIP WATCH LIST INTERIM ASSESSMENT
[...] The 2008 TIP Tier Two Watchlist downgrade succeeded as a wake-up call for the GOCR's anti-TIP National Coalition (officially the National Coalition against Smuggling of Migrants and Trafficking in Persons),headed by Vice Minister of Public Security and Governance Ana Duran. The GOCR made sign [...]
2008-11-21 21:39:00Embassy San JoseUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM KTIP KCRM KWMN SMIG CS
08SANJOSE920COSTA RICA WILL SUPPORT U.S. UNGA FIRST COMMITTEE
[...] No summary [...]
2008-11-25 16:35:00Embassy San JoseUNCLASSIFIEDMNUC PARM PREL UNGA CS
08SANJOSE928 COLD FRONT AFFECTING CARIBBEAN COAST OF COSTA RICA AND
[...] As result of flood damage caused by the interaction of a high and low pressure systems on the Caribbean Coast of Costa Rica from November 22-26, 2008, the Chief of Mission has determined that the disaster is of sufficient magnitude to warrant US Government assistance. The damage has exceeded [...]
2008-11-26 22:21:00Embassy San JoseUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV EAID AEMR ASEC PHUM KFLO CS
08SANJOSE930COSTA RICA INCSR REPORT 2008-2009 PART II, MONEY LAUNDERING
[...] (U) The text of Costa Rica's 2008-2009 INCSR Part II is below. POC at Post is Robert Andrew. Costa Rica Although Costa Rica is not a major regional financial center, it remains vulnerable to money laundering and other financial crimes. Narcotics trafficking (mainly cocaine) continues to [...]
2008-11-26 23:19:00Embassy San JoseUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR KCRM KTFN CS
08SANJOSE999SFRC STAFFDEL MEACHAM-WHITESEL RESEARCH FOOD SECURITY
[...] SFRC staffers Carl Meacham and Aaron Whitesel visited Costa Rica December 7-9 and Guatemala December 9-13 to conduct research on food security issues. They compared and contrasted the experiences of two countries with far different food security issues. The findings will help inform and shap [...]
2008-12-23 22:10:00Embassy San JoseUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR CR OREP PREL PGOV ENRG AFIN
08SANSALVADOR1007DESIGNATION OF ADDITIONAL IRANIAN ENTITIES
[...] No summary [...]
2008-08-26 20:35:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDPARM KNNP MNUC PREL IR GM ES
08SANSALVADOR1008GOES REQUESTS SUPPORT FOR CANDIDACY
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 2. 2. (U) Post received August 15 a diplomatic note from the GOES soliciting our support for El Salvador's candidacy to the Commission on the Legal and Social Condition of Women for the 2010 ) 2014 term in the election that will take plac [...]
2008-08-26 20:36:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV UN ES
08SANSALVADOR1029EL SALVADOR: PRISON REFORM AND GANG INTELLIGENCE
[...] (U) Summary: El Salvador hosted the first Regional "Gangs in Prison" Conference in San Salvador, August 18-20. The conference, which drew attendees from El Salvador, Honduras, and Guatemala, established a dialogue on management of prison gangs in Central America. Following the conference, Ne [...]
2008-08-28 21:34:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDES KCRM PGOV PREL
08SANSALVADOR1074EL SALVADOR: ILEA JOINT COMMITTEE MEETING READOUT
[...] (U) Summary: Embassy San Salvador convened a quarterly meeting of the International Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) Joint Committee on August 29, 2008. Highlights of the meeting included unveiling of an ambitious 2009 ILEA training syllabus, as well as an update on the construction of the new [...]
2008-09-11 17:39:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDES KCRM PGOV PREL
08SANSALVADOR1077GOES CONFIRMS FM ARGUETA WILL ATTEND WOMEN
[...] (U) The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that Foreign Minister Marisol Argueta de Barillas will attend the Women Leaders' Working Group on the margins of the 2008 UN General Assembly on September 25 at 8:00 AM. 2. Post provides the following information requested by reftels: Tit [...]
2008-09-16 22:09:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDUN PGOV ES
08SANSALVADOR1080GOES REQUESTS SUPPORT FOR CANDIDACY OF ELIZABETH
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 2. 2. (U) Post received a diplomatic note from the GOES dated August 27 soliciting our support for the candidacy of jurist Ana Elizabeth Villalta Vizcarra to the Inter-American Juridical Committee of the OAS, whose election will take pla [...]
2008-09-17 15:05:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV ES
08SANSALVADOR1089EMBASSY SAN SALVADOR CONVENES MERIDA INITIATIVE
[...] (U) The DCM convened the first mission-wide Merida Initiative Working Group meeting on September 17. The group includes senior-level representatives from the FBI, DOJ, DEA, DHS/ICE, USAID, MILGROUP, ILEA San Salvador, RSO, and PA, as well as the INL Country Director and the INL Regional Gang [...]
2008-09-18 23:20:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDES KCRM PGOV PREL
08SANSALVADOR1095AMBASSADOR DELIVERS NATIONAL DAY MESSAGE TO
[...] No summary [...]
2008-09-19 22:27:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDPREL OPDC ES
08SANSALVADOR1112EL SALVADOR ECONOMIC UPDATE
[...] According to the economic cabinet's mid-year report to the President, El Salvador's first quarter Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew at 4.2%, but the annual growth projection has been cut to 4%. Through June, the annual inflation rate reached a record 12-year high of 9.6%. During the first half [...]
2008-09-23 19:47:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD EINV ES
08SANSALVADOR1142EL SALVADOR SUPPORTS SIDIBE TO LEAD UNAIDS
[...] No summary [...]
2008-09-29 14:34:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDAORC PREL TBIO WHO ES
08SANSALVADOR1154REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING OF SALVADORAN
[...] This cable contains an action request. Please see paragraph two. 2. Post requests Department review of the human rights records of the following Salvadoran National Civilian Police (PNC) personnel slated to participate in the "Personal and Facility Security Course" at ILEA San Salvador, No [...]
2008-10-02 17:23:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDES KJUS PHUM PINR
08SANSALVADOR1164SPEAKER REQUEST: TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (TIP)
[...] No summary [...]
2008-10-06 22:40:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDES KPAO OEXC OIIP PGOV
08SANSALVADOR1170COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR AMBASSADOR STEPHEN G.
[...] No summary [...]
2008-10-08 20:51:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT OTRA GT ES
08SANSALVADOR12Salvadoran Legislative Assembly Authorizes Tenth Contingent
[...] (U) Summary: Based on United Nations Security Council Resolution 1790, the Salvadoran Legislative Assembly voted to extend authorization for Salvadoran troops to remain in Iraq. The authorization was extended until June 2009 in an attempt to keep the Iraq deployment from coming up for reauthori [...]
2008-01-04 22:26:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDMARR PGOV PINS PREL ES
08SANSALVADOR1210GOES REQUESTS SUPPORT FOR CANDIDACY TO
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 2. 2. (U) Post received a diplomatic note from the GOES dated October 13 soliciting our support for the candidacy of Mr. Juan Ramon Menjivar to Assessment Committee of Financial Planning and Evaluation of the Pan-American Institute of Ge [...]
2008-10-22 17:20:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL OARC ES
08SANSALVADOR12152008 WHA CONFERENCE PROVIDES ENTRY LEVEL
[...] Summary: Embassy San Salvador hosted the 2008 WHA Entry Level Professionals Conference from October 8-10. Speakers led discussions on creative approaches toward diplomacy, the importance of focusing on democratic governments and free trade despite vocal opposition in the region, and the future [...]
2008-10-24 17:47:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT ES
08SANSALVADOR1228EL SALVADOR EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES ISSUING SHORT-TERM
[...] Because of international financial problems and domestic political uncertainty, the Government of El Salvador (GOES) has been having trouble issuing short-term debt, known as "Letes," which in turn is causing difficulties in complying with its financial obligations. Both banks and foreign inve [...]
2008-10-28 21:57:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ECON ETRD EINV ES
08SANSALVADOR1233GOES NOTIFIED OF US CANDIDACY FOR CIM
[...] No summary [...]
2008-10-29 22:12:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV AORC ES
08SANSALVADOR1240EL SALVADOR: CREDIT UNIONS AND WORKERS BANKS READY TO FACE
[...] SUMMARY. The Federation of Workers Credit Unions and Workers Banks (Fedecredito),which represents 48 credit unions and 7 workers banks, describes itself as well-prepared for the current international financial crisis and for domestic instability. They plan to increase their 35% reserves requ [...]
2008-10-30 19:07:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ECON ETRD EINV ES
08SANSALVADOR1254EL SALVADOR: MCC FY09 SCORECARD DELIVERED
[...] No summary [...]
2008-11-04 19:44:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDEAID ECON ETRD KMCA MCC PGOV PREL ES
08SANSALVADOR1264GOES CONGRATULATES PRESIDENT-ELECT OBAMA
[...] The Government of El Salvador circulated a press release November 6 regarding President Elias Antonio "Tony" Saca's call to the Obama campaign. Saca congratulated the campaign and instructed Salvadoran Foreign Minister Marisol Argueta to coordinate a call with the President-elect. 2. Text [...]
2008-11-10 14:40:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV ES
08SANSALVADOR1297CONGRATULATORY LETTER FROM PRESIDENT SACA TO
[...] Post received the following congratulatory letter from President Elias Antonio "Tony" Saca to President-Elect Obama. Original scanned and sent to WHA/CEN. 2. Text follows. San Salvador, November 5, 2008 Mr. President-Elect: I have the honor to address Your Excellency on the occasi [...]
2008-11-18 22:28:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV ES
08SANSALVADOR1305OAS RELEASES ELECTORAL REFORM PLAN TOO LATE
[...] (U) Summary: The Organization for American States (OAS) released a technical plan to implement electoral reforms prior to the January and March 2009 elections; however, the plan is likely too late for real reform. End summary. 2. (U) The Organization for American States (OAS) released a te [...]
2008-11-21 22:47:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL ES
08SANSALVADOR1335EL SALVADOR: MERIDA WORKING GROUP IMPLEMENTATION
[...] Shortly after receiving the draft Merida Initiative Letter of Agreement (LOA) from INL Washington, the San Salvador Merida Working Group convened December 3 to formalize an implementation strategy and to identify the next steps necessary for realizing Merida Initiative objectives. The DCM-cha [...]
2008-12-04 16:04:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDASEC ES KCRM PGOV PREL
08SANSALVADOR1338DEMARCHE REQUEST: IMPLEMENTATION OF AMENDED LACEY
[...] No summary [...]
2008-12-05 16:54:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDSENV EAID EAGR ETRD EINV BTIO ES
08SANSALVADOR1368 EL SALVADOR ELECTION UPDATE: DECEMBER 12
[...] Summary: This message is an update regarding the Salvadoran municipal and legislative elections scheduled for January 18, and the presidential elections scheduled for March 15. This report includes additional information on the test of the electoral results reporting system, results of two lat [...]
2008-12-15 18:04:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV KPLS KDEM ES
08SANSALVADOR1372EL SALVADOR: 2008 COUNTRY REPORTS ON TERRORISM
[...] El Salvador Country report on terrorism submitted in compliance with reftel. 2. Begin text. In 2008 the government of El Salvador cooperated closely with the United States on counterterrorism efforts, and took active steps to protect U.S. interests and citizens from terrorist attacks. [...]
2008-12-16 23:03:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDASEC ES PTER
08SANSALVADOR1395GOES COUNTERPROPOSAL FOR EXTENSION OF CSL COMALAPA
[...] (U) This is an action request; see paragraph 2 below. 2. (U) Post received December 17 the following counterproposal regarding the extension of the agreement governing use of the Cooperative Security Location at Comalapa via diplomatic note (see paragraph 5). This counterproposal is the Sa [...]
2008-12-19 22:29:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL MARR MOPS SNAR ES
08SANSALVADOR1396HHS LETTER ON US WHO CANDIDACY DELIVERED
[...] No summary [...]
2008-12-19 22:29:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDAORC PREL TBIO WHO ES
08SANSALVADOR1400DESIGNATION OF IRANIAN ENTITIES DEMARCHE DELIVERED
[...] No summary [...]
2008-12-22 22:21:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV KNNO EFIN PARM IR ES
08SANSALVADOR239DEMARCHE DELIVERED: RENEWAL AND AMENDMENT OF THE
[...] No summary [...]
2008-02-27 19:49:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDMARR PREL MASS MOPS
08SANSALVADOR240EL SALVADOR DEMARCHE DELIVERED: OSLO PROCESS
[...] No summary [...]
2008-02-27 20:21:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDES PGOV NATO UN
08SANSALVADOR247SCENESETTER: VISIT OF CODEL COSTELLO
[...] Embassy San Salvador welcomes you and your delegation to El Salvador. El Salvador is one of our strongest allies in the Western Hemisphere, and is a bedrock of economic and political stability in the region. Your visits to the Aeroman aircraft maintenance facility will highlight an expanding [...]
2008-02-28 22:18:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDECON EAIR MARR PREL ES
08SANSALVADOR248EL SALVADOR: CUBA DEMARCHE DELIVERED
[...] No summary [...]
2008-02-28 22:38:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL CU ES
08SANSALVADOR249EL SALVADOR: 2008 SPECIAL 301 INPUT
[...] SUMMARY. El Salvador continues to move forward on implementing its IPR commitments under CAFTA-DR, including data exclusivity regulations. The Government of El Salvador likewise continues to conduct successful enforcement actions against both distributors and producers of pirated material. Po [...]
2008-02-29 12:43:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD KIPR ES
08SANSALVADOR253VISIT TO COFFEE FARM REVEALS CHILD LABOR
[...] (U) Summary: On January 11, LabOff and three USAID Officers visited Los Cedros, a Salvadoran coffee plantation located 20 minutes outside San Salvador. The plantation has been certified for compliance with Rainforest Alliance's labor and environmental standards. While working conditions for [...]
2008-02-29 22:00:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDES PGOV ELAB
08SANSALVADOR256EL SALVADOR: DEMARCHE ON POSSIBLE UNSC ACTION ON
[...] No summary [...]
2008-03-03 17:14:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV ES SO UNSC UN PBTS KCRM IMO PREL
08SANSALVADOR264DEMARCHE ON USG PRIORITIES FOR UNCND DELIVERED
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 3. 2. (U) Poloff delivered reftel points to Jose Roberto Trabanino, MFA Global Affairs Coordinator. Trabanino informed Poloff that the Salvadoran Ambassador in Vienna would be attending the meetings along with the Salvadoran National Ant [...]
2008-03-04 22:20:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL ES SNAR AORC UN
08SANSALVADOR274DEMARCHE ON UNSCR 1803 DELIVERED
[...] No summary [...]
2008-03-06 15:20:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL ES UN KNNP MNUC PARM
08SANSALVADOR324Codel Costello Visits ES Aircraft Maintenance Facility
[...] Summary. A 16 person Congressional delegation led by Jerry Costello (D-IL) visited El Salvador February 28 - March 1. The primary purpose of the visit was to see the Aeroman aircraft maintenance facility. The CODEL also met with other aviation and transportation officials in the public and p [...]
2008-03-17 20:45:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDOREP EAIR ECON SNAR
08SANSALVADOR326ORGANIZATION AND OBJECTIVES OF EL SALVADOR'S NEW CAFTA-DR
[...] SUMMARY. The Government of El Salvador's new CAFTA-DR Office at the Ministry of Economy provides a dedicated staff to monitor CAFTA-DR issues, including implementation, follow-on agreements, and consistency with other trade agreements. The new office should help simplify our efforts to monitor [...]
2008-03-17 22:21:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDETRD EINV ECON ES
08SANSALVADOR405EL SALVADOR: UNSCR 1803 DEMARCHE DELIVERED
[...] No summary [...]
2008-04-04 16:18:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDKNNP PARM NSG IR MNUC ES
08SANSALVADOR406EL SALVADOR: PSI TALKING POINTS DELIVERED
[...] No summary [...]
2008-04-04 16:19:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDKNNP MNUC PARM PREL ES
08SANSALVADOR413EL SALVADOR: INFORMATION ON WOMEN'S JUSTICE
[...] No summary [...]
2008-04-04 20:35:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDKWMN PHUM KPAO PREL PGOV ES
08SANSALVADOR419El SALVADOR: ECONOMIC AND TRADE UPDATE APRIL 2008
[...] Summary. According to Central Bank of El Salvador figures, El Salvador achieved 4.7% GDP growth in 2007, driven by increases in agriculture, the financial sector, retail, and transportation, communications and storage. Inflation remained stable at 4.9%. The current account deficit increased by [...]
2008-04-07 19:57:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD EINV ES
08SANSALVADOR421GOES REQUESTS SUPPORT FOR REELECTION TO THE UNITED
[...] (U) Post received the following request from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The GOES asks that we support El Salvador's reelection to the United Nations Committee of Peace Consolidation (CCP) for the period 2008-2010. The election will take place in May 2008. 2. (U) Text follows: (NO [...]
2008-04-07 22:49:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL ES UN
08SANSALVADOR422GOES REQUESTS SUPPORT FOR ITS CANDIDACY TO THE
[...] (U) Post received the following request from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The GOES asks that we support its candidacy to the Board of Directors of the United Nations Development Program and the United Nations Fund for Population Affairs (UNDP/ UNFPA). 2. (U) Text follows: (NON OFFIC [...]
2008-04-07 22:52:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL ES UN
08SANSALVADOR428EL SALVADOR: COURT AFFIRMS ARREST ORDER OF JOSE
[...] (U) On April 3, post received a copy of the March 10 judicial decision of the ad interim 12th Justice of the Peace Mario Mardoqueo Menjivar Miranda, regarding the USG request for the extradition of Jose Marvin MARTINEZ. Justice Mardoqueo affirmed Martinez's provisional arrest order for the pu [...]
2008-04-09 16:39:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDKCRM KJUS ES
08SANSALVADOR44475 YEARS ISN'T LIFE IN EL SALVADOR (BUT IT'S SURE
[...] (U) SUMMARY: The Salvadoran Supreme Court ruled this week that a 2001 law which increased the maximum criminal penalty to 75 years imprisonment was consistent with the Salvadoran Constitution. Opponents of the law argued that a 75 year sentence was the equivalent of life imprisonment and ther [...]
2008-04-11 20:43:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL ES KCRM KJUS
08SANSALVADOR466DAS MCCAMPBELL LEADS U.S. DELEGATION TO IV ANNUAL
[...] Summary: INL Deputy Assistant Secretary Christy McCampbell led the U.S. delegation attending the 4th Annual International Anti-Gang Convention April 8-10, 2008 in Salinitas, El Salvador. DAS McCampbell took advantage of this highly public forum to explain key elements of the proposed Merida [...]
2008-04-16 17:02:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDES KCRM PREL
08SANSALVADOR467EL SALVADOR: ARRESTS MADE IN ASSASSINATION OF FMLN
[...] (U) SUMMARY: The investigation into the January murder of the FMLN mayor of Alegria and a municipal employee was turned on its head when the municipal comptroller and two other city employees were arrested for hiring two hit men to murder the mayor. These arrests refute initial speculation in [...]
2008-04-16 17:37:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL ES KCRM
08SANSALVADOR468EL SALVADOR: DEMARCHE RESPONSE - U.S. WTO
[...] (U) Econoff delivered reftel A points to Mario Gallardo, Deputy Director for Trade Policy, Ministry of Economy, on April 10. Gallardo replied that he would consult with El Salvador's Mission in Geneva, which currently handles all World Trade Organization (WTO) issues. (NOTE: Because the Trad [...]
2008-04-16 18:24:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDETRD WTRO ECON ES
08SANSALVADOR479INFLATION IN EL SALVADOR: PERCEPTION VS. REALITY
[...] Summary. Officially, El Salvador has the lowest annual inflation rate in Central America, but public perception is the cost of living is rising dramatically. El Salvador's Consumer Price Index (CPI) is based on 17-year-old consumer data, and critics believe that it understates actual inflation [...]
2008-04-18 22:14:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD EINV ES
08SANSALVADOR490EL SALVADOR: DEMARCHE ON PRISONERS OF CONSCIENCE
[...] No summary [...]
2008-04-23 18:03:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL ES EUN PHUM
08SANSALVADOR529U.S. PROPOSED PAPERS FOR NPT PREPCOM DELIVERED
[...] No summary [...]
2008-05-02 21:40:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDENRG KNNP MNUC PARM PREL NPT IAEA ES
08SANSALVADOR538EL SALVADOR WILL SUPPORT U.S. CANDIDATE TO THE
[...] (U) Post received the following diplomatic note from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The GOES will support the U.S. candidate, Susan McLurg, to the United Nations Advisory Committee in Administrative and Budget Issues (ACABQ). 2. (U) Text follows: (NON OFFICIAL TRANSLATION) MINISTRY [...]
2008-05-06 21:24:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL ES UN
08SANSALVADOR539TALKING POINTS ON NPT PREPARATORY COMMITTEE
[...] No summary [...]
2008-05-06 21:25:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDENRG KNNP MNUC PARM PREL NPT IAEA ES
08SANSALVADOR547DAY OF SOLIDARITY WITH CUBAN PEOPLE
[...] No summary [...]
2008-05-09 15:18:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDKDEM PHUM EUN CU ES
08SANSALVADOR548DIPLOMATIC NOTE FOR IAJC CANDIDATE DAVID STEWART
[...] No summary [...]
2008-05-09 15:19:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV OAS XM ES
08SANSALVADOR561EL SALVADOR HOPES TO ATTEND UNESCO CONFERENCE IN
[...] No summary [...]
2008-05-13 19:55:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDUNESCO ES
08SANSALVADOR562TALKING POINTS AND U.S. 60-DAY REPORT TO UNSC ON
[...] No summary [...]
2008-05-13 19:57:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN AORC ETRD TRGY KNNP UNSC IR ES
08SANSALVADOR569SAN SALVADOR RESPONSE TO WIPO DG ELECTION DEMARCHE
[...] No summary [...]
2008-05-14 21:39:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDAORC WIPO KIPR ETRD ES
08SANSALVADOR603SECRETARY'S LETTER REGARDING KOSOVO DELIVERED
[...] No summary [...]
2008-05-21 22:07:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDPREL UN PGOV KU ES
08SANSALVADOR604INVITATION TO IRAQ CONFERENCE DELIVERED
[...] No summary [...]
2008-05-21 22:07:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDIZ MARR MOPS OTRA PREL ES
08SANSALVADOR605GOES REQUESTS SUPPORT FOR CANDIDACY OF FRANCIA
[...] (U) Post received the following request from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The GOES asks that we support El Salvador's candidate, Francia Breve, to the OAS Administrative Tribunal for the period 2008-2013. The election will take place at the 38th session of the OAS General Assembly to be [...]
2008-05-21 22:41:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL ES OAS
08SANSALVADOR639REQUEST FOR VETTING OF SALVADORAN LAW ENFORCEMENT
[...] This cable contains an action request. Please see paragraph two. 2. Post requests Department review of the human rights records of the following Salvadoran law enforcement and corrections officials slated to participate in INL-funded prison gang intelligence training in Santa Fe, NM, from [...]
2008-06-03 16:24:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDES KJUS PHUM PINR
08SANSALVADOR643REQUEST FOR VETTING OF SALVADORAN POLICE OFFICERS
[...] This cable contains an action request. Please see paragraph two. 2. Post requests Department review of the human rights records of the following Salvadoran National Civilian Police (PNC) officers slated to participate in Anti-Gang Forensics Training at ILEA San Salvador, July 18-26, 2008: [...]
2008-06-03 20:40:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDES KJUS PHUM PINR
08SANSALVADOR661AGENDA FOR IRAQ CONFERENCE DELIVERED
[...] No summary [...]
2008-06-05 21:45:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDIZ MARR MOPS OTRA PREL ES
08SANSALVADOR667DEMARCHE - ICAO SPLIT CURRENCY ASSESSMENTS
[...] No summary [...]
2008-06-09 13:15:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDEAIR ECON ETRD ES
08SANSALVADOR683LATEST IAEA REPORT AND U.S. RESPONSE DELIVERED
[...] No summary [...]
2008-06-10 22:37:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDKNNP MNUC PARM IR IAEA ES
08SANSALVADOR684DEMARCHE ON UN SYSTEM OF INTERNAL JUSTICE DELIVERED
[...] No summary [...]
2008-06-10 22:38:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDAORC APER PREL UNGA ES
08SANSALVADOR698EL SALVADOR WILL SUPPORT CANDIDACY OF WILLIAM
[...] (U) Post received the following diplomatic note from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The GOES will support the U.S. candidate, William Lacy Swing, for the position of Director General of the International Organization for Migration (IOM). 2. Text follows. No. 1023 MINISTRY OF FORE [...]
2008-06-12 22:04:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV UN ES
08SANSALVADOR699EL SALVADOR: REPORT ON FORCED AND CHILD LABOR IN
[...] (U) Summary: This cable is in response to the Department of Labor request for information regarding the use of forced labor and exploitative child labor in the production of goods in El Salvador as mandated by the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2005 (ref A). Post notes [...]
2008-06-12 22:05:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDELAB EIND ETRD PHUM SOCI ES
08SANSALVADOR71SECURITIZATION LAW TO GENERATE NEW LIQUIDITY IN MARKET
[...] El Salvador's new Securitization Law will allow the conversion of private projects in liquid securities to be traded in the stock market. The Law is expected to energize the capital market and open the financing options for private and public sector projects such as toll roads and new housing [...]
2008-01-28 13:28:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN EINV ECON ES
08SANSALVADOR717EL SALVADOR SUPPORTS GLOBAL MARITIME PARTNERSHIP
[...] No summary [...]
2008-06-17 15:50:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDEWWT EAID ECIN ECON EFIS MARR MASS MCAP MOPS PHSA
08SANSALVADOR719REQUEST FOR VETTING OF SALVADORAN MILITARY
[...] This cable contains an action request. Please see paragraph two. 2. Post requests Department review of the human rights record of the following Salvadoran Military Personnel who have been nominated to participate in the United Nations Mechanics Course with a start date of July 8, 2008. 1 [...]
2008-06-17 21:42:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDES KJUS PHUM PINR
08SANSALVADOR720REQUEST FOR VETTING OF SALVADORAN MILITARY
[...] This cable contains an action request. Please see paragraph two. 2. Post requests Department review of the human rights record of the following Salvadoran Military Personnel who has been nominated to participate in the Basic Public Affairs course starting June 19, 2008. 1LT Rebeca Aracel [...]
2008-06-18 16:16:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDES KJUS PHUM PINR
08SANSALVADOR733PRESS STATEMENT ON US-EU PRISONERS OF CONSCIENCE
[...] No summary [...]
2008-06-20 16:29:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDEUN PHUM PREL ES
08SANSALVADOR734UN HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL DEMARCHE DELIVERED
[...] No summary [...]
2008-06-20 16:30:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDES PHUM PREL
08SANSALVADOR751EL SALVADOR: INL PROJECT MOTOR VEHICLE FLEET
[...] Post provides the following inventory of INL-funded project motor vehicles, as requested reftel. 2. National Civilian Police (PNC) Anti-Narcotics Division (DAN) Project: - Ford Econoline van; one in inventory, one required. - Nissan Patrol SUV; one in inventory, one required. - Nissan Alti [...]
2008-06-24 17:52:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDAFIN ES SNAR
08SANSALVADOR754JUDGE CONFIRMS ARREST ORDER FOR JOSE LUIS ALVAREZ
[...] On May 30, post received a copy of the April 8 judicial decision of the ad interim 12th Justice of Peace Mario Mardoqueo Menjivar Miranda, regarding the USG request for extradition of Honduran citizen Jose Luis Alvarez. Justice Mardoqueo confirmed Alvarez,s provisional arrest order for extrad [...]
2008-06-25 16:29:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDKCRM KJUS ES
08SANSALVADOR755UPDATE ON THE EXTRADITION OF JOSE MARVIN MARTINEZ
[...] On May 30th, post received a copy of the April 2 judicial decision of the 12th Justice of Peace Roberto Carlos Calderon Escobar, regarding the USG request for extradition of Jose Marvin Martinez. Justice Calderon did not grant a special hearing as requested by defense attorney Jose Ricardo Ma [...]
2008-06-25 16:30:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDKCRM KJUS ES
08SANSALVADOR758REQUEST FOR VETTING OF SALVADORAN MILITARY
[...] This cable contains an action request. Please see paragraph two. 2. Post requests Department review of the human rights records of the following Salvadoran Military personnel slated to participate in courses at Stennis Center, Mississippi starting July 8, 2008. Saldana Saldana, Anastacio [...]
2008-06-25 18:35:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDES KJUS PHUM PINR
08SANSALVADOR759REQUEST FOR VETTING OF SALVADORAN MILITARY
[...] This cable contains an action request. Please see paragraph two. 2. Post requests Department review of the human rights records of the following Salvadoran Military personnel slated to participate in courses at the Inter American Air Forces Academy in San Antonio, TX beginning July 16, 2008 [...]
2008-06-25 18:36:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDES KJUS PHUM PINR
08SANSALVADOR760REQUEST FOR VETTING OF SALVADORAN MILITARY
[...] This cable contains an action request. Please see paragraph two. 2. Post requests Department review of the human rights records of the following Salvadoran Military personnel slated to participate in courses at Fort Sill in Oklahoma beginning July 1, 2008. Rosales Martell, Julio Oscar Gu [...]
2008-06-25 18:40:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDES KJUS PHUM PINR
08SANSALVADOR767REQUEST FOR VETTING OF SALVADORAN MILITARY
[...] This cable contains an action request. Please see paragraph two. 2. Post requests Department review of the human rights records of the following Salvadoran Military personnel slated to participate in the Combat Strategic Intelligence course at the Defense Intelligence Agency, Washington DC [...]
2008-06-26 21:24:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDES KJUS PHUM PINR
08SANSALVADOR768REQUEST FOR VETTING OF SALVADORAN MILITARY
[...] This cable contains an action request. Please see paragraph two. 2. Post requests Department review of the human rights records of the following Salvadoran Military personnel slated to participate in the Riverine Operations course at Stennis Center, Mississippi beginning July 8, 2008. Se [...]
2008-06-26 21:25:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDES KJUS PHUM PINR
08SANSALVADOR769REQUEST FOR VETTING OF SALVADORAN MILITARY
[...] This cable contains an action request. Please see paragraph two. 2. Post requests Department review of the human rights records of the following Salvadoran Military personnel slated to participate in the Outboard Motor course at Stennis Center, Mississippi beginning July 8, 2008. Rivera [...]
2008-06-26 21:25:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDES KJUS PHUM PINR
08SANSALVADOR77SALARY INCREASE FOR SALVADORAN LEGISLATORS CREATES
[...] (U) Summary: On January 18 members of the Salvadoran Legislative Assembly cashed their first paychecks of 2008 and were apparently shocked to discover that they had given themselves a raise of over 40 percent from the previous year. The ensuing controversy has resulted in denials, accusations [...]
2008-01-28 20:59:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV ES
08SANSALVADOR793REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING OF SALVADORAN
[...] This cable contains an action request. Please see paragraph two. 2. Post requests Department review of the human rights records of the following Salvadoran Military personnel slated to participate in a United Nations Logistics Course in Guatemala beginning July 16, 2008. CPT RIVAS MACA [...]
2008-07-02 15:53:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDES KJUS PHUM PINR
08SANSALVADOR795UPDATED P5 PLUS ONE PACKAGE FOR IRAN DEMARCHE
[...] No summary [...]
2008-07-02 17:04:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDPARM KNNP MNUC ES
08SANSALVADOR804PSI SUMMARIES DELIVERED TO GOES
[...] No summary [...]
2008-07-03 15:17:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDPARM PREL KNNP MNUC ES
08SANSALVADOR805EL SALVADOR: KOSOVO RECOGNITION AND DONOR
[...] No summary [...]
2008-07-03 15:17:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDPREL UNMIK PGOV YI EU KPKO KVIR ES
08SANSALVADOR814DIPNOTE REGARDING EXTENSION OF COMALAPA CSL
[...] No summary [...]
2008-07-08 21:02:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MASS MOPS PREL ES NL NT XL PGOV
08SANSALVADOR817REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING OF SALVADORAN
[...] This cable contains an action request. Please see paragraph two. 2. Post requests Department review of the human rights records of the following Salvadoran Military personnel slated to participate in a Foreign Military Sales course in San Salvador, El Salvador beginning August 12, 2008. [...]
2008-07-09 19:30:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDES KJUS PHUM PINR
08SANSALVADOR82EL SALVADOR MAKES STRONG CASE FOR MERIDA
[...] (U) Summary: On January 17 and 18, U.S. interagency validation teams and SICA member country representatives met in San Salvador to discuss Central American security needs. The Salvadoran delegation, which included high-level representation from civilian government, the police, and the armed [...]
2008-01-29 17:20:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDES PREL
08SANSALVADOR826El SALVADOR 2007 CENSUS PUBLISHED, SHOWS 19% FEWER PEOPLE
[...] Summary. El Salvador's 2007 Census, published in May 2008, reduced the number of inhabitants of El Salvador by 19.2%, from previous projections of 7,104,999 to 5,744,113. This reduction in population increases per capita GDP from $2867.40 to $3547.21, raising El Salvador almost to an upper midd [...]
2008-07-10 15:26:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDECON SOCI ETRD EINV ES
08SANSALVADOR831REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING OF SALVADORAN
[...] This cable contains an action request. Please see paragraph two. 2. Post requests Department review of the human rights records of the following Salvadoran Military personnel slated to participate in the Sergeant Majors Academy in Bogota, Colombia beginning July 25, 2008. Garcia Tobar, J [...]
2008-07-11 20:15:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDES KJUS PHUM PINR
08SANSALVADOR835TALKING POINTS PRAISING THE NEW EU BENCHMARKS ON
[...] No summary [...]
2008-07-11 21:26:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM EUN CU ES
08SANSALVADOR836TALKING POINTS ON HUMAN RIGHTS FOUNDATION DELIVERED
[...] No summary [...]
2008-07-11 21:26:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDAORC UN NGO PHUM ES
08SANSALVADOR838REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING OF SALVADORAN
[...] This cable contains an action request. Please see paragraph two. 2. Post requests Department review of the human rights records of the following Salvadoran Military personnel slated to participate in a Foreign Military Sales Course in San Salvador, El Salvador beginning August 12, 2008. [...]
2008-07-14 17:32:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDES KJUS PHUM PINR
08SANSALVADOR849REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING OF SALVADORAN
[...] This cable contains an action request. Please see paragraph two. 2. Post requests Department review of the human rights records of the following Salvadoran Military personnel slated to participate in the Cuscatlan Battalion XI in Al Kut, Iraq beginning August 8, 2008. ORTIZ, SANTOS ANACL [...]
2008-07-15 22:24:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDES KJUS PHUM PINR
08SANSALVADOR850REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING OF SALVADORAN
[...] This cable contains an action request. Please see paragraph two. 2. Post requests Department review of the human rights records of the following Salvadoran Military personnel slated to participate in the Cuscatlan Battalion XI in Al Kut, Iraq beginning August 8, 2008. GARCIA SANTOS, HECT [...]
2008-07-15 22:24:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDES KJUS PHUM PINR
08SANSALVADOR851REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING OF SALVADORANMILITARY
[...] No summary [...]
2008-07-15 22:30:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDES KJUS PHUM PINR
08SANSALVADOR855REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING OF SALVADORAN
[...] This cable contains an action request. Please see paragraph two. 2. Post requests Department review of the human rights records of the following Salvadoran Military personnel slated to participate in an Advance Language Instructor's Course at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, TX beginni [...]
2008-07-16 16:56:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDES KJUS PHUM PINR
08SANSALVADOR856REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING OF SQADORAN
[...] This cable contains an action request. Please see paragraph two. 2. Post requests Department review of the human rights records of the following Salvadoran Military personnel slated to participate in a Humanitarian Exercise in Puerto Castilla, Honduras beginning August 16, 2008. RAMOS RI [...]
2008-07-16 16:57:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDES KJUS PHUM PINR
08SANSALVADOR866HHS SECRETARY LEAVITT DISCUSSES PRODUCT SAFETY AND VISITS
[...] (U) SUMMARY. During a June 24-25 visit to San Salvador, El Salvador Health and Human Services Secretary Michael O. Leavitt hosted a Central American Product-Safety Forum, met bilaterally with President Saca, and visited a clinic to follow-up on the recent humanitarian mission of the USS Boxer. [...]
2008-07-21 21:24:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDSOCI EAGR ETRD ECON ES
08SANSALVADOR868REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING OF SALVADORAN
[...] This cable contains an action request. Please see paragraph two. 2. Post requests Department review of the human rights records of the following Salvadoran Military personnel slated to participate in a Peacekeeping Course in Coban, Guatemala beginning August 1, 2008. OPORTO, JOSE DANIEL [...]
2008-07-21 22:02:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDES KJUS PHUM PINR
08SANSALVADOR875REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING OF SALVADORAN
[...] This cable contains an action request. Please see paragraph two. 2. Post requests Department review of the human rights records of the following Salvadoran Military personnel slated to participate in a Peacekeeping Instructor's Course in Creonpaz, Guatemala beginning August 5, 2008. Mont [...]
2008-07-24 16:20:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDES KJUS PHUM PINR
08SANSALVADOR876FITCH CENTRAL AMERICA VIEWS ON EL SALVADOR
[...] (SBU) Mauricio Choussy, Managing Director of Fitch ratings for Central America, Belize and Panama, is optimistic about export growth and inflation, but pessimistic about the Government of El Salvador's (GOES) fiscal situation because of the spiraling cost of inefficient subsidies. He fears a C [...]
2008-07-24 18:44:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD EINV ES
08SANSALVADOR883REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING OF SALVADORAN
[...] This cable contains an action request. Please see paragraph two. 2. Post requests Department review of the human rights records of the following Salvadoran Military personnel slated to participate in a Basic Public Affairs Course at the Defense Information School in Fort Mead, Maryland begi [...]
2008-07-25 20:38:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDES KJUS PHUM PINR
08SANSALVADOR894REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING OF SALVADORAN
[...] This cable contains an action request. Please see paragraph two. 2. Post requests Department review of the human rights record of the following Salvadoran National Civilian Police Officer slated to participate in a senior executive seminar on immigration and terrorism at the George C. Mars [...]
2008-07-29 15:00:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDES KJUS PHUM PINR
08SANSALVADOR897CAFTA-DR RESULTS AFTER ITS SECOND YEAR SHOW CONTINUED
[...] Two years after implementation, CAFTA-DR in El Salvador continues to show positive growth. According to Central Bank figures, total exports from El Salvador to the U.S. have increased by 13.7% percent to $2.1 billion, with maquila (apparel) exports increasing by 5% and non-maquila exports gro [...]
2008-07-29 19:34:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD EINV ES
08SANSALVADOR916EL SALVADOR HIGH LEVEL ATTENDANCE AT UNGA
[...] This is a response to a request for information regarding high level attendance of Salvadoran officials at the 63rd UN General Assembly. The following information has been provided to post by the GOES. A. Attendance of the Head of State -- President Antonio "Tony" Saca Gonzalez -- Presid [...]
2008-07-31 19:54:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDPREL OTRA OVIP KSEP UNGA ES
08SANSALVADOR926EL SALVADOR WORKING WITH WHO AND PAHO TO IMPLEMENT
[...] USAID Human Investment Office Director delivered reftel demarche on July 1 to Minister of Health (MOH) Dr. Jose Guillermo Maza. Dr. Maza reported progress in the implementation of International Health Regulations (IHRs) in El Salvador. The MOH has been working since 2005 on implementation of [...]
2008-08-07 14:36:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDAORC PREL TBIO WHO ES
08SANSALVADOR929REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING OF SALVADORAN
[...] This cable contains an action request. Please see paragraph two. 2. Post requests Department review of the human rights records of the following Salvadoran Military personnel slated to participate in Panamax Exercise in San Salvador, El Salvador starting August 11, 2008. RUBIO REYES, [...]
2008-08-07 17:41:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDES KJUS PHUM PINR
08SANSALVADOR955GOES DELEGATION TO DEFENSE MINISTERIALS OF THE
[...] No summary [...]
2008-08-14 17:04:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MOPS PGOV PREL ES
08SANSALVADOR971REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING OF SALVADORAN
[...] This cable contains an action request. Please see paragraph two. 2. Post requests Department review of the human rights records of the following Salvadoran Military personnel slated to participate in the NCO Development Course in Fort Benning, GA beginning September 17, 2008. Hernande [...]
2008-08-19 20:18:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDES KJUS PHUM PINR
08SANSALVADOR972REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING OF SALVADORAN
[...] This cable contains an action request. Please see paragraph two. 2. Post requests Department review of the human rights records of the following Salvadoran Military personnel slated to participate in Riverine Operations in Stennis Space Center, MS beginning December 12, 2008. Aleman M [...]
2008-08-19 20:18:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDES KJUS PHUM PINR
08SANSALVADOR973REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING OF SALVADORAN
[...] This cable contains an action request. Please see paragraph two. 2. Post requests Department review of the human rights records of the following Salvadoran Military personnel slated to participate in a Corrosion Control course in San Antonio, Texas beginning September 3, 2008. Fuentes [...]
2008-08-19 20:18:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDES KJUS PHUM PINR
08SANSALVADOR974REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING OF SALVADORAN
[...] This cable contains an action request. Please see paragraph two. 2. Post requests Department review of the human rights records of the following Salvadoran Military personnel slated to participate in a Helicopter Mechanic Course in San Antonio, TX beginning September 9, 2008. Miranda [...]
2008-08-19 20:19:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDES KJUS PHUM PINR
08SANSALVADOR975REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING OF SALVADORAN
[...] This cable contains an action request. Please see paragraph two. 2. Post requests Department review of the human rights records of the following Salvadoran Military personnel slated to participate in an Air Craft Maintenance Course in San Antonio, TX beginning September 23, 2008. Esco [...]
2008-08-19 20:19:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDES KJUS PHUM PINR
08SANTIAGO1005CODEL ENGEL MEETING WITH MEMBERS OF CHILE'S
[...] (U) SUMMARY: On November 10, a U.S. Congressional delegation led by Rep. Eliot Engel (D - NY) met with counterparts from Chile's lower house and discussed the bilateral relationship and U.S. policy towards Latin America. Chilean and U.S. representatives noted the shared interests of both count [...]
2008-11-14 10:45:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDPREL ECON OVIP PGOV CI
08SANTIAGO1008 CHILE MEDIA REPORT - NOVEMBER 14
[...] THE HEALTH MINISTRY INFORMED THAT THE OFFICIAL NUMBER OF PEOPLE WHO HAVE TESTED POSITIVE FOR HIV BUT HAVE NOT BEEN INFORMED OF THEIR STATUS BY THE RESPECTIVE HOSPITALS IS 512; THE MINISTER OF PUBLIC WORKS (MOP) NATIONAL HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE DIRECTOR AND OTHER MOP OFFICIALS WERE ARRESTED YESTERD [...]
2008-11-14 18:11:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV OPRC PREL CI
08SANTIAGO101MEDIA REACTION - U.S. POULTRY TO ENTER CHILEAN MARKET
[...] Summary: Chile's Agriculture Minister Marigen Hornkohl announced on January 31 that U.S. poultry can now enter the Chilean market. She underscored the significance of this authorization stating, "The diversity, depth, and scope of the ties between Chile and the United States have taken our bil [...]
2008-02-01 17:25:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO OPRC ECON EAGR CI
08SANTIAGO1011 CHILE: ECONOMIC HIGHLIGHTS WEEK OF NOVEMBER 10
[...] SUMMARY: This continues a series of regular updates on major developments in Chile's economy since the acceleration of global financial turmoil. By week's end, November 14, there was a slight decrease in copper prices and relative stability in the exchange rate and stock market. Fitch Ratin [...]
2008-11-17 10:38:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN ETRD EINV ECIN PGOV PREL CI
08SANTIAGO1013 CHILE MEDIA REPORT - NOVEMBER 15-17
[...] THE ASSOCIATION OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES (ANEFE) DID NOT ACCEPT THE GOVERNMENT'S SALARY ADJUSTMENT AND CALLED FOR AN INDEFINITE NATIONAL STRIKE BEGINNING TODAY THAT WILL AFFECT HEALTH SERVICES, CUSTOMS, PORTS, AND SCHOOLS; RICARDO LAGOS OFFICIALLY ACCEPTED THE PPD'S NOMINATION TO RUN IN THE CONCERT [...]
2008-11-18 10:51:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV OPRC PREL SNAR CI
08SANTIAGO1015 CHILE MEDIA REPORT - NOVEMBER 18
[...] The Association of Public Employees (ANEFE) rejected the government's salary adjustment and extended the strike for another day; The Minister of Public Works suspended six ministry officials in the VI Region for alleged bribery. U.S. Related News ---------------------- 2. Representatives f [...]
2008-11-18 15:47:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV OPRC PREL SNAR CI
08SANTIAGO1020 CHILE MEDIA REPORT - NOVEMBER 19
[...] The Association of Public Employees (Anef) and congressmen of all parties rejected the government's graded 10% salary increase, extending the strike for another day; State copper company Codelco begins plan to lower opperation costs. U.S. Related ---------------- 2. At 4pm Presiden [...]
2008-11-19 17:35:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV OPRC PREL SNAR CI
08SANTIAGO1021 CHILE MEDIA REPORT ? NOVEMBER 20
[...] 30,000 workers march in Valparaiso for the third day of the Association of Public Employees (Anef) strike. There were no incidents; Chile will face its first fiscal deficit in six years due to the drop in copper revenues. U.S. Related --------------- 2. Editorial ?U.S. Economic Measur [...]
2008-11-20 20:02:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV OPRC PREL EFIN CI
08SANTIAGO1022 CHILE MEDIA REPORT - NOVEMBER 21
[...] All lead stories relate to the Senate's unanimous approval of a 10% salary increase for public employees, highlighting that this is the first two-digit increase the government has given the public sector in 13 years and a defeat for the Bachelet administration. Local ----- 2. After three [...]
2008-11-21 20:09:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV OPRC PREL SNAR EFIN CI
08SANTIAGO1024 CHILE: ECONOMIC HIGHLIGHTS WEEK OF NOVEMBER 17
[...] SUMMARY: This continues a series of regular updates on major developments in Chile's economy since the acceleration of global financial turmoil. By week's end, November 21, there were decreases across the board in copper prices, the exchange rate, and the stock market. Chilean exports dropp [...]
2008-11-21 21:28:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN ETRD EINV ECIN PGOV PREL CI
08SANTIAGO1025 CHILE: PUBLIC WORKERS' STRIKE ENDS AFTER 4 DAYS OF
[...] The four day strike of Chilean public workers ended November 20 with an announcement of a 10 percent salary increase. The strike had halted the work of 70 percent of public employees. The Chilean Senate approved the 10 percent adjustment in a night session on November 20, and the Chamber of [...]
2008-11-24 11:45:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDELAB SOCI PGOV ECON CI
08SANTIAGO1029CHILE: APPROVED HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR COMBAT CARE
[...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of November 21, 2008, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence or information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidate cited in reftel B. 2. E/Pol Counselor Juan Alsace certifies the above statement. SIMONS [...]
2008-11-24 19:54:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MASS PREL PHUM CI
08SANTIAGO1030 CHILE MEDIA REPORT - NOVEMBER 22-24
[...] At the APEC Summit in Lima, President Bachelet called on the private sector to forge alliances with the public sector to protect employment and prevent massive layoffs. The President will travel to Cuba in February to open the Havana International Book Fair and meet with Fidel Castro; The Chri [...]
2008-11-24 20:05:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV OPRC PREL EFIN CI
08SANTIAGO1032 CHILE MEDIA REPORT - NOVEMBER 25
[...] World stock markets on the rise as a result of the bailout plan for Citigroup; Finance Minister Andres Velasco foresees that Chile will end with a fiscal surplus in 2009 despite the drop in copper prices. U.S.-related News ----------------- 2. Chileans comment on Timothy Geithner. Vitto [...]
2008-11-25 18:10:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV OPRC PREL EFIN CI
08SANTIAGO1033CHILEAN RESPONSE ON NICARAGUAN ELECTIONS DEMARCHE
[...] No summary [...]
2008-11-25 21:12:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV NU CI
08SANTIAGO1035 CHILE MEDIA REPORT - NOVEMBER 26
[...] Peruvian President Alan Garcia phoned President Bachelet to apologize for the remarks made by his Commander-in-Chief, noting the General is being retired. Congress approved the 2009 budget that includes a 5.7% increase in public expenses compared to 2008. A Russian fleet docked in Venezuela. [...]
2008-11-28 10:38:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV OPRC PREL EFIN CI
08SANTIAGO1041 CHILE MEDIA REPORT - NOVEMBER 28
[...] At ENADE, Chile's most important annual and national business gathering, speakers concurred that one way to reactive the economy is by lowering taxes and making labor laws more flexible. Bachelet announced a bailout program for the salmon industry. Ricardo Lagos scheduled meetings with the P [...]
2008-11-28 19:27:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV OPRC PREL SNAR EFIN CI
08SANTIAGO1046 ENERGY MINISTER TOUTS RENEWABLE ENERGY GOAL TO VISITING
[...] SUMMARY: During a Nov. 10 meeting with visiting members of Congress and the Ambassador, Energy Minister Marcelo Tokman highlighted Chile's dependence on foreign energy supplies and said the country intends to work towards a goal of meeting 20% of domestic energy needs through renewable source [...]
2008-12-01 17:26:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDENRG SENV PGOV TRGY CI AR
08SANTIAGO1048 CHILE MEDIA REPORT: NOVEMBER 29-DECEMBER 1
[...] Chile's front pages focused on the tense relations between Chile and Peru over the inflammatory remarks of Peru's Army Commander-in-Chief, which appeared on YouTube, and how the financial crisis is hurting growth in an array of sectors nationwide. U.S.-Related News ----------------- 2. I [...]
2008-12-01 20:06:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV ECON PREL SNAR EFIN CI
08SANTIAGO1049TERRORISM FINANCE DESIGNATION: 3 MEMBERS OF
[...] No summary [...]
2008-12-01 21:16:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN KTFN PTER ETTC PREL PINR UNSC KE ETRD CI
08SANTIAGO1051 CHILE MEDIA REPORT: DECEMBER 2
[...] The front pages highlighted a Health Ministry epidemiology report that reveals the AIDS cases in Chile increased by 42% between 2006 and 2007. Separate headlines noted the government will submit a new education law to Congress today. U.S.-Related News ----------------- 2. Experts concur [...]
2008-12-02 18:38:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV ECON PREL SNAR EFIN CI
08SANTIAGO1055 CHILE MEDIA REPORT -- DECEMBER 3
[...] Chilean headlines noted that former FARC hostage Ingrid Betancourt will meet with President Bachelet today. Dailies also highlighted government coalition opposition Senators expressed their willingness to discuss the education law that will go to Congress today. U.S. - Related News ------ [...]
2008-12-03 19:14:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV ECON PREL SNAR EFIN CI
08SANTIAGO1060 CHILE MEDIA REPORT -- DECEMBER 4
[...] Front pages highlighted the meeting between former FARC hostage Ingrid Betancourt and President Bachelet yesterday. Dailies also reported on a case of serious animal abuse and neglect at the Animal Protection Society in Santiago. U.S-Related News ---------------- 2. Photograph of Ambass [...]
2008-12-05 11:16:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV ECON PREL SNAR EFIN CI
08SANTIAGO1062CHILE: Progressive Political Leader Hopes for Obama-Style
[...] (SBU) Summary: Claudio Orrego, the popular and recently re-elected mayor of one of the Santiago area's most diverse communities, told the Ambassador Nov. 25 that Chile is still looking for "the spirit of Obama" and needs to mobilize a new generation of voters. Orrego expressed disappointment [...]
2008-12-05 12:57:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL SOCI CI
08SANTIAGO1063CHILE: DESIGNATION OF UNION OF GOOD
[...] No summary [...]
2008-12-05 13:51:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN KTFN PTER ETTC PREL PINR UNSC KE ETRD CI
08SANTIAGO1064 CHILE MEDIA REPORT -- DECEMBER 5
[...] Front-page news highlighted Ricardo Lagos' announcement that he would not run as a presidential candidate for the Concertacion bloc. Dailies also noted the ceremony in Punta Arenas between Presidents Bachelet and Fernandez to commemorate Pope John Paul II's successful mediation to prevent a w [...]
2008-12-05 20:01:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV ECON PREL SNAR EFIN CI
08SANTIAGO1065 CHILE: ECONOMIC HIGHLIGHTS WEEK OF DECEMBER 1
[...] SUMMARY: This continues a series of regular updates on major developments in Chile's economy since the acceleration of global financial turmoil. By week's end, December 5, copper prices hit a four-year low, the peso fell against the dollar, and the stock market was down. The indicator of mon [...]
2008-12-09 10:41:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN ETRD EINV ECIN PGOV PREL CI
08SANTIAGO1075 CHILE MEDIA REPORT - DECEMBER 7-10
[...] Chilean newspapers highlighted likely cabinet changes that will take place today. Dailies also highlighted the victory of the U.S. team in the Under 20 Women's Soccer World Cup. Headlines continue to give coverage to the impasse between Chile and Peru and Foreign Minister Alejandro Foxley's [...]
2008-12-10 15:13:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV ECON PREL SNAR EFIN CI
08SANTIAGO1083 CHILE MEDIA REPORT -- DECEMBER 12
[...] Dailies highlighted the fining of Chile's three major pharmaceutical drugstore chains for conspiring to overcharge consumers. Dailies also highlighted the cabinet changes and Jose Miguel Insulza's likely presidential candidacy. U.S.-Related News ----------------- 2. The Santiago Appeals [...]
2008-12-11 17:15:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV ECON PREL SNAR EFIN CI
08SANTIAGO1089CHILE: APPROVED HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR BASIC OPERATION
[...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of December 11, 2008, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence or information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidate cited in reftel B. 2. E/Pol Counselor Juan Alsace certifies the above statement. SIMONS [...]
2008-12-12 14:55:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MASS PREL PHUM CI
08SANTIAGO1092 CHILE MEDIA REPORT - DECEMBER 12
[...] Headlines report that the Ministry of Health has been unable to notify 512 public hospital patients who tested positive for HIV. Dailies continued to highlight the suit filed by the Economic Prosecutor against the three largest pharmaceutical chains for conspiring to overcharge consumers. L [...]
2008-12-12 18:32:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV ECON PREL SNAR EFIN CI
08SANTIAGO1098 CHILE MEDIA REPORT -- DECEMBER 13-15
[...] All dailies highlighted the Christian Democrats (DC) proclaiming Eduardo Frei as their presidential candidate as well as the UDI endorsement of Sebastian Piera as the Alianza candidate in the 2009 electoral race. Other headlines highlighted concerns over the effect of declining copper prices [...]
2008-12-15 19:07:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV ECON PREL SNAR EFIN CI
08SANTIAGO1103 CHILE MEDIA REPORT - DECEMBER 16
[...] All dailies highlighted Claudia Serrano's appointment as the new Labor Minister. Dailies also highlighted the Comptroller's warning over the continuous use of emergency funding to finance the Transantiago public transport system. U.S.-Related News ----------------- Â [...]
2008-12-16 16:42:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV ECON PREL SNAR EFIN CI
08SANTIAGO1106CHILE: APPROVED HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR JOINT COMBINED
[...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of December 16, 2008, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence or information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidate cited in reftel B. 2. E/Pol Counselor Juan Alsace certifies the above statement. SIMONS [...]
2008-12-17 17:45:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MASS PREL PHUM CI
08SANTIAGO1108CHILE NONCOMMITTAL ON UN HARMONIZATION DEMARCHE
[...] No summary [...]
2008-12-17 18:15:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDPREL UNGA CI
08SANTIAGO1110 CHILE MEDIA REPORT - DECEMBER 17
[...] Dailies highlighted Raul Castro's participation at the Latin American and Caribbean Summit in Brazil. Also highlighted was the drop in the price of gasoline. U.S.-Related Stories -------------------- 2. Chilean and U.S. delegations discussed the results of the FTA, in effect since Janua [...]
2008-12-17 18:45:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV ECON PREL SNAR EFIN CI
08SANTIAGO1111CHILE: DESIGNATION OF UNION OF GOOD
[...] No summary [...]
2008-12-17 20:02:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN KTFN PTER ETTC PREL PINR UNSC KE ETRD CI
08SANTIAGO1112CHILE: U.N. DESIGNATION OF FOUR MEMBERS OF
[...] No summary [...]
2008-12-18 11:45:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN KTFN PTER ETTC PREL PINR UNSC KE ETRD CI
08SANTIAGO1114 CHILE MEDIA REPORT - DECEMBER 18
[...] Dailies highlighted the drop in the price of oil, which is likely to generate a significant drop in electricity bills and other utilities. Dailies also highlighted a photograph taken of President Bachelet during an early morning swim in Brazil, where she was attending a regional conference; t [...]
2008-12-18 17:34:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV ECON PREL SNAR EFIN CI
08SANTIAGO1115CHILE ACCEPTS INVITATION TO MARCH 9-20, ILEA LATIN AMERICA
[...] Post delivered reftel invitation to GOC officials Jorge Chocair, Director of International Cooperation, Public Ministry (national prosecutors) and Jorge Vio, advisor to Deputy Ministry of Interior and head of the GOC Inter-Ministerial Task force on TIP. Both confirmed GOC acceptance of the in [...]
2008-12-18 18:10:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR PREL ASEC KCRM KWMN SMIG ELAB EAID PHUM CI
08SANTIAGO1123 CHILE MEDIA REPORT - DECEMBER 19
[...] Dailies highlighted that state-owned copper mine Codelco is studying the possible merger of its Andina mine with privately-owned Los Bronces (Anglo American). The merger would create the largest copper mine in the world. U.S.-Related News ----------------- 2. The fall in the price of co [...]
2008-12-19 18:09:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV ECON PREL SNAR EFIN CI
08SANTIAGO1127 CHILE: ECONOMIC HIGHLIGHTS FOR DECEMBER 8-19
[...] SUMMARY: This continues a series of updates on major developments in Chile's economy since the acceleration of global financial turmoil. Between December 8 and 19, copper prices hit a new four-year low, the peso rose modestly against the dollar, and the stock market was up slightly. Copper e [...]
2008-12-22 10:45:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN ETRD EINV ECIN PGOV PREL CI
08SANTIAGO1134MEDIA REACTION - CUBA AND LATAM; SANTIAGO
[...] No summary [...]
2008-12-22 20:10:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KPAO KMDR PHUM PGOV CI
08SANTIAGO1136 CHILE MEDIA REPORT - DECEMBER 20-22
[...] All dailies highlighted Wal-Mart's offer to purchase Chile's largest supermarket chain, D&S. Also highlighted was Mahmud Aleuy's appointment as Under Secretary for National Development. U.S.-Related News ----------------- 2. Wal-Mart, the world's largest retail company, will launch a bid [...]
2008-12-23 14:48:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV ECON PREL SNAR EFIN CI
08SANTIAGO1138 CHILE MEDIA REPORT - DECEMBER 23
[...] All dailies carry reports on the results of the national PSU college admissions tests, which show an enormous gap between private and public schools. Dailies also continue to highlight Wal-Mart's offer to purchase Chile's largest supermarket chain, D&S. U.S. - Related Stories ------------- [...]
2008-12-23 17:37:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV ECON PREL SNAR EFIN CI
08SANTIAGO114CHILE ANNOUNCES MARKET ACCESS FOR U.S. POULTRY
[...] SUMMARY: On January 31, Chile opened its market to imports of U.S. chicken and turkey. In a meeting that day with the Ambassador, Minister of Agriculture Hornkohl made the announcement official. The Ambassador and Hornkohl agreed on the importance of continuing to open bilateral markets, not [...]
2008-02-05 20:28:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDETRD ECON ENRG PREL SENV CI
08SANTIAGO1142CHILE: DESIGNATION OF ADDITIONAL IRANIAN ENTITIES
[...] No summary [...]
2008-12-23 19:57:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN KTFN PTER ETTC PREL PINR UNSC KE ETRD CI
08SANTIAGO1143 CHILE MEDIA REPORT - DECEMBER 24
[...] The president of the Chilean Association of Municipalities issued a statement harshly critical of the Education Law, characterizing it as an impediment to improving education, primarily because of its rigid labor provisions. Relatedly, dailies highlighted the results of the recent national PS [...]
2008-12-24 15:59:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV ECON PREL SNAR EFIN CI
08SANTIAGO1147CHILEAN: ENERGY HIGHLIGHTS FOR NOVEMBER-DECEMBER
[...] Summary: This cable provides updates on developments in the Chilean energy sector. Energy Minister Tokman announced the national energy crisis has ended. A hydroelectric project planned for the Patagonia region has stopped operations while HydroAysen, the energy company overseeing the projec [...]
2008-12-24 16:34:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDECON ENRG KNNP SENV TRGY PGOV CI
08SANTIAGO1150CHILE: LOOKING TO THE U.S. FOR INSPIRATION ON POLITICAL
[...] Summary: Young Chileans have long complained about uninspiring political leaders, weakening political parties, and the overall lack of renewal in local politics. A glance at Chile's presidential candidates and other political leaders shows that, for the most part, individuals who emerged as [...]
2008-12-24 16:48:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL CI
08SANTIAGO1151CHILE'S LABOR CHALLENGES: COMBATING UNEMPLOYMENT,
[...] SUMMARY: Chile's new Labor Minister, Claudia Serrano, faces pressing challenges in creating--or at least maintaining--jobs despite the economic slowdown, resolving a public policy dispute about Sunday and holiday pay, and implementing ambitious reforms to Chile's pension system. The private [...]
2008-12-24 17:09:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV ELAB SOCI ECON CI
08SANTIAGO163CHILEAN NAVY REQUESTS PERMISSION TO TRANSFER
[...] This is an action request. See paragraph 4. 2. On February 13, Post received a letter dated February 8, from Chilean Acting CNO Vice Admiral Mariano Sarratea to the Ambassador requesting USG authorization to transfer U.S.-origin equipment to Ecuador. Paragraph three contains Post's infor [...]
2008-02-20 16:26:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC CI
08SANTIAGO165MEDIA REPORT: FIDEL CASTRO
[...] Summary: Santiago dailies on February 20 ran extensive coverage of Fidel Castro's resignation. Dailies quoted President Bush calling for a democratic transition in Cuba and Deputy Secretary of State John Negroponte's remarks that the U.S. would not lift the embargo. Newspaper-of-record "El M [...]
2008-02-20 20:25:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KPAO KMDR PHUM PGOV CI
08SANTIAGO180DIPLOMATIC NOTE ANNOUNCES CHILEAN CANDIDATE FOR PRESIDENT
[...] On February 20, Post received Diplomatic Note number 38 dated February 4, from the Ministry of Foreign Relations announcing Chile's candidate for President of the Inter-American Commission of Women. Paragraph 2 contains Post's informal translation of diplomatic note 38. 2. The Ministry o [...]
2008-02-26 13:31:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM CI
08SANTIAGO181DIPLOMATIC NOTE ANNOUNCES CHILEAN CANDIDATE FOR COMMITTEE
[...] On February 20, Post received Diplomatic Note number 41 dated February 7, from the Ministry of Foreign Relations announcing Chile's candidate for the Committee on the Rights of the Child. Paragraph 2 contains Post's informal translation of diplomatic note 41. Paragraph 3 contains the candida [...]
2008-02-26 13:33:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM CI
08SANTIAGO20MEDIA REACTION: AMBASSADOR SIMONS' PRESENTATION OF
[...] Summary: Ambassador Simons highlighted the solid U.S.-Chile relationship during a press conference at the Embassy following his presentation of credentials to President Bachelet at La Moneda Palace on January 8. Chilean media on January 9 highlighted the Ambassador's remarks in headlines such [...]
2008-01-09 21:39:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO PGOV KIPR ECON CI
08SANTIAGO216MEDIA REACTION: CHILE ON COLOMBIA-ECUADOR CONFLICT
[...] Summary: Chile's media has given prominent coverage to Foreign Minister Foxley's comments and efforts to find a peaceful solution to the Colombia-Ecuador conflict. While he echoed President Bachelet's emphasis on the sanctity of respecting borders, Foxley also condemned terrorism and guerrill [...]
2008-03-07 11:23:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO PGOV PREL PTER VE CI
08SANTIAGO217MEDIA REACTION -- COLOMBIA-ECUADOR CONFLICT
[...] Summary: Chilean dailies on March 7 continued with their extensive coverage of the crisis between Colombia and Ecuador. On-line "El Mostrador" announced Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice's visit to Chile and Brazil, quoting spokesman Tom Casey that she would address the crisis in all her me [...]
2008-03-07 16:58:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO PGOV PREL PTER VE CI
08SANTIAGO311CHILE: APPROVED HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR MANAGING
[...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of April 4, 2008, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence or information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidates cited in reftel B. 2. Economic and Political Counselor Juan Alsace certifies the above statement. SI [...]
2008-04-08 12:01:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MARR MASS PREL PINR CI
08SANTIAGO313AMBASSADOR PROMOTES ENVIRONMENTAL COOPERATION AND
[...] Promoting U.S.- Chile environmental cooperation was the primary focus of Ambassador Simons, visit to Chile's 12th and Southernmost region -- Magallanes -- March 27-31, 2008. Principal areas of interest were the Yosemite-Torres del Paine Sister Parks Agreement, the Wildlife Conservation Societ [...]
2008-04-08 21:29:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDENRG PGOV SENV CI
08SANTIAGO330CHILE: APPROVED HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR SURFACE WARFARE
[...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of April 10, 2008, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence or information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidates cited in reftel B. 2. Economic and Political Counselor Juan Alsace certifies the above statement. U [...]
2008-04-11 20:48:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MARR MASS PREL PINR CI
08SANTIAGO331CHILE: APPROVED HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR TECHNOLOGIES FOR
[...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of April 10, 2008, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence or information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidates cited in reftel B. 2. Economic and Political Counselor Juan Alsace certifies the above statement. U [...]
2008-04-11 20:48:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MARR MASS PREL PINR CI
08SANTIAGO34BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
[...] No summary [...]
2008-01-14 18:09:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC CI
08SANTIAGO345DIPLOMATIC NOTE REGARDING SATELLITE DEBRIS
[...] On March 10, Post received Diplomatic Note number 2957 dated March 5, from the Ministry of Foreign Relations regarding Chile's concern about the impact produced by the reentry of space debris from satellite "USA 193" into the atmosphere. Paragraph 2 contains Post's informal translation of dip [...]
2008-04-17 16:07:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDCI PHUM PREL
08SANTIAGO35COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL FOR AMBASSADOR DAVID A.
[...] Embassy Santiago warmly welcomes and grants country clearance for Ambassador David A. Gross, Coordinator for International Communications and Information Policy, from 01/15/2008 through 01/16/2008, as requested reftel. The purpose of the visit is to meet with Chilean government officials to [...]
2008-01-14 20:37:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDECPS OTRA CI AR
08SANTIAGO352CHILE: APPROVED HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR ADVANCED BOARDING
[...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of April 17, 2008, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence or information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidates cited in reftel B. 2. Economic and Political Counselor Juan Alsace certifies the above statement. S [...]
2008-04-18 19:17:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MARR MASS PREL PINR CI
08SANTIAGO353CHILE: APPROVED HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR INTERNATIONAL
[...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of April 17, 2008, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence or information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidate cited in reftel B. 2. Economic and Political Counselor Juan Alsace certifies the above statement. SI [...]
2008-04-18 19:17:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MARR MASS PREL PINR CI
08SANTIAGO354CHILE: APPROVED HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR INTELLIGENCE
[...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of April 17, 2008, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence or information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidate cited in reftel B. 2. Economic and Political Counselor Juan Alsace certifies the above statement. SI [...]
2008-04-18 19:17:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MARR MASS PREL PINR CI
08SANTIAGO355CHILE: APPROVED HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR INTERNATIONAL
[...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of April 17, 2008, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence or information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidate cited in reftel B. 2. Economic and Political Counselor Juan Alsace certifies the above statement. SI [...]
2008-04-18 19:17:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MARR MASS PREL PINR CI
08SANTIAGO356CHILE: APPROVED HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR COMMAND AND
[...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of April 17, 2008, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence or information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidate cited in reftel B. 2. Economic and Political Counselor Juan Alsace certifies the above statement. SI [...]
2008-04-18 19:17:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MARR MASS PREL PINR CI
08SANTIAGO394SANTIAGO'S REGIONAL LEADERS DISCUSS METROPOLITAN CHALLENGES
[...] (U) Summary: In meetings with the Ambassador on April 2 and 3, respectively, the Mayor of Santiago listed public education as the biggest priority for his municipality, while the Intendant of the Metropolitan Region focused on public transportation (Transantiago),traffic congestion and public [...]
2008-04-29 21:05:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL CI
08SANTIAGO454SOUTHERN CONE COM CONFERENCE SHARE BEST PRACTICES
[...] (U) Southern Cone COM's met in Santiago April 25-26, where they shared information on environmental ("green building"),public diplomacy, and consular best practices in the region. They also heard from OES on its priorities, including on climate change and biofuels. A DVC with Customs and Bord [...]
2008-05-16 15:45:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDABLD AMGT CASC CMGT CVIS PGOV PREL SCUL SENV
08SANTIAGO477CHILE: APPROVED HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR COMPREHENSIVE
[...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of May 22, 2008, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence or information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidates cited in reftel B. 2. Acting Economic and Political Counselor Harry Kamian certifies the above statement [...]
2008-05-23 20:49:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MARR MASS PREL PINR CI
08SANTIAGO478CHILE: APPROVED HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR BOARDING OFFICER
[...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of May 22, 2008, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence or information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidate cited in reftel B. 2. Acting Economic and Political Counselor Harry Kamian certifies the above statement. [...]
2008-05-23 20:49:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MARR MASS PREL PINR CI
08SANTIAGO480BACHELET'S STATE OF THE UNION: EDUCATION AGAIN
[...] (SBU) Summary: President Bachelet gave her third State of the Union address and announced increased social spending of USD 222 million. Highlights of her lengthy address include announcements on education, science and technology, labor, political and electoral reform, and Chile's internationa [...]
2008-05-23 20:53:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL ECON SOCI ELAB CI
08SANTIAGO485CHILE: APPROVED HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S. NAVAL COMMAND
[...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of May 23, 2008, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence or information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidate cited in reftel B. 2. Economic and Political Counselor Juan Alsace certifies the above statement. URBA [...]
2008-05-27 19:12:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MARR MASS PREL PINR CI
08SANTIAGO486CHILE: APPROVED HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR AIRCRAFT STRUCTURE
[...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of May 23, 2008, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence or information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidates cited in reftel B. 2. Economic and Political Counselor Juan Alsace certifies the above statement. URB [...]
2008-05-27 19:12:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MARR MASS PREL PINR CI
08SANTIAGO489MEDIA REACTION - CHILEAN EDITORIAL ON DEMISE OF FARC LEADER
[...] On May 27, conservative, independent "La Tercera," (circ. 129,000) carried an editorial entitled "Marulanda's Death: A Chance for Peace." Quotes: 2. "The FARC originated almost half a century ago in the context of the Cold War and the civil war that tore apart Colombia from 1948 to 19 [...]
2008-05-28 12:07:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR KCRM KPAO PINR KMDR PTER CO CI
08SANTIAGO516CHILE: APPROVED HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR PEACEKEEPING
[...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of June 3, 2008, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence or information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidates cited in reftel B. 2. Economic and Political Counselor Juan Alsace certifies the above statement. SIM [...]
2008-06-04 12:29:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MARR MASS PREL PINR CI
08SANTIAGO529CHILE: APPROVED HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR JOINT/COMBINED
[...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of June 6, 2008, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence or information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidate cited in reftel B. 2. Economic and Political Counselor Juan Alsace certifies the above statement. SIMO [...]
2008-06-06 20:34:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MARR MASS PREL PINR CI
08SANTIAGO549FBI DEPUTY DIRECTOR HIGHLIGHTS COOPERATION WITH CHILEAN LAW
[...] SUMMARY: FBI Deputy Director John S. Pistole met with the chiefs of Chile's police, National Customs Service and the Public Prosecutors' Office during his May 19-21 visit to Chile. The Deputy Director delivered Memorandums of Cooperation with each institution signed by FBI Director Muller, f [...]
2008-06-12 12:20:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PTER SNAR KMDR KPAO OPRC CI
08SANTIAGO560MEDIA REACTION - BACHELET VISIT TO CALIFORNIA
[...] SUMMARY: Most Chilean dailies highlighted the warm personal interaction between the President and Governor Schwarzenneger. El Mercurio and La Tercera featured the Governor's praise, that Bachelet's life reads like a Hollywood movie script: She's a doctor, surgeon, pediatrician, first woman [...]
2008-06-13 19:34:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDKCRM KPAO PREL KMDR PGOV OVIP CI
08SANTIAGO565CHILE: APPROVED HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR CENTRIFUGE
[...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of June 12, 2008, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence or information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidates cited in reftel B. 2. Economic and Political Counselor Juan Alsace certifies the above statement. SI [...]
2008-06-16 18:22:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MARR MASS PREL PINR CI
08SANTIAGO566CHILE: APPROVED HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR BOARDING TEAM
[...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of June 12, 2008, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence or information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidate cited in reftel B. 2. Economic and Political Counselor Juan Alsace certifies the above statement. SIM [...]
2008-06-16 18:22:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MARR MASS PREL PINR CI
08SANTIAGO569CHILE: GLOBAL MARITIME PARTNERSHIPS (GMP)
[...] No summary [...]
2008-06-16 19:52:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDEWWT EAID ECIN ECON EFIS MARR MASS MCAP CI
08SANTIAGO575PRESS STATEMENT ON US-EU PRISONERS OF CONSCIENCE
[...] No summary [...]
2008-06-19 17:19:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL CI
08SANTIAGO581CONCERTACION DECISION TO RUN TWO LISTS FOR UPCOMING
[...] Summary: Concertacion coalition parties announced on June 5 that they will run two lists of candidates in October's municipal elections, the first time since winning power in 1990 that the Concertacion is running a split ticket. The two larger parties - Socialists and Christian Democrats - wi [...]
2008-06-19 19:40:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV CI
08SANTIAGO595CHILE: APPROVED HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR BOARDING OFFICER
[...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of June 20, 2008, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence or information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidate cited in reftel B. 2. Economic and Political Counselor Juan Alsace certifies the above statement. URB [...]
2008-06-23 18:12:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MARR MASS PREL PINR CI
08SANTIAGO596CHILE: APPROVED HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR INFORMATION
[...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of June 20, 2008, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence or information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidates cited in reftel B. 2. Economic and Political Counselor Juan Alsace certifies the above statement. UR [...]
2008-06-23 18:13:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MARR MASS PREL PINR CI
08SANTIAGO597CHILE'S SOUTH IS SALMON COUNTRY
[...] Summary: Ambassador and Foreign Agricultural Service Attach visited Chile's salmon industry from June 5-8. Salmon and trout production are the main components of Chile's second-largest (after copper) export industry. Fish exports are valued at over $2.2 billion annually, representing nea [...]
2008-06-24 16:17:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDETRD ECON PREL CI
08SANTIAGO602BRAZILIAN AND CHILEAN SENATORS AGREE TO PRESS
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Chilean and Brazilian Senators agreed during a meeting in Brazil on June 11-12 to urge their respective governments to take steps to diminish their military presence in MINUSTAH over the long run. They also discussed Chilean fruit exports to Brazil, emigration of Chilean and [...]
2008-06-24 18:33:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MASS PREL BL CI
08SANTIAGO614CHILE: INCOMING ESTH OFFICER DATA
[...] In response to reftel A., U.S. Embassy Santiago reports that in absence of an ESTH officer, Econ/Pol officer Robin Dunnigan currently oversees the ESTH portfolio. Incoming ESTH officer, Mary Brett Rogers-Spring arrives at post on July 8 (reftel B). The ESTH position consists of fifty percen [...]
2008-06-27 20:49:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDSENV AMGT CI
08SANTIAGO627CHILE: APPROVED HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR SPECIAL REACTION
[...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of July 1, 2008, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence or information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidates cited in reftel B. 2. Economic and Political Counselor Juan Alsace certifies the above statement. SIM [...]
2008-07-03 19:55:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MARR MASS PREL PINR CI
08SANTIAGO642CHILE: APPROVED HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR HARPOON WEAPON
[...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of July 7, 2008, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence or information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidates cited in reftel B. 2. Economic and Political Counselor Juan Alsace certifies the above statement. SIM [...]
2008-07-09 11:58:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MARR MASS PREL PINR CI
08SANTIAGO645CHILE: HUMAN TRAFFICKING FILM DRAWS LARGE CROWD
[...] On June 24 the Embassy presented the movie "Human Trafficking," in cooperation with the International Organization of Migration (IOM) and Chile's Investigative Police (PDI). The film was shown at the Police Academy as part of the PDI's annual anniversary activities. The audience consisted of [...]
2008-07-09 19:58:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDELAB KCRM KFRD KWMN PHUM PREF SMIG SNAR ASEC OPRC
08SANTIAGO657CHILE: APPROVED HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR MANEUVER CAPTAINS
[...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of July 10, 2008, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence or information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidate cited in reftel B. 2. Economic and Political Counselor Juan Alsace certifies the above statement. URB [...]
2008-07-15 11:53:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MARR MASS PREL PINR CI
08SANTIAGO658CHILE: APPROVED HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR DISASTER PLANNERS
[...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of July 10, 2008, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence or information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidates cited in reftel B. 2. Economic and Political Counselor Juan Alsace certifies the above statement. UR [...]
2008-07-15 11:53:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MARR MASS PREL PINR CI
08SANTIAGO659CHILE: APPROVED HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR UNITED NATIONS
[...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of July 10, 2008, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence or information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidates cited in reftel B. 2. Economic and Political Counselor Juan Alsace certifies the above statement. UR [...]
2008-07-15 11:53:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MARR MASS PREL PINR CI
08SANTIAGO683CHILE: WOMEN'S LEADERS' WORKING GROUP 2008 MEETING
[...] No summary [...]
2008-07-23 19:29:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO KWMN PHUM UNGA CI
08SANTIAGO707CHILE DELEGATION TO SIXTY-THIRD UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY
[...] The MFA's Second Secretary for Protocol and point of contact for presidential travel, Manahi Pakarati, told Poloff July 29 that the GOC is still working to finalize its official delegation for UNGA. She confirmed President Michelle Bachelet's attendance, and added that Foreign Minister Aleja [...]
2008-07-31 20:03:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDPREL ITRA OVIP KSEP UNGA CI
08SANTIAGO712CHILE WELCOMES GLOBAL INITIATIVE MEMBERS
[...] Poloff informed two members of the MFA's Office of Special Policies, Counselor Julio Bravo and Third Secretary Alvaro Guzman, of the recent addition of Mauritius and Uzbekistan to the Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism on August 1. Both officials welcomed the new members. 2. [...]
2008-08-04 15:18:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDPTER KNNP MCAP PINR PINS PARM PREL KGIC CI
08SANTIAGO715CHILEAN CONGRESS WELL-INFORMED ON ENERGY ISSUES,
[...] SUMMARY. Chile's Senate Energy Committee has a solid grasp of Chile's energy challenge and an eagerness for further cooperation with the U.S. on energy issues. Members told the Ambassador July 30 Chile must become more energy independent, and proposed a variety of options--from energy conse [...]
2008-08-04 20:44:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDSENV PGOV CI
08SANTIAGO729DIPLOMATIC NOTE ANNOUNCES CHILEAN CANDIDATE FOR PRESIDENCY OF INTERPOL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
[...] On August 5, Post received Diplomatic Note number 250 dated July 29, from the Ministry of Foreign Relations reiterating Chile's candidate for the Presidency of the INTERPOL Executive Committee. Paragraph 2 contains Post's informal translation of diplomatic note 250. 2. The Ministry of Fo [...]
2008-08-08 15:51:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDCI PHUM PREL SNAR
08SANTIAGO73EMBASSY SANTIAGO'S RESPONSE REGARDING TRAVEL
[...] No summary [...]
2008-01-24 18:58:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDEAID ENRG EPET KGHG KPAO KSCA OPDC SENV SOCI
08SANTIAGO744CHILE: APPROVED HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR MASTER OF SCIENCE
[...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of August 11, 2008, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence or information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidate cited in reftel B. 2. Economic and Political Counselor Juan Alsace certifies the above statement. S [...]
2008-08-13 20:21:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MARR MASS PREL PINR CI
08SANTIAGO747CHILE SEEKS CLARIFICATION ON SEPT 24 TRADE AND
[...] Ambassador Juan Pablo Lira, Director General of the Ministry Foreign Affairs, requested a meeting with Ambassador Simons on August 12 to discuss the invitation for President Bachelet to attend the Leaders' Meeting on Trade and Prosperity, to be held Sept. 24 in New York. Lira was accompanied [...]
2008-08-13 20:49:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD CI
08SANTIAGO756CHILE: APPROVED HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR INTERNATIONAL
[...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of August 14, 2008, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence or information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidate cited in reftel B. 2. Acting Economic and Political Counselor Jennifer Spande certifies the above stat [...]
2008-08-18 19:45:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MARR MASS PREL PINR CI
08SANTIAGO757CHILE: APPROVED HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR RULE OF LAW AND
[...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of August 14, 2008, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence or information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidate cited in reftel B. 2. Acting Economic and Political Counselor Jennifer Spande certifies the above stat [...]
2008-08-18 19:45:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MARR MASS PREL PINR CI
08SANTIAGO781DESIGNATION OF ADDITIONAL IRANIAN ENTITIES AND INDIVIDUALS
[...] (SBU) POL officer delivered on August 21 reftel demarche regarding the five Iranian entities and individuals involved in facilitating and controlling the flow of support to Iran's nuclear weapons programs to: Christian Caamano, Chilean Investigative Police; Cristina Farah of the Bank Associati [...]
2008-08-28 16:25:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDKNNP MNUC PREL PARM EFIN IR GM CI
08SANTIAGO783CHILE: APPROVED HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR PEACEKEEPING
[...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of August 27, 2008, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence or information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidates cited in reftel B. 2. Acting E/Pol Counselor Tim Stater certifies the above statement. SIMONS [...]
2008-08-28 20:58:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MASS PREL PHUM CI
08SANTIAGO803CHILE: APPROVED HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR INTERNATIONAL
[...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of September 03, 2008, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence or information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidates cited in reftel B. 2. Acting E/Pol Counselor Tim Stater certifies the above statement. SIMONS [...]
2008-09-04 18:30:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MASS PREL PHUM CI
08SANTIAGO819CHILE: APPROVED HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR ECONOMIC CRIMES
[...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of September 08, 2008, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence or information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidates cited in reftel B. 2. Acting E/Pol Counselor Tim Stater certifies the above statement. SIMONS [...]
2008-09-10 17:55:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM PINR SNAR CI
08SANTIAGO820CHILE: APPROVED HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR ECONOMIC CRIMES
[...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of September 08, 2008, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence or information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidates cited in reftel B. 2. Acting E/Pol Counselor Tim Stater certifies the above statement. SIMONS [...]
2008-09-10 17:56:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM PINR SNAR CI
08SANTIAGO821CHILE: APPROVED HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR POLICE SURVIVAL
[...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of September 03, 2008, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence or information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidates cited in reftel B. 2. Acting E/Pol Counselor Tim Stater certifies the above statement. SIMONS [...]
2008-09-10 17:56:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM PINR SNAR CI
08SANTIAGO828CHILE: APPROVED HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR CADET TROOP LEADER
[...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of September 09, 2008, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence or information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidates cited in reftel B. 2. Acting E/Pol Counselor Tim Stater certifies the above statement. SIMONS [...]
2008-09-12 16:43:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MASS PREL PHUM CI
08SANTIAGO829CHILE: APPROVED HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR ANTITERRORISM
[...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of September 10, 2008, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence or information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidates cited in reftel B. 2. Acting E/Pol Counselor Tim Stater certifies the above statement. SIMONS [...]
2008-09-12 16:43:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MASS PREL PHUM CI
08SANTIAGO830CHILE: APPROVED HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR GLOBAL MARITIME
[...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of September 10, 2008, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence or information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidates cited in reftel B. 2. Acting E/Pol Counselor Tim Stater certifies the above statement. SIMONS [...]
2008-09-12 16:43:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MASS PREL PHUM CI
08SANTIAGO831CHILE: APPROVED HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR LEGAL ASPECTS OF
[...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of September 10, 2008, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence or information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidates cited in reftel B. 2. Acting E/Pol Counselor Tim Stater certifies the above statement. SIMONS [...]
2008-09-12 16:43:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MASS PREL PHUM CI
08SANTIAGO832CHILE: APPROVED HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR GLOBAL MARITIME
[...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of September 10, 2008, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence or information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidates cited in reftel B. 2. Acting E/Pol Counselor Tim Stater certifies the above statement. SIMONS [...]
2008-09-12 16:43:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MASS PREL PHUM CI
08SANTIAGO835CHILE: APPROVED HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR CENTER OF
[...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of September 10, 2008, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence or information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidates cited in reftel B. 2. Acting E/Pol Counselor Tim Stater certifies the above statement. SIMONS [...]
2008-09-15 11:35:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MASS PREL PHUM CI
08SANTIAGO841MEDIA REACTION - BOLIVIA, VENEZUELA AND THE UNITED STATES
[...] Block quotes of September 13-15 commentaries and editorials in Santiago dailies on Bolivia, Venezuela, and the United States 2. "El Mercurio," conservative, influential newspaper-of-record (circ. 129,000, 9/15) editorial entitled, "Crossroads in hemispheric relations": "In Venezuela [...]
2008-09-16 13:04:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO CI
08SANTIAGO844CHILE: APPROVED HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR NCO PROFESSIONAL
[...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of September 12, 2008, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence or information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidates cited in reftel B. 2. Acting E/Pol Counselor Tim Stater certifies the above statement. SIMONS [...]
2008-09-16 18:49:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MASS PREL PHUM CI
08SANTIAGO845CHILE: APPROVED HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR FBI BOMB BLAST
[...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of September 12, 2008, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence or information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidates cited in reftel B. 2. Acting E/Pol Counselor Tim Stater certifies the above statement. SIMONS [...]
2008-09-16 18:50:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM PINR CI
08SANTIAGO864CHILE: APPROVED HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR INTERNATIONAL
[...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of September 23, 2008, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence or information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidate cited in reftel B. 2. E/Pol Counselor Juan Alsace certifies the above statement. SIMONS [...]
2008-09-24 20:07:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MASS PREL PHUM CI
08SANTIAGO872GLOBAL INITIATIVE TO COMBAT NUCLEAR TERRORISM:
[...] No summary [...]
2008-09-26 20:48:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDMCAP PARM PINR PINS PREL PTER KGIC
08SANTIAGO873DEMARCHE REQUEST: OFAC NARCOTICS KINGPIN ACT
[...] No summary [...]
2008-09-26 20:50:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN KCRM PREL PTER SNAR KTFN VE LE CI
08SANTIAGO874TERRORISM FINANCE DESIGNATION OF FIVE INDIVIDUALS
[...] No summary [...]
2008-09-26 20:51:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN KTFN PTER ETTC PREL UNSC IZ IR SY CI
08SANTIAGO879AMBASSADOR VISITS THE GATEWAY TO PATAGONIA
[...] SUMMARY: The Ambassador traveled to the southern XI region of Aysen on September 26 to meet with local officials and highlight a recent U.S. Trade Development Agency (TDA) grant intended to help expand and modernize the region's principal airport. The Balmaceda Airport, located near the Aysen [...]
2008-10-01 14:32:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDECON EINV EFIN PGOV CI
08SANTIAGO883CHILE: APPROVED HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR INTERNATIONAL
[...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of October 1, 2008, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence or information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidate cited in reftel B. 2. E/Pol Counselor Juan Alsace certifies the above statement. SIMONS [...]
2008-10-01 19:43:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MASS PREL PHUM CI
08SANTIAGO90MEDIA REACTION - DAVOS SUMMIT
[...] On January 30, Chile's conservative, influential newspaper-of-record "El Mercurio" (circ. 129,000) ran an editorial entitled, "Uncertainty in Davos." Quotes follow: 2. "In the traditional annual World Economic Forum meeting in Davos last week... one element stood out as a common denominat [...]
2008-01-30 19:26:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO ECON OPRC CI
08SANTIAGO903DIPLOMATIC NOTE REGARDING POSTAL UNION OF THE AMERICAS,
[...] This cable is an action message. Please see paragraph 4. 2. On September 17, Post received Diplomatic Note number 298 dated September 9, from the Ministry of Foreign Relations forwarding a letter to Michael Glover, Office of Technical Specialized Agencies Director, from Chile's Minister o [...]
2008-10-08 15:31:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDCI ECPS PREL
08SANTIAGO916CHILE: APPROVED HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR ADVANCE COURSE
[...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of October 10, 2008, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence or information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidates cited in reftel B. 2. E/Pol Counselor Juan Alsace certifies the above statement. SIMONS [...]
2008-10-14 19:19:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MASS PREL PHUM CI
08SANTIAGO919 UPDATE ON CHILE'S ECONOMY: MARKETS RECOVER ON OCTOBER 13
[...] SUMMARY: This is the third in a series of reports on major developments in Chile's economy in the face of recent, global financial turmoil. On Monday, October 13, there was rebound in copper, the exchange rate, and the Chilean stock market, following the trend of international markets. Small [...]
2008-10-14 20:13:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN ETRD EINV ECIN PGOV PREL CI
08SANTIAGO920CHILE: APPROVED HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR INTERNATIONAL
[...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of October 14, 2008, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence or information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidate cited in reftel B. 2. E/Pol Counselor Juan Alsace certifies the above statement. SIMONS [...]
2008-10-14 20:47:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MASS PREL PHUM CI
08SANTIAGO93AMBASSADOR HOSTS JOINT PRESS CONFERENCE WITH RELATIVE OF
[...] Summary: Ambassador Paul Simons held a joint conference at the Embassy on January 29 with Olga Weisfeiler, sister of Boris Weisfeiler, the U.S. citizen who disappeared in southern Chile in 1985 during the military regime. Chilean dailies and the Associated Press highlighted Ms. Weisfeiler's [...]
2008-01-30 19:43:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PGOV KPAO PREL CI
08SANTIAGO931ECONOMIC WOES AT CHILE'S NORTHERN BORDER
[...] SUMMARY: Arica, Chile's northernmost city, faces multiple economic challenges, including the 2000 kilometers that separate it from Santiago and competition from cheaper Peru, which is just a short drive north. This city, once part of Peru, has the highest unemployment rate in Chile and pove [...]
2008-10-20 15:47:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDEIND PGOV ELAB SOCI EWWT EAGR EFIS CI PE BL
08SANTIAGO935MONTREAL CONVENTION OF 1999: CHILE'S RATIFICATION
[...] No summary [...]
2008-10-20 17:54:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDEAIR ECON ICAO CI
08SANTIAGO95CHILE: VIENNA FORUM TO HUMAN TRAFFICKING
[...] E/POLoff delivered reftel demarche to Jorge Chocair, Director of International Relations and Extraditions, at the Ministerio Publico (MP - Chile's Public Prosecutors Office) and Gloria Sepulveda, Director of International Relations at SENAME (Chile's national agency for minors). Chocair said [...]
2008-01-31 16:33:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDKCRM PHUM KWMN PREF SMIG CI
08SANTIAGO954 THE HEAT IS ON: KEY RACES TO WATCH IN CHILE'S MUNICIPAL
[...] Summary. With thousands of seats being filled in this weekend's municipal elections, results can be interpreted in many different ways. One of the principal metrics that pundits will analyze are the outcomes of mayoral races in key districts, known as "emblematic communes". Of the communes [...]
2008-10-24 14:24:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL CI
08SANTIAGO957CHILE: APPROVED HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR ILEA SENIOR
[...] Per reftel A, Embassy verifies that as of October 24, 2008, the Department of State possesses no credible evidence or information of gross human rights violations by the Chilean candidates cited in reftel B. 2. E/Pol Counselor Juan Alsace certifies the above statement. SIMONS [...]
2008-10-24 19:28:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM PINR CI
08SANTIAGO963TERRORISM FINANCE: DESIGNATION OF GULF-BASED
[...] No summary [...]
2008-10-27 17:17:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN KTFN PTER ETTC PREL UNSC BA QT CI
08SANTIAGO964MIXED RESULTS IN CHILE'S MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS
[...] Summary: On Sunday October 26, voters across Chile headed to the polls to elect mayors and city council members. This election - widely viewed as a referendum on the national political mood - delivered mixed results. The conservative Alianza coalition won a majority of mayoral votes for the [...]
2008-10-27 20:52:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL CI
08SANTIAGO974CHILE: 2008-2009 INCSR 1 SUBMISSION
[...] No summary [...]
2008-10-30 20:03:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR PREL ECON KCRM CI
08SANTIAGO980DESIGNATION OF ADDITIONAL IRANIAN ENTITIES UNDER
[...] No summary [...]
2008-11-04 15:16:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDPREL MNUC PARM EFIN KNNP IR GM CI
08SANTIAGO986 POSITIVE REACTION IN CHILE TO OBAMA'S ELECTION
[...] Summary: Every Chilean daily on November 6 gave extensive coverage to reactions about Barack Obama's election, including remarks by President Bachelet and local political party leaders. The Ambassador also received calls about the election results from an exuberant Senate President Adolfo Zald [...]
2008-11-06 20:04:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV OPRC PREL CI
08SANTIAGO987CODEL ENGEL VISIT TO CHILE: NOVEMBER 9-11, 2008
[...] Embassy Santiago warmly welcomes Representative Eliot Engel (D-NY),Chairman of the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, House Foreign Affairs Committee, and his congressional delegation, from 11/09/2008 to 11/11/2008 as requested reftel. The purpose of the visit is to meet with governmen [...]
2008-11-07 18:18:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDOVIP OREP AMGT ASEC AFIN PA PE CI
08SANTIAGO999 CHILE MEDIA REPORT - NOVEMBER 12
[...] Front page headlines focused on pension system loses (more than $25 billion) because of the international financial crisis; the strike of public employees who are demanding higher wages; and the ongoing scandal about individuals that tested positive for HIV but who had not been notified by the [...]
2008-11-13 10:43:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO PGOV OPRC PREL SNAR CI
08SANTODOMINGO1028ICMEC EXPLORES AREAS OF COOPERATION WITH GODR TO
[...] Summary: Guillermo Galarza, a Program Director of the International Center for Missing and Exploited Children (ICMEC),an NGO, visited the DR to raise awareness of the global issue of child sexual exploitation and to meet with local government officials to explore areas of cooperation and aid. [...]
2008-06-25 20:02:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDCASC CVIS PHUM SOCI DR
08SANTODOMINGO1060DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: PROGRESS ON ASSET FORFEITURE
[...] (U) Summary. On June 13, a representative of the Department of Justice's (DOJ) Asset Forfeiture-Money Laundering Unit, accompanied by Assistant U.S. Attorneys (AUSAs) from the Districts of Puerto Rico and the Southern District of Florida and a Mexico City-based representative of the Internal [...]
2008-06-30 21:32:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KJUS KCRM SNAR DR
08SANTODOMINGO1073LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS,
[...] This is an action request. See para. 2. 2. Post requests Department's assistance in processing Leahy human rights vetting for the following individuals who have been selected for Peacekeeping Operations Platoon Exchange, scheduled for 26 July - 06 August, 2008. Post has no disqualifying i [...]
2008-07-01 19:05:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDDR MARR PGOV PHUM
08SANTODOMINGO1074LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS,
[...] This is an action request. See para. 2. 2. Post requests Department's assistance in processing Leahy human rights vetting for the following individuals who have been selected for Peacekeeping Operations Platoon Exchange, scheduled for 26 July - 06 September, 2008. Post has no disqualifyin [...]
2008-07-01 19:09:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDDR MARR PGOV PHUM
08SANTODOMINGO1075LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - PEACEKEPING OPERATIONS,
[...] This is an action request. See para. 2. 2. Post requests Department's assistance in processing Leahy human rights vetting for the following individuals who have been selected for peacekeeping operations course, scheduled for 26 July - 06 September, 2008. Post has no disqualifying informat [...]
2008-07-01 19:13:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDDR MARR PGOV PHUM
08SANTODOMINGO1076LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - DEPARTMENTAL RESOURCE
[...] This is an action request. See para. 2. 2. Post requests Department's assistance in processing Leahy human rights vetting for the following individuals who have been selected for a Departmental Resource Management Course, scheduled for 26 July - 06 August, 2008. Post has no disqualifying [...]
2008-07-01 19:27:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDDR MARR PGOV PHUM
08SANTODOMINGO1078INVITATION FOR PRESIDENT BUSH - INAUGURATION OF
[...] This is an action request for WHA/CAR. Please see paragraph 3. 2. On May 16, President Leonel Fernandez was elected President of the Dominican Republic. On August 16, per the Dominican Constitution, President Fernandez will be sworn-in. 3. Action request: Post requests that WHA/CAR wor [...]
2008-07-01 20:38:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV DR
08SANTODOMINGO1108PRISONERS OF CONSCIENCE PUBLIC AFFAIRS EVENT
[...] On July 3, PolOff delivered to the Office of the Foreign Minister reftel demarche regarding the Prisoners of Conscience Public Affairs event. MFA did not have any immediate substantive response. Post will report any subsequent reply from the ministry. FANNIN [...]
2008-07-08 20:23:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDKDEM PHUM PREL DR
08SANTODOMINGO1122LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - COUNTER TERRORISM
[...] This is an action request. See para. 2. 2. Post requests Department's assistance in processing Leahy human rights vetting for the following individuals who have been selected for a Counter Terrorism MARSOC/JCET Course, scheduled as on-going training from January 2008 - October 2010. Post [...]
2008-07-11 16:11:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDDR MARR PGOV PHUM
08SANTODOMINGO1167DOMINICAN SUPREME COURT UPHOLDS BANINTER BANK
[...] Summary. On July 11, the Dominican Supreme Court upheld the convictions in the Banco Intercontinental (Baninter) bank fraud case ensuring that the four defendants will spend time in prison. This is an important step forward because it is the first time that significant sentences were given to [...]
2008-07-18 12:09:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN PGOV PREL KJUS KCOR DR
08SANTODOMINGO1251LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - NCO DEVELOPMENT COURSE
[...] This is an action request. See para. 2. 2. Post requests Department's assistance in processing Leahy human rights vetting for the following 16 individuals who have been selected for a NCO Development Course, scheduled for 11 August - 26 September, 2008. Post has no disqualifying informati [...]
2008-08-05 21:48:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDDR MARR PGOV PHUM
08SANTODOMINGO127LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS,
[...] This is an action request. Please see para. 2. 2. Post requests the Department's assistance in conducting human rights screening pursuant to the Leahy Amendment for the following subject(s) who has/have been nominated for training. Post has no disqualifying information. Please slug respo [...]
2008-01-25 14:35:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDMARR PGOV PHUM DR
08SANTODOMINGO129LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - COLOMBIAN TRAINERS FOR
[...] This is an action request. Please see para. 2. 2. Post requests the Department's assistance in conducting human rights screening pursuant to the Leahy Amendment for the following foreign subject(s) who will be providing training in community based policing to the Dominican National Police. [...]
2008-01-25 17:04:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM CO DR
08SANTODOMINGO130LEAHY REQUEST - COASTAL SEARCH AND RESCUE
[...] This is an action request. Please see para. 2. 2. Post requests the Department's assistance in conducting human rights screening pursuant to the Leahy Amendment for the following subjects who are tentatively slated to receive training. Post has no disqualifying information. Please slug r [...]
2008-01-25 18:30:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDMARR PGOV PHUM DR
08SANTODOMINGO131LEAHY REQUEST - MARITIME SAFETY/PORT CONTROL
[...] This is an action request. Please see para. 2. 2. Post requests the Department's assistance in conducting human rights screening pursuant to the Leahy Amendment for the following subject. Post has no disqualifying information. Please slug response for EcoPol. 3. Name and identifying i [...]
2008-01-25 19:00:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDMARR PGOV PHUM DR
08SANTODOMINGO132LEAHY REQUEST - INFORMATION OPERATIONS, FT.
[...] This is an action request. Please see para. 2. 2. Post requests the Department's assistance in conducting human rights screening pursuant to the Leahy Amendment for the following subjects. Post has no disqualifying information. Please slug response for EcoPol. 3. Names and identifying [...]
2008-01-25 19:14:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDMARR PGOV PHUM DR
08SANTODOMINGO1332LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - ALP COURSE (1),DOMINICAN
[...] This is an action request. See para. 2. 2. Post requests Department's assistance in processing Leahy human rights vetting for the following MAAG sponsored individual who has been selected for an ALP Course, scheduled for 27 August 2008 - 24 July, 2010. Post has no disqualifying informatio [...]
2008-08-21 20:32:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDDR MARR PGOV PHUM
08SANTODOMINGO1333DEMARCHE ON DESIGNATION OF ADDITIONAL IRANIAN
[...] POLCHIEF delivered Reftel talking points on the designation of an additional five Iranian entities for proliferation activities to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Ambassador Ciro Amaury Dargam, Assistant Secretary of International Organizations Affairs, took our views on board but had no imme [...]
2008-08-22 17:39:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KNNP MNUC IR GM PARM EFIN DR
08SANTODOMINGO135LEAHY REQUEST - MAAG LIAISON OFFICERS
[...] This is an action request. Please see para. 2. 2. Post requests the Department's assistance in conducting human rights screening pursuant to the Leahy Amendment for the following subjects who will be receiving meals and other incidental expenses paid for by Defense Department funds. Post h [...]
2008-01-28 13:00:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDMARR PGOV PHUM DR
08SANTODOMINGO136LEAHY REQUEST - AIRCREW LIFE SUPPORT. SHEPPARD
[...] This is an action request. Please see para. 2. 2. Post requests the Department's assistance in conducting human rights screening pursuant to the Leahy Amendment for the following subjects. Post has no disqualifying information. Please slug response for EcoPol. 3. Names and identifying [...]
2008-01-28 19:54:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDMARR PGOV PHUM DR
08SANTODOMINGO1360REJECTING RUSSIAN RECOGNITION OF S.
[...] POLCHIEF delivered Reftel talking points on Russian recognition of the breakaway Georgian regions to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Deputy Foreign Minister Alejandra Liriano took our views on board but had no immediate reply. We will report any subsequent Dominican response. (U) Please vi [...]
2008-08-28 18:19:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV GG RU DR
08SANTODOMINGO1383LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - CYBER CRIME TRAINING (2),
[...] This is an action request. See para. 2. 2. Post requests Department's assistance in processing Leahy human rights vetting for the following two individuals who have been selected for LEGAT sponsored Cyber Crime Training, scheduled for 03 - 05 September, 2008. Post has no disqualifying inf [...]
2008-09-02 18:09:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDDR MARR PGOV PHUM
08SANTODOMINGO139LEAHY REQUEST - PILOT INSTRUMENT PROCEDURES
[...] This is an action request. Please see para. 2. 2. Post requests the Department's assistance in conducting human rights screening pursuant to the Leahy Amendment for the following subjects. Post has no disqualifying information. Please slug response for EcoPol. 3. Names and identifying [...]
2008-01-28 20:58:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDMARR PGOV PHUM DR
08SANTODOMINGO140LEAHY REQUEST - PILOT INSTRUMENT PROCEDURES
[...] This is an action request. Please see para. 2. 2. Post requests the Department's assistance in conducting human rights screening pursuant to the Leahy Amendment for the following subject. Post has no disqualifying information. Please slug response for EcoPol. 3. Name and identifying i [...]
2008-01-28 21:05:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDMARR PGOV PHUM DR
08SANTODOMINGO1410LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - MARITIME TERRORISM CIV-MIL
[...] This is an action request. See para. 2. 2. Post requests Department's assistance in processing Leahy human rights vetting for the following three US Navy sponsored individuals who have been selected for a Maritime Terrorism Civ-Mil Course, scheduled for 06 - 20 September, 2008. Post has [...]
2008-09-05 21:45:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDDR MARR PGOV PHUM
08SANTODOMINGO142DOMINICAN FUGITIVE CONTRERAS EXTRADITED TO THE
[...] On January 24, U.S. Marshals returned Rick Rogelio Contreras to the United States to appear before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas on charges of conspiracy to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine, as well as possession with intent to distribute more than 500 [...]
2008-01-29 15:17:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDCJAN CVIS KCRM SNAR DR
08SANTODOMINGO1444LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - INSTR. FLIGHT PROCEDURES,
[...] This is an action request. See para. 2. 2. Post requests Department's assistance in processing Leahy human rights vetting for the following MAAG sponsored individuals who have been selected for Instr. Flight Procedures Course, scheduled for 16 September - 12 December 2008. Post has no dis [...]
2008-09-15 16:23:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDDR MARR PGOV PHUM
08SANTODOMINGO1445LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - HELICOPTER CREW CHIEF
[...] This is an action request. See para. 2. 2. Post requests Department's assistance in processing Leahy human rights vetting for the following MAAG sponsored individuals who have been selected for Helicopter Crew Chief Training, scheduled for 09 September - 12 December 2008. Post has no disqu [...]
2008-09-15 17:02:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDDR MARR PGOV PHUM
08SANTODOMINGO1471LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - PKO/CFAC COURSE (33),
[...] This is an action request. See para. 2. 2. Post requests Department's assistance in processing Leahy human rights vetting for the following MAAG sponsored individuals who have been selected for PKO and CFAC courses, scheduled for 03 - 17 October, 2008. Post has no disqualifying informatio [...]
2008-09-19 18:30:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDDR MARR PGOV PHUM
08SANTODOMINGO1475LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - VISIT TO COLOMBIAN
[...] This is an action request. See para. 2. 2. Post requests Department's assistance in processing Leahy human rights vetting for the following NAS sponsored individuals who have been selected for a visit to the Colombian National Police, scheduled for October 19 - 25, 2008. Post has no disq [...]
2008-09-19 19:27:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDDR MARR PGOV PHUM SNAR
08SANTODOMINGO1484LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - EXPLOSIVE INCIDENT
[...] This is an action request. See para. 2. 2. Post requests Department's assistance in processing Leahy human rights vetting for the following DS/RSO sponsored individuals who have been selected for an Explosive Incident Countermeasures Course, scheduled for 20 October - 20 December, 2008. P [...]
2008-09-22 14:29:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDDR MARR PGOV PHUM
08SANTODOMINGO1486EAC MEETING
[...] SUMMARY: US EMBASSY SANTO DOMINGO CONVENED AN EAC MEETING ON 22 SEPTEMBER 2008, REGARDING A SEVERE STORM WATCH THAT MAY BRING HEAVY RAIN FALL AND POSSIBLE MAJOR FLOODING TO THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC. THE CHARGE D' AFFAIRS CONVENED THE MEETING TO DISCUSS AND IMPLEMENT APPROPRIATE COURSES OF ACTION, [...]
2008-09-22 21:32:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDASEC AMGT PTER CASC DR
08SANTODOMINGO149AMBASSADOR'S COURTESY CALL WITH CANADIAN AMBASSADOR
[...] (SBU) Summary: Ambassador and Mrs. Fannin met Canadian Ambassador Patricia Fortier and her husband Paul Durand, the OAS representative in the Dominican Republic, for a courtesy call. Fortier highlighted the GOC's efforts in stabilizing Haiti and increased role in fighting crime, as well as are [...]
2008-01-30 20:53:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV EINV PINR CA DR
08SANTODOMINGO1509URGENT LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - AIR INTEL (2
[...] No summary [...]
2008-09-26 12:23:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PGOV MARR DR
08SANTODOMINGO151DOL VISIT HIGHLIGHTS U.S. FIGHT AGAINST CHILD LABOR
[...] (SBU) Summary: On January 14 and 15, Department of Labor Deputy Undersecretary Charlotte Ponticelli traveled to the Dominican Republic to attend the launch of the second phase of a DOL-funded child labor project, meet the Secretaries of Labor and Education, civil society and business leaders as [...]
2008-01-31 11:27:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDELAB EIND ETRD PHUM SOCI USAID DR
08SANTODOMINGO1532LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - TECH TRAINING INST.COURSE
[...] This is an action request. See para. 2. 2. Post requests Department's assistance in processing Leahy human rights vetting for the following MAAG sponsored individuals who have been selected for a Tech Training Inst. course, scheduled for 07 October - 12 December, 2008. Post has no disqual [...]
2008-10-01 17:35:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDDR MARR PGOV PHUM
08SANTODOMINGO1533LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - NCOA COURSE (4),IAAFA,
[...] This is an action request. See para. 2. 2. Post requests Department's assistance in processing Leahy human rights vetting for the following MAAG sponsored individuals who have been selected for a NCOA course, scheduled for October 15 - December 12, 2008. Post has no disqualifying informat [...]
2008-10-01 17:58:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDDR MARR PGOV PHUM
08SANTODOMINGO1535LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - INT'L ASSOC. OF CHIEFS OF
[...] This is an action request. See para. 2. 2. Post requests Department's assistance in processing Leahy human rights vetting for the following NAS sponsored individual who has been selected for the International Assoc. of Chiefs of Police Annual Conference, scheduled for 08 - 12 November 2008 [...]
2008-10-02 13:00:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDDR MARR PGOV PHUM SNAR
08SANTODOMINGO1536LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - TWO (2) ADDITIONAL NAMES
[...] This is an action request. See para. 2. 2. Post requests Department's assistance in processing Leahy human rights vetting for two (2) additional MAAG sponsored individuals who have also been selected for the same Tech Training Inst. course as those candidates listed in reftel A. This cours [...]
2008-10-02 13:52:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDDR MARR PGOV PHUM
08SANTODOMINGO1557KOSOVO ICJ RESOLUTION AT UNGA: DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
[...] Political Chief delivered Reftel talking points on the Kosovo ICJ resolution at UNGA to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Acting Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Trullols took our views on board and pledged to inform the Foreign Minister, but made no substantive reply. We will report any subseque [...]
2008-10-07 17:42:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDPREL UN UNGA KV DR
08SANTODOMINGO1572STAFFDEL KILDEE
[...] Embassy Santo Domingo welcomes STAFFDEL Kildee. Post understands that the Control Officer for the visit is: Captain Baxter Goodly, USN Executive Officer USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) Tel: (757) 443-7615 E-Mail: goodlyb@lhd3.navy.mil 2. Post understands that Post is not being requested to prov [...]
2008-10-09 20:12:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV MARR OREP AMGT ASEC AFIN DR
08SANTODOMINGO1613LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - PT-6A ENGINE TECHNICIAN
[...] This is an action request. See para. 2. 2. Post requests Department's assistance in processing Leahy human rights vetting for the following MAAG sponsored individuals who have been selected for a PT-6A Engine Technician Course, scheduled for 05 November - 12 December, 2008. Post has no d [...]
2008-10-20 12:27:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDDR MARR PGOV PHUM
08SANTODOMINGO1628LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - 4TH ANNUAL SOVEREIGN
[...] This is an action request. See para. 2. 2. Post requests Department's assistance in processing Leahy human rights vetting for the following DAO US SOCOM sponsored individual who has been selected for 4th Annual Sovereign Challenge Conference, scheduled for 11 - 20 November, 2008. Post has [...]
2008-10-22 11:36:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDDR MARR PGOV PHUM
08SANTODOMINGO163LEAHY REQUEST - AIR MISSION COMMANDER (SPANISH),
[...] This is an action request. Please see para. 2. 2. Post requests the Department's assistance in conducting human rights screening pursuant to the Leahy Amendment for the following subjects. Post has no disqualifying information. Please slug response for EcoPol. 3. Names and identifying [...]
2008-02-01 18:07:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDMARR PGOV PHUM DR
08SANTODOMINGO164LEAHY REQUEST - AIRCRAFT STRUCTURE MAINTENANCE
[...] This is an action request. Please see para. 2. 2. Post requests the Department's assistance in conducting human rights screening pursuant to the Leahy Amendment for the following subjects. Post has no disqualifying information. Please slug response for EcoPol. 3. Names and identifying [...]
2008-02-01 18:14:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDMARR PGOV PHUM DR
08SANTODOMINGO1649LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - HIV/AIDS PLAN. & POLICY
[...] This is an action request. See para. 2. 2. Post requests Department's assistance in processing Leahy human rights vetting for the following 3 MAAG/DOD sponsored individuals who have been selected for HIV/AIDS Planning & Policy Development, scheduled for 06 - 12 December, 2008. Post has no [...]
2008-10-27 14:18:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDDR MARR PGOV PHUM
08SANTODOMINGO165LEAHY REQUEST - UH-1H HELICOPTER MECHANIC COURSE,
[...] This is an action request. Please see para. 2. 2. Post requests the Department's assistance in conducting human rights screening pursuant to the Leahy Amendment for the following subjects. Post has no disqualifying information. Please slug response for EcoPol. 3. Names and identifying [...]
2008-02-01 18:19:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDMARR PGOV PHUM DR
08SANTODOMINGO1650CANCEL LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - 4TH ANNUAL
[...] This is an action request. See para. 2. 2. New information has surfaced and Post therefore respectfully requests to withdraw reftel request for human rights vetting pursuant to the Leahy Amendment. BULLEN [...]
2008-10-27 16:37:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDDR MARR PGOV PHUM
08SANTODOMINGO1657U.S.-CARIBBEAN SECURITY DIALOGUE: DOMINICAN
[...] On October 28, the Ambassador delivered Reftel talking points on the U.S.-Caribbean Security Dialogue to Foreign Minister Morales Troncoso. Morales expressed Dominican interest in the meeting and said that he would pass the invitation to Minister of Defense Pena Antonio. In addition, the Dom [...]
2008-10-29 18:45:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDPREL SNAR KJUS PTER EAID MASS MOPS DR
08SANTODOMINGO167LEAHY REQUEST - SPECIAL REACTION TEAM COURSE, SAN
[...] This is an action request. Please see para. 2. 2. Post requests the Department's assistance in conducting human rights screening pursuant to the Leahy Amendment for the following subjects. Post has no disqualifying information. Please slug response for EcoPol. 3. Names and identifying [...]
2008-02-01 18:24:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDMARR PGOV PHUM DR
08SANTODOMINGO168LEAHY REQUEST - CORROSION CONTROL TECHNICIAN
[...] This is an action request. Please see para. 2. 2. Post requests the Department's assistance in conducting human rights screening pursuant to the Leahy Amendment for the following subjects. Post has no disqualifying information. Please slug response for EcoPol. 3. Names and identifying [...]
2008-02-01 18:28:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDMARR PGOV PHUM DR
08SANTODOMINGO1682LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - SWAT TRAINING (96),SANTO
[...] This is an action request. See para. 2. 2. Post requests Department's assistance in processing Leahy human rights vetting for the following 96 MAAG sponsored Dominican SEFA Unit individuals who have been selected for SWAT training, scheduled for 01 November 2008 - 01 November 2009. Post [...]
2008-10-31 19:42:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDDR MARR PGOV PHUM
08SANTODOMINGO169LEAHY REQUEST - T-53/L-13 ENGINE TECHNICIAN
[...] This is an action request. Please see para. 2. 2. Post requests the Department's assistance in conducting human rights screening pursuant to the Leahy Amendment for the following subjects. Post has no disqualifying information. Please slug response for EcoPol. 3. Names and identifying [...]
2008-02-01 18:32:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDMARR PGOV PHUM DR
08SANTODOMINGO1697DEMARCHE ON U.S. CANDIDACY FOR CIM DELIVERED
[...] POLCHIEF delivered Reftel talking points on the U.S. candidacy for the Inter-American Commission of Women to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Ambassador Ciro Amaury Dargam, Assistant Secretary of International Organizations Affairs, took our views on board but had no immediate reply. We will [...]
2008-11-05 12:40:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDAORC OAS KWMN PGOV PREL DR
08SANTODOMINGO1698DEMARCHE ON DESIGNATION OF ADDITIONAL IRANIAN
[...] POLCHIEF delivered Reftel talking points on the designation of additional Iranian entitites to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Ambassador Ciro Amaury Dargam, Assistant Secretary of International Organizations Affairs, took our views on board but had no immediate reply. We will report any su [...]
2008-11-05 12:40:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDKNNP MNUC IR GM PREL PARM EFIN DR
08SANTODOMINGO17PARTNERSHIP FOR DEMOCRATIC GOVERNANCE: DOMINICAN
[...] This cable responds to Reftel request for Post's assessment of the suitability of the Dominican Republic for possible pilot projects under the Partnership for Democratic Governance (PDG). Background ---------- 2. The USG's Democracy and Governance assistance program in the Dominican Rep [...]
2008-01-04 19:05:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDECON EAID PHUM DR
08SANTODOMINGO170LEAHY REQUEST - HELICOPTER CREW CHIEF TRAINING,
[...] This is an action request. Please see para. 2. 2. Post requests the Department's assistancein conducting human rights screening pursuant to the Leahy Amendment for the following subjects. Post has no disqualifying information. Please slug response for EcoPol. 3. Names and identifying [...]
2008-02-01 18:35:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDMARR PGOV PHUM DR
08SANTODOMINGO172LEAHY REQUEST - AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE
[...] This is an action request. Please see para. 2. 2. Post requests the Department's assistance in conducting human rights screening pursuant to the Leahy Amendment for the following subjects. Post has no disqualifying information. Please slug response for EcoPol. 3. Names and identifying [...]
2008-02-01 18:43:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDMARR PGOV PHUM DR
08SANTODOMINGO1739DOMINICAN PRESIDENT AND FOREIGN MINISTER
[...] No summary [...]
2008-11-12 19:37:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDPREL DR
08SANTODOMINGO178UN DRIP FOLLOW-UP AND OAS STATE OF PLAY
[...] In response to reftel, Embassy Santo Domingo does not have current (or future) programs or outreach efforts to assist the indigenous population of the Dominican Republic. While there are some renewed historical and cultural interest among scholars and academics in the country's indigenous Tain [...]
2008-02-04 20:15:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV DR
08SANTODOMINGO18LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - NAS MONEY LAUNDERING
[...] This is an action request. Please see para. 2. 2. Post requests the Department's assistance in conducting human rights screening pursuant to the Leahy Amendment for the following subjects who have been nominated for training. Post has no disqualifying information. Please slug response for [...]
2008-01-04 19:10:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDMARR PGOV PHUM DR
08SANTODOMINGO1807GODR RESPONSE TO GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP FOR
[...] FAS Counselor delivered talking points as per reftel to Minister of Agriculture Salvador Jimenez. On November 25, Jimenez responded by letter conveying his support for the proposed Global Partnership for Agriculture and Food (GPAF). Jimenez said he views GPAF as having the potential to reasse [...]
2008-11-26 15:33:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD EAGR TBIO EAID PGOV DR
08SANTODOMINGO1810DEMARCHE OPPOSING UNGA RESOLUTIONS WITH
[...] POLCHIEF delivered Reftel talking points on UNGA resolutions with anti-Israel bias to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Deputy Foreign Minister Alejandra Liriano took our views on board but had no immediate reply. We will report any subsequent Dominican response. (U) Please visit us at htt [...]
2008-11-26 18:40:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDPREL UNGA IS PA LE SY DR
08SANTODOMINGO1813POLAD FOR VISIT OF HSV SWIFT
[...] (U) Post welcomes the visit of HSV Swift. Alain Norman, Political Officer, will serve as POLAD for the visit, with the Military Group (MAAG),Public Affairs, and other Embassy sections performing their usual duties. Post will discuss the specific dates of Mr. Norman's availability by e-mail [...]
2008-11-28 14:08:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDPREL AFIN MARR MAS MOPS DR
08SANTODOMINGO1825DEMARCHE ON UNGA FIRST COMMITTEE RESOLUTION ON
[...] POLCHIEF delivered Reftel talking points on the UNGA First Committee Resolution on Compliance to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Deputy Foreign Minister Alejandra Liriano took our views on board but had no immediate reply. We will report any subsequent Dominican response. (U) Please visit [...]
2008-12-02 16:49:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDPREL MNUC PARM UNGA DR
08SANTODOMINGO1871DEMARCHE ON KOSOVO RECOGNITION DELIVERED
[...] POLCHIEF delivered Reftel talking points on Kosovo Recognition to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and noted that four Latin American countries have already recognized. Deputy Foreign Minister Alejandra Liriano took our views on board but had no immediate reply. We will report any subsequent [...]
2008-12-10 17:34:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KV DR
08SANTODOMINGO19NO DOMINICAN-HAITIAN POLITICAL PARTY
[...] (U) SUMMARY: The press recently reported that the Dominican-Haitian Community Political Movement (MPCDH),led by Ruben Jean-Baptiste Latorti, will form a political party representing the interests of Dominicans of Haitian descent. Jean-Baptiste clarified that he will not form a political party [...]
2008-01-04 19:56:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV ECON DR
08SANTODOMINGO1906LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - NAVAL STAFF COLLEGE (3),
[...] This is an action request. See para. 2. 2. Post requests Department's assistance in processing Leahy human rights vetting for the following 3 MAAG sponsored individuals who have been selected for Naval Staff College, scheduled for 02 January - 17 June 2009. Post has no disqualifying infor [...]
2008-12-15 14:11:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDDR MARR PGOV PHUM
08SANTODOMINGO1907LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - GUEST INSTRUCTORS (4),
[...] This is an action request. See para. 2. 2. Post requests Department's assistance in processing Leahy human rights vetting for the following 4 MAAG sponsored individuals who have been selected as guest instructors, scheduled for 07 January, 2009. Post has no disqualifying information. Plea [...]
2008-12-15 14:13:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDDR MARR PGOV PHUM
08SANTODOMINGO1908LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - SWAT (3),07 JANUARY 2009
[...] This is an action request. See para. 2. 2. Post requests Department's assistance in processing Leahy human rights vetting for the following 3 MAAG sponsored individuals who have been selected for SWAT training, scheduled for 07 January 2009. Post has no disqualifying information. Please s [...]
2008-12-15 14:13:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDDR MARR PGOV PHUM
08SANTODOMINGO192OPEN SOCIETY JUSTICE INITIATIVE CONDEMNS DR BIRTH
[...] (SBU) Summary: EmbOffs met with representatives of the Soros affiliated Open Society Justice Initiative to discuss the Dominican Republic,s birth registration policy, especially how it adversely affects Dominicans of Haitian descent. The Justice Initiative highlighted deficiencies with the co [...]
2008-02-07 16:33:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PGOV SMIG CASC HA DR
08SANTODOMINGO1967LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - RSO - INTERDICTING
[...] This is an action request. See para. 2. 2. Post requests Department's assistance in processing Leahy human rights vetting for the following 12 RSO sponsored individuals who have been selected for an Interdicting Terrorist Activity course, scheduled for 2 - 13 February 2009. Post has no d [...]
2008-12-29 14:24:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDDR MARR PGOV PHUM
08SANTODOMINGO1973DOMINICAN REPUBLIC - 2009 INVESTMENT CLIMATE REPORT
[...] The 2009 Investment Climate Update for the Dominican Republic. ---------------------------------- A.1 Openness to Foreign Investment ---------------------------------- 2. While the Dominican government welcomes foreign investment, significant systemic problems can make investing in the [...]
2008-12-30 14:38:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDEINV EFIN ETRD OPIC USTR KTDB PGOV DR
08SANTODOMINGO1974DOMINICAN TOURIST DESTINATIONS WARY AS ECONOMIC
[...] Summary: The tourist havens of Punta Cana and La Romana in the eastern part of the Dominican Republic are beginning to feel the effects of the global economic downturn, but the impact remains limited and most new development is continuing. However, Cap Cana, a large scale luxury resort projec [...]
2008-12-30 16:47:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDEINV EAID DR
08SANTODOMINGO202LEAHY REQUEST - NATIONAL POLICE ANTI-MONEY
[...] This is an action request. Please see para. 2. 2. Post requests the Department's assistance in conducting human rights screening pursuant to the Leahy Amendment for the following subjects, all of whom are members of the Dominican National Police Central Office of Criminal Investigation. P [...]
2008-02-11 19:04:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM DR
08SANTODOMINGO208DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: SOLICITATIONS FOR
[...] Per REFTEL, following are Embassy rank-ordered solicitations from a variety of sources for G/TIP managed FY-2008 ESF and INCLE funds. Full proposals to follow via e-mail. a) Name: International Organization for Migration Requested funding: 310,275 USD (all federal) Project title: [...]
2008-02-12 20:17:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDASEC ELAB SMIG PHUM KCRM DR
08SANTODOMINGO212DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: ADDITIONAL SUBMISSION FOR
[...] The Dominican government has requested that it be allowed to submit a proposal for G/TIP managed FY-2008 ESF and INCLE funds beyond the February 12 deadline established in REF A. Three other timely submissions from various NGOs were made in REF B. 2. Embassy forwards information regarding t [...]
2008-02-13 18:59:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDASEC ELAB SMIG PHUM KCRM DR
08SANTODOMINGO241LEAHY REQUEST - INTERNATIONAL LOGISTIC/SUPPLY
[...] This is an action request. Please see para. 2. 2. Post requests the Department's assistance in conducting human rights screening pursuant to the Leahy Amendment for the following subject. Post has no disqualifying information. Please slug response for EcoPol. 3. Name and identifying i [...]
2008-02-19 17:02:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDMARR PGOV PHUM DR
08SANTODOMINGO242LEAHY REQUEST - AIR COMMAND AND STAFF COLLEGE,
[...] This is an action request. Please see para. 2. 2. Post requests the Department's assistance in conducting human rights screening pursuant to the Leahy Amendment for the following subject. Post has no disqualifying information. Please slug response for EcoPol. 3. Name and identifying i [...]
2008-02-19 17:07:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDMARR PGOV PHUM DR
08SANTODOMINGO250LEAHY REQUEST - INTELLIGENCE BASIC COURSE, FT.
[...] This is an action request. Please see para. 2. 2. Post requests the Department's assistance in conducting human rights screening pursuant to the Leahy Amendment for the following subjects and requests notification of clearance NLT February 27, 2008, as notification on or before this date i [...]
2008-02-20 19:22:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDMARR PGOV PHUM DR
08SANTODOMINGO251KOSOVO: DOMINICAN PLANS FOR RECOGNITION ON HOLD
[...] As reported in Ref A, Foreign Minister Morales informed the Ambassador on February 15 that, regarding Kosovo's independence, the Dominican Republic would support the United States' position. On February 20, the Ambassador delivered Ref B demarche to Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Manuel T [...]
2008-02-20 19:38:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDPREL UN UNMIK YI EU KV DR
08SANTODOMINGO261NOMINATION FOR TRAINING ON FORCED LABOR AND CHILD
[...] Post nominates the following individual for the upcoming conference/training on forced labor and child labor in Washington DC from April 10-11,2008. Jose D. Silva Political Officer (Human Rights and Labor) TED July 2008 2. Post will not be able to cover participant's expenses. The follo [...]
2008-02-21 17:06:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT ELAB OTRA PHUM
08SANTODOMINGO289KOSOVO: DOMINICANS PLEDGE DECISION BY FEBRUARY 25
[...] As reported in Refs A and B, Foreign Minister Morales informed the Ambassador on February 15 that, regarding Kosovo's independence, the Dominican Republic would support the United States' position. On February 20, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Manuel Trullols told the Ambassador that fin [...]
2008-02-22 19:18:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDPREL UN UNMIK YI EU KV DR
08SANTODOMINGO315KIDNAPPING, CATTLE-RUSTLING TREAD ON
[...] (U) The recent media reports of kidnapping and cross border skirmishes in the border towns of Dajabon-Ounaminthe highlight the increasing friction between Dominicans and Haitians in this area. Tensions mounted when two Dominican men from Dajabon were kidnapped by a group of about ten armed Ha [...]
2008-02-29 20:04:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PBTS SMIG HA DR
08SANTODOMINGO323DOMINICAN REPUBLIC DEMARCHE DELIVERED: HUMAN
[...] PolOff delivered reftel demarche to Alejandra Liriano, Undersecretary of State for Foreign Relations at the MFA. MFA has no substantive response at this time, but will undertake to relay the information for further consideration. FANNIN [...]
2008-03-04 16:41:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM PREL
08SANTODOMINGO338DEMARCHE ON UN SECURITY COUNCIL'S ADOPTION OF
[...] PolOff delivered reftel non-paper, copies of UNSCR 1803 and P5 1 Minister's Statement to Jose Manuel Trullols, Undersecretary of State, General Coordinator at the MFA. MFA has no substantive response at this time. Embassy will report any subsequent Dominican response. FANNIN [...]
2008-03-06 14:41:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDKNNP MNUC PARM
08SANTODOMINGO345SANTO DOMINGO TRIPWIRE REPORTER CONTACT INFORMATION
[...] Per reftel, post designates the following person as the tripwire application reporter in the Tripwire Reporting and Integrated Planning System (TRIPS): Jose D. Silva; Political Officer; Political/Economic Section; Top Secret Clearance; tel 809-731-4203; classified email SilvaJD@state.sgov.gov; [...]
2008-03-07 15:45:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT CASC CMGT AEMR ASEC
08SANTODOMINGO350DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: 8TH ANNUAL TIP REPORT
[...] Please find the following information keyed to reftel questions. -------------------------------- Overview of Dominican Activities -------------------------------- PARAGRAPH A ----------- -- Summary: The Dominican Republic is a country of origin for women trafficked internationally to [...]
2008-03-10 18:18:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDELAB KCRM KFRD KWMN PHUM PREF SMIG DR
08SANTODOMINGO371DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: PROSECUTION SEGMENT FOR 8TH
[...] Please find the following information in response to REF A questions regarding prosecution of human traffickers in the Dominican Republic. This information completes Embassy's 8th Annual TIP Report, initially submitted in REF B. --------------------------------------------- Investigations, [...]
2008-03-13 20:24:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDELAB KCRM KFRD KWMN PHUM PREF SMIG DR
08SANTODOMINGO389PLD HOPES FERNANDEZ WINS WITH SIXTY PERCENT
[...] (SBU) On March 6, The Ambassador, ECOPOL Counselor and POLOFFS met with Dominican Liberation Party (PLD) leaders, Francisco Javier Garcia Fernandez, National Campaign Chairman, Cesar Torribio Pena, Presidential legal advisor, and Reinaldo Pared Perez, President of the Senate, to hear their vie [...]
2008-03-17 19:36:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV DR
08SANTODOMINGO428DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: FY 2008 PEDOPHILIA
[...] The UN International Research and Training Institute for the Advancement of Women (INSTRAW) does not grant any official status, accreditation, or recognition to any organization which promotes and condones or seeks the legalization of pedophilia or has subsidiaries or member organizations that [...]
2008-03-28 17:36:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDAORC PHUM SOCI DR
08SANTODOMINGO487LEAHY REQUEST - MARITIME INTERDICTION, SANTO
[...] This is an action request. Please see para. 2. 2. Post requests the Department's assistance in conducting human rights screening pursuant to the Leahy Amendment for the following subjects. Post has no disqualifying information. Please slug response for EcoPol and NAS. 3. Names and ide [...]
2008-04-08 14:51:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDMARR PHUM SNAR KCRM DR
08SANTODOMINGO490INSTRAW STAFFING AND BUDGET PROFILE
[...] Staffing and budget data for the Dominican Republic-based UN International Research and Training Institute for the Advancement of Women (INSTRAW) is as follows: Annual budget: 1.5 million USD Staff: 23 (9 fixed, 10 consultants on average, 4 interns on average). FANNIN [...]
2008-04-08 18:22:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDAORC APER ECON POL UN DR
08SANTODOMINGO502DEMARCHES ON IRAN TRAVEL BAN AND DUAL USE ITEM
[...] POLOFF delivered Ref A-B talking points on "Implementing the Travel Ban and Dual Use Item Provisions of UNSCR 1803" to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Ambassador Ciro Amaury Dargam, Assistant Secretary of International Organizations Affairs took our views on board but had no immediate reply. [...]
2008-04-09 17:55:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDMNUC KNNP IR UNSC DR
08SANTODOMINGO518INVITATION FOR HOUSE SPEAKER PELOSI
[...] This is an action request for WHA/CAR; see para. 3. 2. On April 7, the Ambassador met with Congresswoman Minou Tavares Mirabal (PLD-Santo Domingo),Chairwoman of the House Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Committee. Tavares delivered an invitation to the U.S. Congress to partic [...]
2008-04-14 12:51:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV ECON DR
08SANTODOMINGO55SCENESETTER FOR DOL DEPUTY UNDERSECRETARY
[...] The Dominican Republic has become a reliable supporter of democracy in the sometimes difficult and always strategic Caribbean. Our close relationship is exemplified by Dominican ratification of the CAFTA-DR free trade agreement, and our friendship is cemented by a history of strong economic [...]
2008-01-10 22:44:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDELAB EIND ETRD PHUM SOCI USAID DR
08SANTODOMINGO56URGENT LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - COUNTER DRUG
[...] This is an action request. Please see para. 2. 2. Post requests the Department's assistance in conducting human rights screening pursuant to the Leahy Amendment for the following subjects who have been nominated for training. Post has no disqualifying information. Please slug response for [...]
2008-01-11 13:14:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDMARR PGOV PHUM DR
08SANTODOMINGO561DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: BANINTER BANKING CONVICTIONS
[...] In a key blow to impunity, the 3rd Chamber of the National District's Court of Appeals early this morning upheld the convictions of senior banking officials involved in the disastrous 2003 bankruptcy of Banco Intercontinental (Baninter),made additional findings of guilt for a previously convi [...]
2008-04-18 18:36:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN KJUS KCOR PGOV DR
08SANTODOMINGO57URGENT LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - COUNTER TERRORISM
[...] This is an action request. Please see para. 2. 2. Post requests the Department's assistance in conducting human rights screening pursuant to the Leahy Amendment for the following subject who has been nominated for training. Post has no disqualifying information. Please slug response for E [...]
2008-01-11 13:14:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDMARR PGOV PHUM DR
08SANTODOMINGO585DOMINICAN FUGITIVE CAYETANO EXTRADITED TO THE
[...] On April 21, U.S. Marshals returned Henri Cayetano (aka "Figura Vieja") to the United States to appear before the U.S. District Court for the District of Puerto Rico to face 4 narcotics-related counts, as detailed in indictment number 06-253 (PG),filed on August 19, 2006. The facts contained [...]
2008-04-22 17:35:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDCJAN CVIS KCRM SNAR DR
08SANTODOMINGO586PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION: LEFTIST PARTY HOPES TO
[...] (SBU) Summary: In his April 16 meeting with PolOff, Guillermo Moreno, the presidential candidate for the political party Movement for Independence, Unity, and Change (MIUCA),expressed concern about the allegations of the ruling Dominican Liberation Party's (PLD) use of state resources for the [...]
2008-04-22 18:09:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV DR
08SANTODOMINGO587LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: FBINAA LATIN
[...] This is an action request. See para. 2. 2. Post requests Department's assistance in rapidly processing Leahy human rights vetting for the following individual who has been selected for a FBI Retraining Course, located in Santiago, Chile, scheduled for May 19-23, 2008. Post possesses no/no [...]
2008-04-22 18:43:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM KJUS KCRM DR
08SANTODOMINGO594DEMARCHE ON PRISONERS OF CONSCIENCE DECLARATION
[...] POLOFF delivered Reftel talking points on the U.S.-EU Prisoners of Conscience Declaration to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Deputy Foreign Minister Alejandra Liriano took our views on board but had no immediate reply. We will report any subsequent Dominican response. FANNIN [...]
2008-04-23 19:54:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL EUN DR
08SANTODOMINGO63LEAHY VETTING REQUEST - DOMINICAN NATIONAL POLICE
[...] This is an action request. Please see para. 2. 2. Post requests the Department's assistance in conducting human rights screening pursuant to the Leahy Amendment for the following subjects who have been nominated for training. Post has no disqualifying information. And understand per REF t [...]
2008-01-11 20:20:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDMARR PGOV PHUM DR HO
08SANTODOMINGO665LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: IDEC CONFERENCE, ISTANBUL,
[...] This is an action request. See para. 2. 2. Post requests Department's assistance in processing Leahy human rights vetting for the following Dominican Army flag officers who serve as the senior leaders of the DEA-equivalent National Directorate for Drug Control (DNCD). They have been select [...]
2008-05-02 15:10:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MARR SNAR KCRM DR
08SANTODOMINGO735LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: DEPARTMENTAL RESOURCE
[...] This is an action request. See para. 2. 2. Post requests Department's assistance in processing Leahy human rights vetting for the following individuals who has been selected for a Departmental Resource Management Course, located at WHINSEC, and scheduled for June 9 - July 16, 2008. Post p [...]
2008-05-12 16:50:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MARR DR
08SANTODOMINGO738LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: NCO PROFESSIONAL
[...] This is an action request. See para. 2. 2. Post requests Department's assistance in processing Leahy human rights vetting for the following member of the Dominican Army who has been selected for NCO Professional Development, located at Ft. Benning, GA, and scheduled for July 9 - September [...]
2008-05-12 18:56:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MARR DR
08SANTODOMINGO744LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: AIRCRAFT PNEUDRAULICS SYS
[...] This is an action request. See para. 2. 2. Post requests Department's assistance in processing Leahy human rights vetting for the following individual who has been selected for an Aircraft Pneudraulics Systems Technician course, located in San Antonio, TX, and scheduled for May 27 - August [...]
2008-05-14 13:57:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MARR DR
08SANTODOMINGO745LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: INTL LOGISTIC/SUPPLY
[...] This is an action request. See para. 2. 2. Post requests Department's assistance in processing Leahy human rights vetting for the following individual who has been selected for a International Logistics/Supply Management Course, located in San Antonio, TX, and scheduled for June 17 - Augus [...]
2008-05-14 15:25:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MARR DR
08SANTODOMINGO746LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: INSTRUCTOR TRAINING,
[...] This is an action request. See para. 2. 2. Post requests Department's assistance in processing Leahy human rights vetting for the following members of the Dominican Army who have been selected for an Instructor Training course, located at Ft. Benning, GA, and scheduled for July 2-23, 2008. [...]
2008-05-14 16:32:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MARR DR
08SANTODOMINGO747LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
[...] This is an action request. See para. 2. 2. Post requests Department's assistance in processing Leahy human rights vetting for the following individual who has been selected for an Intermediate Level Education course, located at Ft. Benning, GA, and scheduled from June 13, 2008 to May 28, 2 [...]
2008-05-14 16:47:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MARR DR
08SANTODOMINGO749DEMARCHE DEMARCHE ON NPT PREPARATORY COMMITTEE
[...] POLOFF delivered Reftel talking points on the NPT Preparatory Committee Meeting to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Deputy Foreign Minister Alejandra Liriano took our views on board but had no immediate reply. We will report any subsequent Dominican response. (U) Please visit us at http:/ [...]
2008-05-14 19:51:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDENRG KNNP MNUC PARM PREL NPT IAEA DR
08SANTODOMINGO760DOMINICAN ELECTION: FIRST RESULTS INDICATE
[...] The Central Election Board (JCE) released its "First Bulletin" at approximately 10:15 p.m., with the following results: -- Leonel Fernandez, Dominican Liberation Party (PLD),53 percent -- Miguel Vargas Maldonado, Dominican Revolutionary Party (PRD),41 percent -- Amable Aristy Castro, Ref [...]
2008-05-17 02:45:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM ECON DR
08SANTODOMINGO768PROPOSED CONGRATULATORY LETTER FROM SECRETARY TO
[...] This is an action request for WHA/CAR. On May 19, the Ambassador spoke with President Fernandez and congratulated him on his re-election on May 16. Post recommends that the Secretary also send a congratulatory letter to Fernandez. Post requests that WHA/CAR prepare a letter, using the propos [...]
2008-05-19 20:11:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDPREL DR
08SANTODOMINGO770CESFRONT - A PERSPECTIVE FROM PEDERNALES
[...] PolOff met with source who is a U.S. citizen currently residing in Pedernales, a border town in the south of the country, doing local development work. Source, in the course of her duties, has regular contact with NGOs, local community leaders, and residents, including Dominicans, Haitians and [...]
2008-05-19 20:58:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL PGOV SMIG MCAP HA DR
08SANTODOMINGO79DOMINICAN FUGITIVE NUNEZ EXTRADITED TO THE UNITED
[...] On January 10, U.S. Marshals returned Maria Nunez to the United States to appear before the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey to face charges of conspiracy to commit food stamp fraud, as detailed in indictment number 00-776 (HAA),filed on December 1, 2000. The facts contained [...]
2008-01-16 11:43:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDCJAN CVIS KCRM SNAR DR
08SANTODOMINGO822DEMARCHE ON CANDIDATE FOR INTER-AMERICAN JURIDICAL
[...] On May 21, Post delivered Diplomatic Note No. 95 to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The note contained the talking points and resume provided in Reftel regarding the candidacy of David Stewart for the IAJC. 2. The Foreign Ministry has not made any immediate reply. We will report any subs [...]
2008-05-28 20:35:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV OAS XM DR
08SANTODOMINGO884ASSESSING LABOR AFTER ONE YEAR OF CAFTA-DR:
[...] Summary: In a series of meetings with labor unions, NGOs and officials from the Ministry of Labor (SET),our contacts highlighted some of the successes and continuing problems in labor rights since the entry-into-force of CAFTA-DR in the Dominican Republic in March 2007. Positive improvements [...]
2008-06-04 15:12:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDELAB EIND ETRD PHUM SOCI DR
08SANTODOMINGO887DOMINICAN REPUBLIC RESPONSE: FORCED LABOR AND
[...] This is in response to a Department of Labor request for a list of goods that may have been produced with child or forced labor in the Dominican Republic as mandated by the Trafficking in Victims Protection Act. 2. Post reports that the following goods, listed in paragraph four, are alleged [...]
2008-06-04 18:41:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDELAB EIND ETRD PHUM SOCI DR
08SANTODOMINGO927DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: SUBMISSION OF NOTE - AGREEMENT
[...] Pursuant to refetl, Embassy submitted on June 9, 2008, Diplomatic Note No. 103, regarding the Global Peace Operations Initiative. Embassy had previously received verbal consent from the Dominican Armed Forces and understands that submission of this note does not require a formal, substantive [...]
2008-06-09 15:39:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MASS KTIA DR
08SAOPAULO104MEDIA REACTION: WESTERN HEMISPHERE: CRISIS BETWEEN COLOMBIA
[...] "Time For diplomacy" Liberal, largest national circulation daily Folha de S. Paulo editorialized (3/4): "Colombia owes an explanation to Ecuador and the international community for having violated Ecuadorian territory.... No one questions Bogota's right to harass the FARC, a Marxist guerrill [...]
2008-03-04 12:04:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD BR
08SAOPAULO109MEDIA REACTION: WESTERN HEMISPHERE: CRISIS BETWEEN COLOMBIA
[...] "What Is Expected From Brazil" Center-right national circulation daily O Estado de S. Paulo lead editorial maintained (3/5): "The Colombian invasion in Ecuador cannot be characterized as a casual and unmotivated act of aggression. The governments of Ecuador and Venezuela have clearly provide [...]
2008-03-06 10:29:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD BR
08SAOPAULO11MEDIA REACTION: U.S. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS; SAO PAULO
[...] No summary [...]
2008-01-10 14:31:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD BR
08SAOPAULO114MEDIA REACTION: WESTERN HEMISPHERE: CRISIS BETWEEN COLOMBIA
[...] "The OAS' Prudent Decision" Center-right national circulation daily O Estado de S. Paulo editorialized (3/7): "Brazil, Argentina and Chile wisely decided to isolate caudillo Hugo Chvez, the main catalyst of the crisis being the first to break relations with Colombia and announcing the sendin [...]
2008-03-07 17:42:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD BR
08SAOPAULO115BRAZILIAN STOCK EXCHANGES BOVESPA, BM&F IN MERGER TALKS
[...] SUMMARY: Bovespa Holding, the company that controls and manages the Sao Paulo Stock Exchange, and Brazil's Commodities and Futures Exchange (BM&F) informed Brazil's Securities Commission (CVM) and investors on February 19 that the two companies had initiated negotiations for a possible merger [...]
2008-03-07 17:43:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN EINV BR
08SAOPAULO122SANTA CATARINA GOVERNOR SURVIVES IMPEACHMENT SCARE
[...] (U) Summary: Luiz Henrique da Silveira, Governor of the southern state of Santa Catarina, has survived an attempt to remove him from office over allegations of abuse of power. On February 21, the Superior Electoral Tribunal (TSE) voted for technical reasons to suspend the legal proceedings ag [...]
2008-03-12 09:40:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PINR KDEM BR
08SAOPAULO123MEDIA REACTION: IRANIAN ELECTIONS; SAO PAULO
[...] No summary [...]
2008-03-12 15:53:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD BR
08SAOPAULO128MEDIA REACTION: WESTERN HEMISPHERE: SECSTATE RICE'S VISIT
[...] "The War Continues" Columnist Eliane Cantanhede commented in largest national circulation daily Folha de S. Paulo (3/14): "Condoleezza Rice used her visit to Brasilia to send a tough message to Latin America, especially Venezuela and Ecuador. In a meeting with Foreign Minister Celso Amorim, [...]
2008-03-14 15:10:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD BR
08SAOPAULO138MEDIA REACTION: SOUTH AND CENTRAL ASIA: CHINA' REPRESSION
[...] No summary [...]
2008-03-18 12:33:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD BR
08SAOPAULO145MEDIA REACTION: IRAQ; WESTERN HEMISPHERE: OAS MINISTERIAL
[...] "Endless Nightmare At Sight" Center-right national circulation daily O Estado de S. Paulo editorialized (3/19): "A few days before the fifth anniversary of the invasion of Iraq, the second most clamorous allegation by the Bush administration to justify the war against Saddam Hussein collapse [...]
2008-03-19 12:38:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD BR
08SAOPAULO149MEDIA REACTION: IRAQ: FIFTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE U.S.
[...] "The Costs Of The Adventure" Liberal, largest national circulation daily Folha de S. Paulo editorialized (3/20): "The US invasion in Iraq was a humanitarian catastrophe and a political fiasco that placed the Pentagon in a situation without prospect of solution. It has also been a financial [...]
2008-03-20 12:55:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD BR
08SAOPAULO15MEDIA REACTION: PRESIDENT BUSH'S VISIT TO THE MIDDLE EAST;
[...] No summary [...]
2008-01-11 10:28:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD BR
08SAOPAULO183MEDIA REACTION: WESTERN HEMISPHERE: VENEZUELA, CHAVEZ'S
[...] No summary [...]
2008-04-08 16:08:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD BR
08SAOPAULO185MEDIA REACTION: WESTERN HEMISPHERE: VENEZUELA, CHAVEZ'S
[...] "The Vice of Populism" Liberal and largest national circulation daily Folha de S.Paulo (4/10) says: "President Hugo Chavez, has been increasing expenses with all sorts of social programs for years in order to please his constituents... . This policy...translates into inflationary pressure. T [...]
2008-04-10 12:23:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD BR
08SAOPAULO188MEDIA REACTION: WESTERN HEMISPHERE: CUBA, GOVERNANCE; SCO
[...] 'Material Incentives' in Cuba Center-right O Estado de S.Paulo (4/14) editorializes: "A resolution adopted in February [in Cuba] but only now made public establishes that a 'compaero' who is more productive than the other working the same job will receive a salary proportionally higher... . T [...]
2008-04-14 12:36:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD BR
08SAOPAULO204MEDIA REACTION: WESTERN HEMISPHERE: PARAGUAY, PRESIDENTIAL
[...] No summary [...]
2008-04-22 14:38:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD BR
08SAOPAULO22MEDIA REACTION: PRESIDENT BUSH'S MIDDLE EAST VISIT; SAO
[...] No summary [...]
2008-01-16 18:01:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD BR
08SAOPAULO222MEDIA REACTION: WORLD FOOD CRISIS; WESTERN HEMISPHERE:
[...] No summary [...]
2008-05-06 10:12:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD BR
08SAOPAULO223MEDIA REACTION: WESTERN HEMISPHERE: BOLIVIA, REFORMS,
[...] No summary [...]
2008-05-06 10:22:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD BR
08SAOPAULO25MEDIA REACTION: PRESIDENT BUSH'S MIDDLE EAST VISIT; SAO
[...] No summary [...]
2008-01-18 15:30:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD BR
08SAOPAULO282MEDIA REACTION: WESTERN HEMISPHERE: COLOMBIA; SCO PAULO
[...] No summary [...]
2008-06-06 10:49:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD BR
08SAOPAULO288MEDIA REACTION: WESTERN HEMISPHERE: VENEZUELA, CHAVEZ'
[...] No summary [...]
2008-06-09 12:23:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD BR
08SAOPAULO291MEDIA REACTION: WESTERN HEMISPHERE: VENEZUELA, CHAVEZ'
[...] No summary [...]
2008-06-10 11:03:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD BR
08SAOPAULO297MEDIA REACTION: WESTERN HEMISPHERE: VENEZUELA, CHAVEZ'
[...] No summary [...]
2008-06-11 11:37:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD BR
08SAOPAULO298MEDIA REACTION: WESTERN HEMISPHERE: VENEZUELA, CHAVEZ'
[...] No summary [...]
2008-06-12 10:54:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD BR
08SAOPAULO3BIOFUELS ROUNDTABLE FOR A/S SULLIVAN IN SAO PAULO
[...] SUMMARY: Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of Economic, Energy, and Business Affairs, Daniel Sullivan held a roundtable on biofuels developments on December 12 at the American Chamber of Commerce in Sao Paulo. Biofuels interlocutors applauded the USG's progress on the U.S.-Brazil Me [...]
2008-01-04 10:30:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR ENRG EFIN EINV ECON BR
08SAOPAULO30MEDIA REACTION: ECONOMY: STOCK EXCHANGE TURBULENCE;
[...] No summary [...]
2008-01-23 10:20:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD BR
08SAOPAULO32MEDIA REACTION: ECONOMY: STOCK EXCHANGE TURBULENCE; SAO
[...] "Anxiety And Panic In The US" IMF Managing Director Paulo Nogueira Batista Jr. (representing Brazil and eight other nations in the organization) commented in liberal, largest national circulation daily Folha de S. Paulo (1/24): "As everyone knows, the economic and financial situation here in [...]
2008-01-24 10:39:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD BR
08SAOPAULO322Sao Paulo Domestic Employee Validation Study
[...] Summary: A recent study of B-1 domestic employee visas issued in Sao Paulo found a 3.5% overstay rate. By instituting new fraud prevention procedures, we hope to reduce this rate even further by closing certain loopholes. In almost all cases, overstays involved both the employer and the app [...]
2008-06-20 15:58:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDKRFD CVIS KCRM SMIG BR
08SAOPAULO324Mandatory SWT Report Shows 98.7 Percent Return Rate
[...] (U) SUMMARY. Results of a mandatory end-of-season report from Brazilian Summer Work Travel (SWT) agencies show that 98.7 percent of participants had returned to Brazil or changed visa status legally in the U.S. by the end of the program. 1.2 percent of students overstayed their visa status, m [...]
2008-06-23 11:48:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDCVIS KFRD OEXC ELAB SMIG BR
08SAOPAULO339MEDIA REACTION: WESTERN HEMISPHERE: DOHA ROUND
[...] No summary [...]
2008-06-30 10:00:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD BR
08SAOPAULO348MEDIA REACTION: ZIMBABWE
[...] No summary [...]
2008-07-01 10:42:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD BR
08SAOPAULO350MEDIA REACTION: WESTERN HEMISPHERE: COLOMBIA
[...] No summary [...]
2008-07-02 10:15:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD BR
08SAOPAULO359MEDIA REACTION: G8
[...] No summary [...]
2008-07-07 10:28:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD BR
08SAOPAULO367MEDIA REACTION: G8
[...] No summary [...]
2008-07-10 15:39:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD BR
08SAOPAULO369MEDIA REACTION: G8
[...] No summary [...]
2008-07-11 14:50:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD BR
08SAOPAULO371MEDIA REACTION: GLOBAL ECONOMY
[...] Decisive Game in Geneva Lead editorial in center-right O Estado de S. Paulo (07/14) comments: "The most influential trade negotiators will meet in Geneva within a week to try to save the Doha Round before the new U.S. president takes office. ... The positions never were so close, and yet, i [...]
2008-07-14 10:15:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD BR
08SAOPAULO375MEDIA REACTION: GLOBAL ECONOMY: SUB-PRIME MORTGAGE CRISIS
[...] Another Package Editorial in liberal Folha de S. Paulo (7/15) says: "Frightened by the galloping economic crisis, the Bush administration announced another billion dollar package to help the financial crisis. ...With another billion dollar contribution, the Bush government and the Fed are tr [...]
2008-07-15 11:53:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD BR
08SAOPAULO378MEDIA REACTION: GLOBAL ECONOMY: DOHA ROUND AND
[...] No summary [...]
2008-07-16 10:54:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD BR
08SAOPAULO38GOVERNMENT EXPANSION OF "BOLSA FAMILIA" BENEFITS DRAWS
[...] On the last working day of 2007, President Lula expanded the scope of Bolsa Familia, the federal monthly stipend benefiting some 11 million poor families, to include an additional payment for each child aged 16 and 17. Opposition politicians called the action unethical and possibly in violati [...]
2008-01-28 18:39:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV SOCI EAID EFIN ECON BR
08SAOPAULO394REQUEST FOR DVC WITH REPUBLICAN AND DEMOCRATIC PARTY MEDIA
[...] PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: PAS Sao Paulo requests a one-hour Digital Video Conference (DVC) with the Democratic and Republican Party media representatives in relation to the 2008 Presidential Elections with a specific focus on electoral coverage of the internet and internet-based social networks, s [...]
2008-07-24 11:09:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO HO
08SAOPAULO407MEDIA REACTION: GLOBAL ECONOMY: DOHA ROUND
[...] No summary [...]
2008-07-29 16:30:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD BR
08SAOPAULO417GLOBAL ECONOMY: DOHA ROUND
[...] No summary [...]
2008-08-01 11:12:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD BR
08SAOPAULO433WAR AT CAUCASUS, DOHA 08-11-2008
[...] No summary [...]
2008-08-11 12:23:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD BR
08SAOPAULO438RUSSIA/OSSETIA
[...] No summary [...]
2008-08-13 11:08:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD BR
08SAOPAULO449MEDIA REACTION: MUSHARRAF IMPEACHMENT; MERCOSUL
[...] No summary [...]
2008-08-20 10:44:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD BR
08SAOPAULO452REINTERPRETING THE VALUE OF DOHA'S FAILURE
[...] No summary [...]
2008-08-22 09:59:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD BR
08SAOPAULO456GEORGIA/RUSSIA CRISIS
[...] No summary [...]
2008-08-25 12:06:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD BR
08SAOPAULO457BEHIND THE (GEORGIA) CONFLICT, A FIGHT FOR OIL
[...] No summary [...]
2008-08-27 11:25:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD BR
08SAOPAULO458GEORGIA-RUSSIA CRISIS; U.S. PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN
[...] No summary [...]
2008-08-29 08:31:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD BR
08SAOPAULO460U.S. PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN
[...] No summary [...]
2008-08-29 10:47:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD BR
08SAOPAULO461ELO TEAM DVC "BROWN BAG" - BEST PRACTICE?
[...] (U) Summary. Consulate General Sao Paulo's Entry-level Committee (ELC) held a series of digital video conferences with bureaus in Washington, D.C. on mid-level job opportunities. Participants described mid-level positions, key functions of each bureau, skills of successful candidates, and the [...]
2008-08-29 12:50:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDAFSI AMGT APER BR
08SAOPAULO467Mission Participates in Diversity Panel on Race and
[...] Summary: Congen Management Officer (and published author) gave a U.S. perspective on diversity as an invited member of a panel on the subject at Sao Paulo's Biannual Book Festival on August 20. The event featured many of the most important members of Brazil's diversity community. Panel di [...]
2008-09-04 15:26:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO BR
08SAOPAULO474GLOBAL ECONOMY - MORTGAGE CRISIS
[...] No summary [...]
2008-09-08 10:46:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD BR
08SAOPAULO477GLOBAL ECONOMY - MORTGAGE CRISIS
[...] No summary [...]
2008-09-09 10:23:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD BR
08SAOPAULO48MEDIA REACTION: State of the Union Message; Sao Paulo
[...] No summary [...]
2008-02-01 10:16:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD BR
08SAOPAULO484GLOBAL ECONOMY; BOLIVIA
[...] Worse and Worse Editorial in liberal Folha de S. Paulo (09/16) says: "And here we are, with Paulson [Secretary of Treasury] apparently believing that playing Russian roulette with the U.S. financial system was the better option." The phrase, by economist Paul Krugman, describes with acutene [...]
2008-09-16 11:37:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD XM XR BR
08SAOPAULO485U.S. REAL ESTATE FIRMS BULLISH ON BRAZILIAN MARKET
[...] (SBU) Summary. On August 22, Ambassador Sobel met with senior executives of U.S. real estate firms operating in Brazil to discuss the competitive environment in the sector. The group, which included residential, commercial and industrial real estate developers, as well as real estate investo [...]
2008-09-17 11:45:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDEINV ECON EFIN ETRD BR
08SAOPAULO487GLOBAL ECONOMY
[...] No summary [...]
2008-09-18 11:09:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD XM XR BR
08SAOPAULO490GLOBAL ECONOMY; BOLIVIA
[...] Superpowers Editorial in liberal Folha de S. Paulo (09/19) says: "Due to a lack of a fiscal device to deal with the crisis, the Bush administration decides, without criteria, on the life and death of the companies. In times of war, the Chief of State use to have a special mandate, which temp [...]
2008-09-19 11:58:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD XM XR BR
08SAOPAULO497BRAZIL FOREIGN POLICY: INTERESTS VS. IDEOLOGY, AND MAYBE
[...] (SBU) A significant number of academics and international relations consultants in Sao Paulo are frustrated with Brazil's current foreign policy. In their view, left-wing elements in both the Workers Party (PT) and in the Foreign Ministry put ideology ahead of national interest. The critics [...]
2008-09-23 10:57:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDBR
08SAOPAULO498GLOBAL ECONOMY; SOUTH AFRICA
[...] No summary [...]
2008-09-23 11:02:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD XM XR BR
08SAOPAULO499Sao Paulo Consultations Related to the Joint Action Plan to
[...] Summary: USG officials held consultations in Sao Paulo with members of civil society on September 10 at Unipalmares, Brazil's first and only university tailored to the needs of Afro-Brazilians. The consultation followed technical meetings for the U.S.-Brazil Joint Action Plan to Eliminate Raci [...]
2008-09-23 11:11:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO BR
08SAOPAULO503SOUTH AFRICA
[...] No summary [...]
2008-09-24 10:35:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD XM XR BR
08SAOPAULO520GLOBAL ECONOMY
[...] No summary [...]
2008-09-30 11:21:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD XM XR BR
08SAOPAULO521 Major Visa Fraud Arrest in Sao Paulo
[...] (SBU) Summary: On Sept. 23, 2008, a joint Fraud Prevention Unit (FPU)/Assistant Regional Security Officer Investigator (ARSO-I) investigation resulted in the detention of a document producer, a document vendor and three non-immigrant visa applicants. Police were filing charges against them f [...]
2008-09-30 16:14:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDKFRD CVIS ASEC BR
08SAOPAULO522PROSPECTS FOR BRAZILIAN INVESTMENT AMID CRISIS
[...] (U) Summary: Prominent Investment magazine Latin Finance hosted its 6th Annual Brazil Investment Forum in Sao Paulo on September 18. While the original intent of the conference was to explore financing growth and investment in Brazil, taking advantage of Brazil's out-performance of its emerg [...]
2008-09-30 17:39:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN EINV ETRD BR
08SAOPAULO523GLOBAL ECONOMY; ECUADOR
[...] No summary [...]
2008-10-01 11:00:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD XM XR BR
08SAOPAULO528Senator Hagel Meets Sao Paulo Business/Political Leaders
[...] Summary: Senator Chuck Hagel visited Sao Paulo September 2-3, during which time he met with a variety of interlocutors, including local business representatives as well as foreign policy experts and the Sao Paulo State Governor (foreign policy and Serra discussions Septel). Business contacts [...]
2008-10-02 16:17:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL KPAO BR
08SAOPAULO541GLOBAL ECONOMY; FINANCIAL CRISES
[...] No summary [...]
2008-10-09 09:00:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD XM XR BR
08SAOPAULO550RUSSIA, VENEZUELA AND GEORGIA
[...] No summary [...]
2008-10-14 16:01:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD XM XR BR
08SAOPAULO554GLOBAL ECONOMY/FINANCIAL CRISIS; U.S. ELECTIONS
[...] No summary [...]
2008-10-17 10:32:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD XM XR BR
08SAOPAULO566U.S. ELECTIONS
[...] No summary [...]
2008-10-21 09:42:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD XM XR BR
08SAOPAULO589U.S. ELECTIONS
[...] No summary [...]
2008-11-03 09:11:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD XM XR BR
08SAOPAULO60MEDIA REACTION: GWOT: GUANTANAMO; SAO PAULO
[...] No summary [...]
2008-02-12 15:19:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD BR
08SAOPAULO602U.S. ELECTIONS AND G-20
[...] No summary [...]
2008-11-06 16:11:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD XM XR BR
08SAOPAULO605U.S. ELECTIONS
[...] No summary [...]
2008-11-07 15:58:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD BR
08SAOPAULO607G-20- Global Economy- Sao Paulo Media Reaction
[...] No summary [...]
2008-11-10 12:01:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD XM XR BR
08SAOPAULO615G-20 and Doha- Sao Paulo Media Reaction
[...] No summary [...]
2008-11-18 12:12:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD XM XR BR
08SAOPAULO616Iraq, Global Economic Crisis- Sao Paulo Media Reaction
[...] No summary [...]
2008-11-19 12:39:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD XM XR BR
08SAOPAULO618Mercosul - Sao Paulo Media Reaction
[...] No summary [...]
2008-11-20 11:57:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD XM XR BR
08SAOPAULO625Chavez- The Oligarch - Sao Paulo Media Reaction
[...] No summary [...]
2008-11-24 11:59:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD XM XR BR
08SAOPAULO630SEVERE FLOODING IN SOUTHERN BRAZIL
[...] (U) Heavy rains in the Southern Brazilian state of Santa Catarina have left at least 68 dead and over 50,000 homelesss. Santa Catarina State Governor, Luis Henrique da Silveira reported that this is the worst climatic tragedy faced by Santa Catarina state in its history. He said heavy rainfal [...]
2008-11-26 10:17:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDEAID CASC PREL BR
08SAOPAULO632Chavez - Sao Paulo Media Reaction
[...] No summary [...]
2008-11-26 16:10:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD XM XR BR
08SAOPAULO636Global Economy: Financial market crisis - Sao Paulo Media
[...] No summary [...]
2008-12-01 11:58:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD XM XR BR
08SAOPAULO639Hillary Clinton- Nominated for Sec State - Sao Paulo Media
[...] No summary [...]
2008-12-02 14:44:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD XM XR BR
08SAOPAULO641Hillary Clinton and the new US National Security Team - Sao
[...] No summary [...]
2008-12-02 18:06:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD XM XR BR
08SAOPAULO642FRAUDULENT DOCUMENT RING SHUT DOWN WITH LIGHTNING SPEED
[...] (SBU) Summary: On November 13, 2008, a joint Fraud Prevention Unit (FPU)/Assistant Regional Security Officer Investigator (ARSO-I) investigation resulted in the arrest of four members of a fraudulent document ring in Sorocaba, Brazil (Note: Sorocaba is a city of 557,500 located 80 miles to the [...]
2008-12-03 12:59:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDKFRD CVIS ASEC BR
08SAOPAULO643- Obama's heterogeneous team will call for firm control Sao
[...] No summary [...]
2008-12-03 13:33:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD XM XR BR
08SAOPAULO65BRAZIL: SAO PAULO INPUT FOR NEW ENERGY REPORT
[...] (U) Post sends this cable in response to reftel request for energy-related activities at post. The information below corresponds to the format requested in reftel. --A. Energy Work: The Political-Economic Section of Consulate General Sao Paulo has two economic officers that share coverage o [...]
2008-02-14 17:46:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDECON ENRG BR
08SAOPAULO652Transition - Sec State Nomination - Sao Paulo Media
[...] No summary [...]
2008-12-05 14:34:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD XM XR BR
08SAOPAULO654Global Economy- China - Sao Paulo Media Reaction - December
[...] No summary [...]
2008-12-08 13:49:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD XM XR BR
08SAOPAULO655Corrected Copy - Global Economy- China - Sao Paulo Media
[...] No summary [...]
2008-12-08 14:13:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD XM XR BR
08SAOPAULO661GLOBAL ECONOMY- BRICS AND ANTI-CRISIS ARSENAL - SAO PAULO MEDIA REACTION - DECEMBER 11, 2008
[...] No summary [...]
2008-12-11 18:30:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD XM XR BR
08SAOPAULO663GLOBAL ECONOMY-BRICS AND ANTI-CRISIS ARSENAL DECEMBER 11,
[...] No summary [...]
2008-12-12 11:18:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD BR
08SAOPAULO676WHA - Chavez, Brazilian Leadership and the CALC Summit -
[...] No summary [...]
2008-12-19 16:39:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD XM XR BR
08SAOPAULO677CHAVEZ, BRAZILIAN LEADERSHIP AND THE CALC SUMMIT
[...] No summary [...]
2008-12-19 16:40:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD BR
08SAOPAULO678SAO PAULO STATE ORGANIZES TIP MEETING
[...] (U) Summary: The State of Sao Paulo and the Secretary of Justice and Citizen Defense organized a broad-based meeting for NGOs and government agencies dedicated to fighting Trafficking in Persons (TIP) in Sao Paulo on December 16. Panelists stressed their commitment to "institutionalizing" th [...]
2008-12-19 17:05:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDPREF KCRM PHUM ELAB KTIP BR
08SAOPAULO683UN WORKSHOP ON IMPLEMENTING UNSCR 1540, SAO PAULO, NOVEMBER
[...] (U)Summary: The UN Workshop on UNSCR 1540 Implementation held in Sao Paulo on November 24-28, 2008, was organized by the United Nations Office of Disarmament Affairs in cooperation with the Government of Brazil with funding by the European Union and the Governments of Norway and the United Sta [...]
2008-12-23 16:42:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDPREL AORC KPAO PTER UNSC KNNP BR
08SAOPAULO687BLUE LANTERN POST-SHIPMENT CHECK ON
[...] (U) In response to reftel, the September 24 Blue Lantern visit, and resulting correspondence, Post conducted additional interviews with recipient company CBC-Brazilian Ammunition Company to discuss import license 050045617. Post is satisfied from the site visit as well as the answers to the r [...]
2008-12-29 16:42:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC BR
08SAOPAULO691ANNUAL OVERSEAS SECURITY ADVISORY COUNCIL (OSAC)
[...] CRIME AND SAFETY SITUATION: A. Crime Threats: The criminal threat for Sao Paulo is rated critical by the Department of State. Despite reported decreases in crime levels in the State of Sao Paulo, crime is still oppressive and widespread. Much of Sao Paulo,s crimes and violence can be [...]
2008-12-30 13:00:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDASEC
08SAOPAULO692Media Reaction - Mideast - Gaza, Arab-Israeli engagement;
[...] No summary [...]
2008-12-30 13:06:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR OPRC OIIP XM XR XF BR
08SAOPAULO70MEDIA REACTION: KOSOVO; SAO PAULO
[...] QIndependent Kosovo Liberal, largest national circulation daily Folha de S. Paulo (2/19) editorialized: QThe way Kosovo declared its independence from Serbia was not normal. The ideal process for the emergence of a nation was not respected. Among other reasons, an understanding did not work [...]
2008-02-19 13:15:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD BR
08SAOPAULO76MEDIA REACTION: WESTERN HEMISPHERE: FIDEL CASTRO'S
[...] "Fidel's Resignation" Liberal, largest national circulation daily Folha de S. Paulo (2/20) editorialized: "The impact of Fidel Castro's resignation is above all a symbolic one. In practical terms, it only makes official the situation that has existed since July 2006, when the dictator began [...]
2008-02-20 13:15:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD BR
08SAOPAULO80MEDIA REACTION: WESTERN HEMISPHERE: CUBA; SAO PAULO
[...] No summary [...]
2008-02-21 12:05:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD BR
08SAOPAULO85MEDIA REACTION: PAKISTAN; CUBA; SAO PAULO
[...] "Advance In Pakistan" Liberal, largest national circulation daily Folha de S. Paulo (2/22): editorialized: "Contrary to expectations, Pakistan managed to have calm and apparently clean elections, thereby advancing towards establishing itself as a democratic nation. What is bad is that the re [...]
2008-02-22 12:52:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD BR
08SAOPAULO91MEDIA REACTION: WESTERN HEMISPHERE: CUBA; SAO PAULO
[...] No summary [...]
2008-02-26 11:30:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD BR
08SAPPORO31JAPAN AVIAN INFLUENZA UPDATE: H5N1 AVIAN INFLUENZA STRAIN
[...] No summary [...]
2008-04-30 09:54:00Consulate SapporoUNCLASSIFIEDKFLU TBIO KSTH ECON PREL SOCI CASC JA
08SAPPORO48CONTAINER SECURITY: NEW X-RAY TECHNOLOGY UNCOVERS ILLEGAL
[...] No summary [...]
2008-06-19 12:36:00Consulate SapporoUNCLASSIFIEDEWWT EAGR ETRD EFIS ZO
08SARAJEVO1089BOSNIA- DAO VERFIES DESTRUCTION OF AMMUNITION
[...] (U) DAO visited the Bosnian Armed Forces' ammunition destruction facility in Doboj July 2 to verify destruction of ammunition per terms of US-BiH agreement (reftel). DAO confirms that destruction of second segment of ammunition, 870 tons, occurred as required by the agreement. Minister of Def [...]
2008-07-03 07:54:00Embassy SarajevoUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV MARR BK
08SARAJEVO1231BOSNIA - THE LONG, SAD SAGA OF BOSNIA'S HUMAN
[...] (U) SUMMARY: The appointment of a single state-level Ombudsman for human rights, a Stabilization and Association Agreement (SAA) and Council of Europe post-accession requirement, remains incomplete almost two years after the Bosnian parliament adopted legislation mandating it. The initial att [...]
2008-07-31 08:50:00Embassy SarajevoUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV PINR PHUM KDEM EAID BK
08SARAJEVO1312TIP: TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS HOTLINE NUMBERS FOR
[...] (U) In response to reftel, post provides the following information on TIP hotlines in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH). It is worth noting that the situation in BiH is made more complex, both legally and practically, by the existence of the two entities in BiH (the Federation of BiH and the Republ [...]
2008-08-14 05:45:00Embassy SarajevoUNCLASSIFIEDKCRM KWMN PGOV PHUM PREL BO
08SARAJEVO1408BOSNIA'S DEMARCHE REQUEST: CONFERENCE ON AVIAN AND
[...] (U) Post delivered reftel information to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Multilateral Division and the Assistant Minister for Agriculture, Forestry, Food and Rural Development Dusan Neskovic, Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Relations. Neskovic,s office will likely be responsible for a [...]
2008-09-03 14:45:00Embassy SarajevoUNCLASSIFIEDKFLU AORC TBIO EAGR EAID PREL
08SARAJEVO16742008-2009 BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA INCSR REPORT (PART I)
[...] (U) Below follows the 2008-2009 International Narcotics Control Strategy Report (INCSR) Part One for Bosnia-Herzegovina. I. Summary Narcotics control capabilities in Bosnia and Herzegovina ("Bosnia") remain in a formative stage and have not kept pace with developments in other areas of l [...]
2008-10-29 09:07:00Embassy SarajevoUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV SNAR KCRM BK
08SARAJEVO1685BOSNIA: EBRD ATTEMPTS TO REVIVE THE 5C CORRIDOR
[...] SUMMARY: The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has devised a plan to kick start the Corridor 5C highway project in the Federation. Although traditional EBRD loans coordinate primarily with state officials and require sovereign backing and guarantees to repay the loan, E [...]
2008-11-03 10:39:00Embassy SarajevoUNCLASSIFIEDECON EINV BK
08SARAJEVO1715 THE KLADUSA CONUNDRUM, AN FPU VISIT TO BOSNIA'S ENIGMATIC
[...] [Summary] The Sarajevo Fraud Prevention Unit (FPU) traveled to Bosnia and Herzegovina's (BiH) most isolated province to discover why we see such a disproportionate number of visa applicants from the northwestern towns of Bihac and Velika Kladusa. The FPU also wanted to address long held suspi [...]
2008-11-07 09:39:00Embassy SarajevoUNCLASSIFIEDKFRD CVIS CMGT CPAS ASEC BK
08SARAJEVO1721BOSNIA:EU PROGRESS REPORT REPORTS LITTLE PROGRESS
[...] Summary. The European Commission (EC) on November 5 published its 2008 progress report on BiH's accession efforts. It acknowledges that progress since November 2007 in the four key areas led to the signing of a Stabilization and Accession Agreement (SAA) in June 2008, but that since then Bos [...]
2008-11-07 15:58:00Embassy SarajevoUNCLASSIFIEDECIN PREL PGOV EU BK
08SARAJEVO1807BOSNIA - SNAPSHOT OF RECENT INL-FUNDED PROGRAMS
[...] (U) The INL-funded programs implemented by OPDAT and ICITAP programs are critical to our efforts to strengthen rule of law in Bosnia, and more broadly speaking, the state. In keeping with the Embassy's priorities, much of this assistance is geared to state-level institutions (State Border Po [...]
2008-12-02 18:18:00Embassy SarajevoUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL EAID EFIN KAWC KCRM KJUS BK
08SARAJEVO1879BOSNIA: MICROSOFT AND PM SPIRIC SIGN STRATEGIC
[...] On December 18, the BiH Council of Ministers and Microsoft finally signed a Strategic Partnership Agreement for access to legal Microsoft applications for all state-level government ministries. Prime Minister Nikola Spiric signed the agreement on behalf of the BiH Government. The agreement o [...]
2008-12-18 15:07:00Embassy SarajevoUNCLASSIFIEDECIN KIPR BK
08SARAJEVO1883BOSNIA - 2008 COUNTRY REPORT ON TERRORISM
[...] (U) Attached is the 2008 update to the Country Report on Terrorism. Embassy Point of Contact for this report is Deputy Political Counselor Michael Martin (martinmb@state.gov). 2. (U) Bosnia and Herzegovina Despite ethnic polarization and disputes among Bosnian political leaders that h [...]
2008-12-19 11:08:00Embassy SarajevoUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ASEC BK
08SARAJEVO1885BOSNIA: LACING UP THE GLOVES FOR THIS YEAR'S
[...] Summary. This year's budget-setting drama in BiH is in full swing. Debates at the state level illustrate the existential crisis it faces - the budget wars are essentially seen as a zero-sum game between funding the state vs. the entities. While a state-level Law on a National Fiscal Council [...]
2008-12-19 14:35:00Embassy SarajevoUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ECON BK
08SARAJEVO349BOSNIA - PARLIAMENT CONFIRMS GOVERNMENT; DEBATES
[...] (U) Bosnia's House of Representatives on February 20 confirmed all nominations for the Council of Ministers. The government had been in technical mandate since November 1 when Nikola Spiric, Chair of the Council of Ministers and Prime Minister, resigned in protest over the imposition of the [...]
2008-02-21 17:44:00Embassy SarajevoUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL BK
08SARAJEVO398BOSNIA - SUBMISSION FOR 2008 TIP REPORT
[...] (U) Summary: This cable constitutes Post's submission for the 2008 TIP report for Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH). Post's point of contact for trafficking issues is Poloff Danielle Harms, phone 387-33-445-700 x2312, fax 387-33-659-722, e-mail HarmsDA@state.gov. Time spent in preparing report: Po [...]
2008-03-03 06:55:00Embassy SarajevoUNCLASSIFIEDASEC ELAB KCRM KFRD KWMN PGOV PHUM PREF SMIG
08SARAJEVO790RESPONSE: IMPACT OF RISING FOOD/AGRICULTURAL
[...] Summary. Rising food prices in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) contributed to the overall 4.9% inflation rate in 2007 (Central Bank figures). As a net food importer, BiH experienced across the board food price increases, but particularly troublesome was the effect on the price of bread, a stapl [...]
2008-04-30 12:13:00Embassy SarajevoUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR EAID ECON ETRD PGOV PREL BK
08SARAJEVO818BOSNIA - RESPONSE TO ACTIVISTS FOR DEMOCRACY AND
[...] No summary [...]
2008-05-08 12:16:00Embassy SarajevoUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL BK
08SARAJEVO829BOSNIA - 2008 PROJECT PROPOSAL FOR PRM
[...] (U) This is an action request, see paragraphs 3 and 4. 2. (U) In response to PRM's announced renewal of the Ambassador's Fund for Refugees for the eighth year (ref),we have identified a critical gap in returnee assistance and protection for FY 08. Last year, PRM provided funding for the p [...]
2008-05-09 12:16:00Embassy SarajevoUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREF PREL BK
08SARAJEVO848BOSNIA: MOVING TOWARD WTO ACCESSION
[...] Summary: Bosnia and Herzegovina's (BiH) World Trade Organization (WTO) accession team, led by the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Relations (MoFTER) Secretary Hamdo Tinjak, is optimistic about BiH's chances for WTO accession in the next year or so. Following negotiations with the Europ [...]
2008-05-14 13:33:00Embassy SarajevoUNCLASSIFIEDETRD ECON PREL BK
08SECTIN02OF02PORTOFSPAIN546A VIEW FROM THE TRENCHES: THE TRINIDAD CONOMY AS REFLECTED
[...] No summary [...]
2008-12-01 17:32:00Embassy Port Of SpainUNCLASSIFIEDETRD PREL ECON CVIS TD
08SECTIO01OF02JERUSALEM1847JERUSALEM MEDIA REACTION (10/07): PALESTINIANS NOT
[...] No summary [...]
2008-10-07 10:35:00Consulate JerusalemUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KMDR KPAL KWBG KPAO IS
08SECTION01GF02BISHIEK21 Libel S5iT3 Chill Fre% Sp%ech in KyR%yzStan
[...] No summary [...]
2008-10-06 09:32:00Embassy BishkekUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPAK IC PGOV
08SEOUL1010ROK CHURCH FOUNDATION HELPING NORTH KOREANS START
[...] (U) SUMMARY: In an effort to provide essential job training and employment for North Korean refugees who have been resettled in South Korea, a local church group formed the "Merry Year Foundation" in 2007. The Foundation is funded by donations from congregation members who generously donated [...]
2008-05-16 08:09:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PREF ELAB KS KN
08SEOUL1033 RESPONSE TO BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 1: POST-
[...] Per reftel, post contacted the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) and EO System Co. Ltd. by email and phone. Due to resource constraints, a site visit was not conducted. 2. DAPA's International Cooperation Division Export-Import Control Officer Ms. Lee Yoem-kyong confirmed [...]
2008-05-21 03:39:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDAU ETTC KOMC KS
08SEOUL1056 RESPONSE TO BLUE LANTERN LEVEL
[...] Per reftel, post contacted the Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) and Kyongju Aerospace Electrical Systems (KAES) by email and phone. Due to resource constraints, a site visit was not conducted. 2. Mr. Kim Ki-Sang, Warrant Officer at ROKAF Logistics Command confirmed to Post that Kyo [...]
2008-05-23 04:21:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDAU ETTC KOMC KS
08SEOUL107COMBAT METH EPIDEMIC ACT: ROKG PARTICIPATES IN
[...] (U) Per reftel request, Poloff confirmed that the Republic of Korea Government (ROKG) reported their 2006 legitimate domestic requirements for the licit use of ephedrine and psuedoephedrine to the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) through the ROK Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade [...]
2008-01-18 03:18:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR ETRD ECON KS
08SEOUL1085ROK RESPONSE TO IRANIAN CRITICAL EQUIPMENT NEEDS
[...] (SBU) Poloff delivered reftel information to Kim Jae-woo, First Secretary for Disarmament and Nonproliferation Division, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MOFAT) on 28 May. Kim relayed continued support for U.S. and UN efforts to curtail Iranian illicit procurement activities. He undert [...]
2008-05-28 23:50:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDAORC IAEA IR KNNP MNUC PARM PREL TRGY UNSC
08SEOUL1114ROK RESPONSE TO GLOBAL INITIATIVE TO COMBAT
[...] (SBU) On 28 May poloff conveyed the reftel information to Kim Jae-woo, First Secretary of the Disarmament and Nonproliferation Division of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MOFAT). Kim undertook to convey the details of the Global Initiative (GI) Information Portal Advisory Committee [...]
2008-06-02 06:13:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDPARM PREL PTER KGIC
08SEOUL1120ROK'S 17TH NATIONAL ASSEMBLY WINDS DOWN: A ROUNDUP
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The 17th National Assembly, which officially ended, was characterized by the prominent role of 386er representatives (those born in the 60s that led the democratization movement in the 80s),its left-leaning ideology, the increased number of women, and intense partisan politics. [...]
2008-06-03 07:29:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PINR KN KS
08SEOUL1209 RESPONSE TO BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-
[...] Per reftel, post contacted the Republic of Korea Army (ROKA),Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA),Sewoon Technology Co. and an additional contractor - UBY, by e-mail and phone. Due to resource constraints, a site visit was not conducted. 2. Ms. LEE Yeom-kyong, DAPA's Expo [...]
2008-06-17 06:03:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDAU ETTC KOMC KS
08SEOUL13RESPONSE BLUE LANTERN: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK ON
[...] Per reftel, post contacted the Republic of Korean Air Force (ROKAF) by phone. On December 18, 2007 ROFAK confirmed to Post that it had received P/N 822-1182-002 Transceiver on October 10, 2006 and believed it had also received P/N 622-8112-003HF-9030 Transceiver from Rockwell Collins through I [...]
2008-01-03 02:03:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDAU ETTC KOMC KS
08SEOUL1319NORTH KOREA ECONOMIC BRIEFING - June 2008
[...] No summary [...]
2008-07-01 23:34:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN EINV ENRG ETRD SENV SOCI KS KN
08SEOUL1337PRESS BULLETIN - July 3, 2008
[...] Time for the President to Eat U.S. Beef (Chosun Ilbo, July 3, 2008, Page 27) 2. ROK-U.S. Summit; Breach of Diplomatic Protocol (Hankook Ilbo, July 3, 2008, Page 35) 3. Repeated U.S. Diplomatic Discourtesy (Hankyoreh Shinmun, July 3, 2008, Page 31) Features 4. Bush to Visit Seoul on [...]
2008-07-03 05:25:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO PGOV PREL MARR ECON KS US
08SEOUL1345PRESS BULLETIN - July 7, 2008
[...] We Have More Important Things to Worry About (Chosun Ilbo, July 7, 2008, Page 31) Features 2. U.S. "Condoned Summary Executions during Korean War" (Daily Chosun, July 7, 2008) 3 3. Foreign Students in the U.S. Can Work as Interns (Dong-a Ilbo, July 7, 2008, Page 13) 3 4. Majority of [...]
2008-07-07 06:11:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO PGOV PREL MARR ECON KS US
08SEOUL14RESPONSE BLUE LANTERN: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK ON
[...] Per reftel, post contacted the Republic of Korean Air Force (ROKAF) by phone. On December 18, 2007 ROFAK confirmed to Post that it had received P/N 822-1182-002 Transceiver on October 10, 2006 and believed it had also received P/N 622-8112-003HF-9030 Transceiver from Rockwell Collins through I [...]
2008-01-03 02:03:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDAU ETTC KOMC KS
08SEOUL1477RESPONSE TO BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-SHIPMENT END-USE
[...] Per reftel, post contacted the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) and Kyongju Aerospace Electrical Systems (KAES - a DAPA-registered official supplier of defense items) by e-mail and phone. (See reftel B for background information regarding KAES.) Due to resource constraints, [...]
2008-07-25 04:32:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDAU ETTC KOMC KS
08SEOUL1558 RESPONSE TO BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE
[...] Per reftel, post contacted the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) and the Agency for Defense Development (DDA) by phone. 2. Major KWON Yong-ho in DAPA's Offset Trade Team confirmed to post that the order in question is a supplementary shipment executed by Boeing under offse [...]
2008-08-07 07:12:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDAU ETTC KOMC KS
08SEOUL1568 RESPONSE TO BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT
[...] Per Reftel, post contacted the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) and Dreamtech Technology by phone, email and facsimile. An on-site visit was not possible due to time and resource constraints. 2. Assistant Director CHUNG Jong-wook of DAPA's Aircraft Contract Team confirmed [...]
2008-08-08 04:36:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDAU ETTC KOMC KS
08SEOUL1808PRESS BULLETIN - September 11, 2008
[...] Preparing for a Post-Kim Jong-il North Korea (Dong-a Ilbo, September 11, 2008, Page 27) 2. A Sick State (JoongAng Ilbo, September 11, 2008, Page 30) 3. Talk of Kim Jong-il Being Ill Tests Our Crisis Management (Hankook Ilbo, September 11, 2008, Page 39) 4. Act, Don't Overreact, To Rumors a [...]
2008-09-11 06:44:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO PGOV PREL MARR ECON KS US
08SEOUL1835BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE
[...] Per reftel, Post contacted the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) and Hanwha International Corporation by email and phone. Due to resource constraints, a site visit was not conducted. 2. Major Seong-mok LEE with the Gun and Ammunition Contract Team at DAPA verified to Pos [...]
2008-09-17 03:29:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDAU ETTC KOMC KS
08SEOUL1894 KOREA SEES VALUE IN THE CONVENTION ON SUPPLEMENTARY
[...] Summary: In a September 19 meeting with ESTHOFF and U.S. nuclear power industry representatives, officials of Korea's Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MEST) agreed in principle that the Convention on Supplementary Compensation for Nuclear Damage (CSC) was a constructive framewor [...]
2008-09-24 08:54:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDIAEA ENRG TRGY AORC KNNP KS JA CH
08SEOUL1980BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
[...] Per reftel, Post contacted Yeonhab Precision and the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) by email And phone. A site visit was not possible due to resource constraints. 2. Mr. Lee Kwan-young at Yeonhab Precision informed Post that the company was established in 1980. The fi [...]
2008-10-08 05:06:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDAU ETTC KOMC KS
08SEOUL2014ELECTIONS IN AFGHANISTAN: ROKG SEEKS DETAILS ON
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see para 3. 2. (SBU) On October 14, poloffs delivered reftel demarche to Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade Development Cooperation Division's Jong-ho Kyun. Kyun noted that Deputy Minister for Multilateral, Global and Legal Affairs Oh Joon, who h [...]
2008-10-14 08:02:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDAF KDEM KS PGOV PREL XB XC XD XE XF XG
08SEOUL2061ROK RESPONSE TO GEORGIA DONORS' CONFERENCE REQUEST
[...] No summary [...]
2008-10-21 00:00:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDEAID EFIN PREL RS KMCA KCRS KS
08SEOUL2160ROKG ON DESIGNATION OF IRANIAN ENTITIES
[...] No summary [...]
2008-11-04 08:38:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDKNNP MNUC IR GM EFIN KS
08SEOUL2166ROK EMBRACES ITS ROLE AS CHAIR OF FIRST APDP SOM
[...] (U) Summary: The Republic of Korea hosted and chaired the first Senior Officials' Meeting (SOM) of the Asia-Pacific Democracy Partnership (APDP) in Seoul on October 31, 2008. Twelve countries participated: Australia, Canada, India, Indonesia, Japan, Mongolia, New Zealand, the Philippines, the [...]
2008-11-05 06:57:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDKDEM PGOV PHUM KS
08SEOUL2168ROKG REACTION TO FATF GUIDANCE
[...] No summary [...]
2008-11-05 22:23:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN KNNP KS PARM
08SEOUL2191MEDIA REACTION IN SEOUL
[...] No summary [...]
2008-11-10 07:36:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO KMDR
08SEOUL2192PRESS BULLETIN - November 10, 2008
[...] Prepare for Renegotiation of ROK-U.S. FTA (Hankyoreh Shinmun, November 10, 2008, Page 27) 2. Seoul Should Not Delay Introducing the FTA Ratification Bill to the National Assembly (Seoul Shinmun, November 10, 2008, Page 31) 3. Cooperation and Trust (JoongAng Ilbo, November 8, 2008, Page 26) [...]
2008-11-10 07:51:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO PGOV PREL MARR ECON KS US
08SEOUL2261 Nominee for December 15-19 IPR Administration Program
[...] No summary [...]
2008-11-24 02:02:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD AORC ASEC KIPR OTRA CVIS KS
08SEOUL2265MEDIA REACTION IN SEOUL
[...] No summary [...]
2008-11-24 05:18:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL MARR ECON KS US KPAO KMDR
08SEOUL2278FOLLOW UP WITH ROKG ON FATF STATEMENT ON IRAN
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 6. 2. (SBU) On November 18 econoff called on Lee Sang Soo, First Secretary in MOFAT's Disarmament and Nonproliferation Division, to deliver demarche (Ref A). Lee pledged to deliver the demarche to KoFIU and was pleased to hear tha ec [...]
2008-11-26 07:21:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN KNNP PREL PARM KS IR
08SEOUL2279PRESS BULLETIN - November 26, 2008
[...] The ROK and the U.S. Agree to Transform Cash-based Financial Contribution for USFK Upkeep to a Goods Provision (Dong-a Ilbo, November 26, 2008, Page 8) 2. 37% of ROK Lawmakers: "The KORUS FTA Would be Revised" (Dong-a Ilbo, November 26, 2008, Pages 1 and 6) Top Headlines Chosun Ilbo, H [...]
2008-11-26 07:32:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO PGOV PREL MARR ECON KS US
08SEOUL2286PRESS BULLETIN - November 28, 2008
[...] U.S. Beef Sales; "It Is Cheap..." "But..." (Hankook Ilbo, November 28, 2008, Page 13) Top Headlines Chosun Ilbo Prosecutors to Seek Arrest Warrant for Former President Roh Moo-hyun's Elder Brother on Suspicion of Taking 1 Billion Won in Return for Influencing Sale of Sejong Securities t [...]
2008-11-28 07:05:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO PGOV PREL MARR ECON KS US
08SEOUL2293SOUTH KOREA ECONOMIC BRIEFING - NOVEMBER 2008
[...] (U) Korea Announces 33 Trillion Won Stimulus Package: On November 3, the South Korean government announced a 33 trillion won (approximately USD 25 billion) stimulus package (equal to 3.7 percent of 2007 GDP). The package includes 11 trillion won (USD 8.5 billion) in additional fiscal spending [...]
2008-12-01 06:52:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN EINV ENRG ETRD KS
08SEOUL2306NEW NGO REVEALS ABUSE AT PREVIOUSLY UNKNOWN DPRK
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: At the November 18 inaugural gathering of Campaign for North Korean Freedom (NK Freedom),Yonsei University Associate Professor of Law Hong Seong-phil explained that the group's founding was based on the notion that defectors needed to take ownership of the North Korean human r [...]
2008-12-02 22:11:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDPREF PHUM PGOV PROP KTIP KS KN
08SEOUL2333DEMARCHE REQUEST - REPUBLIC OF KOREA PARTICIPATION
[...] On December 4, poloff delivered reftel demarche to Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MOFAT) Development Cooperation Division's Jong-ho Kyun. Below are responses to questions posed in reftel. -- The ROK is planning to end participation in the RRT because their RRT members will be unpr [...]
2008-12-05 07:28:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDPREL EAID KS IZ
08SEOUL2341PRESS BULLETIN - December 8, 2008
[...] U.S. Automakers' Blaming of the ROK Preposterous (Dong-a Ilbo, December 8, 2008, Page 27) 2. North Korea's Nuclear Verification Needs Patience (Hankook Ilbo, December 8, 2008, Page 39) Features 3. U.S. State Department Asks Ambassadors Overseas to Submit Resignations (Dong-a Ilbo, De [...]
2008-12-08 07:42:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO PGOV PREL MARR ECON KS US
08SEOUL2354ARF DISASTER RELIEF EXERCISE: LIMITED ROKG
[...] This is an action request. Please see para 6. 2. (U) Poloff delivered reftel demarche on November 25 to MOFAT Southeast Asian Affairs Deputy Director Lee Yong-joon. Lee said an interagency meeting is required before he could provide a response. 3. (SBU) On December 3, Lee stated that [...]
2008-12-09 08:32:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDPREL EAID MARR MOPS ASEAN ARF RP
08SEOUL2361DEMARCHE RESPONSE: IMPLEMENTATION OF AMENDED LACEY
[...] No summary [...]
2008-12-10 07:18:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDSENV EAID EAGR ETRD
08SEOUL2363 ROKG RESPONSE ON EU REGULATIONS ON RECOGNIZED
[...] (U) Post followed up with Mr. Kim Jaegeun, Assistant Director of Maritime Technology Division at the Ministry of Land, Transportation and Maritime (MLTM) on reftel demarche expressing concerns about the EC's third maritime safety package. 2. (U) Kim described the ROKG agreed with the US posi [...]
2008-12-11 02:29:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDEWWT EUN IMO KS
08SEOUL2387HORN OF AFRICA PIRACY: FORMATION OF CONTACT GROUP
[...] (U) Poloff met with Ahreum Cho of the Security and Counter-Terrorism Cooperation Division within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MOFAT) on December 12. Cho welcomed the information in reftel A, and will pass on the information to her director and to MOFAT representatives in the U [...]
2008-12-12 07:53:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDMOPS PBTS PHSA PTER KS
08SEOUL2399MEDIA REACTION IN SEOUL
[...] No summary [...]
2008-12-15 07:38:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL MARR ECON KS US KPAO KMDR
08SEOUL2401PRESS BULLETIN - December 15, 2008
[...] "Six-Party Process Reveals Its Fundamental Limitations" (JoongAng Ilbo, December 13, 2008, Page 26) 2. What the "Controversy over North Korea's Nuclear Status" Means (Chosun Ilbo, December 15, 2008, Page 35) 3. Obama's Way of Dealing with North Korea (Hankook Ilbo, December 15, 2008, Page 39 [...]
2008-12-15 08:16:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO PGOV PREL MARR ECON KS US
08SEOUL2402DAY IN LIFE OF NORTH KOREAN DEFECTORS IN SOUTH
[...] (SBU) Summary: Poloff attended the second annual group wedding for four North Korean defector couples organized by a South Korean NGO. The couples were grateful for the ceremony, which they postponed because of lack of funding. Poloff also met with two of the brides to discuss their experien [...]
2008-12-15 08:23:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDKTIP PGOV PHUM PREF PREL PINR KS KN
08SEOUL2408NORTH KOREA ECONOMIC BRIEFING - NOVEMBER 2008
[...] (U) DPRK Bond Prices Low and Falling: Radio Free Asia (RFA) reported November 7 by quoting Exotix Limited, a United Kingdom-based investment bank, regarding North Korean bond prices -- "The price has fallen since July this year. The market then was in the mid 20 cents, but it is now in the te [...]
2008-12-16 05:56:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN EINV ENRG ETRD KN
08SEOUL2411MEDIA REACTION IN SEOUL
[...] No summary [...]
2008-12-16 07:29:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL MARR ECON KS US KPAO KMDR
08SEOUL2423PRESS BULLETIN - December 17, 2008
[...] U.S. Congressional Delegation: "If the ROK Ratifies the KORUS FTA, the U.S. Congress Will Also Make Efforts to Do So" (JoongAng Ilbo, December 17, 2008, Page 6) 2. "Line" in Front of U.S. Embassy Has Disappeared, but No Tourism "Boom" Yet (Munhwa Ilbo, December 16, 2008, Page 10; Excerpts) [...]
2008-12-17 06:46:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO PGOV PREL MARR ECON KS US
08SEOUL2427MEDIA REACTION IN SEOUL
[...] No summary [...]
2008-12-18 05:28:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL MARR ECON KS US KPAO KMDR
08SEOUL2429U.S.-ROK SMA AGREEMENT INITIALED
[...] (SBU) In accordance with reftel, A/DCM Joseph Yun and MOFAT Ambassador Cho Byung-jae initialed the SMA Agreement on Wednesday, December 17, and agreed on the text for the accompanying diplomatic note. A scanned copy of the initialed agreement has been sent to both EAP/K and USFK. 2. (SBU) [...]
2008-12-18 06:53:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDMARR PREL PGOV KS
08SEOUL2441BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK ON
[...] Per reftel request, Econoff contacted the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) by phone to verify the transaction involving fiber optic inverters exported by Schott North America Inc. Econoff also conducted a site visit of EO Systems to verify the bona fides of the firm. 2. [...]
2008-12-19 03:52:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC KS
08SEOUL2448SEOUL ESTH UPDATE - NOVEMBER 2008
[...] On December 7 last year, a crane-carrying barge, belonging to Samsung Group's shipbuilding arm, rammed into Heibei Spirit, a Hong Kong-registered oil tanker, causing some 10,500 tons of crude oil to gush into the western coastal waters - Korea's worst oil spill ever. A shore of soft white san [...]
2008-12-22 01:58:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDSENV ECON ELTN TBIO TNGD TRGY TSPA KGHG KSCA KS
08SEOUL2452 AMBASSADOR'S INTRODUCTORY MEETING WITH THE KOREAN MINISTER
[...] (SBU) Summary: On December 18, 2008, Ambassador Stephens paid a courtesy call on Korean Minister of Justice Kim Kyung-Han at the Gwacheon Government Complex. She raised USG concerns about international child custody and abduction issues and urged the ROK to join the Hague Convention on the C [...]
2008-12-22 05:48:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL CVIS CASC KOCI KS
08SEOUL2453PRESS BULLETIN - December 22, 2008
[...] Wrong Troop Dispatch Should Never Be Repeated (Hankyoreh Shinmun, December 20, Page 27) Features 2. Former U.S. Ambassador Vershbow: "In Case of Kim Jong-il's Death, Reform and Opening-up Will Be Accelerated... The ROK Should Prepare for North Korea Contingency" (Dong-a Ilbo, December 22 [...]
2008-12-22 06:16:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO PGOV PREL MARR ECON KS US
08SEOUL2487PRESS BULLETIN - December 30, 2008
[...] "Breaking the Cycle" (JoongAng Ilbo, December 30, 2008, Page 30) 2. "Massive Israeli Assault on Palestinians" (Hankook Ilbo, December 30, 2008, Page 39) 3. "Israel Is Launching Indiscriminate Attacks for What?" (Hankyoreh Shinmun, December 30, 2008, Page 27) Features 4. Kim Jong-il' [...]
2008-12-30 07:02:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO PGOV PREL MARR ECON KS US
08SEOUL2496ROK TO SEND REPRESENTATIVES TO CONTACT GROUP ON
[...] This is an action request. Please see paragraph 3. 2. In response to reftel, Hyunghwa Cho of the Security and Counter-Terrorism Cooperation Division within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade informed poloff on December 31 that the ROKG will send the following two representatives to [...]
2008-12-31 01:52:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDKCRM EWWT MOPS PBTS PHSA PTER
08SEOUL262BLUE HOUSE SENIOR SECRETARIES ANNOUNCED
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: On February 10, the Presidential Transition Committee announced the lineup for the Blue House Senior Secretaries. Notably, GNP lawmaker Park Jae-wan was named SIPDIS Senior Presidential Secretary for Political Affairs, and Korea University Professor Kim Byung-kook Senior Secr [...]
2008-02-11 07:14:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PINR KN KS
08SEOUL287RESPONSE TO BLUE LANTERN PRE-LICENSE END USE CHECK
[...] Per reftel, post coordinated with the Joint U.S. Military Affairs Group (JUSMAG) regarding pre-license application 05-050082328. JUSMAG contacted the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) by phone and fax. 2. On February 5, 2008 Mr. Jin Won Gyoon, of the International Contrac [...]
2008-02-13 03:08:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDAU ETTC KOMC KS
08SEOUL297CABINET REFORM PLAN AT A STANDSTILL
[...] With the Cabinet reform bill set to cut the number of ministries from 18 to 14 stalled at the National Assembly, the Transition Team and the GNP are planning to announce the Cabinet lineup February 15. The list is said to be almost final, although there may be some additions depending on how [...]
2008-02-14 08:01:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PINR KN KS
08SEOUL317STIFF COMPETITION FOR GNP SEATS IN BUSAN
[...] (U) This message is from the American Presence Post (APP) in Busan, Korea. 2. (U) With the April 9 general elections less than 60 days away, competition for Grand National Party (GNP) seats is setting new records. Spurred on by Lee Myung-bak's landslide victory in the presidential election [...]
2008-02-18 01:15:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV KS
08SEOUL341RESPONSE TO BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3 LICENSE 05-050050727
[...] Per reftel, Econoff and staff from the Joint U.S. Military Affairs Group (JUSMAG) contacted the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA),the Republic of Korea's Air Force (ROKAF),Cosco Technology and Bluenier (formally Hass International) by phone and fax. Due to resource constrain [...]
2008-02-21 02:36:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDAU ETTC KOMC KS
08SEOUL342RESPONSE TO BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3 LICENSE 05-0055232
[...] Per reftel, post contacted the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) by phone and fax. 2. On January 30, 2008, Major Kim Jung Min, responsible for Basic Ordering Agreements on the DAPA Contracts Team, and Mr. Son Young Baek, President of First Trading (an agent of the AVL Intern [...]
2008-02-21 02:37:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDAU ETTC KOMC KS
08SEOUL474NGO CONTACTS UNAWARE OF UNIVERSAL PERIODIC REVIEW
[...] (U) Embassy contacts in Korea's NGO community were unaware of the UN Human Rights Council's new Universal Periodic Review special mechanism, and, consequently, did not submit input to the review. As noted in reftel, the deadline for Korean NGOs to participate has passed. VERSHBOW [...]
2008-03-11 07:42:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PGOV PREL IO DRL KS UN
08SEOUL496BUSAN NOT AS FAR FROM NORTH KOREA AS YOU MAY THINK
[...] (U) This message is from the American Presence Post (APP) in Busan, Korea. 2. (U) SUMMARY: Despite an apparent lack of attention to North Korean issues, the port city of Busan is home to several key players in the expansive realm of North Korean issues. While Busan is home to one of the [...]
2008-03-13 04:08:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV KS
08SEOUL499SOUTH KOREAN NGOS' UPHILL STRUGGLE IN NORTH KOREA
[...] (SBU) In early March, DPRK officials faxed a request to their ROK counterparts at Mt. Kumgang saying that South Korean aid workers should "temporarily" halt visits to Mt. Kumgang and Kaesong, but noting that aid would still be accepted, with no further explanation. The message encapsulated No [...]
2008-03-13 06:31:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDKS KN ECON EAID
08SEOUL583 SEOUL RESPONSE: BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3 LICENSE
[...] Per reftel, post contacted the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) and the Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) by email, phone and fax. 2. Following several communications in March, DAPA Helicopter Project Team Major Nam Ki-jin confirmed that the 6th Group of the Materials Ma [...]
2008-03-24 07:23:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDAU ETTC KOMC KS
08SEOUL594BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3 PRELICENSE END-USE CHECK ON
[...] Per reftel, post contacted the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) and LIG NEX 1 by email, phone and fax. 2. On March 21, 2008 Navy Commander Hokun, Yoo of the PKX-A Team at DAPA confirmed by e-mail that DAPA ordered the items listed in DTC Case No. 050090721. The items will [...]
2008-03-25 07:24:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDAU ETTC KOMC KS
08SEOUL682FINAL POLLS POINT TO GNP MAJORITY
[...] (U) SUMMARY: With general elections less than a week away, the ruling Grand National Party (GNP) is poised to secure a significant majority in the National Assembly. The latest polling data ) the last to be released before April 9 according to election law stipulations ) revealed that of the [...]
2008-04-04 08:22:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDKN KS PGOV PINR PREL
08SEOUL702BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3 END-USE CHECK:
[...] Per reftel, post contacted the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA),Agency of Defense Development (ADD),and LIG NEX 1 by email, phone and fax. 2. All of our contacts (LTC Hwang Young Joo, M-SAM Program Manager, DAPA; Dr. Kim Il Suk, M-SAM Program Development, ADD; Mr. Choi [...]
2008-04-08 01:14:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDAU ETTC KOMC KS
08SEOUL877REQUEST TO DOWNGRADE CABLE CLASSIFICATION
[...] No summary [...]
2008-04-29 08:16:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL KNNP SY KS KN
08SEOUL974FOLLOW-UP RESPONSE RE: BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3 LICENSE
[...] Per reftel, the ROK Air Force?s (ROKAF) Logistics Command Inspector Bae Kang- ho confirmed receipt of the Attitude Director Indicator (ADI) parts referenced below for the F-4. The ADI parts were delivered to the ROKAF on April 8, 2008. Quantity/Commodity (1) 4 P/N:138947-01 NSN: 66 [...]
2008-05-13 07:42:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDAU ETTC KOMC KS
08SEOUL991MAY 21 - DAY OF SOLIDARITY WITH THE CUBAN PEOPLE
[...] No summary [...]
2008-05-15 04:25:00Embassy SeoulUNCLASSIFIEDKDEM PHUM PREL EUN CU KS
08SHANGHAI174ZHEJIANG PROVINCE'S WENZHOU: CHINA'S ENTREPRENEURIAL CENTER
[...] (U) Summary: During an April 23-24 visit to Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, local officials and entrepreneurs said that many of Wenzhou's export-oriented enterprises are under pressure from increasing raw material prices, renminbi (RMB) appreciation and U.S. economic changes. In response, local [...]
2008-05-13 03:04:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ETRD PGOV KIPR SOCI CVIS CH
08SHANGHAI256COUNTDOWN TO CROSS-STRAIT FLIGHTS: VIEW FROM SHANGHAI
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Shanghai is watching closely as China and Taiwan prepare to implement a recently negotiated agreement launching weekend cross-Strait charter flights and opening Taiwan to Mainland tourists. Local travel companies Shanghai Airlines and Shanghai CYTS Tours seem positive on the [...]
2008-07-03 02:44:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIEDEAIR PREL ECON SOCI CH TW
08SHANGHAI284SHANGHAI ENERGY EXPERTS - COAL IS KING
[...] (SBU) Summary. With summer peak demand for power approaching in East China, another round of possible thermal coal shortages is causing great concern. Industry experts said the main bottleneck in China's thermal coal supply is transportation, although coal exports (encouraged by a gap betwe [...]
2008-07-28 09:06:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIEDENRG ECON ETTC EINV CH
08SHANGHAI35AVIAN INFLUENZA PREVENTION IN JIANGSU PROVINCE
[...] (SBU) Summary: Two confirmed cases of Avian Influenza (AI) in Jiangsu Province have focused attention on Jiangsu's ongoing efforts against AI. In meetings with Conoff, Jiangsu health officials confirmed reports that a father and son both contracted AI in December. Jiangsu CDC does not have [...]
2008-01-28 08:21:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIEDTBIO PGOV ECON CH
08SHANGHAI36SHANGHAI AVIAN INFLUENZA PREVENTION CONTINUES
[...] (SBU) Summary: In discussions with Conoff on January 25, Shanghai Health Bureau and Center for Disease Control (CDC) officials stressed that the city's Avian Influenza (AI) prevention and reaction plans are on track. Shanghai CDC has recorded only one case of AI infection, which occurred in 20 [...]
2008-01-29 07:14:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIEDTBIO ECON PGOV CH
08SHANGHAI383SHANGHAI VICE MAYOR AI BAOJUN DISCUSSES SHANGHAI'S ENERGY
[...] (SBU) Summary: During a September 5 meeting with Department of Commerce Assistant Secretary David Bohigian, Shanghai Vice Mayor Ai Baojun explained the Shanghai Government's efforts to build its alternative/renewable energy capacity, particularly focusing on wind energy and alternative energy [...]
2008-09-11 05:28:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIEDENRG ECON EIND PGOV BEXP CH
08SHANGHAI430(SBU) GRIM OUTLOOK FOR EXPO PARTICIPATION
[...] (SBU) Summary: Prospects for an American national pavilion at the Shanghai World Expo 2010 look increasingly grim. The private sector fundraising team reported on Sept. 29 that the initial $500,000 of USA Pavilion seed money is exhausted with as yet no new money raised to pay for the pavilion [...]
2008-09-30 07:59:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIEDCH KPAO BEXP SCUL ETRD PREL
08SHANGHAI450STONES FROM OTHER HILLS SERVE TO POLISH THE JADE: SUZHOU'S
[...] (U) Summary: Suzhou Mayor Yan Li invited Shanghai-based diplomats, business people and sister city reps to a two-day event Sept. 26-27 showcasing the city as a model of investment-friendly and harmonious development. Although billed as a an opportunity for the city to seek advice from outside [...]
2008-10-21 04:35:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIEDEINV PGOV PREL ETRD ECON SOCI CH
08SHANGHAI459READING PEARL BUCK IN ZHENJIANG
[...] Summary: Zhenjiang, a city of one million at the junction of the Yangtze River and the Grand Canal, proudly proclaims its connection to Pearl S. Buck, author of "The Good Earth" and 1938 winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature. Once unwelcome in China, Buck is now praised as a bridge betwe [...]
2008-10-28 06:45:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIEDSCUL KPAO OIIP PREL EAGR CH
08SHANGHAI530FORMER U.S. AMBASSADOR TO CHINA JOHN LEIGHTON STUART LAID TO
[...] (U) Nearly 60 years after departing his post, the last U.S. Ambassador to serve in pre-PRC Mainland China was laid to rest in a cemetery near Hangzhou, in eastern China's Zhejiang Province. The interment of the remains of former Ambassador Dr. John Leighton Stuart on November 17 completed a jo [...]
2008-12-09 04:46:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV KPAO CH
08SHENYANG84HAO YUE ISLAMIC BEEF REVAMPS DOMESTIC STRATEGY TO
[...] Summary. Hao Yue Islamic Beef Company (one of the largest beef companies in China) has changed its sales strategy in order to control retail prices and take advantage of beef's increasing importance in the Chinese diet. While Hao Yue previously serviced the domestic market by selling to who [...]
2008-06-24 00:54:00Consulate ShenyangUNCLASSIFIEDECON EINV EAGR CH
08SINGAPORE1010 SINGAPORE FEELS AFTERSHOCKS OF WALL STREET CRISIS
[...] Summary: Singapore is feeling repercussions from this week's financial crisis on Wall Street, which helped send the local exchange down nearly seven percent so far this week. Although local banks are well capitalized and face no serious threat from the crisis, individual investors in Lehman [...]
2008-09-17 09:54:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ECON SN
08SINGAPORE1024RSVP: EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION:
[...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12C of the Export Administration Act. 2. As per reftel request and at the direction of the Office of Enforcement Analysis (OEA) of the USDOC Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS),CommAttache TODD AVERY, CommS [...]
2008-09-19 08:20:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIEDBMGT BEXP ETRD ETTC HK SG
08SINGAPORE1025RSVP: EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION:
[...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12C of the Export Administration Act. 2. As per reftel request and at the direction of the Office of Enforcement Analysis (OEA) of the USDOC Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS),CommAttache TODD AVERY, CommS [...]
2008-09-19 08:20:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIEDBMGT BEXP ETRD ETTC HK SG
08SINGAPORE1059 GIC ISSUES FIRST ANNUAL REPORT IN BID FOR TRANSPARENCY
[...] Summary: In a bid to provide greater transparency and allay global concerns over sovereign wealth funds, Singapore's state-owned Government Investment Corporation (GIC) issued its first annual report offering some details on the operations of one of the world's largest and more secretive inve [...]
2008-09-30 09:03:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ECON SN
08SINGAPORE1110Singapore In Recession, Loosens Monetary Policy
[...] (U) Summary. Singapore officials announced October 10 that third quarter GDP growth was a negative 0.5 percent, which on top of negative second quarter numbers placed the country into a technical recession. Analysts blamed the poor performance on declining industrial production and falling e [...]
2008-10-16 10:57:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ECON ETRD EINV SN
08SINGAPORE116RESULTS OF BLUE LANTERN CHECK ON LICENSE
[...] Post conducted a site visit to verify the bona fides of Singapore Technologies Electronics Ltd. Paul Wallace, Buyer for Singapore Technologies Electronics, provided Emboff with a copy of purchase order EJP2805/13 dated December 10, 2007. Wallace confirmed that the order for PRC-77 Radio (Porta [...]
2008-01-30 07:17:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIEDETTC ETRD ECON KOMC SN
08SINGAPORE1168 FTA REVIEW HIGHLIGHTS BENEFITS, UNRESOLVED ISSUES
[...] Summary/Action Items: Assistant U.S. Trade Representative Barbara Weisel praised the U.S.-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (FTA) during an annual review of the agreement held via digital videoconference (DVC) October 10, citing its contribution to increased bilateral trade and investment in the [...]
2008-11-04 07:35:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIEDETRD ECON EFIN EINV ECPS SENV EAGR KTEX KIPR SN
08SINGAPORE1176SINGAPORE EXPRESSES APPRECIATION FOR U.S. SUPPORT
[...] (U) Embassy Singapore received the following Diplomatic Note dated 24 October 2008 from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Government of Singapore. 2. (U) Text of Diplomatic Note: Begin Text MFA/IOD/00901/2008 The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Singapore presen [...]
2008-11-05 10:03:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIEDINTERPOL PGOV KTIA SN
08SINGAPORE1190SINGAPORE MEDIA REACTION TO U.S. PRESIDENTIAL
[...] (U) Summary: In cooperation with the American Association of Singapore and the American Chamber of Commerce, the Embassy held an Election Day brunch event at the American Club on November 5. Over 250 Americans and Singaporeans gathered to watch the results come in. This event capped a popul [...]
2008-11-07 10:04:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO SCUL SN
08SINGAPORE1242EXPORT DEPENDENCE DRAGS DOWN SINGAPORE ECONOMY
[...] Summary: Singapore's export performance recorded a 15- percent drop in October, the sixth consecutive monthly decline. Singapore's reliance on exports for a substantial part of its economy helped drag the country into a technical recession during the third quarter, a situation unlikely to im [...]
2008-11-21 10:13:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD SN
08SINGAPORE128APEC Secretariat Staffing, Employment, and Budget Data (CY
[...] Per reftel request, we provide the following information concerning the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Secretariat's staffing, employment, and budget for CY2007. SIPDIS Staff Lists ----------- 2. The APEC Secretariat has a small staff and a flat hierarchy, with no separat [...]
2008-02-01 06:19:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIEDAORC APER ECON APECO SN
08SINGAPORE1315 SINGAPORE SIGNS FTA WITH GULF COOPERATION COUNCIL
[...] Summary: Singapore signed a Free Trade Agreement with the six Arab countries in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC),significantly liberalizing trade with an increasingly important trading partner and destination for foreign investment. Ninety-nine percent of Singapore's domestic exports to t [...]
2008-12-18 06:29:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD SN
08SINGAPORE1324SINGAPORE RESPONSE ON LEGISLATIVE RESTRICTIONS FOR
[...] No summary [...]
2008-12-19 10:02:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIEDKUNR AORC AFIN SN
08SINGAPORE1325 SINGAPORE EXPORTS CONTINUE TO SLIDE
[...] The GOS released export statistics for November showing a 17.5 percent year-on-year decline in non-oil domestic exports (NODX),continuing a now seven-month decline (see reftel). The drop was larger than market expectations of a 14.5 percent fall, and represented the worst monthly performance [...]
2008-12-19 10:02:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD SN
08SINGAPORE1328RSVP: EXTRANCHECK:
[...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12C of the Export Administration Act. 2. Application Number: D408150; Attention: OEA/532/M. Nickson/Antoinette Dyson- License Applicant: Symmetricom Inc. 2300 Orchard Pkwy., San Jose, CA 95131, Contact: Ms. Su [...]
2008-12-22 00:27:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIEDBMGT BEXP ETRD ETTC HK SG
08SINGAPORE1338 SINGAPORE LIFTS BAN ON CHINESE MILK PRODUCTS
[...] Summary: Singapore's Agro-Veterinary Authority (AVA) lifted its three-month ban on imports of Chinese milk and milk products, instituted after some imports were found to have elevated levels of melamine. AVA inspectors said they were satisfied with China's control measures to ensure against [...]
2008-12-23 06:44:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD EAGR SN
08SINGAPORE1341 DEMARCHE TO SINGAPORE ON DESIGNATION OF IRANIAN ENTITIES
[...] No summary [...]
2008-12-24 04:59:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIEDKNNP EFIN PARM IR SN
08SINGAPORE332SINGAPORE'S FY2008 BUDGET: RECORD SURPLUS FUNDS MORSELS
[...] (U) Summary: Coming off a year of record-setting revenues and a fiscal surplus of 14.8 percent of GDP, the GOS budget disappointed analysts by providing a package of only S$1.8 billion (US$ 1.28 billion) in "giveaways" for lower and middle income groups, and leaving the personal income tax ra [...]
2008-03-17 05:10:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN ELAB EINV PGOV SOCI KTDB SN
08SINGAPORE34SINGAPORE - 2008 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT
[...] (U) In response to reftel instructions, this message is Post's draft chapter of the 2008 Investment Climate Statement for Singapore. As requested, we have also provided via email a Microsoft Word version of the document to EB/IFD/OIA. 2. (SBU) Begin text of Statement: Singapore 2008 [...]
2008-01-10 07:27:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIEDEINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB PGOV OPIC USTR
08SINGAPORE534BLOGGERS DEMAND INTERNET FREEDOM
[...] (U) Thirteen Singaporean bloggers submitted proposals for increased internet freedom to the Ministry of Information, Communications and the Arts (MICA) in late April. The proposals called for a change in the law that requires registration of political- or religious-focused websites. The blogg [...]
2008-05-09 05:56:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIEDKDEM PGOV SN
08SINGAPORE623RSVP: EXTRANCHECK:
[...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12C of the Export Administration Act.. 2. As per reftel A request and at the direction of the Office of Enforcement Analysis (OEA) of the USDOC Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS),Commercial Officer Todd Av [...]
2008-06-03 04:30:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIEDBMGT BEXP ETRD ETTC HK SG
08SINGAPORE688RSVP: EXTRANCHECK:
[...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12C of the Export Administration Act. 2. Application Number: D396138 ; Attention: OEA/532/M. Nickson / Jay Hatfield - License Applicant: Carbone of America, Graphite Material Division, 215 Stackpole Street, St [...]
2008-06-17 00:21:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIEDBMGT BEXP ETRD ETTC HK SG
08SINGAPORE735RSVP: EXTRANCHECK:
[...] Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12C of the Export Administration Act. 2. Application Number: D396138 ; Attention: OEA/532/M. Nickson / Jay Hatfield - License Applicant: Carbone of America, Graphite Material Division, 215 Stackpole Street, St [...]
2008-07-01 02:02:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIEDBMGT BEXP ETRD ETTC HK SG
08SKOPJE107 MACEDONIA INPUT FOR NEW ENERGY REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2008-02-11 15:38:00Embassy SkopjeUNCLASSIFIEDENRG SENV APER ABUD MK
08SKOPJE15MACEDONIAN PEACEKEEPING HELICOPTER CRASHES,
[...] (U) A Macedonian Mi-17 military helicopter returning to Skopje from the EU-led peacekeeping mission in Bosnia-Herzegovina crashed several kilometers short of Skopje Airport early the afternoon of January 12, killing all eleven Macedonian peacekeepers on board. The crash prompted Macedonian au [...]
2008-01-14 11:55:00Embassy SkopjeUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MOPS PREL PGOV MK
08SKOPJE160 MACEDONIA 2007 INL END USE MONITORING REPORT
[...] This is the CY-2007 report summarizing end-use monitoring of INL provided support in the Republic of Macedonia (reftel). 2. Procedures. Our ICITAP Senior Police Advisors conduct ongoing assessments of the Ministry of Interior police equipment needs. Equipment is donated via a letter of don [...]
2008-02-27 16:22:00Embassy SkopjeUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR AFIN KJUS MK
08SKOPJE172MACEDONIA: POINTS DELIVERED TO MFA REGARDING UNSC
[...] No summary [...]
2008-03-04 15:53:00Embassy SkopjeUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV MK KNNP MNUC PARM IR
08SKOPJE178MACEDONIA: "OPERATION DRAGON" BUSTS TIP NETWORK
[...] (SBU) The conclusion of the anti-trafficking "Operation Dragon" led to the arrest of 15 Macedonian citizens on trafficking-in-persons (TIP) charges on March 3. The National Anti-TIP Commission credits the use of special investigative measures for the success of the operation and for the colle [...]
2008-03-06 07:32:00Embassy SkopjeUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV PHUM MK
08SKOPJE18MACEDONIA SUPPORTS U.S. CANDIDATE FOR UN
[...] No summary [...]
2008-01-14 13:01:00Embassy SkopjeUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV UNGA MK
08SKOPJE181MACEDONIA: FISCAL TRANSPARENCY REPORT
[...] The GOM has developed a relatively high degree of fiscal transparency, as a result of reforms it has undertaken as part of its effort to join NATO and the European Union. Macedonia, as an EU candidate country, is in the process of raising its budgetary practices to EU standards and receives s [...]
2008-03-07 16:04:00Embassy SkopjeUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN EAID ECON PREL PGOV MK
08SKOPJE205MACEDONIA: MOJ REAFFIRMS ANTI-TIP COMMITMENT
[...] (SBU) In a March 10 meeting, Minister of Justice (MOJ) Manevski briefed the Charge on recent MOJ prosecutorial and court consolidation activities that should enhance Macedonia's efforts to combat trafficking-in-persons (TIP). Additionally, on March 12 the National Commission for Combating TIP [...]
2008-03-14 15:32:00Embassy SkopjeUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV NATO MK
08SKOPJE240MACEDONIA: 110 YEARS IMPRISONMENT FOR TIP GROUP
[...] (SBU) The Skopje Appellate Court upheld February 1 the sentences of 21 defendants in the 2007 trafficking-in-persons (TIP) case Jug 2 (reftel). Less than a year after the beginning of the trial, the court system has concluded this high-profile TIP case, giving the 21 defendants a total of ove [...]
2008-04-01 07:20:00Embassy SkopjeUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV NATO MK
08SKOPJE253MACEDONIA UNITED, MODERATE FOLLOWING GREEK VETO IN
[...] (SBU) Macedonia's leaders, media and intellectuals responded to Greece's decision April 3 to block Macedonia's NATO accession with deep disappointment, but couched in moderate and sober statements. Emotional appeals for national unity and perseverance in implementing reforms have been the mai [...]
2008-04-07 15:03:00Embassy SkopjeUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV NATO MK
08SKOPJE284MACEDONIA ON TURKEY CHANGE OF STATUS AT THE EBRD
[...] No summary [...]
2008-04-24 11:58:00Embassy SkopjeUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PREL MK
08SKOPJE292MACEDONIA: EARLY ELECTIONS PREPARATIONS IN FULL
[...] (SBU) In a series of meetings with Macedonia's political leaders April 21-23, the Ambassador and DCM urged all parties to ensure free, fair and non-violent parliamentary elections on June 1. Although the official campaign period begins May 11, parties already are floating their campaign platfo [...]
2008-04-30 09:40:00Embassy SkopjeUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV PINR NATO MK
08SKOPJE301MACEDONIA: CHARTER FLIGHT BARRED FROM GREEK
[...] (SBU) On April 28, an Egypt-bound Macedonian Airlines (MAT) charter flight was denied overflight rights for Greece without any explanation. This first-ever denial of overflight rights, coupled with other irritants such as the lack of a Greek government reply to Macedonia's request to purchase [...]
2008-05-02 14:33:00Embassy SkopjeUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV NATO EAIR MK GR
08SKOPJE304MACEDONIA'S SUCCESSFUL ANTI-TIP RECORD: THE CASE
[...] (SBU) This is a request for reconsideration or guidance. 2. (SBU) Embassy Skopje has worked intensively with the Macedonian government (GOM) to bring their anti-trafficking efforts up to international standards. We have documented Macedonia's success in meeting Tier 1 criteria for prosecut [...]
2008-05-05 13:34:00Embassy SkopjeUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV NATO MK
08SKOPJE307MACEDONIA: INFORMATION ON FORCED OR CHILD LABOR
[...] No summary [...]
2008-05-07 07:39:00Embassy SkopjeUNCLASSIFIEDELAB EIND ETRD PHUM SOCI MK
08SKOPJE310MACEDONIA: NATO SIDELINE DISCUSSIONS OVERSHADOW
[...] (SBU) Macedonia's President hosted the 15th Summit of Presidents of Central European States, May 2-3, in Ohrid. Seventeen states, spanning a geographic region from Germany to Ukraine, participated in the meeting. Kosovo is not yet a member of the group, and was not invited to participate. Th [...]
2008-05-07 15:19:00Embassy SkopjeUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV NATO MK
08SKOPJE311MACEDONIA: SCENESETTER FOR USAID ADMINISTRATOR
[...] (SBU) Ambassador Milovanovic and the Embassy Skopje team look forward to welcoming you to Macedonia. Your visit comes at a time when pro-U.S. sentiment in Macedonia is at its highest level in recent years. President Bush's solid support for Macedonia's NATO candidacy at Bucharest, coupled w [...]
2008-05-08 15:43:00Embassy SkopjeUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV NATO MK
08SKOPJE312MACEDONIA: 2008 REPORT ON INVESTMENT DISPUTES AND
[...] Post is aware of one outstanding claim of a U.S. person against the Government of Macedonia (GOM). This dispute remains unchanged from last year's report (ref B). 2. a. Claimant A. b. This dispute arose in April 2007, when the GOM decided to end a concession previously granted to Claim [...]
2008-05-09 08:00:00Embassy SkopjeUNCLASSIFIEDEINV KIDE OPIC PGOV MK
08SKOPJE314MACEDONIA: ELECTION COALITIONS READY FOR MAY 11
[...] (SBU) A week before the May 11 official kick-off of the election campaign (reftel),the State Electoral Committee (SEC) approved 19 party lists, including the VMRO-led coalition "For Better Macedonia" and the opposition SDSM-led "SUN - Coalition for Europe." Minority and small parties traditi [...]
2008-05-09 12:58:00Embassy SkopjeUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV NATO MK
08SKOPJE317MACEDONIA: IMPACT OF RISING FOOD/AGRICULTURAL COMMODITY
[...] Food prices in Macedonia have increased significantly over the past year, especially for grains, dairy products, meats, cooking oil and eggs. Rapidly increasing prices for these products have led to a significantly higher overall inflation rate of 10 percent. So far, however, these price inc [...]
2008-05-13 07:49:00Embassy SkopjeUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR ETRD PREL PGOV MK
08SKOPJE320MACEDONIA: IMPLEMENTING UNSCR 1803 DELAYED BY EARLY ELECTIONS
[...] No summary [...]
2008-05-14 11:53:00Embassy SkopjeUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ETRD TRGY KNNP UNSC IR MK AORC
08SKOPJE347MACEDONIA: TEXTBOOKS AND LENDING LIBRARY FOR ROMA
[...] SUMMARY: Embassy Skopje proposes granting 20,000 USD of the FY 2008 PRM Julia V. Taft Fund for Refugees toward the purchase of school textbooks for 395 Roma refugee children. The textbooks will promote access to education for Roma students for the 2008/9 academic year, and the creation of a l [...]
2008-05-28 12:28:00Embassy SkopjeUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PREF PHUM MK
08SKOPJE356MACEDONIA: ELECTION CAMPAIGN ENDS ON A LOW NOTE
[...] (SBU) The final week before the June 1 parliamentary elections has been marked by continued tensions between ethnic Albanian parties DUI and DPA. Although DUI property sustained most of the damage, there also were reports of DUI activist violence against an ethnic Macedonian spectator at a Ma [...]
2008-05-30 12:15:00Embassy SkopjeUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV NATO MK
08SKOPJE359MACEDONIA'S ELECTIONS: RULING PARTY WINS, COUNTRY
[...] (SBU) Macedonia's June 1 snap parliamentary elections resulted in an expected victory and absolute majority for the ruling VMRO party. Despite numerous international community (IC) and media appeals for free and fair elections in the run-up to Election Day (reftel),voting was marred by numer [...]
2008-06-02 17:06:00Embassy SkopjeUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV NATO MK
08SKOPJE364MACEDONIA: OPPOSITION LEADER STEPS DOWN FOLLOWING
[...] (SBU) Following her party's defeat in the June 1 early parliamentary elections (reftel),Radmila Sekerinska, President of the largest opposition party, the Social Democratic Union of Macedonia (SDSM),stepped down on June 3. Sekerinska conceded ruling party VMRO's landslide victory, but noted [...]
2008-06-04 15:02:00Embassy SkopjeUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV NATO PINR MK
08SKOPJE368MACEDONIA: PLANNING FOR ELECTION RE-RUNS, MORE
[...] (SBU) Working nearly non-stop for 48 hours, the State Electoral Committee (SEC) by June 6 had ordered election re-runs in 98 polling stations (PSs),due to violence and intimidation or other irregularities that marred the June 1 elections (reftels). In the meantime, the police have charged 88 [...]
2008-06-06 12:37:00Embassy SkopjeUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV NATO MK
08SKOPJE372MACEDONIA: STATE ELECTORAL COMMISSION RULES ON
[...] (SBU) Following a review of political parties' complaints of irregularities and violence during the June 1 parliamentary elections (reftel),the State Electoral Commission has invalidated voting in 196 polling stations. The SEC decision opens a window for as many as 170,000 voters in northwes [...]
2008-06-10 13:22:00Embassy SkopjeUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV NATO MK
08SKOPJE388MACEDONIA: SUPREME COURT SHOWS BIAS IN
[...] (SBU) In a biased decision for which little justification was offered, the Supreme Court overturned the State Electoral Commission's (SEC's) decision to invalidate voting in 11 polling stations cited for fraud and/or violence in the June 1 parliamentary elections. The Court's decision decrease [...]
2008-06-13 14:05:00Embassy SkopjeUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV NATO MK
08SKOPJE399MACEDONIA: INPUT FOR OSCE HUMAN DIMENSION
[...] (SBU) In response to the request for information on Macedonia's commitment to human rights and fundamental freedoms for the OSCE's annual Human Dimension Implementation Meeting (reftel),Post offers the following summary of progress in areas of democratic development, human rights, religious [...]
2008-06-18 13:29:00Embassy SkopjeUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM OSCE PGOV KDEM PREL MK
08SKOPJE402MACEDONIA: UPDATED P5+1 PACKAGE CONVEYED;
[...] No summary [...]
2008-06-20 09:23:00Embassy SkopjeUNCLASSIFIEDKNNP MNUC PARM IR MK
08SKOPJE414MACEDONIA TO SUPPORT U.S. CANDIDATE FOR
[...] No summary [...]
2008-06-27 09:16:00Embassy SkopjeUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR ECON ETRD TBIO KPAO
08SKOPJE418MACEDONIA: SECOND PARLIAMENTARY RE-RUNS -- MORE
[...] (SBU) The June 29 second round of re-runs of the June 1 Parliamentary elections were again marked by instances of serious electoral irregularities (reftel). Although the security environment was improved compared to the June 1 elections, static monitoring by international observer teams did [...]
2008-06-30 15:37:00Embassy SkopjeUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV NATO MK
08SKOPJE433MACEDONIA WILL SUPPORT U.S. CANDIDATES IN UPU
[...] No summary [...]
2008-07-07 13:22:00Embassy SkopjeUNCLASSIFIEDPREL AORC ECON ETRD WTRO MK
08SKOPJE434MACEDONIA: GLOBAL INITIATIVE TO COMBAT NUCLEAR
[...] (U) This message contains an action request in paragraph 3. 2. (U) PolOff informed MFA Director for Multilateral Affairs Svetlana Geleva, per reftel, that India and Jordan are new partner nations to the Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism (GI). In response to reftel's request f [...]
2008-07-07 13:32:00Embassy SkopjeUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PARM PTER KGIC KNNP JO IN RS MK
08SKOPJE453MACEDONIA: PM GRUEVSKI SUBMITS NEW GOVERNMENT
[...] (SBU) PM Gruevski's new government program, submitted to parliament on July 12, is heavy on economic goals but also includes a commitment to Euro-Atlantic integration, resolving the name dispute with Greece, combating crime and corruption, improving inter-ethnic relations (including Framework [...]
2008-07-14 15:41:00Embassy SkopjeUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV PINR MK
08SKOPJE464MACEDONIA: ARREST OF OPPOSITION VP PROMPTS
[...] (SBU) Zoran Zaev, Vice President of opposition party SDSM and rumored next leader of the party, was arrested on 17 July along with five associates on charges of corruption and abuse of official position related to financial gains from a tender for a shopping mall in Strumica, where Zaev serve [...]
2008-07-18 13:14:00Embassy SkopjeUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV MK
08SKOPJE473MACEDONIA: FM MILOSOSKI ASSURES AMBASSADOR THAT
[...] (SBU) Macedonia remains "NATO-ready" despite apparent recent steps away from democratization and a supplemental budget re-balance that directed funds away from the Ministry of Defense, according to Foreign Minister Milososki in his July 22 meeting with the Ambassador. He sought to deflect our [...]
2008-07-24 15:22:00Embassy SkopjeUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV NATO MK
08SKOPJE495MACEDONIA: 63RD UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY: HIGH-LEVEL
[...] (U) As requested reftel on planned high-level attendance at the 63rd UN General Assembly, please find below planned GOM attendance. A. Head of State, President Branko Crvenkovski, will attend UNGA. -- Branko Crvenkovski, President -- Arrival September 19, 2008; departure September 25 [...]
2008-07-30 15:28:00Embassy SkopjeUNCLASSIFIEDPREL OTRA OVIP KSEP UNGA MK
08SKOPJE501MACEDONIA TO REVIEW HUMAN RIGHTS PROGRESS AHEAD OF
[...] No summary [...]
2008-08-05 11:36:00Embassy SkopjeUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV OSCE PHUM KDEM
08SKOPJE502MACEDONIA: NEW GI MEMBER INFORMATION CONVEYED; GOM
[...] No summary [...]
2008-08-05 11:38:00Embassy SkopjeUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV PARM PTER KGIC KNNP MCAP PINS MK
08SKOPJE503MACEDONIA WILL SUPPORT U.S. CANDIDATE FOR IPCC WG
[...] No summary [...]
2008-08-05 11:41:00Embassy SkopjeUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV KGHG KSCA SENV AORC MK
08SKOPJE504MACEDONIA: MOJ MAY ATTEND UNCAC INTERGOVERNMENTAL
[...] No summary [...]
2008-08-05 11:44:00Embassy SkopjeUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV KCRM EINT KJUS MK
08SKOPJE507MACEDONIA: ANGRY SDSM RETURNS TO PARLIAMENT AS
[...] (C) President Crvenkovski reached agreement August 1 with the main opposition party SDSM to end its boycott of parliament and the Association of Local Self-Government Units (ZELS). The party returned in exchange for a presidential pardon on all charges against SDSM VP and Strumica mayor Zoran [...]
2008-08-07 05:50:00Embassy SkopjeUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV NATO MK
08SKOPJE525MACEDONIA CONTINUES FIGHT AGAINST TIP; NEW
[...] (SBU) Macedonia continues to make progress in fighting trafficking in persons (TIP),aggressively pursuing traffickers in a wave of recent arrests and prosecutions, many involving minor victims. Additionally, the GOM's Anti-TIP Commission has worked with the Ministry of Labor and Social Poli [...]
2008-08-18 12:50:00Embassy SkopjeUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV MK
08SKOPJE559MACEDONIA: LEADERSHIP CRISIS IN ISLAMIC COMMUNITY
[...] (SBU) On the eve of Ramadan the reinstatement of Skopje Mufti Taxhedin Bislimi by Islamic Community of Macedonia (ICM) President Sulejman Rexhepi marked an easing of tensions over leadership of the organization. The two sides had carried out a bitter battle in the media and in a letter-writin [...]
2008-09-04 13:04:00Embassy SkopjeUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV NATO MK
08SKOPJE576MACEDONIA: SUPPORT FOR U.S. PRIORITIES IN THE
[...] No summary [...]
2008-09-12 13:58:00Embassy SkopjeUNCLASSIFIEDKDEM PGOV PHUM PREL UNGA MK
08SKOPJE577DPA CRACKS UP
[...] (SBU) Summary: Ethnic Albanian DPA Vice Presidents Imer Selmani and Ruzhdi Matoshi have left the party to form a new one based on "ideas and values," breaking from what they call the thuggish politics of DPA leader Menduh Thaci. Selmani and Matoshi have so far pulled with them a total of three [...]
2008-09-15 05:23:00Embassy SkopjeUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM PREL MK AL KV
08SKOPJE590MACEDONIA: ALI AHMETI SPEAKS OUT ON COALITION DYNAMICS
[...] (SBU) Summary: The GoM's decision to prosecute the four cases which the ICTY recently decided not to pursue is a clear violation of the 2002 amnesty law and threatens inter-ethnic relations, ethnic Albanian DUI Party leader Ali Ahmeti told visiting NAVEUR ADM Fitzgerald on Sept 17. Despite his [...]
2008-09-23 05:22:00Embassy SkopjeUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM PREL MK AL KV
08SKOPJE621MACEDONIA: GI-EPG NOVEMBER MEETING INFORMATION
[...] No summary [...]
2008-10-10 07:15:00Embassy SkopjeUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV PARM PTER KGIC KNNP MCAP PINS MK
08SKOPJE669MACEDONIA: FORMER PRESIDENT GLIGOROV CALLS FOR
[...] (SBU) Still sharp and spry at 91, former President Kiro Gligorov met with Ambassador Reeker November 3 to welcome him back to Macedonia and to share his views on the current political situation and prospects for the future. Gligorov expressed his disappointment in the current Government's lac [...]
2008-11-05 14:42:00Embassy SkopjeUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV NATO MK
08SKOPJE675MACEDONIA: COUNTRY DUCKS FIRST WAVE OF FINANCIAL CRISIS,
[...] The first wave of the Global Financial Crisis (GFC) passed Macedonia with no significant impact owing largely to the country's limited links to major global financial markets. However, postponed foreign direct investment, withdrawn portfolio investment from the Macedonian Stock Exchange (MSE),[...]
2008-11-06 15:29:00Embassy SkopjeUNCLASSIFIEDEINV EFIN ECON PREL EAID MK
08SKOPJE696MACEDONIA SUES GREECE IN INTERNATIONAL COURT OF
[...] (SBU) Summary: Macedonia has filed legal proceedings against Greece in the International Court of Justice (ICJ),claiming that in blocking Macedonia's NATO membership Greece has violated the terms of the 1995 Interim Accord. Proposed press guidance in para. 6 End summary. 2. (SBU) FonMin [...]
2008-11-17 17:04:00Embassy SkopjeUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV MK GR NATO EUN
08SKOPJE701MACEDONIA: INTERIM TIP ASSESSMENT
[...] Summary: Macedonia has continued to make significant progress throughout its entire TIP prevention agenda. The continued strengthening of Macedonia's legislative framework has resulted in improved victim protection and assistance and made the government a bigger stakeholder in the country's sh [...]
2008-11-18 16:04:00Embassy SkopjeUNCLASSIFIEDKCRM KWMN PGOV PREL SMIG MK
08SKOPJE707MACEDONIA: MACEDONIA TO FOLLOW EU ON ANTI-ISRAEL
[...] No summary [...]
2008-11-24 10:41:00Embassy SkopjeUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL UNGA IS PA LE SY EU MK
08SKOPJE80MACEDONIA: CI/KR RESPONSE FOR S/CT
[...] No summary [...]
2008-01-30 08:40:00Embassy SkopjeUNCLASSIFIEDASEC ECON PTER PREL PGOV ETTC EAID EAGER EFIN
08SKOPJE82MACEDONIAN GOVERNMENT AND GREEK OIL COMPANY SIGN
[...] (SBU) The GOM signed a settlement with Hellenic Petroleum on December 31, 2007 to pay 40 million dollars in penalties for Macedonia's past violations of the 1999 privatization agreement of the OKTA oil refinery, which is owned and operated by Hellenic Petroleum. The agreement also extended t [...]
2008-01-30 15:25:00Embassy SkopjeUNCLASSIFIEDECON ENRG PGOV PREL ETRD MK
08SOFIA101BULGARIA: INPUT FOR NEW REQUIRED REPORT TO
[...] (U) The following is Embassy Sofia's response to reftel, which requests input for two new reports to Congress on energy. BACKGROUND: BULGARIA: INCREASINGLY AT THE CENTER OF ENERGY SECURITY ISSUES 2. (U) Bulgaria is increasingly on the front line of European energy security issues. [...]
2008-02-15 14:58:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIEDENRG SENV APER ABUD
08SOFIA107BULGARIA: WIREC DELEGATION LIST
[...] (U) The Bulgarian Ministry of Economy and Energy informed us February 20 that the Bulgarian delegation to the Washington International Renewable Energy Conference will consist of the following officials: Mr. Petar Dimitrov, Minister, Ministry of Economy and Energy; Ms. Galina Tosheva-Grigor [...]
2008-02-21 05:48:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIEDENRG SENV EAID SOCI TRGY PGOV BU
08SOFIA133BULGARIA TO CONSIDER U.S. VIEWS ON SOMALIA AND
[...] No summary [...]
2008-03-06 08:45:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIEDKCRM PBTS PREL UN UNSC IMO XA XW SO
08SOFIA1410BULGARIA MARKS THE 16 DAYS OF ACTIVISM TO
[...] No summary [...]
2008-01-02 15:12:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIEDKWMN PREL KPAO PHUM
08SOFIA144BULGARIA TO CONSIDER U.S. VIEWS ON MARCH 14TH
[...] Poloff delivered reftel demarche to Ministry of Foreign Affairs Middle East and Africa Expert, Yuliya Pirgozlieva on March 11. Pirgozlieva promised to relay the U.S. position to her superiors for their consideration. Beyrle [...]
2008-03-12 15:01:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIEDPREF PGOV PINR PREL PTER MASS PARM SY IS LE
08SOFIA149BULGARIA: NEW SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE UN
[...] (U) We delivered REFTEL points to MFA's Kamen Velichkov, Head of the UN and Global Issues Department on March 12. Velichkov welcomed the appointment of Norwegian Political Director Kai Eide as UNSG Special Representative for Afghanistan. Velichkov noted that Eide enjoyed a good reputation i [...]
2008-03-14 13:15:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIEDAF PREL BU
08SOFIA153INITIAL BULGARIAN REQUEST FOR SMALL ARMS / LIGHT
[...] (U) Summary. The Bulgarian Ministry of Defense (MOD) and Terem, a wholly MOD-owned defense company, submitted a formal request for Small Arms / Light Weapons (SA/LW) destruction assistance on March 13, 2008. The MOD cost estimate to destroy all of the items listed below far exceeds the SA/LW [...]
2008-03-17 07:02:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL MARR BU
08SOFIA157BULGARIA'S FISCAL TRANSPARENCY
[...] (U) Per reftel, the following is an assessment of Bulgaria's fiscal transparency. 2. (U) International standards for budget reporting are in place in Bulgaria, as required by EU membership. Relevant budget documents can be found on the websites of the Ministry of Finance and Parliament [...]
2008-03-18 11:03:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIEDEAID ECON PREL PGOV BU
08SOFIA170REINVENTING USG ENERGY TRAINING
[...] Summary: The growing strategic importance of energy in the 21st century places increased demands on our diplomats to become experts in areas where, in the past, a generalist's knowledge would suffice. The training we offer our officers must therefore evolve to reflect the fact that this comp [...]
2008-03-21 15:03:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIEDENRG AFSI EPET ECON APER
08SOFIA180BULGARIA ON THE WESTERN BALKANS AND RUSSIA IN
[...] (U) On March 26 we delivered REFTEL points to MFA's European Correspondent Sergei Tassev. Tassev thanked us for the points and said Bulgaria wanted the EU to maintain engagement with the Western Balkans, encouraging their future membership in Trans-Atlantic institutions. The EU needs to giv [...]
2008-03-27 10:55:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PHUM BU
08SOFIA24BULGARIA TO CONSIDER U.S. VIEWS ON ESDP DEPLOYMENT
[...] No summary [...]
2008-01-11 16:19:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIEDEUN PREL PGOV CD
08SOFIA243INTEREST IN AWASH INITIATIVE HIGH, ABILITY TO PAY
[...] No summary [...]
2008-04-18 15:40:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIEDSENV TBIO SOCI
08SOFIA266DEMARCHE DELIVERED: TURKEY CHANGE OF STATUS AT THE
[...] No summary [...]
2008-04-24 14:53:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PREL TU BU
08SOFIA267BULGARIA: SPECIAL 301 MESSAGE DELIVERED
[...] No summary [...]
2008-04-24 14:54:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIEDECON KIPR ETRD BU
08SOFIA273APPROACHING THE EU IN ADVANCE OF THE APRIL 28-29
[...] No summary [...]
2008-04-25 14:56:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL
08SOFIA279NUCLEAR NON-PROLIFERATION TREATY (NPT) PREPARATORY
[...] Reftel demarche was delivered to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on April 30. We do not expect a response since the Ministry is closed for Bulgarian holidays until May 7. Beyrle [...]
2008-04-30 14:55:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIEDENRG KNNP MNUC PARM PREL NPT IAEA
08SOFIA280BURMA'S FLAWED CONSTITUTIONAL REFERENDUM
[...] No summary [...]
2008-04-30 14:57:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM BM
08SOFIA281BULGARIA CIVAIR: FAA REQUEST FOR FINAL DISCUSSIONS
[...] No summary [...]
2008-04-30 15:56:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIEDEAIR ECON BU
08SOFIA29BULGARIA TO SUPPORT U.S. CANDIDATE FOR THE
[...] No summary [...]
2008-01-14 15:57:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL UNGA
08SOFIA294BULGARIAN PARTICIPATION AT ICI MINISTERIAL
[...] No summary [...]
2008-05-09 16:01:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIEDEAID ECON EFIN EIVN PGOV PREL IZ
08SOFIA297HUMANITARIAN RESPONSE TO BURMA DEMARCHE
[...] No summary [...]
2008-05-12 15:53:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PREL BM
08SOFIA30GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP CENTER POINT OF CONTACT
[...] No summary [...]
2008-01-14 16:06:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIEDKSPR AMGT KSEP KICA AFIN ABUD
08SOFIA32BULGARIAN CONFIRMS SUPPORT FOR U.S. CANDIDATE TO
[...] No summary [...]
2008-01-15 15:47:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL UNGA
08SOFIA322THE PRESIDENT'S GLOBAL FOOD SECURITY INITIATIVE
[...] We delivered the Aide-Memoire to Mrs. Hristina Hristova, Head of Protocol at the Ministry of Agriculture; to Mr. Persian Boev, Protocol Deputy at the Ministry of Health; to Mrs. Aisehel Rufi, International Relations Department Deputy at the Ministry of Economy; and to Mrs. Galya Tonkovska, sen [...]
2008-05-22 09:04:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIEDETRD EAGR EAID ECON TBIO
08SOFIA324AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY AS A TOOL TO FIGHT
[...] We delivered the Aide-Memoire to Mrs. Hristina Hristova, Head of Protocol at the Ministry of Agriculture; to Mr. Persian Boev, Protocol Deputy at the Ministry of Health; to Mrs. Aisehel Rufi, International Relations Department Deputy at the Ministry of Economy; and to Mrs. Galya Tonkovska, sen [...]
2008-05-22 10:23:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIEDETRD EAGR EAID ECON TBIO
08SOFIA330COMPETENT GOB INSTITUTIONS CONSIDERING FINANCIAL
[...] No summary [...]
2008-05-23 12:49:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PGOV PHUM BM
08SOFIA332BULGARIA: VIEWS ON GAERC
[...] No summary [...]
2008-05-23 13:35:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL PGOV
08SOFIA354BULGARIA MOST INTERESTED IN U.S-EU SUMMIT
[...] No summary [...]
2008-06-03 10:23:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIEDEUN PGOV PREL PHUM CU
08SOFIA355BULGARIA NONCOMMITTAL ON SUPPORT FOR U.S.
[...] No summary [...]
2008-06-03 10:23:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PREF SMIG AORC
08SOFIA356CYLCON NARGIS DEMARCHE DELIVERED
[...] No summary [...]
2008-06-03 10:24:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PHUM BM
08SOFIA359DEVELOPING LEADERSHIP SKILLS IN MOI MID-LEVEL POLICE
[...] (U) Summary: The Department of Justice Overseas Prosecutorial Development, Assistance and Training (OPDAT) and the DHS Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) organized two one-week courses on leadership at the Bulgarian Police Academy in Sofia May 19-23 and May 26-30. The two course [...]
2008-06-03 12:52:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL KCOR KCRCM BU
08SOFIA360BULGARIA: SUPPORTS GLOBAL MARITIME PARTNERSHIPS
[...] No summary [...]
2008-06-03 14:25:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIEDEWWT EAID ECIN ECON EFIS MARR MASS MCAP BU
08SOFIA388BULGARIA WILL GIVE 50,000 EURO FOR CYCLONE NARGIS
[...] No summary [...]
2008-06-11 13:35:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PHUM BM
08SOFIA399BULGARIAN AMBASSADOR TO VIENNA WILL ATTEND VIENNA
[...] No summary [...]
2008-06-16 10:09:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PGOV PHUM LE UNRWA
08SOFIA400DEMARCHE ON BERLIN CONFERENCE DELIVERED
[...] No summary [...]
2008-06-16 10:11:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KWBG PBTS PHUM IS EUN
08SOFIA406BULGARIA: 2008 REPORT ON INVESTMENT DISPUTES AND
[...] The United States government is aware of two (2) claims of U.S. persons that may be outstanding against the Government of Bulgaria (GOB). 2. List is keyed according to reftel instructions. (A.) Claimant A (ongoing case) (B.) 2000 (C.) In 1999, Claimant A established a subsidiary [...]
2008-06-17 14:39:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIEDEINV KIDE CASC PGOV BU
08SOFIA44BULGARIA 2008 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT
[...] No summary [...]
2008-01-17 09:47:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIEDEINV EFIN ELAB ETRD KTDB OPIC USTR BU
08SOFIA460PRISONERS OF CONSCIENCE DEMARCHE DELIVERED
[...] No summary [...]
2008-07-10 09:08:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIEDEUN PHUM PREL KDEN
08SOFIA463ACTION REQUEST: REMEDIATION ASSISTANCE REQUEST FOR
[...] (U) Summary: The Government of Bulgaria, through its Chief of Defense Zlatan Stoykov, sent a formal request for U.S. equipment to assist in remediation of accidentally exploded ordinance at the Chelopechene Ammunition Storage Facility in Sofia. On 3 July, a series of powerful explosions ro [...]
2008-07-10 15:12:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL MARR BU IZ
08SOFIA472BULGARIA ON PRISONERS OF CONSCIENCE PUBLIC AFFAIRS
[...] No summary [...]
2008-07-18 10:47:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIEDEUN PHUM PREL KDEN
08SOFIA489OSCE HUMAN DIMENSION MEETING DEMARCHE DELIVERED
[...] No summary [...]
2008-07-23 11:17:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIEDOSCE PREL PHUM KDEM
08SOFIA504SARG DEMARCHE DELIVERED TO BULGARIAN MFA
[...] No summary [...]
2008-07-25 13:46:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL LE SY EUN BU
08SOFIA512SCENESETTER FOR VISIT OF CODEL BORDALLO
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. Delegate Bordallo, Representative Wilson and Representative Sanchez, Embassy Sofia warmly welcomes you and looks forward to a very successful visit. Your visit comes one month after Secretary Rice's consultations in Sofia and two months after Prime Minister Stanishev's meeting [...]
2008-07-29 09:35:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIEDOVIP BG
08SOFIA514BULGARIA RESPONDS TO ATTENDANCE INQUIRY FOR 63RD
[...] (SBU) POLEC Officers delivered REFTEL points to MFA Ambassador and Head of the Department for UN and Global Issues Kamen Velichkov concerning the upcoming 63rd UNGA (United Nations General Assembly) General Debate and requested information regarding Bulgarian participation. Velichkov regrette [...]
2008-07-30 07:31:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIEDKSEP OTRA OVIP PREL UNGA
08SOFIA516BULGARIA- DELIVERED DEMARCHE ON AKP CASE/TURKEY
[...] No summary [...]
2008-07-30 13:23:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIEDPTER PGOV TU EUN BU
08SOFIA524BULGARIA- DELIVERED DEMARCHE ON FARC
[...] No summary [...]
2008-07-31 14:56:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIEDBU EUN HR PGOV PREL VE
08SOFIA525STAFFDEL HANAUER VISIT TO SOFIA
[...] Post warmly welcomes August 5-7 visit of Staff Members Laurence Hanauer, Joshua Kirshner, Donald Vieira, Sarah Rowland and Jamal Ware to Sofia. Post will meet and assist upon arrival and transfer to hotel. 2. Accommodations within per diem in Sofia for the nights of Tuesday, August 5 and [...]
2008-07-31 14:56:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIEDOREP AMGT ASEC AFIN BU
08SOFIA537BULGARIA'S RESPONSE TO USG NOMINATION FOR CO-CHAIR
[...] No summary [...]
2008-08-06 10:26:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIEDSENV KSCA AORC KGHG BU
08SOFIA546BULGARIA: DELIVERED DEMARCHE ON EXPANDED U.S.
[...] No summary [...]
2008-08-11 14:05:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV ETRD BM AA BU
08SOFIA547BULGARIA: DELIVERED DEMARCHE ON KARADZIC FAMILY
[...] No summary [...]
2008-08-11 14:24:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL ETTC KAWC ICTY BK EU BU
08SOFIA550BULGARIA: NAC STATEMENT ON GEORGIA
[...] No summary [...]
2008-08-11 15:57:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIEDNATO PARM KCFE RU GG BU
08SOFIA551BULGARIA: NSG DRAFT EXCEPTION TEXT FOR INDIA
[...] No summary [...]
2008-08-12 15:58:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIEDPARM PREL ETTC AORC BU
08SOFIA555BULGARIA: TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS HOTLINE NUMBERS
[...] Political Officer delivered REFTEL request for information to the Bulgarian National Commission for Combating Human Trafficking, which is the central government authority responsible for coordination of anti-TIP efforts, as well as to several local TIP NGOs. 2. Bulgaria's major, nation-wi [...]
2008-08-14 12:35:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIEDKCRM KWMN PGOV PHUM PREL BU
08SOFIA584FY09 NADR REQUEST FOR UXO REMEDIATION NEAR SOFIA
[...] (U) SUMMARY. Post greatly appreciates the funding provided in Reftel A to support Bulgarian UXO clean up efforts at Chelopechene Ammo Storage Facility. With these resources, the Bulgarians predict they can complete the clean up of most of the blast site before the end of the year. However, [...]
2008-08-28 13:02:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL MARR BU
08SOFIA590BULGARIA: SEPT 5-6 FOREIGN MINISTERS MEETING
[...] No summary [...]
2008-09-03 13:47:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIEDEUN PREL PGOV PHUM GG RU
08SOFIA595BULGARIA OPPOSED TO SERBIAN IJC RESOLUTION AT UNGA
[...] No summary [...]
2008-09-05 09:14:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL UNGA UN BU KV
08SOFIA60BULGARIA TO CONSIDER U.S. VIEWS ON UN HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] No summary [...]
2008-01-24 15:44:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL
08SOFIA609BULGARIAN MEDIA INCLUDES CRITICISM OF RUSSIA IN GEORGIA
[...] (U) SUMMARY: Initial, widespread coverage in the Bulgarian media of the Georgia-Russia conflict was generally thin on hard facts, often derived from other, Western outlets, and generally critical of Georgia's actions leading up to the conflict. Over time, the story moved off the front page, bu [...]
2008-09-11 08:52:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIEDPROP PREL PBTS PINS OPRC PGOV GG BU
08SOFIA636BULGARIA WILL DECIDE ON ASSISTANCE AFTER
[...] No summary [...]
2008-09-29 16:03:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIEDEAID EFIN KCRS KMCA EUMEM PREL GG RS BU
08SOFIA667OPIC ENVIRONMENTAL INVESTMENT FUND IN BULGARIA
[...] The following is post's evaluation of the role of OPIC's proposed renewable energy fund in Bulgaria, as requested in reftel. OPIC's proposed environmental fund would enhance Bulgaria's ability to meet ambitious EU targets on climate change. We understand that through its support for the Glo [...]
2008-10-20 14:43:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIEDENRG EINV PGOV BU
08SOFIA7BULGARIA: WIREC INVITES DELIVERED
[...] Per reftel, post delivered WIREC Invitations to Minister of Foreign Affairs Ivailo Kalfin with copies to Minister of Economy and Energy Petar Dimitrov, Minister of Agriculture and Food Supply Nihat Kabil, and Minister of Environment and Waters Dzhevdet Chakarov on January 7, 2008. Post will [...]
2008-01-07 14:59:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIEDENRG SENV TRGY EPET EAID SOCI KSCA BU
08SOFIA721 COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR LUKAS KOHLER AND MATHEW
[...] Embassy warmly welcomes and grants country clearance for Mr. Lukas Kohler and Mr. Mathew Haarsager, from November 15 - 17, 2008. The purpose of this visit is to hold discussions with Bulgarian financial and government officials. PLEASE NOTE: a Visa is required for official and diplomatic visit [...]
2008-11-14 12:12:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIEDOTRA BU
08SOFIA724BULGARIA AND COUNTERNARCOTICS: INTENSIFYING OUR
[...] Summary: The Bulgarian Government is acutely aware of the problems posed by transit across the Balkan region of narcotics and particularly of heroin from Afghanistan. The Minister of Interior contacted Ambassador to press for intensified cooperation with the US Drug Enforcement Agency, both [...]
2008-11-19 06:38:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL SNAR KCOR KCRM BU
08SOFIA732CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE TO PRESIDENT-ELECT BARACK
[...] Dr. Solomon Passy, Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Bulgarian Parliament, sent a congratulatory letter to President-elect Barack Obama. The signed original will be sent via diplomatic pouch. 2. Begin text: Dear Mr. President-elect: Please accept my warmest congratula [...]
2008-11-21 13:26:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIEDOPDC PREL OVIP BU
08SOFIA733CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE TO VICE-PRESIDENT ELECT JOE
[...] Dr. Solomon Passy, Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Bulgarian Parliament, sent a congratulatory letter to Vice President-elect Joe Biden. The signed original will be sent via diplomatic pouch. 2. Begin text: Dear Mr. Vice-President-elect: Please accept my warmest con [...]
2008-11-21 13:30:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIEDOPDC PREL OVIP BU
08SOFIA734CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE TO PRESIDENT-ELECT BARACK
[...] Mr. Tsvetan Tsvetanov, Chairman of GERB Political Party, sent a congratulatory letter to President-elect Barack Obama on behalf of himself and Mr. Boyko Borrisov, mayor of the city of Sofia and leader of the GERB party. The signed original will be sent via diplomatic pouch. 2. Begin text [...]
2008-11-21 13:33:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIEDOPDC PREL OVIP BU
08SOFIA735CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE TO PRESIDENT-ELECT BARACK
[...] Mr. Nikolay Svinarov, Chairperson of the Bulgarian New Democracy Political Party, sent a congratulatory letter to President-elect Barack Obama. The signed original will be sent via diplomatic pouch. 2. Begin text: Dear Senator Obama, On the behalf of the Bulgarian New Democracy (BND [...]
2008-11-21 13:38:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIEDOPDC PREL OVIP BU
08SOFIA736CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE TO PRESIDENT-ELECT BARACK
[...] The President of the Central Israelite Religious Council, Mr. Robert Djerassi, requested U.S. Embassy Sofia to transmit the following message on behalf of the Council to President-elect Barack Obama. 2. Begin text: Your Excellency, The Central Israelite Religious Council compliments [...]
2008-11-21 13:41:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIEDOPDC PREL OVIP BU
08SOFIA737CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE TO PRESIDENT-ELECT BARACK
[...] Mr. Georgi Anastasov, Chairman of the Bulgarian Social Democrats political party, sent a congratulatory letter to President-elect Barack Obama. The signed original will be sent via diplomatic pouch. 2. Begin text: Dear Mr. President, Congratulations for your victory of the president [...]
2008-11-21 13:47:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIEDOPDC PREL OVIP BU
08SOFIA757CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE TO PRESIDENT-ELECT BARACK
[...] Mr. Ahmed Dogan, Chairman of the Movement for Rights and Freedoms party, sent a congratulatory letter to President-elect Barack Obama. The signed original will be sent via diplomatic pouch. 2. Begin text: Dear Mr. Obama, On behalf of the Liberal Party Movement for Rights and Freedo [...]
2008-12-01 12:45:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIEDOPDC PREL OVIP BU
08SOFIA77BULGARIA DELEGATION TO THE VIENNA FORUM
[...] No summary [...]
2008-02-06 15:01:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIEDKCRM KWMN PHUM PREF SMIG
08SOFIA783 BULGARIAN ROMA PROPOSE COMMON AGENDA TO GOVERNMENT
[...] (SBU) Summary. Bulgarian Roma representatives gathered in Sofia on the eve of the International Human Rights Day to endorse a common strategy for cooperation with the government. More than 100 Roma representatives discussed ways to accelerate integration and crafted a common platform on issu [...]
2008-12-12 13:37:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIEDKWMN PREL KPAO PHUM
08SOFIA793 BULGARIAN ROMA PROPOSE COMMON AGENDA TO GOVERNMENT
[...] (SBU) Summary. Bulgarian Roma representatives gathered in Sofia on the eve of the International Human Rights Day to endorse a common strategy for cooperation with the government. More than 100 Roma representatives discussed ways to accelerate integration and crafted a common platform on issu [...]
2008-12-17 12:34:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIEDKWMN PREL KPAO PHUM
08SOFIA815OVERVIEW OF BULGARIA'S CIVIL NUCLEAR ENERGY PROGRAM
[...] (U) This is Embassy Sofia's response to Ref A Department of Commerce request for information on Bulgaria's civil nuclear energy program. OVERVIEW OF BULGARIA'S CIVIL NUCLEAR POWER PROGRAM --------------------------------------------- ----- 2. (U) Bulgaria ratified the Statute of th [...]
2008-12-29 13:41:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIEDENRG TRGY BEXP BTIO BU
08SOFIA85HEAD OF BULGARIAN DELEGATION'S PRIORITIES FOR THE
[...] No summary [...]
2008-02-08 14:31:00Embassy SofiaUNCLASSIFIEDKCRM KWMN PHUM PREF SMIG
08STATE100108LEAHY VETTING REQUEST FOR SOMALI CANDIDATES TO
[...] Reftel nominated nineteen candidates to attend the Interdicting Terrorist Activities course from September 22 to October 3 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. As per reftel, Embassy Nairobi has reviewed mission records and found no credible information of gross human rights violations by the nominees l [...]
2008-09-18 20:20:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDKDEM PHUM PGOV PINS PREL SO
08STATE100116HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR US SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] The Department has reviewed its files and finds that it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the members of the Iraqi Security Forces listed below. Department strongly suggests that visa applications for both individuals be filed with as much t [...]
2008-09-18 20:27:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDIZ MOPS PGOV PHUM PINS PREL
08STATE100138AIRCRAFT DIPLOMATIC CLEARANCE REQUEST: ISLA DE
[...] (U) This is an action request. See para 12. 2. (U) The National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) plans to operate a National Science Foundation (NSF) Gulfstream GV research aircraft, Tail Number and Call Sign N677F, in support of the HIPPO/GLOBAL project to study global distribution [...]
2008-09-18 21:05:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCI KRVC KSCA OTRA PE NSF TPHY
08STATE100304SUDAN - WEEKLY REPORTING ON UNAMID DEPLOYMENT
[...] This is an action cable - see paragraphs 4-6 as applicable. 2. The Administration and the Department view the deployment of additional peacekeeping troops to Darfur as one of its highest priorities for 2008. An Egyptian battalion and an Ethiopian battalion taskforce are next in line for dep [...]
2008-09-19 13:27:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDKPKO PREL SU
08STATE100396BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2 - 4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Post's assistance in conducting a pre-license check on licenses 050122616 and 050122547 for the export of rifles to Guatemala. Post is requested to complete th [...]
2008-09-19 15:13:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC GT
08STATE101141INSTRUCTION ON PRST ON MEDIATION AND SETTLEMENT
[...] USUN is authorized to join consensus on the following PRST on Mediation and Settlement of Disputes due to be adopted on September 23, 2008. Begin text: The Security Council recalls the Purposes and Principles of the Charter of the United Nations, and reaffirms its commitment to the pacif [...]
2008-09-22 19:26:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM
08STATE101218AFGHANISTAN: GUIDANCE FOR UNSC RENEWAL OF THE
[...] The Department instructs USUN to support UNSC adoption of the Italian draft resolution (para 4) renewing the International Security Assistance Force's (ISAF) mandate in Afghanistan. The Department also refers USUN to the following guidance in negotiating the final text of the resolution. U [...]
2008-09-22 22:13:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL UNSC ISAF AF
08STATE101434OSCE PERMANENT COUNCIL: RELEASE OF THE 2008
[...] (U) Post is authorized to present the following statement at the Permanent Council meeting in Vienna on September 25. Begin text: Thank you Mr. Chairman. On Friday, September 19, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice transmitted to the United States Congress the 10th annual United States Re [...]
2008-09-23 15:25:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL PGOV KDEM OSCE
08STATE101740SOMALIA: TALKING POINTS AND NEGOTIATING
[...] USUN is instructed to draw from the talking points in paragraph 2 to affect the changes desired in the French draft resolution on Somalia piracy, in paragraph 3, for the UNSC experts meeting on September 23. 2. Being talking points: -- We would like to thank the French for taking the i [...]
2008-09-23 19:51:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDUNSC PREL PHUM SO XA XW
08STATE101842MISSION CLEARANCE REQUEST: KARL WYCOFF
[...] Mission clearance is requested for Director of Central African Affairs, Karl Wycoff to travel to New York to participate in meetings at the UNGA from September 23-27th. Mr. Wycoff,s presence has been requested by the AF front office for a meeting with the DRC delegation and Mr. Wycoff will a [...]
2008-09-23 22:10:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT OTRA PREL UNGA
08STATE101868TRAVEL ALERT - ARABIAN PENINSULA AND PERSIAN
[...] This Travel Alert is being issued to warnAmericans about heightened security concerns in and around the Arabian Peninsula and Persian Gulf. U.S. citizens traveling to or already in the region are reminded to maintain a high level of vigilance and to take appropriate steps to increase their s [...]
2008-09-24 00:23:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC ASEC PTER AMGT XF XI
08STATE102073LIFTING OF TRAVEL WARNING: TIMOR-LESTE
[...] Effective September 24, 2008, the Department has cancelled the Travel Warning issued for Timor-Leste. The Department has determined that the current security climate in Timor-Leste no longer warrants a Travel Warning. 2. Minimize considered. RICE [...]
2008-09-24 15:18:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC PTER ASEC TT
08STATE102147OSCE PERMANENT COUNCIL: RESPONSE TO THE HEAD OF
[...] Post is authorized to make the following statement at the September 25, 2008 meeting of the OSCE Permanent Council: Begin Text: Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Ambassador Tesoriere, welcome to the Permanent Council and thank you for your comprehensive report on the situation in Kyrgyzstan a [...]
2008-09-24 17:30:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDKG PHUM KDEM PREL PGOV
08STATE102286OSCE/PERMANENT COUNCIL: STATEMENT ON GENDER
[...] Post is authorized to present the following statement at the September 25 Permanent Council meeting in Vienna. Begin text: Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The United States welcomes the Secretary General,s efforts to include gender issues in OSCE programs, policies, and activities, and commend [...]
2008-09-24 20:06:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDOSCE KWMN
08STATE102404KUDOS FOR HARARE 863
[...] No summary [...]
2008-09-24 21:43:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDSENV ECON ZI
08STATE102410OSCE/PERMANENT COUNCIL: CONCERNS ABOUT UPCOMING
[...] Post is authorized to present the following statement at the September 25 Permanent Council meeting in Vienna. Begin text: Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The United States welcomed the August release of three prisoners of conscience by the government of Belarus in the hope that this positive [...]
2008-09-24 22:16:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL PGOV OSCE KDEM BY
08STATE102553BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2 - 4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Post's assistance in conducting a pre-license check on license 050123747 for carbines and technical data to Malaysia. Post is requested to complete this Blue L [...]
2008-09-25 13:53:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC MY
08STATE102660BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests post's assistance in conducting a pre-license check on application 050122921 for the export of infrared searchlights to Russia. Post is requested to complete t [...]
2008-09-25 15:22:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC RS
08STATE102661BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests post's assistance in conducting a pre-license check on application 050123038 for the export of abrasion resistant steel plating to Mexico. Post is requested to [...]
2008-09-25 15:24:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC MX
08STATE102941RENEWAL OF MANDATE OF UN MISSION IN LIBERIA:
[...] The Security Council is scheduled to vote on September 29 for a resolution that will renew the mandate of the UN Mission in Liberia (UNMIL),slightly accelerate the pace of military drawdown, and add two formed police units (240 officers) to the mission's authorized strength. USUN is authoriz [...]
2008-09-26 00:55:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KPKO MARR LI
08STATE103371BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2 - 4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Post's assistance in conducting a post-license/pre-shipment check on license 050124009 for the export of pistols to El Salvador. Post is requested to complete [...]
2008-09-26 19:17:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDES ETTC KOMC
08STATE103379TRAVEL WARNING - ISRAEL, THE WEST BANK AND GAZA
[...] This Travel Warning updates information on the general security environment in Israel, the West Bank, and the Gaza Strip, and reminds American citizens of threats to themselves and to U.S. interests in those locations. The Department of State urges U.S. citizens to remain mindful of security [...]
2008-09-26 19:27:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC PTER AMGT ASEC IS GZ WE
08STATE103448CORAL TRIANGLE INITIATIVE: BACKGROUND & GUIDANCE
[...] This is a joint State-USAID action request for Manila, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Dili, Honiara, Port Moresby, Bangkok, and Canberra. See para 7. 2. Summary: Posts are requested to provide political and public diplomacy support to highlight USG involvement in the Coral Triangle Initiative (CTI) [...]
2008-09-26 20:52:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDSENV EAID AORC EFIS KGHG BP ID PP RP TT XB XV
08STATE103508REGIONAL REFUGEE COORDINATOR NDJAMENA DUTIES AND
[...] As noted reftel, Perlita Muiruri has taken up duties as the Regional Refugee Coordinator (RefCoord) for Chad, Darfur, the Central African Republic, and Cameroon. The Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM),would like to draw your attention to the important role played by the Nd [...]
2008-09-27 01:27:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREF CD CM CT
08STATE103528INSTRUCTIONS FOR EXTENSION OF TERM OF OFFICE OF
[...] This is an action cable. USUN is instructed to join consensus on the draft UN Security Council resolution in para 2 below that extends the term of office of ICTY judges. If there are substantial changes to the text of the resolution USUN is requested to seek additional instruction prior to a [...]
2008-09-27 06:03:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM
08STATE104441BLUE LANTERN PRE-LICENSE END USE CHECK ON
[...] This is an action message. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests post assistance in conducting a pre-license check for the export of hand grenade fuzes to Thailand. Post is requested to complete this Blue Lantern check wit [...]
2008-09-30 19:57:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC TH
08STATE104508(SBU) HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR US SPONSORED
[...] (SBU) The Department has reviewed its files and finds that it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the member of the Iraqi Security Forces listed below. Department strongly suggests that visa applications for the individual be filed with as muc [...]
2008-09-30 21:14:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDIZ MOPS PGOV PHUM PINS PREL
08STATE104550U.S. AFRICA COMMAND UPDATE - OCTOBER 1 UNIFIED
[...] Department requests action addressees to inform their host governments of the stand up of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) on October 1, and of its primary objectives. End summary. OBJECTIVES ---------- 2. Please approach appropriate host-country officials to pursue the following object [...]
2008-09-30 23:27:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDMARR PREL
08STATE105140TRAVEL WARNING - PAKISTAN
[...] This Travel Warning updates information on security incidents and reminds U.S. citizens of ongoing security concerns in Pakistan. This Travel Warning supersedes the Travel Warning dated August 7, 2008. 2. The Department of State continues to warn U.S. citizens against non-essential travel [...]
2008-10-01 22:27:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC PTER ASEC PK
08STATE105173IMPLEMENTING UN SECURITY COUNCIL RESOLUTIONS ON
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 4. 2. (U) OBJECTIVE: To reaffirm the importance of implementing all UN Security Council resolutions (UNSCRs) adopted on Iran following the adoption of UNSCR 1835. 3. (U) BACKGROUND: On Saturday, 27 September 2008, the UN Securi [...]
2008-10-02 01:17:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDKNNP IR MNUC PARM
08STATE105281BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2 - 4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Post's assistance in conducting a pre-license check on license 050125018 for the export of pistols to India. Post is requested to complete this Blue Lantern ch [...]
2008-10-02 13:36:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC IN
08STATE105409LESOTHO NOMINEES FOR ILEA GABORONE - LAW
[...] The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of date, it possesses no credible information of gross violationsof human rights by the security officers below: a) Name: Seabata NTHABI Gender: Male Date of birth: 17 April, 1968 Passport no.: SA 000205 Date of issue: 01 [...]
2008-10-02 15:39:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDASEC EAID ECON KCRM KJUS SNAR LT
08STATE105452RESPONSE TO UN SPECIAL RAPPORTEUR NOWAK:
[...] (U) Following in paragraph 2 below is the text of a response to the UN Special Rapporteur on the Question of Torture, Mr. Manfred Nowak, regarding the situation of Mr. Abdullah Bin Omar Al Hajji and Mr. Lutfi Ben Swi Lagha. Mission is requested to convey this response to Mr. Nowak under cover [...]
2008-10-02 16:50:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM
08STATE105458Secretary Rice's Message on the 233rd Anniversary of
[...] Please post appropriately the following message from Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. 2. Begin text: On behalf of the Department of State, I extend my best wishes and sincere congratulations to the United States Marine Corps on your 233rd anniversary on November 10. [...]
2008-10-02 17:04:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT ASEC KMSG
08STATE105486RESPONSE TO UN SPECIAL RAPPORTEUR ALSTON: TROY
[...] (U) Mission is requested to convey to the UN Special Rapporteur on Extrajudicial, Summary or Arbitrary Executions the current situation of the case of Troy Anthony Davis. This is in response to Mr. Alston,s letter of September 12 concerning the pending and subsequently stayed execution of Mr. [...]
2008-10-02 17:54:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM
08STATE105536TRAVEL WARNING - SUDAN
[...] This Travel Warning updates U.S. citizens to security concerns in Sudan. The Department of State continues to warn against all travel to Sudan due to the threats from armed conflicts and from terrorism. American citizens who choose to remain in Sudan should review their security posture, and [...]
2008-10-02 18:27:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC ASEC KPAO PTER PREL AF SU
08STATE106303MISSION CLEARANCE REQUEST
[...] The United States is a co-sponsor of the UNSCR 1540 Workshop organized in cooperation with the UN 1540 Committee and the Government of Thailand to take place October 27-31. Other co-sponsors are the European Union and Norway. In general, the United States continues to be involved at all leve [...]
2008-10-03 21:35:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC PARM PGOV PREL PTER UNSC OTRA
08STATE106306USUN INSTRUCTION: CIRCULATE SUDAN PANEL OF
[...] This is an action request. USUN is instructed to circulate the resolution (text in para 2) that will extend the mandate of the current UNSC Sudan Sanctions Committee's Panel of Experts (POE). The POE's mandate expires 15 October. ------------------ TEXT OF RESOLUTION ------------------ [...]
2008-10-03 21:41:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDKTFN PGOV PHUM PREL PTER SU UNSC
08STATE106314GUINEA-BISSAU: TALKING POINTS FOR UNSC
[...] USUN is instructed to draw from the following talking points for the October 6 UN Security Council Consultations on Guinea-Bissau. Begin points: -- We would like to thank (DPA official) for his briefing on the situation in Guinea-Bissau. -- The United States is pleased by statements fro [...]
2008-10-03 22:06:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDUNSC PREL PHUM SNAR PU XA XY
08STATE106405SOMALIA PIRACY: VOTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR FRENCH
[...] USUN is instructed to vote in favor of and co-sponsor the French drafted resolution on Somalia piracy to be adopted in the Security Council early next week. 2. Begin text of resolution: (1) Recalling its resolutions 1814 (2008) and 1816 (2008),(2) Gravely concerned by the recent prol [...]
2008-10-05 17:48:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDUNSC PREL PHUM PHSA EWWT KCRM SO XA XW
08STATE106406SOMALIA PIRACY: VOTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR FRENCH
[...] No summary [...]
2008-10-05 17:52:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDUNSC PREL PHUM PHSA EWWT KCRM SO XA XW
08STATE106544SUDAN - DEPLOYMENT OF NEPALESE FORCES TO UNAMID
[...] This is an action cable -see paragraph 4. 2. The Administration and the Department view the deployment of 4,000 additional peacekeeping troops from Egypt, Ethiopia, and Rwanda to Darfur as one of its highest priorities for the remainder of 2008 (ref A). The Ethiopians and Egyptians were or [...]
2008-10-06 14:08:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL SU KPKO UNSC
08STATE106743USUN INSTRUCTION: SOMALIA SANCTIONS COMMITTEE
[...] This is an action request; see paras 3 and 4. ---------- BACKGROUND ---------- 2. As part of security sector reform efforts in Somalia the United States will provide a two-week Interdicting Terrorist Activities Course for nineteen Somali Transitional Federal Government participants. The [...]
2008-10-06 19:30:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDKDEM KTFN PGOV PHUM PINS PREL PTER SO XW UNSC
08STATE106869GUIDANCE FOR PRST ON GUINEA-BISSAU OCTOBER 7
[...] USUN is instructed to join consensus on the PRST on Guinea-Bissau (para 2) October 7 in the UN Security Council Consultations. 2. Begin text of PRST: The Security Council, recalling its previous statements on Guinea-Bissau, and having considered the latest report of the Secretary-General [...]
2008-10-06 23:40:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDUNSC PREL PHUM SNAR PU XA XY
08STATE107315RESPONSE TO THE WORKING GROUP ON
[...] This is an action request. The Working Group on Communications, which reviews individual complaints sent to the UN Human Rights Council, has requested a response regarding the case of Edgar Allen Stitzel. The US response has been sent by email to Mission Geneva. Mission is requested to deliv [...]
2008-10-07 17:55:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM
08STATE107421HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR US SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] The Department has reviewed its files and finds that it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the members of the Iraqi Security Forces listed below. Department strongly suggests that visa applications for both individuals be filed with as much t [...]
2008-10-07 19:27:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDMOPS PGOV PHUM PINS PREL IZ
08STATE10780MGCD01: CHAD MONITORING GROUP SITUATION REPORT
[...] (SBU) The Chadian Army engaged rebel forces in more than one incident. Embassy N'Djamena notes skirmishes occurred approximately 50 miles outside the capital, while French estimates placed the incidents within 18 miles of the city. 2. (SBU) Embassy N'Djamena reports a military build-up [...]
2008-02-02 01:14:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT CD
08STATE108132GUIDANCE ON KOSOVO INDEPENDENCE/ICJ REFERRAL
[...] The Department instructs USUN to vote against the resolution introduced by Serbia to refer a question on Kosovo's declaration of independence to the International Court of Justice, scheduled for debate in the UN General Assembly on October 8. USUN should encourage another country to call the [...]
2008-10-08 23:52:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDUNGA PREL KJUS KO
08STATE108377PAKISTANI NON-PAPERS ON ENHANCING PAKISTAN-U.S.
[...] (U) During the U.S.-Pakistan Strategic Dialogue on September 29, Foreign Secretary Bashir shared with the U.S. side two non-papers; on the Pakistan-U.S. Partnership and on the Strategic Dialogue process (text below). Bashir said the U.S.-Pakistan Strategic Dialogue is critical but needs more [...]
2008-10-09 15:07:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PK EFIN ENRG EAID ECON EINV
08STATE108482SUDAN - CONFIRMATION OF FORCE CONTRIBUTIONS TO
[...] This is an action cable - see paragraphs 4, 5 and 6. 2. The Administration and the Department view the deployment of 4,000 peacekeeping troops, including from Egypt, Ethiopia and Rwanda, to Darfur as one of its highest priorities for the remainder of 2008. The Ethiopians and Egyptians were [...]
2008-10-09 17:52:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDBG ID PGOV PK PREL SU KPKO
08STATE108601LEAHY VETTING FOR LAF AND ISF CANDIDATES FOR
[...] (U) In response to referenced Leahy vetting requests, the Department has reviewed its files and finds it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the members of the Lebanese Internal Security Forces and Lebanese Armed Forces personnel listed below. [...]
2008-10-09 20:13:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAPER ASEC NAS LE
08STATE108662DEMARCHE REGARDING SOMALIA SANCTIONS UNSC
[...] This is an action request. Please see para 2. -------------- ACTION REQUEST -------------- 2. At the highest appropriate level, action addressees are requested to inform French and UK counterparts that the United States cannot agree to the automatic expiration of the sanctions after twel [...]
2008-10-09 22:15:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ETTC KTFN PREL PTER XW UNSC
08STATE109267USUN INSTRUCTION: UPDATE LIBERIA SANCTIONS LISTS
[...] This is an action request; see para 3. ---------- BACKGROUND ---------- 2. The UK Mission to the United Nations in New York has bilaterally expressed its desire to propose updates to the UNSC Liberia Sanctions Committee's lists of individuals subject to the measures imposed by paragraph 4 [...]
2008-10-10 23:26:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ETTC KTFN UNSC LI
08STATE109268GUIDANCE FOR UNSC DEBATE ON AFGHANISTAN, OCTOBER
[...] The Department instructs USUN to draw on the points below for its participation in the UN Security Council debate on the Secretary General's September 23 report on the situation in Afghanistan, scheduled to take place on October 14. 2. Begin points: Mr. President I would like to thank [...]
2008-10-10 23:29:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDUNSC PREL PGOV UNAMA MARR MOPS EAID KDEM AF
08STATE109750BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests post's assistance in conducting a pre-license check on application 050123038 for the export of armor plating to Mexico. Post is requested to complete this Blue [...]
2008-10-14 17:40:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC MX
08STATE109919Second Meeting of the GNEP Reliable Nuclear Fuel Services
[...] Summary. The Global Nuclear Energy Partnership (GNEP) Working Group on Reliable Nuclear Fuel Services held its second meeting September 3 - 4 2008 in Vienna Austria. The Group decided to establish two sub-groups, one on fact-finding and a second on the back end of the fuel cycle. The Fact Fin [...]
2008-10-14 21:08:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDENRG KNNP TRGY AU
08STATE109945Travel Alert
[...] This Travel Alert updates security information for U.S. citizens traveling and living in Mexico. It replaces the Travel Alert for Mexico dated April 14, 2008, and expires on April 14, 2009. 2. While millions of U.S. Citizens safely visit Mexico each year, including thousands who cross th [...]
2008-10-14 23:03:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC PTER ASEC MX
08STATE10999HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S. SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] Department has reviewed its files and finds that it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the members of the Iraqi Security Forces listed below. If at any time Embassy becomes aware of any information regarding incidents that could be deemed to [...]
2008-02-04 12:32:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDIZ MOPS PGOV PHUM PINS PREL
08STATE110175HOW A POST CAN REFER CASES TO THE U.S. REFUGEE
[...] Summary. The U.S. operates a refugee resettlement program coordinated by the State Department through the Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration, Office of Admissions (PRM/A). Under this program, tens of thousands of refugees of many nationalities are identified, interviewed, and ultimat [...]
2008-10-15 17:14:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT APER CVIS PHUM PREF
08STATE110204BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2 - 4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Posts' assistance in conducting a post-shipment check on license 050097822 for the export of rifles to Canada. Posts are requested to complete this Blue Lanter [...]
2008-10-15 18:23:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCA ETTC KOMC RS
08STATE110262OSCE PERMANENT COUNCIL: RESPONSE TO DR. ERHARD
[...] (U) Post is authorized to make the following statement at the October 16, 2008 meeting of the OSCE Permanent Council in Vienna: Begin Text: Thank you, Mr. Chairman, The United States welcomes the former Special Coordinator of the Stability Pact for South Eastern Europe, Dr. Erhard Bus [...]
2008-10-15 19:49:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL OSCE
08STATE110279USUN INSTRUCTION: VOTE IN FAVOR OF SUDAN PANEL
[...] This is an action request. USUN is instructed to vote in favor of the resolution (text in para 2) that will extend the mandate of the current UNSC Sudan Sanctions Committee's Panel of Experts (POE). USUN should consult with the Department should there be any changes made to this text. The P [...]
2008-10-15 20:14:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDKTFN PGOV PHUM PREL PTER SU UNSC
08STATE110301BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests post's assistance in conducting a pre-license check on application 050125454 for the export of C-130 aircraft components to the Netherlands. Post is requested [...]
2008-10-15 20:32:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC NL
08STATE110302BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Embassy's assistance in conducting a post-shipment check on license 050107593 for the export of C-130 spare parts and engine components to Malaysia. Embassy is [...]
2008-10-15 20:33:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC MY
08STATE110353OSCE PERMANENT COUNCIL: RESPONSE TO PIA HOM
[...] (U) Post is authorized to present the following statement at the October 16, 2008 Permanent Council meeting in Vienna. Begin text: Thank you, Mr. Chairman. We join in welcoming Mr. Robert Bosch, head of OSCE,s Presence in Albania. He and his team are doing effective and important work, [...]
2008-10-15 22:21:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAL PGOV PREL OSCE
08STATE110354OSCE PERMANENT COUNCIL: STATEMENT ON DEPORTATION
[...] Post is authorized to make the following statement at the October 16, 2008, meeting of the OSCE Permanent Council in Vienna: Begin Text: Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The United States joins Norway and the EU in expressing its concern about recent actions taken by Kyrgyz authorities agains [...]
2008-10-15 22:24:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PHUM OSCE KG
08STATE110381UNSCR 1540 -- IN-KIND CONTRIBUTION FOR 1540
[...] This is an action request for USEU, see para 3, and USUN, see paras 4, 5, and 6. 2. Background. UNSCR 1540 (2004) obligates all states to develop and maintain "appropriate, effective" measures to improve their indigenous capacities to counter WMD proliferation and terrorist threats. In [...]
2008-10-15 23:34:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAORC KPAO EUE PREL PTER UNSC EUN
08STATE110387CHEMICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION (CWC): GUIDANCE
[...] Guidance in paragraphs 7-8. ---------- Overview ---------- 2. This cable provides information and guidance to the U.S. delegation for use during informal discussions with the Technical Secretariat on the margins of EC-54, 14-17 October 2008. These sampling and analysis discussions a [...]
2008-10-16 00:39:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPARM MARR KTIA CWC JA
08STATE110623SIGNING OF HOTLINE CONSOLIDATION AGREEMENT
[...] This is an action request. Post is requested to convey, under cover of a diplomatic note, the information at para 2 to appropriate host government officials. Post assistance is appreciated. 2. Text of diplomatic note: Complimentary opening ...and has the honor to refer to the Embassy [...]
2008-10-16 17:56:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPARM PREL RS
08STATE110733AUTHORIZATION TO COSPONSOR RESOLUTION ENTITLED
[...] This is an action request. USDEL is authorized to co-sponsor the draft resolution contained in REF entitled "Torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment" provided that USDEL in conjunction with the Office of the Legal Adviser determines that the text has not changed [...]
2008-10-16 20:51:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM UNGA
08STATE111373DEMARCHE: COUNTER-PIRACY COOPERATION
[...] This is an action request. Please see paragraph 2. OBJECTIVES ---------- 2. Department requests Post expand discussion with the Government of Kenya (GOK) on deepening cooperation with the United States to counter piracy in the Gulf of Aden and off the coast of Somalia. Post is request [...]
2008-10-18 23:03:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDEWWT MOPS PHSA PREL XA XW SO KE
08STATE111546BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Embassy's assistance in conducting a post-shipment check on license 050109596 for the export of accelerometers to the Czech Republic. Embassy is requested to c [...]
2008-10-20 14:47:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC EZ
08STATE111559UN COMMITTEE ON INFORMATION: INSTRUCTIONS FOR
[...] USUN is authorized to join consensus on draft resolutions A and B due to be voted on October 17-22 as Chapter IV of the Report of the Committee on Information to UNGA 63. 2. NOTE: IO/PPC compared full texts of both proposed resolutions with previous ones approved by UNGA 62. Draft Resol [...]
2008-10-20 15:01:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAORC PREL ECPS UNGA XX
08STATE111745PORTUGAL: TIP ACTION GUIDE TO COMBAT TIP
[...] This is an action request (see para 5). 2. The 2008 Trafficking in Persons Report rates countries as Tier 2 when host governments are not meeting the minimum standards to combat trafficking in persons (TIP) as defined by the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA),but are making signif [...]
2008-10-20 21:34:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDKCRM KWMN PHUM PO PREL SMIG KTIP
08STATE111994THE NETHERLANDS: TIP ACTION GUIDE TO COMBAT TIP
[...] This is an action request (see para 5). 2. The 2008 Trafficking in Persons Report rates countries as Tier 2 when host governments are not meeting the minimum standards to combat trafficking in persons (TIP) as defined by the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA),but are making signif [...]
2008-10-21 17:05:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDKCRM KWMN KTIP PHUM PREL SMIG NL
08STATE112163SINGAPORE: PERMISSION GRANTED FOR AMBASSADOR
[...] Department grants permission for Ambassador Patricia L. Herbold to be absent from post October 30 - November 1, 2008 and November 5 - 14, 2008 for personal leave in Seattle, Washington; and for official travel to St. Louis, Missouri from November 2 - 4, 2008 to attend the F-15SG Roll-out Cerem [...]
2008-10-21 20:14:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT APER OTRA SG
08STATE112166BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-5. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Embassy's assistance in conducting a post-shipment check on license 050103199 for the export of Container Delivery System (CDS) kits, (a.k.a. airdrop equipment) [...]
2008-10-21 20:19:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC ID SN
08STATE112168BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-5. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Embassy's assistance in conducting a post-shipment check on license 050101125 for the export of gyroscopes to the Philippine Air Force. Embassy is requested to [...]
2008-10-21 20:22:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC RP
08STATE112223OSCE PERMANENT COUNCIL: STATEMENT ON UZBEK
[...] Post is authorized to make the following statement at the October 23, 2008, meeting of the OSCE Permanent Council in Vienna. Begin Text: Mr. Chairman, The United States would like to take this opportunity to note some specific positive developments in Uzbekistan on religious freedom a [...]
2008-10-21 21:20:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PHUM OSCE UZ
08STATE112382UKRAINE: TIP ACTION GUIDE TO COMBAT TIP
[...] This is an action request (see para 5). 2. The 2008 Trafficking in Persons Report rates countries as Tier 2 when host governments are not meeting the minimum standards to combat trafficking in persons (TIP) as defined by the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA),but are making signif [...]
2008-10-22 13:39:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDKCRM KWMN KTIP PHUM PREL SMIG UP
08STATE11248111TH SESSION OF THE UN COMMISSION ON SCIENCE AND
[...] (U) Summary: The UN Commission on Science and Technology for Development (CSTD) held its 11th Session at the Palais des Nations in Geneva from May 26 - 30, 2008. The current biennial themes of the Commission are "Development-oriented policies for a socio-economic inclusive information society, [...]
2008-10-22 16:39:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDTSPL TINT UNCTAD ECOSOC AORC
08STATE112515DJIBOUTI: TALKING POINTS FOR OCTOBER 23 BRIEFING
[...] USUN may draw from the following talking points and those in reftel for their October 23 briefing on the situation between Djibouti and Eritrea. USUN should seek to speak last so they can adequately determine if the "If Raised" point is needed. Begin points: -- The United States would l [...]
2008-10-22 17:30:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDUNSC PREL PHUM DJ ER XA XW
08STATE112570OSCE PERMANENT COUNCIL: STATEMENT ON UZBEK
[...] This cable transmits a correction to reftel text. Post is authorized to make the following statement at the October 23, 2008, meeting of the OSCE Permanent Council in Vienna: Begin Text: Mr. Chairman, The United States would like to take this opportunity to note advances in Uzbeki [...]
2008-10-22 18:32:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PHUM OSCE UZ
08STATE112582RULES OF BEHAVIOR FOR PROTECTING PERSONALLY
[...] The Department has long been concerned with protecting individuals' personal information. This concern has been heightened in recent years by the increasing mobility of information by electronic means and high visibility breaches of personal information in both paper and electronic formats. [...]
2008-10-22 18:50:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAINF AMGT APER ASEC CMGT
08STATE112600OSCE PERMANENT COUNCIL: STATEMENT ON RELIGIOUS
[...] (U) Post is authorized to present the following statement at the October 23 Permanent Council meeting in Vienna. Begin Text: Mr. Chairman, The United States takes note that the lower chamber of the Kazakhstani parliament passed on September 24th draft amendments to legislation on freedo [...]
2008-10-22 19:15:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV PHUM OSCE KZ
08STATE112701IRELAND: TIP ACTION GUIDE TO COMBAT TIP
[...] This is an action request (see para 5). 2. The 2008 Trafficking in Persons Report rates countries as Tier 2 when host governments are not meeting the minimum standards to combat trafficking in persons (TIP) as defined by the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA),but are making signif [...]
2008-10-22 21:34:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDKCRM KWMN KTIP PHUM PREL SMIG EI
08STATE112713OSCE/PERMANENT COUNCIL: RESPONSE TO REPORT BY
[...] Post is authorized to present the following statement at the October 23 Permanent Council meeting in Vienna. Begin text: Thank you, Mr. Chairman. It is a pleasure to welcome Ambassador Remler to the Permanent Council today. His report bears witness to the continuing energy and focus of [...]
2008-10-22 22:21:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDOSCE PGOV PBTS KDEM MD RS
08STATE113003BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Embassy's assistance in conducting a post-shipment check on license 050104624 for the export of a military antenna to the Qatar Armed Forces (QAF). Embassy is [...]
2008-10-23 17:37:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC QA
08STATE113008BLUE LANTERN CHECK TO ESTABLISH BONA FIDES OF
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Embassy's assistance in conducting a Blue Lantern check on new DDTC registrant Emirates Advanced Investments. Embassy is requested to complete this Blue Lantern [...]
2008-10-23 17:42:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC AE
08STATE113009FOLLOW UP: BLUE LANTERN POST-SHIPMENT END-USE
[...] According to our records, we have not yet received a response to the subject Blue Lantern request regarding the export of CH-47C helicopter spare component parts (License # 050075365) to the United Arab Emirates. This request was sent over 120 days ago. We request an update from post regardi [...]
2008-10-23 17:43:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC AE
08STATE113010FOLLOW UP: BLUE LANTERN POST-SHIPMENT END-USE
[...] According to our records, we have not yet received responses to the subject Blue Lantern request regarding the export of CH-47 helicopter spare component parts (License # 050081672) to the United Arab Emirates. This request was sent over 120 days ago. We request updates from Embassies Abu Dh [...]
2008-10-23 17:43:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC AE FR
08STATE113172HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR AFRICA PARTNERSHIP
[...] (SBU) The Department of State has reviewed its files and finds that as of October 23, 2008, it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the officer listed below: Name: Alain Jerome Mounguet Ingoule Rank: Commander Unit/Org [...]
2008-10-23 20:45:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDMASS PGOV PHUM TP GB
08STATE113232USUN INSTRUCTION: CHARLES BRIGHT FOCAL POINT
[...] This is an action request. USUN is requested to inform the Focal Point that the United States has no objection to the delisting request for Charles BRIGHT. We do not consider Charles BRIGHT to pose an ongoing threat to peace and stability in Liberia and the subregion. Mr. BRIGHT appears to [...]
2008-10-23 23:34:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ETTC KTFN UNSC LI
08STATE113557BLUE LANTERN PRE-LICENSE END USE CHECK ON
[...] This is an action message. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests post assistance in conducting a pre-license check for the export of lithium batteries to Canada. Post is requested to complete this Blue Lantern check within [...]
2008-10-24 15:55:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCA ETTC IS KOMC
08STATE113639DIPLOMATIC NOTE REGARDING JAPAN'S CONTINENTAL
[...] Embassy Tokyo is requested to deliver a note verbale to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan using the text in Paragraph 2. 2. Begin text: The Embassy of the United States of America presents its compliments to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and has the honor to acknowledge recei [...]
2008-10-24 18:02:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDKSCA PBTS PHSA SENV TPHY JA
08STATE113913TRAVEL WARNING - SOMALIA
[...] This Travel Warning updates information on the unsettled security situation and warns American citizens against travel to Somalia. This supersedes the Travel Warning of May 20, 2008. 2. The Department of State warns U.S. citizens against all travel to Somalia, including the self- proclaim [...]
2008-10-24 22:52:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC ASEC KPAO PTER PREL KE AF
08STATE113930CANCELLATION OF TRAVEL WARNING - BOLIVIA
[...] The Travel Warning issued for Bolivia on September 12, 2008, has been cancelled, effective October 23, 2008. 2. The conditions described in the Warning no longer exist and the Department of State has lifted Authorized Departure for post. Up-to-date information on safety and secur [...]
2008-10-25 01:27:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC PTER ASEC BL
08STATE114792INSTRUCTION - U.S. SECURITY COUNCIL INTERVENTION
[...] No summary [...]
2008-10-28 19:11:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDUNSC GG PREL
08STATE114915LETTER TO MR. AHMET GUN FROM NNSA DEPUTY
[...] This is an action request. Please see para 2. Summary: United States Department of Energy,s (DOE) National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Deputy Administrator for Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation, William Tobey visited Ankara and Istanbul on 20 October 2008, to discuss important nuc [...]
2008-10-28 20:50:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDKNNP ENRG EXBS TU
08STATE11495TALKING POINTS FOR FEBRUARY 5 SYG BRIEFING ON HIS
[...] USUN is instructed to draw from the following points for the Security Council's February 5 briefing from Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon on his recent trip to the AU Summit and Kenya Begin points: -- The United States thanks the Secretary-General for his very informative briefing on his vi [...]
2008-02-04 23:49:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDUNSC PREL PHUM CG KE SO SU XA XW ZF
08STATE114964OSCE PERMANENT COUNCIL: RESPONSE TO ODIHR
[...] (U) Post is authorized to present the following statement at the Permanent Council meeting in Vienna on October 30. Begin text: Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Thank you, Ambassador Lenarcic for your comprehensive report. The United States strongly supports ODIHR, which has earned its place a [...]
2008-10-28 21:37:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL PGOV OSCE KDEM
08STATE115034INSTRUCTIONS FOR CUBA EMBARGO RESOLUTION
[...] The Department instructs USUN to vote against the resolution, "Necessity of Ending the Economic, Commercial, and Financial Embargo Imposed by the United States of America against Cuba," scheduled for consideration by the UN General Assembly on Wednesday, October 29. USUN should draw on the f [...]
2008-10-29 02:46:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDUNGA ETRD PHUM UN CU
08STATE115258USUN INSTRUCTION: VOTE IN FAVOR OF CDI SANCTIONS
[...] This is an action request. USUN is instructed to vote in favor of the adoption of the resolution (text in para 2) that will renew the UNSC Cote d'Ivoire sanctions regime and extend the mandate of the Group of Experts for an additional 12 months. ------------------ TEXT OF RESOLUTION ----- [...]
2008-10-29 16:00:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDKDEM KTFN PGOV PHUM PINS PREL PTER UNSC XY
08STATE115259OSCE PERMANENT COUNCIL: STATEMENT ON RUSSIAN
[...] No summary [...]
2008-10-29 16:01:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDGG OSCE PHUM PREL
08STATE115284OSCE/PERMANENT COUNCIL: RESPONSE TO REPORT BY THE
[...] Post is authorized to present the following statement at the October 30, 2008 Permanent Council meeting in Vienna. Begin text: Thank you, Mr. Chairman. We welcome Mr. Snoy back to the Permanent Council, and thank him for his comprehensive report. We commend the leadership Mr. Snoy has [...]
2008-10-29 16:43:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL ECON OSCE
08STATE115454PREVENTING IRAN'S ACQUISITION OF NEW SUPPLIES OF
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 4. 2. (SBU) OBJECTIVES FOR ASTANA AND TASHKENT: -- In coordination UK counterparts in country, Embassies Astana and Tashkent should convey to appropriate host government officials continuing U.S. concerns regarding possible Iranian at [...]
2008-10-29 20:21:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDEMIN ENRG ETTC IR MNUC PARM TRGY
08STATE115695SPAIN: TIP ACTION GUIDE TO COMBAT TIP (2008-2009)
[...] This is an action request (see para 5). 2. The 2008 Trafficking in Persons Report rates countries as Tier 1 when host governments are fully meeting the minimum standards to combat trafficking in persons (TIP) as defined by the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA). Remaining on Tier [...]
2008-10-30 13:46:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDKCRM KWMN KTIP PHUM PREL SMIG SP
08STATE115726CORRECTED COPY: THE NETHERLANDS: TIP ACTION GUIDE
[...] This is an action request (see para 5). 2. The 2008 Trafficking in Persons Report rates countries as Tier 1 when host governments are fully meeting the minimum standards to combat trafficking in persons (TIP) as defined by the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA). Remaining on Tier [...]
2008-10-30 14:21:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDKCRM KWMN KTIP PHUM PREL SMIG NL
08STATE115935PSI: SUMMARY OF SEPTEMBER 2008 PARIS OPERATIONAL
[...] The seventeenth Proliferation Security Initiative PSI) Operational Experts Group (OEG) meeting took place in Paris, France on September 25-26, 2008. The twenty PSI countries participating in the OEG work on behalf of all PSI participants (i.e., the more than 90 countries that have endorsed th [...]
2008-10-30 19:10:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDKNNP MNUC PARM PREL
08STATE115948PSI: OPERATIONAL EXPERTS GROUP MEETING IN PARIS,
[...] The seventeenth Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI) Operational Experts Group (OEG) meeting took place in Paris, France on September 25-26, 2008. Delegations from the 20 OEG countries participated. Information contained in this cable is provided for Posts' information and is not to be pas [...]
2008-10-30 19:22:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDKNNP MNUC PARM PREL
08STATE115964PSI: OPERATIONAL EXPERT GROUP MEETING IN PARIS,
[...] The seventeenth Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI) Operational Experts Group (OEG) meeting took place in Paris, France on September 25-26, 2008. Delegations from the 20 OEG countries participated. Information contained in this cable is provided for Posts' information and is not to be pas [...]
2008-10-30 19:38:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDKNNP MNUC PARM PREL
08STATE116029TRAVEL WARNING - CONGO, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF
[...] The Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the risks of traveling to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Congo-Kinshasa),and recommends against all travel to North Kivu province. This replaces the Travel Warning dated July 23, 2008 to note the deterioration in the security situation i [...]
2008-10-30 20:45:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC PTER ASEC CG
08STATE116034INSTRUCTION - UNGA HOLOCAUST COMMEMORATION
[...] (U) This is an action request: USUN is instructed to draw from the points below during the UN General Assembly Holocaust Commemoration Statement scheduled for November 3, 2008. BEGIN TEXT ---------- Three years ago, on 1 November 2005, the United Nations General Assembly adopted resoluti [...]
2008-10-30 20:52:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL UNGA
08STATE116103INSTRUCTIONS: TURKMENISTAN'S UNGA RESOLUTION ON
[...] This is an Action Request (see paragraphs 3 and 4) containing instructions for USUN (reftel A) during discussion of the Turkmen's proposed UN General Assembly (GA) Resolution entitled "Reliable and stable transit of energy and its role in ensuring stable economic development and international [...]
2008-10-30 23:00:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDUNGA ENRG ZK EPET PREL
08STATE116174BLUE LANTERN PRE-LICENSE END USE CHECK ON
[...] This is an action message. See paragraphs 2-7. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests post assistance in conducting a pre-license check for the export of radiation tolerant DC/DC converters to Russia. Post is requested to complete this Blue La [...]
2008-10-31 11:54:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC RS
08STATE116211KUDOS TO EMBASSY DAMASCUS
[...] No summary [...]
2008-10-31 13:12:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAPER AMGT SY
08STATE116226BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests post's assistance in conducting a pre-license check on application 050128223 for the export of aircraft spare parts to Singapore. Post is requested to complete [...]
2008-10-31 13:34:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC SN
08STATE116592INSTRUCTIONS: U.S. RESPONSE ON PROPOSED RIO+20
[...] Summary. South Korea's Ambassador Park has approached Ambassador Khalilzad and Ambassador McMahan (reftels A and C) about Korea's interest in hosting a Rio-plus-20 (Rio 20) conference on sustainable development in Korea in 2012. He reiterated that it is the right time for Asia to host such [...]
2008-10-31 20:10:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDUNGA SENV EAID AORC
08STATE116623USAID/DCHA Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster
[...] This is an action cable. Please see paragraph 5. 2. Summary: This cable provides guidance to all posts concerning support from USAID/DCHA's office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (USAID/OFDA) before, during, and after the occurrence of natural and complex disasters abroad in Fiscal Y [...]
2008-10-31 21:00:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDREF SOCI EAID
08STATE116659THANK YOU
[...] No summary [...]
2008-10-31 23:01:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT OVIP
08STATE116662THANK YOU
[...] No summary [...]
2008-10-31 23:14:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT OVIP
08STATE116664THANK YOU
[...] No summary [...]
2008-10-31 23:18:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT OVIP
08STATE116665THANK YOU
[...] No summary [...]
2008-10-31 23:20:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT OVIP
08STATE116806BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Embassy's assistance in conducting a post-shipment check on license 050100840 for the export of C-130 spare parts to Jordan. Embassy is requested to complete t [...]
2008-11-03 14:02:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC JO
08STATE116977INSTRUCTION: VOTE NO ON UN-CTBT COOPERATION
[...] (U) Voting Instruction: U.S. representatives should not participate in discussions on this resolution, but should nonetheless continue our past practice of voting against this resolution. U.S. delegation should call for a vote if no other delegation does so. 2. Background: The U.S. Senat [...]
2008-11-03 19:10:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PARM UNGA
08STATE117107BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2 - 4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Post's assistance in conducting a post-shipment check on license 050055911 for the export of carbines to Lebanon. Post is requested to complete this Blue Lante [...]
2008-11-03 21:45:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC LE
08STATE117147GAO UNOPS VISIT
[...] (U) Department requests mission clearance for Government Accountability Office(GAO) Assistant Director Phil Thomas, Analyst-In-Charge Jeffrey Baldwin-Bott,and Senior Analyst Leah DeWolf to conduct interviews with UN Development Program and other UN officials in support of their review of the [...]
2008-11-03 22:54:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT IO OTRA UNCRED
08STATE117260FY - 2010 MISSION STRATEGIC PLAN (MSP) AWARDS
[...] I am pleased to announce the winners of the MSP Award for the FY - 2010 cycle. The regional bureaus nominated high quality MSPs for consideration which were reviewed by an RM/SPP review committee that addressed specific strengths and shortcomings of each nominated MSP using a standardized se [...]
2008-11-04 15:18:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDABUD AMGT AFIN KICA KSEP KSPR
08STATE117789OSCE PERMANENT COUNCIL: RESPONSE TO ADDRESS BY
[...] Post is authorized to make the following statement at the November 6, 2008 meeting of the OSCE Permanent Council in Vienna: Begin Text: Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The United States Warmly welcomes Minister Basha to the Permanent Council. Mr. Minister, your visit comes at a significant [...]
2008-11-05 16:35:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL OSCE AL
08STATE117859OSCE PERMANENT COUNCIL: STATEMENT ON MOLDOVA
[...] No summary [...]
2008-11-05 17:42:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDOSCE PREL PGOV MO
08STATE117974LAUNCH OF SPACE SHUTTLE MISSION STS-126
[...] SPACE SHUTTLE MISSION STS-126, ENDEAVOR (OV-105),WILL LAUNCH FROM KENNEDY SPACE CENTER (KSC),FLORIDA, NO EARLIER THAN NOVEMBER 14, 2008. THE LAUNCH WINDOW OPENS AT 7:51 PM (1951 EST),NOVEMBER 14 (24:51 UTC/GMT) AND IS 10 MINUTES LONG. NOMINAL END OF MISSION LANDING AT KSC IS SCHEDULED FO [...]
2008-11-05 19:28:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDTSPA FR SP AIN
08STATE118173NEPAL: GUIDANCE FOR UNSC DEBATE ON UNMIN
[...] The Department requests that USUN draw on the following points in making its intervention during the UN Security Council debate on the UN Mission in Nepal (UNMIN) on Friday, November 7. 2. Begin points: Mr. President: -- We welcome Special Representative Martin to the Council today an [...]
2008-11-05 23:10:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDUNSC UNMIN PREL NP
08STATE118192HANDLING OFFICIAL CONGRATULATORY MESSAGES TO
[...] The Office of Correspondence and Records will coordinate receipt of congratulatory messages to the President-elect from chiefs of state, heads of government, and other foreign officials and leaders. 2. Foreign leaders who want to send congratulatory messages to the President-elect may do [...]
2008-11-06 00:12:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDOPDC PREL OVIP
08STATE118295KUDOS FOR ADDIS ABABA
[...] No summary [...]
2008-11-06 14:41:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDSENV ENRG BEXP ET
08STATE118449BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2 - 4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Post's assistance in conducting a pre-license check on license 050129744 for the export of shotguns to Malaysia. Post is requested to complete this Blue Lanter [...]
2008-11-06 19:40:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC MY
08STATE118450BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2 - 4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Post's assistance in conducting a post-shipment check on license 050093110 for the export of carbines to India. Post is requested to complete this Blue Lantern [...]
2008-11-06 19:40:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC IN KOMC
08STATE118451BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2 - 4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Post's assistance in conducting a pre-license check on license 050127892 for the export of pistols to Thailand. Post is requested to complete this Blue Lantern [...]
2008-11-06 19:41:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC TH
08STATE118603USUN INSTRUCTION: JENKINS DUNBAR FOCAL POINT
[...] This is an action request. USUN is instructed to inform the Focal Point that the United States has no objection to the delisting requests for Jenkins DUNBAR. While Mr. DUNBAR's request only concerns removal from the travel ban list maintained by the UNSC Liberia Sanctions Committee, the Unit [...]
2008-11-06 23:30:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDKDEM KTFN LI PGOV PREL PTER UNSC
08STATE118651INSTRUCTION: REPORT OF THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE TO
[...] This is an action request. See paragraphs 2-6. 2. USDel is instructed to vote against the resolution entitled "Work of the Special Committee to Investigate Israeli Practices Affecting the Human Rights of the Palestinian People and Other Arabs of the Occupied Territories." 3. USDel is i [...]
2008-11-07 03:30:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM UNGA IS WE GZ SY
08STATE11870SUBJECT: FORMAL INVITATIONS TO ATTEND THE
[...] Action Requests: Ambassadors or appropriate senior embassy officials at action addressee posts are requested to deliver the text in paragraph 11 as a letter over Post Official's signature to either the host government's Foreign minister or, if known, the host government's Designated Minister [...]
2008-02-06 15:20:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDEAID ENRG EPET KGHG KPAO KSCA OPDC SENV SOCI TRGY AE
08STATE118919TRAVEL ALERT ? HURRICANE PALOMA
[...] This Travel Alert is being issued to urge American citizens to consider carefully the risks of travel to areas that may be affected by Hurricane Paloma in the Cayman Islands, Jamaica, and Cuba. U.S. citizens located in areas likely to be affected by Hurricane Paloma who do not have access to [...]
2008-11-07 17:15:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC PTER ASEC XL
08STATE119005MGHH02: MONITORING GROUP FORMATION REGARDING
[...] At 1500 EST on 11/07/2008 the Executive Secretary directed that the Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs establish a Monitoring Group to coordinate all State Department activities relating to Hurricane Paloma as it affects the Cayman Islands, Cuba, and The Bahamas. The Monitoring Group will [...]
2008-11-07 19:12:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT CD
08STATE119196REQUEST FOR SECURITY SURVEY OF REFUGEE SITE IN
[...] In anticipation of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) interviews of refugees in a new processing location in Abu Dhabi, the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM) and DHS US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) request that RSO provide a security evaluation of the proc [...]
2008-11-07 21:08:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDASEC PREF AE
08STATE119197REQUEST FOR SECURITY SURVEY OF REFUGEE SITE IN
[...] In anticipation of Department of Homeland Security(DHS) interviews of refugees in a new processing location in Damascus, the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM) and DHS US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) request that RSO provide a security evaluation of the proces [...]
2008-11-07 21:09:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDASEC PREF SY
08STATE119223GUIDANCE FOR PRST ON COTE D'IVOIRE
[...] USUN is instructed to join consensus on the PRST on Cte d'Ivoire (para 2) on November 7 in the UN Security Council. 2. Begin text of PRST: The Security Council takes note that, as mentioned in the report of the Secretary-General dated 14 October, the peace process has crossed a critical [...]
2008-11-07 21:47:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDUNSC PREL PHUM PU XA XY
08STATE119300USUN INSTRUCTION: TALAL EL'DINE FOCAL POINT
[...] This is an action request. USUN is instructed to inform the Focal Point that the United States has no objection to the delisting request for Talal EL'DINE. If delisted by the UNSC Liberia Sanctions Committee, Mr. El'Dine (DOB: 14 April 1955) would no longer be subject to the travel ban impose [...]
2008-11-08 00:17:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDKDEM KTFN LI PGOV PREL UNSC
08STATE119308GUATEMALA: GUIDANCE ON CICIG RESOLUTION
[...] The Department requests that USUN co-sponsor the resolution on the International Commission Against Impunity in Guatemala (para 3),scheduled for consideration by the UN General Assembly on Monday, November 10, and to deliver the following Explanation of Vote (EoV). 2. Begin text of EoV [...]
2008-11-08 00:56:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDUNGA PREL PHUM GT
08STATE119309AFGHANISTAN: INSTRUCTIONS FOR UNGA AFGHANISTAN
[...] The Department requests that USUN co-sponsor the resolution on the situation on Afghanistan (para 3),to be considered by the UN General Assembly on November 10, and that USUN draw on the following points for use during the discussion. 2. Begin points: Mr. President: The United State [...]
2008-11-08 00:56:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDUNGA UNAMA KDEM PREL MARR MOPS SNAR PHUM AF
08STATE119513(U) HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR US SPONSORED
[...] No summary [...]
2008-11-10 15:11:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDIZ MOPS PGOV PHUM PINS PREL
08STATE119685DIPNOTE ON CONSULAR NOTIFICATION AND TIMELY
[...] Department instructs Post to deliver the following message as a diplomatic note. 2. BEGIN TEXT: (Insert complimentary opening language.) The Embassy of the United States wishes to remind the Government of Syria that under Article 36 of the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations, the [...]
2008-11-10 19:50:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC PREL SY
08STATE119700FOLLOW UP: BLUE LANTERN POST-SHIPMENT END-USE
[...] According to our records, we have not yet received a response to the subject Blue Lantern request regarding the export of spare aircraft component parts (License # 050081569) for the T-50, KF-16, F-15K, KT-1, KHP UH-60 and C-130 to South Korea. This request was sent over 120 days ago. We req [...]
2008-11-10 20:22:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC KS
08STATE119802TERMINATION OF AUTHORIZED DEPARTURE
[...] After careful consideration of your assessment and recommendations (REFTEL),I am terminating the AD and returning post to limited-accompanied status for working adult dependants effective November 10, 2008. Evacuees may return to post effective day after the termination date. 2. Action [...]
2008-11-11 03:07:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT AEMR CASC KFLO AFIN ASEC YM
08STATE1200192008: COUNTRY REPORTS ON TERRORISM
[...] THIS MESSAGE PROVIDES GUIDANCE FOR PREPARING "COUNTRY REPORTS ON TERRORISM (CRT) 2008", WHICH IS DUE TO CONGRESS BY APRIL 30, 2009. 2.WE RECOMMEND THAT "COUNTRY REPORTS ON TERRORISM 2007" BE THE STARTING POINT FOR THIS YEAR'S EXERCISE, WHICH CAN BE FOUND AT http://www.state.gov/s/ct/rls/crt/ [...]
2008-11-12 15:57:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ASEC EFIN KCRM KHLS AEMR
08STATE120090SHARE YOUR PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORTING VIA NET-
[...] (U) Summary: There has been intense interest recently from the interagency community in ways that the Department can facilitate access to public affairs reporting on the classified networks. A simple method of sharing these cable-based reports with the classified networks is through the use of [...]
2008-11-12 17:10:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO KMDR
08STATE120153MISSILE TECHNOLOGY CONTROL REGIME (MTCR): 2008
[...] Paragraph 2 contains the text of the press statement issued at the conclusion of the November 2008 Canberra MTCR Plenary. Addressee and info addressee posts may share this statement with interested parties as appropriate. Further information on the results of the Plenary will be forthcoming [...]
2008-11-12 18:33:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDMTCRE PREL PARM KSCA TSPA ETTC
08STATE120155BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests post's assistance in conducting a post-shipment check on application 050108473 for the export of fiber optic inverters to South Korea. Post is requested to com [...]
2008-11-12 18:38:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC KS
08STATE120156BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Embassy's assistance in conducting a post-shipment check on license 050110498 for the export of accelerometers to Japan. Embassy is requested to complete this [...]
2008-11-12 18:39:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC JA
08STATE120326OSCE/PERMANENT COUNCIL: RESPONSE TO PARLIAMENTARY
[...] Post is authorized to present the following statement at the November 13 Permanent Council meeting in Vienna. Begin text: Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The United States joins in warmly welcoming Mr. Joao Soares, President of the OSCE's Parliamentary Assembly. We tale particular note of his [...]
2008-11-12 23:11:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL KDEM OSCE
08STATE120333OSCE PERMANENT COUNCIL: AZERBAIJAN MOVE AGAINST
[...] (U) Post is authorized to present the following statement at the November 13 Permanent Council meeting in Vienna. Begin text: Mr. Chairman, The United States has noted with concern reports that Azerbaijan's National Television and Radio Council may discontinue local radio broadcasts of [...]
2008-11-12 23:52:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL PGOV OSCE KDEM AZ LO
08STATE120334OSCE PERMANENT COUNCIL: RESPONSE TO THE SPECIAL
[...] (U) Post is authorized to make the following statement at the November 13 meeting of the OSCE Permanent Council in Vienna: Begin Text: Thank you, Mr. Chairman. It is a pleasure to welcome Special Representative Biaudet to the Permanent Council today. Your report bears witness to the [...]
2008-11-12 23:58:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDOSCE PGOV PREL TIP
08STATE120336OSCE PERMANENT COUNCIL: RESPONSE TO HEAD OF
[...] (U) Post is authorized to present the following statement at the November 13, 2008 Permanent Council meeting in Vienna. Begin Text: Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Ambassador Keltchewsky, welcome to the Permanent Council. Thank you for the hard work you have put into your first months as the H [...]
2008-11-13 00:03:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV PHUM OSCE KZ
08STATE120342OSCE PERMANENT COUNCIL: STATEMENT ON OSCE
[...] (U) Post is authorized to present the following statement at the November 13, 2008 Permanent Council meeting in Vienna if needed to respond to a Russian Federation statement on the OSCE monitors in Georgia. Begin Text: Mr. Chairman, The United States notes the statement by the Russian [...]
2008-11-13 00:22:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDOSCE PREL PGOV GG
08STATE120692BLUE LANTERN SITE VISIT TO LOM PRAHA S.P.
[...] SUMMARY: In response to reftel Poloff and PM/DDTC team conducted a site visit at Lom Praha S. P. (LP) in order to verify its relationship with the Czech Republic Ministry of Defense and establish the bona fides of this export involving communication and navigation equipment for the Mi-171 hel [...]
2008-11-13 21:01:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC EZ
08STATE120975GUIDANCE: REMARKS FOR QUARTERLY MNF-I BRIEF TO
[...] Begin Text: I am pleased to report to the Security Council on behalf of the Multinational Force in Iraq (MNF-I). I would like to begin by thanking Special Representative de Mistura for his briefing on the important work undertaken by the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI). UN [...]
2008-11-14 14:23:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL UNSC MARR IZ
08STATE121002RESPONSE TO CANADIAN REQUEST ON IMPLEMENTATION OF
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 7. 2. (SBU) OBJECTIVE FOR OTTAWA: -- To inform appropriate Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT) interlocutors that ISN discussed coordination on Iran non-proliferation objectives with First Secretary [...]
2008-11-14 14:53:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDEMIN ENRG ETTC IR KNNP MNUC PARM TRGY
08STATE121032TRAVEL WARNING - KENYA
[...] The U.S. Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the risks of travel to Kenya. American citizens in Kenya and those considering travel to Kenya should evaluate their personal security situation in light of continuing threats from terrorism and the high rate of violent crime. This replace [...]
2008-11-14 15:48:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC ASEC KPAO PTER PREL KE
08STATE121356REVOCATION OF IRAN,S U-TURN GENERAL LICENSE
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 4. ------------------ SUMMARY/BACKGROUND ------------------ 2. (SBU) On November 6, 2008, the Department of the Treasury revoked Iran's "U-turn" general license in order to protect U.S. financial institutions individually, and the U.S. [...]
2008-11-14 21:26:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPARM PREL EFIN KNNP
08STATE121386TRAVEL WARNING ? CHAD
[...] The Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the risks of traveling to Chad and recommends that American citizens not affiliated with humanitarian relief efforts avoid all travel to eastern Chad and the Chad/Central African Republic border area due to insecurity caused by banditry and clashes [...]
2008-11-14 21:56:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC PTER ASEC CH
08STATE121419TRAVEL WARNING - SOMALIA
[...] The State Department warns U.S. citizens of the risks of travel to Somalia and recommends that American citizens avoid all travel to Somalia. This replaces the Travel Warning dated October 24, 2008 to note terrorist attacks in the regions of Somaliland and Puntland. 2. The Department of St [...]
2008-11-14 23:11:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC PTER ASEC SO
08STATE121425TRAVEL WARNING - ERITREA
[...] The State Department warns U.S. citizens of the risks of travel to Eritrea and recommends that U.S. citizens defer travel at this time. This replaces the Travel Warning dated June 11, 2008, and informs U.S. citizens that the consular section of the U.S. Embassy in Asmara is currently closed [...]
2008-11-14 23:23:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC PTER ASEC ER
08STATE121430SOMALIA PIRACY: DEMARCHE INSTRUCTIONS FOR UK AND
[...] This is an action cable see paragraph 2. 2. Posts are requested to demarche host governments at the appropriate level to relay USG concerns about French and British edits to the draft UN Security Council resolution (UNSCR) on Somalia piracy. Post may draw from the background in paras 4 a [...]
2008-11-15 00:50:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDUNSC PREL PHUM PHSA EWWT KCRM SO XA XW
08STATE121431INSTRUCTIONS; TURKMENISTAN'S UNGA RESOLUTION ON
[...] USDEL is authorized to co-sponsor and join consensus on the UNGA resolution entitled "Reliable and stable transit of energy and its role in ensuring stable economic development and international cooperation" introduced by the permanent mission of Turkmenistan (reftels) as long as it is not ame [...]
2008-11-15 00:56:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDUNGA ENRG ZK EPET PREL
08STATE121442SECOND COMMITTEE RESOLUTION ON PERMANENT
[...] This is an action request. See paragraph 2. 2. USDel is instructed to vote against the resolution entitled "Permanent Sovereignty of the Palestinian People in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and of the Arab Population in the Occupied Syrian Golan over their Nat [...]
2008-11-15 04:06:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM UNGA IS WE GZ SY
08STATE121624USUN INSTRUCTION: VOTE IN FAVOR OF SOMALIA
[...] This is an action request. USUN is instructed to vote in favor of the adoption of the resolution (text in para 2) that will expand the current UNSC Somalia sanctions regime from a comprehensive arms embargo to include targeted measures (asset freeze and travel ban) for those threatening t [...]
2008-11-16 20:24:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDKDEM KTFN PGOV PREL PTER SO XW UNSC
08STATE121866TRAVEL ALERT NICARAGUA
[...] The Department of State warns U.S. citizens about heightened security concerns in Nicaragua, and advises U.S. citizens traveling to or already in Nicaragua to maintain a high level of vigilance and to take appropriate steps to increase their security awareness. This Travel Alert expires on De [...]
2008-11-17 17:54:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC PTER ASEC NU
08STATE122070BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2 - 4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Post's assistance in conducting a post-shipment check on license 050088569 for the export of cannons to Trinidad & Tobago. Post is requested to complete this B [...]
2008-11-17 22:20:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC TD
08STATE122464FOLLOW-UP ON IRAN'S UPCOMING NUCLEAR CONFERENCE
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 6. 2. (SBU) OBJECTIVES: In coordination with French counterparts in country, Posts should reinforce the message that countries should not attend the 30 November 2008 &First International Conference on Nuclear Power Plants, Environmenta [...]
2008-11-18 21:22:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDIR KNNP MNUC PARM TRGY
08STATE122811OSCE PERMANENT COUNCIL: STATEMENT ON DRAFT LAW
[...] POST IS AUTHORIZED TO MAKE THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT AT THE NOVEMBER 20, 2008, MEETING OF THE OSCE PERMANENT COUNCIL IN VIENNA: BEGIN TEXT: THANK YOU, MR. CHAIRMAN. THE UNITED STATES GENUINELY WELCOMES THE POSITIVE STEPS THE KYRGYZ REPUBLIC HAS TAKEN TO EXPAND RELIGIOUS FREEDOM AND TOLE [...]
2008-11-19 17:33:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PHUM OSCE KG
08STATE122827GUIDANCE: DISARMAMENT PRST, NOVEMBER 19
[...] (U) This is an action request. USUN is authorized to join consensus on a Costa Rica-penned PRST regarding the regulation and reduction of armaments, with text as follows. A vote on this PRST is anticipated on November 19, 2008. 2. (U) Begin text of PRST: Strengthening collective securi [...]
2008-11-19 17:57:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PARM UNSC CS
08STATE12290BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2 - 4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Post's assistance in conducting a pre-license check on license 05-050085871 for the export of rifles and ammunition to Hungary. Post is requested to complete t [...]
2008-02-06 17:12:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC HU KOMC
08STATE122941GUIDANCE: REMARKS FOR DISARMAMENT THEMATIC
[...] USUN is authorized to use para. 2 remarks in the Costa Rica-sponsored thematic debate on the regulation and reduction of armaments, November 19, 2008. 2. Begin text: Mr. President, I would like to thank the Costa Rican delegation for bringing us together for a discussion of this imp [...]
2008-11-19 20:28:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PARM UNSC CS
08STATE122982UNGA RESOLUTION ON COOPERATION BETWEEN THE UN AND
[...] USUN is instructed to join consensus on the UN General Assembly agenda item 114 (f) "Cooperation Between the United Nations and the Community of Portuguese-Speaking Countries." If the resolution goes to a vote, USUN is instructed to vote yes. End. RICE [...]
2008-11-19 21:15:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL UNSC XA
08STATE122990WESTERN SAHARA: TALKING POINTS FOR NOVEMBER 18
[...] USUN may draw from the following talking points for their November 18 briefing on MINURSO and the Western Sahara. Begin points: -- The United States is concerned by the amount of time that has elapsed since the last round of talks between Morocco and the Polisario. We urge the Secretary [...]
2008-11-19 21:31:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDUNSC PREL WI XA XY
08STATE123042BOSNIA: EUFOR MANDATE RENEWAL INSTRUCTIONS
[...] The Department instructs USUN to vote in favor of the UN Security Council Resolution renewing the mandate of EUFOR in Bosnia and Herzegovina, to be considered by the UN Security Council on Thursday, November 20. 2. Begin Text: The Security Council, Recalling all its previous [...]
2008-11-19 22:31:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDUNSC PGOV PREL MARR BK EUFOR
08STATE123047OSCE PERMANENT COUNCIL: RESPONSE TO THE REPORT BY
[...] (U) Post is authorized to make the following statement at the November 20 meeting of the OSCE Permanent Council in Vienna: Begin Text: Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The United States joins other delegations in welcoming the three Personal Representatives of the Chairman in Office to the Pe [...]
2008-11-19 22:43:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL PGOV OSCE
08STATE123048OSCE PERMANENT COUNCIL: RESPONSE TO SPECIAL ENVOY
[...] Post is authorized to make the following statement at the November 20, 2008, meeting of the OSCE Permanent Council in Vienna: Begin Text: Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The United States welcomes you, Ambassador Talvitie, and commends your efforts ) and those of EU Special Representative Mo [...]
2008-11-19 22:47:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDOSCE PGOV PREL GG
08STATE123050MISSION CLEARANCE REQUEST FOR IO/EDA TYLER SANDERS
[...] (U) Tyler Sanders, Intern, Bureau of International Organizations, Office of Economics Development Affairs, requests mission clearance to travel to New York on November 23-25,2008 to participate in the UNGA Second Committee deliberations. He requests USUN Mission access and a United Nations de [...]
2008-11-19 22:49:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDIO OTRA UNCRED UNGA
08STATE123068OSCE/PERMANENT COUNCIL: RESPONSE TO HEAD OF OFFICE COORDINATOR IN UKRAINE
[...] Post is authorized to present the following statement at the November 20 meeting of the Permanent Council in Vienna. Begin text: Thank you, Mr. Chairman. It is, indeed, a pleasure to welcome Ambassador Kopaj back to the Permanent Council, and to thank him for his very comprehensive repo [...]
2008-11-19 23:51:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV OSCE UP PREL
08STATE123072GUIDANCE FOR UNSC CONSULTATIONS ON ZIMBABWE
[...] (U) This is an action request. USUN should draw from the statement in para 2 during the UN Security Council consultations on Zimbabwe November 20. USUN should also address the press after the UNSC briefing to summarize the key points from the U.S. statement. Additionally, USUN should hand t [...]
2008-11-19 23:58:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDUNSC PREL PHUM ZI XA ZU KDEM
08STATE123126BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests post's assistance in conducting a post-shipment check on application 050115687 for the export of accelerometers to South Africa. Post is requested to complete [...]
2008-11-20 13:28:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC SF GM
08STATE123225SOMALIA: INSTRUCTIONS ON TABLING OUR UNSC
[...] This is an action cable. USUN is instructed to deliver the following draft resolution (complete text paragraph 4) to the British and the French Mission in New York immediately. USUN should table the resolution to the Council NLT COB on November 20. 2. Objectives: -- Thank the British [...]
2008-11-20 16:03:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDUNSC PREL PHUM PHSA EWWT KCRM SO XA XW
08STATE123238SOMALIA: TALKING POINTS FOR SOMALIA BRIEFING
[...] USUN is instructed to draw from the talking points in paragraph 2 for the UN Security Council briefing and consultation on Somalia to be held on November 20. 2. Begin points: -- We would like to thank the (DPA official),(DPKO official),as well as the IMO Secretary-General Mitropoulos [...]
2008-11-20 16:23:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDUNSC PREL PHUM PHSA EWWT KCRM SO XA XW
08STATE123373BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests post's assistance in conducting a pre-license check on application 050131468 for the export of C-130 aircraft parts to Spain. Post is requested to complete thi [...]
2008-11-20 20:52:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC SP
08STATE123376BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests post's assistance in conducting a pre-license check on technical assistant agreement amendment TA 0019-07B for the transfer of technical data, hardware, and def [...]
2008-11-20 20:53:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC JO IZ
08STATE123458OSCE GUIDANCE: DRAFT DECISIONS ON THE EXTENSION
[...] Post is authorized to join consensus on the extension of the following mandates, to be renewed through December 31, 2008: -Presence in Albania, PC.DD/36/08 -Mission to Bosnia & Herzegovina, PC.DD/37/08 -Mission to Montenegro, PC.DD/39/08 -Mission to Serbia, C.DD/40/07 -Spillover Monitor M [...]
2008-11-20 22:08:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDECON OSCE PREL
08STATE123473OSCE GUIDANCE: DRAFT MINISTERIAL DECISION ON
[...] Per reftel request for guidance, the Department agrees that the Roma and Sinti decision is a worthwhile one. The Department would like USOSCE to seek an edit in preambular paragraph two, replacing the word "people" with the word "persons" so that the sentence reads: "Recognizing the importan [...]
2008-11-20 23:30:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDOSCE PHUM PREL
08STATE123494THE GLOBAL PARTNERHIP CENTER (GPC) PROVIDES
[...] This is an action message. Please see paragraph 6. 2. SUMMARY: Established in December of 2007 (ref. A),the Global Partnership Center (GPC) leads efforts to advance the use of results-based, public-private partnerships as a mainstream tool for U.S. diplomacy. A cornerstone of this eff [...]
2008-11-21 01:28:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAID ABUD AMGT AFIN BMGT EAID ECON EFIN
08STATE123513UNGA VOTING INSTRUCTION: SITUATION IN THE MIDDLE
[...] This is an action request. See paragraph 2. 2. USDel is instructed to vote against the following six UNGA resolutions under the agenda items 15, "The Situation in the Middle East," and 16, "Question of Palestine." USDel may call for a vote on any of these resolutions if no other member does [...]
2008-11-21 03:42:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM UNGA IS PA WE GZ SY
08STATE123907REQUEST FOR INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT, 2009
[...] All Posts/American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) worldwide should respond with their 2009 Investment Climate Statements via front channel cable and unclassified email by January 15, 2009 This tasker has been cleared with regional bureaus, S/ES, and interagency. 2. In the context of U.S. bilat [...]
2008-11-21 20:42:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDEINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB PGOV
08STATE123983TRAVEL WARNING - PAKISTAN
[...] The Department of State warns U.S. citizens against non- essential travel to Pakistan in light of the threat of terrorist activity. This replaces the Travel Warning dated October 1, 2008, and updates information on security incidents, notes the temporary relocation of some employees from the [...]
2008-11-21 22:32:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC PTER ASEC PK
08STATE124034DEMARCHE: COUNTER-PIRACY COOPERATION
[...] This is an action request. Please see paragraph 2. OBJECTIVES ---------- 2. Department requests Post initiate discussion with the Government of Djibouti (GOD) on deepening cooperation with the United States to counter piracy in the Gulf of Aden and off the coast of Somalia. Post is re [...]
2008-11-22 01:13:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDEWWT MOPS PHSA PREL XA XW SO DJ
08STATE124035TRAVEL WARNING - NEPAL
[...] The Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the risks of traveling to Nepal and urges caution when traveling in country. The Department of State remains concerned about the security situation in Nepal and urges American citizens to obtain updated security information before they travel an [...]
2008-11-22 01:27:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC PTER ASEC NP
08STATE124111SYG'S REPORT ON UNSCR 1701 IMPLEMENTATION:
[...] (U) This is an action message. USUN is authorized to draw from points in para 2 below during the briefing on the Secretary General's report on implementation of UNSCR 1701 scheduled for November 25. 2. (U) Talking points. -- I would like to thank the Secretary General for his latest rep [...]
2008-11-23 22:42:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDUNSC PREL LE IS SY
08STATE124112GUIDANCE: MIDDLE EAST BRIEFING, NOVEMBER 25
[...] (U) This is an action message. USUN is authorized to draw from points in para 2 below during the Middle East Briefing scheduled for November 25. 2. (U) Talking points. -- I would like to thank Under Secretary-General Pascoe for his briefing on the situation in the Middle East. There are [...]
2008-11-23 22:42:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDUNSC PREL LE IS SY
08STATE124462(U) HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR US SPONSORED
[...] No summary [...]
2008-11-24 19:47:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDIZ MOPS PGOV PHUM PINS PREL
08STATE124521TRAVEL WARNING - NEPAL
[...] No summary [...]
2008-11-24 20:51:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC PTER ASEC NP
08STATE124562HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR TOGOLESE ARMY OFFICER
[...] Embassy Lome requested human rights certification for one Togolese Army officer to attend HIV/AIDS Strategic Planning and Policy Development training from 4 through 13 December 2008. 2. Information about the participant is as follows: Name: Kodjo Patanaam ABALO Rank: Major Unit: Togole [...]
2008-11-24 21:50:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM TO
08STATE124596REQUEST FOR SECURITY SURVEY OF REFUGEE SITE IN
[...] In anticipation of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) interviews of refugees in a new, temporary processing location in Baghdad, the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM) and DHS US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) request that RSO provide a security evaluation of [...]
2008-11-24 23:07:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDASEC PREF IZ
08STATE124950INSTRUCTION - MINSK GROUP RESPONSE TO SYG RE:
[...] The Department instructs USUN to deliver the response below to the Secretary General. The response was jointly drafted and agreed upon by the Co-Chairs of the Minsk Group (United States, Russia and France). The Co-Chairs agreed that the U.S. would deliver the joint response under U.S. cover [...]
2008-11-25 19:23:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAJ FR PREL RS ZJ XJ
08STATE125120GUIDANCE ON CBP 10+2 RULE
[...] Summary: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has published an interim final rule requiring importers and carriers to electronically submit additional information on cargo before it is brought into the United States by vessel. The rule, also known as "10 2," fulfills the advance data requ [...]
2008-11-25 21:57:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD EWWT KHLS
08STATE125145OSCE GUIDANCE: DRAFT MINISTERIAL DECISION ON
[...] Encourages those participating States that have not yet done so to ensure that all forms of trafficking in human beings as defined in the OSCE Action Plan are criminalized in their national legislation and that perpetrators of human trafficking do not enjoy impunity; STATE 00125145 002 OF [...]
2008-11-25 22:48:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDOSCE PHUM PREL KTIP
08STATE125246OSCE PERMANENT COUNCIL: RESPONSE TO THE REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2008-11-26 13:40:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PHUM OSCE
08STATE125247OSCE PERMANENT COUNCIL: RESPONSE TO FREEDOM OF
[...] (U) Post is authorized to present the following statement at the November 27th Permanent Council meeting in Vienna. Begin text: Thank you, Mr. Chairman. It is a pleasure to welcome you back to back to the Permanent Council today, Mr. Haraszti. Your report is, as always, a valuable real [...]
2008-11-26 13:42:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL OSCE
08STATE125319(U) HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR US SPONSORED
[...] (U) The Department has reviewed its files and finds that it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the member of the Iraqi Security Forces listed below. Department strongly suggests that visa applications for the individual be filed with as much t [...]
2008-11-26 14:32:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDIZ MOPS PGOV PHUM PINS PREL
08STATE125444KOSOVO - GUIDANCE FOR U.S. INTERVENTION AT
[...] The Department requests that USUN draw from the following points in delivering its intervention and additional discussions during the November 26 UNSC consultations on the Secretary-General's report on the UN Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK). 2. Begin Points: Thank you Mr. President: I woul [...]
2008-11-26 17:39:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDUNSC UNMIK KPKO PREL YI KV
08STATE125506CROATIA: TIP ACTION GUIDE TO COMBAT TIP
[...] This is an action request (see para 5). 2. The 2008 Trafficking in Persons Report rates countries as Tier 1 when host governments are fully meeting the minimum standards to combat trafficking in persons (TIP) as defined by the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA). Remaining on Tier [...]
2008-11-26 18:23:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDKCRM KWMN KTIP PHUM PREL SMIG CR
08STATE125620TRAVEL ALERT FOR THAILAND
[...] The State Department alerts U.S. citizens to the continuing large-scale political demonstrations in Thailand that have resulted in the disruption of services as well as isolated incidents of violence. At this time, Bangkok's international and domestic airports have ceased flight operations d [...]
2008-11-26 21:17:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC ASEC TH
08STATE125658COORDINATED DEMARCHE ON IRAN WITH EUROPEAN
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 5. 2. (SBU) OBJECTIVE: To participate in a joint demarche with France, Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom to the Republic of Korea and Malaysia regarding the implementation of national sanctions measures on Iran. 3. (SBU) BACKGR [...]
2008-11-26 22:14:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDKNNP MNUC PARM IR
08STATE125686 COLD FRONT AFFECTING CARIBBEAN COAST OF COSTA RICA AND
[...] As result of flood damage caused by the interaction of a high and low pressure systems on the Caribbean Coast of Costa Rica from November 22-26, 2008, the Chief of Mission has determined that the disaster is of sufficient magnitude to warrant US Government assistance. The damage has exceeded [...]
2008-11-27 02:30:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV EAID AEMR ASEC PHUM KFLO CS
08STATE125694HUMAN RIGHTS DAY - PUBLIC DIPLOMACY
[...] (U) Summary: December 10 marks the 60th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). This day, celebrated as Human Rights Day worldwide, is the date that the UDHR was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1948. The Department is celebrating the occasion with [...]
2008-11-27 08:36:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAPER KPAO PHUM OIIP SCUL
08STATE125736TRAVEL ALERT FOR INDIA
[...] The Department of State warns U.S. citizens about heightened security concerns in India, and advises U.S. citizens traveling to or already in India to maintain a high level of vigilance and to take appropriate steps to increase their security awareness. This Travel Alert expires on December [...]
2008-11-27 18:09:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC ASEC PTER IN
08STATE125848COUNTRY SPECIFIC INFORMATION - DENMARK
[...] No summary [...]
2008-11-28 14:49:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC ASEC DA
08STATE126128TRAVEL ALERT FOR INDIA
[...] The Department of State warns U.S. citizens about heightened security concerns in India, and advises U.S. citizens traveling to or already in India to maintain a high level of vigilance and to take appropriate steps to increase their security awareness. This Travel Alert replaces the Travel [...]
2008-11-29 22:48:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC ASEC PTER IN
08STATE126443INSTRUCTIONS ON DECEMBER 3 CONSULTATIONS ON
[...] ACTION REQUEST: USUN is instructed to draw from talking points in para 2 below during December 2 consultations on the UN Peacebuilding Office in the Central African Republic (BONUCA). End action request. 2. Begin points: The United States strongly supports Special Envoy Francois Lonseny [...]
2008-12-01 19:47:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PREF PHUM PBTS CT
08STATE126458SHORTAGE OF HOTEL ROOMS IN MONROVIA MARCH 1-10,
[...] Embassy Monrovia requests that Washington pass the following cable as an ALDAC. 2. Embassy Monrovia advises travelers that due to numerous events scheduled by the Government of Liberia, hotel rooms during March 1-10, 2009 will be extremely limited and only Mission essential country cleara [...]
2008-12-01 20:18:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT OTRA LI
08STATE126489FINALIZING THE SEISMIC AGREEMENT
[...] Department requests Embassy Rabat to urge the Moroccan government to sign the Seismic Agreement (reftel) no later than December 31, 2008. A later signature could result in delays that would jeopardize the project's timely completion. End summary. OBJECTIVES ---------- 2. Department [...]
2008-12-01 20:57:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPARM PREL TPHY KTBT KSCI KTIA MO
08STATE126579SOMALIA: VOTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR UNSC RESOLUTION
[...] The Department instructs USUN to vote in favor of the following UN Security Council resolution on Somalia piracy, to be considered on Tuesday, December 2. 2. Begin text: The Security Council, Recalling its previous resolutions concerning the situation in Somalia, especially resolution [...]
2008-12-02 00:17:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDUNSC PREL PHUM PHSA EWWT KCRM SO XA XW
08STATE126776APPROVAL FOR AMBASSADOR TODD TO BE ABSENT FROM
[...] The Department grants permission for Ambassador William E. Todd to be absent from post December 3 - 5, 2008 for travel to Singapore to attend the 17th International Oil and Gas Southeast Asia Industry Exhibit and Conference. 2. In Ambassador Todd's absence, DCM John McIntyre will serve as C [...]
2008-12-02 17:41:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT APER OTRA BX
08STATE126809TRAVEL WARNING - NIGERIA
[...] The U.S. Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the risks of travel to Nigeria and recommends avoiding all but essential travel to the Niger Delta states of Bayelsa, Delta, and Rivers. Violent crime is a problem in Lagos and other large cities as well as on the roads between cities. Ten [...]
2008-12-02 18:26:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC PTER ASEC NI
08STATE126816OPEN SKIES TREATY REIMBURSEMENT
[...] The United States shared an Open Skies Treaty mission with Turkey over the Russian Federation the week of 4 August. According to the joint modalities agreed on May 13, 2008, the U.S. agreed to pay the Government of Turkey no more than $5,000 U.S. dollars as reimbursement for our share of the [...]
2008-12-02 18:31:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDTU OSCE
08STATE127068UNSC CONSULTATIONS BY ICC PROSECUTOR ON SUDAN
[...] This is an action request. USUN should make the statement in paragraph 2 during the December 3 UN Security Council consultations by ICC Chief Prosecutor Ocampo. End Action. 2. Begin Statement: I would like to thank ICC Chief Prosecutor Ocampo for his briefing to the UN Security Counc [...]
2008-12-02 23:43:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDPREL UNSC XA
08STATE127071UPCOMING MEETING ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 5. 2. (SBU) OBJECTIVE: To inform our outreach partners in Australia, Canada, Japan, and South Korea that they will soon be contacted by the Government of Italy to participate in a meeting in Rome on 12 December 2008 to discuss the impl [...]
2008-12-02 23:48:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAORC EMIN ENRG ETTC EUN IR JA KNNP MNUC PARM TRGY
08STATE127072TRAVEL ALERT FOR THAILAND
[...] The State Department warns U.S. citizens of the continuing large-scale political demonstrations in Thailand which have resulted in the disruption of airport services and isolated incidents of violence. Bangkok's international and domestic airports, Suvarnabhumi International Airport and Don [...]
2008-12-02 23:53:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC ASEC TH
08STATE127423CIVIL NUCLEAR WORKING GROUP OF THE TRADE PROMOTION
[...] THIS IS AN ACTION REQUEST: Please see paras 5-8. 2. SUMMARY. At the first meeting of the Civil Nuclear Interagency Working Group of the Trade Promotion Coordinating Committee on August 27, 2008, representatives of several USG agencies agreed to request that selected Posts report on in- [...]
2008-12-03 19:15:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDENRG TRGY BEXP BTIO
08STATE127448REQUEST FOR CHILD LABOR INFORMATION FOR TRADE
[...] This is an action request. Please see summary paragraph (para) 2 and paras 6 through 11 for specific information requested. 2. Summary: This is a request for information to determine if countries eligible for trade benefits under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) program are im [...]
2008-12-03 19:48:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDELAB EIND ETRD PHUM SOCI USAID
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