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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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01VATICAN1192VATICAN - "VIEWS FROM THE HILL"
[...] THE FEBRUARY 24 - MARCH 02 EDITION OF NEWS AND VIEWS FROM VATICAN CITY. UNCLASSIFIED PAGE 02 VATICA 01192 01 OF 02 022245Z CONTENTS: - POPE CALLS WORLD'S CARDINALS TO ROME TO PLAN FUTURE - VATICAN AND MOSLEMS ISSUE JOINT CALL FOR PEACE IN ISRAEL - PAP [...]
2001-03-02 11:45:00Embassy VaticanUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KMDR EAID PINR IZ AF UP DR VT MEPP VTPREL
02ROME2387FAO FINANCE COMMITTEE NOTES DETERIORATING
[...] SUMMARY: THE FAO FINANCE AND PROGRAM COMMITTEES MET AT FAO HEADQUARTERS IN ROME MAY 6-10. THE DIRECTOR GENERAL EMPHASIZED THE LACK OF RESOURCES APPARENT IN THE DOCUMENTS BEFORE THE COMMITTEES, FORESHADOWING A CALL FOR MORE INVESTMENT IN AGRICULTURE AT THE UPCOMING WORLD FOOD SUMMIT; FIVE YEA [...]
2002-05-15 15:30:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDAORC EAGR EAID EFIN KUNR WFPO
02ROME4561FAO FINANCE AND PROGRAM COMMITTEES CONSIDER
[...] SUMMARY: THE FAO FINANCE AND PROGRAM COMMITTEES MET AT FAO HEADQUARTERS IN ROME SEPTEMBER 9-13, 2002. THE MAIN TOPIC IN THE JOINT SESSION WAS THE MEDIUM TERM PLAN (MTP) 2004-09 AND PRIORITIZATION OF RESOURCES. THE DIRECTOR GENERAL MADE A STRONG BID FOR INCREASED RESOURCES TO IMPLEMENT THE [...]
2002-09-20 09:52:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDAORC EAGR EAID EFIN KUNR WFPO
02TEGUCIGALPA2556TRANSPARENCY INTERNATIONAL RATES HONDURAS AMONG
[...] (U) SUMMARY: On August 29, Transparency International released its 2002 Corruption Perceptions Index ranking Honduras 71 of 102 countries analyzed. Honduras scored 2.7 on a scale of 1 to 10 (with 10 being a perfect score) - the same score it received in 2001. The CPI highlighted the fact t [...]
2002-09-11 21:33:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKJUS KDEM PGOV ECON PHUM HO
03ABUDHABI5343 AT YOUTH WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, CROWDS TURN OUT TO BOO
[...] SUMMARY AND COMMENT: AFTER BATTLING THEIR WAY THROUGH THE FIRST ROUND OF THE FEDERATION DE INTERNATIONALE DE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION'S (FIFA) WORLD YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIP (UNDER 20),THE US TEAM LOST A HEARTBREAKER IN ABU DHABI TO REIGNING CHAMPION ARGENTINA, 2 TO 1 IN SUDDEN DEATH. THE STORY OF TH [...]
2003-12-17 13:09:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDPREL ASEC KPAO TC
03BRASILIA1066BRAZILIAN FTAA COORDINATOR ON A SOCIAL AGENDA FOR
[...] (U) Brazilian press reported on March 28 that President Lula wants to include discussion of social issues in the FTAA negotiations and that the GOB plans to submit proposals for doing so at the Trade Negotiating Committee (TNC) meeting in Puebla, Mexico April 7-11. In discussions with EconOff [...]
2003-04-03 12:01:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETRD BR FTAA
03BRASILIA3459CAN ITAMARATY'S STRANGLEHOLD ON FTAA POLICY BE
[...] Summary. Widespread reporting in Brazil on the outcome of the FTAA TNC meeting in Trinidad & Tobago (T&T) unleashed a hail of criticism directed at Itamaraty, both on the substance of its FTAA policy and its conduct in T&T. By the end of the TNC meeting, Brazilian dailies were reporting that [...]
2003-10-27 17:47:00Embassy BrasiliaCONFIDENTIALETRD BR FTAA
03BRASILIA356UPDATE ON TIMING OF MERCOSUL FTAA OFFERS
[...] (U) Brazilian dailies Gazeta Mercantil and O Estado reported today on the progress of market access discussions this week between Mercosul FTAA negotiating teams meeting in Asuncion. The dailies note that a consensus position regarding all of the FTAA market access offers has not been achieve [...]
2003-01-31 17:40:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETRD BR FTAA
03BRASILIA3905G-20 MEET IN BRASILIA
[...] (U) Summary. The G-20 meeting taking place in Brasilia December 11-12 is designed to lend political weight to the group prior to the December 15 meeting in Geneva in which countries will consider restarting WTO Doha Development Agenda (DDA) negotiations after the failed Cancun Ministerial. [...]
2003-12-12 15:20:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETRD BR WTRO
03BRASILIA3937 BRAZIL 2002-2003 INCSR: PART II - FINANCIAL
[...] Following is the Financial Crimes and Money Laundering section of Brazil's 2002-2003 INCSR. Ref B transmits post's submission of the non-money laundering portion. 2. Due to its great size and large economy, Brazil is considered a regional financial center. It is not, however, an offshor [...]
2003-12-17 12:13:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN SNAR BR
03BRASILIA3982BRAZIL: UPDATES TO 2003 NTE
[...] Per Ref A, this cable transmits post's draft of the 2003 NTE. A separate copy is being emailed directly to USTR (Cronin and Blue). IMPORT POLICIES Brazil's arithmetic average applied tariff was an estimated 11.5 percent in 2003. Brazil currently maintains no applied tariff rates in exce [...]
2003-12-23 14:33:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDETRD EFIN ECON EINV PGOV BR
03BRASILIA439BRAZIL SWAYS MERCOSUL ON FTAA OFFERS
[...] (U) Following through on its rhetoric to strengthen and unify Mercosul, Brazil's new government has acted forcefully and decisively to forge consensus with its Mercosul partners over FTAA initial offers. Foreign Minister Amorim, first securing the Argentine pledge of solidarity in Buenos Aires [...]
2003-02-07 14:59:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETRD BR FTAA
03BRASILIA698BRAZIL: SPECIAL 301 RESPONSE
[...] Summary. Post recommends that Brazil remain on the Priority Watch List for the 2003 Special 301 Review. New attention to entrenched IPR problems, particularly in the copyright area, may be forthcoming under the new Lula government. Driven largely by concern over lost tax revenues, impact o [...]
2003-03-02 10:52:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKIPR ETRD ECON BTIO
03ROME2589 REPORT OF FAO PROGRAM COMMITTEE AND JOINT
[...] Summary. This cable reports on the outcomes of the Joint Session of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization's (FAO) Finance and Program Committees and the FAO Program Committee. Important outcomes from the Program Committee include full support for the International Plant Protection Busine [...]
2003-06-10 14:24:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDAORC KUNR ABUD FAO
03TEGUCIGALPA185HONDURAS: INVENTORY OF TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE ON
[...] Honduras is receiving the following technical assistance on labor issues. Sources for this information include the Honduran Ministry of Labor, ILO/IPEC, the Department of Labor, and other international donors. Post notes that due to the wide range of projects and sources of information some [...]
2003-01-22 21:18:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIEDELAB PREL EAID KSUM ECON SOCI TBIO HO
03TEGUCIGALPA1863REPLACING PEREZ-CADALSO: HONDURAS SEEKS NEW
[...] (U) SUMMARY: Guillermo Perez-Cadalso Arias, former Minister of Foreign Affairs, is being sworn in this week as the president of the National Autonomous University of Honduras (UNAH). In order to make himself eligible for the position, Perez-Cadalso officially resigned as Foreign Minister on J [...]
2003-08-07 14:15:00Embassy TegucigalpaSECRETPGOV PREL PINS PINR ECON HO
03TEGUCIGALPA2467SCENESETTER FOR SECREATRY POWELL'S VISIT
[...] (C) Summary: Honduran President Ricardo Maduro, nearly half way through his constitutionally mandated single four-year term, faces an uphill battle in one of the poorest and most corrupt countries in the Western Hemisphere. His administration, having never been quite able to muster the polit [...]
2003-10-22 00:02:00Embassy TegucigalpaCONFIDENTIALOVIP PREL PGOV ETRD PTER SNAR PHUM ELAB HO
03TEGUCIGALPA2844GOOD TALKERS, BUT MADURO ADMINISTRATION NOT
[...] (S) SUMMARY: In office for almost two years, President Ricardo Maduro's administration talks a lot about fighting corruption, particularly when addressing interested U.S. audiences. Upon close examination, however, one sees little demonstrable progress in breaking corruption's pervasive grip [...]
2003-12-04 21:40:00Embassy TegucigalpaSECRETPGOV KJUS KCRM ECON EFIN PHUM PINR HO
03THEHAGUE1879NETHERLANDS 2003 INVESTMENT CLIMATE
[...] Attached we transmit the text of the 2003 investment climate statement for the Netherlands. This update corresponds with chapter VII in the FY 2003 Country Commercial Guide. The full text of the ICS has also been transmitted by e-mail to EUR/IFD/OIA for the attention of Neil Feird and Ann Mc [...]
2003-07-24 15:02:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIEDEINV ECON KTDB EFIN KIDE NL OPIC
04ASUNCION232PARAGUAY'S ATTORNEY GENERAL PUBLICIZES FARC LINKS
[...] (U) On 2/14, Paraguayan Attorney General Oscar Latorre held a press conference (ref A) during which he released the following evidence linking Patria Libre party member Osmar Martinez to FARC leader Rodrigo Granda and implicating the FARC in supporting the kidnapping of Cecilia Cubas, daughter [...]
2004-08-27 14:41:00Embassy AsuncionSECRET//NOFORNPREL PTER PINR KCRM SNAR CO PA
04BRASILIA1384BRAZIL ARRESTS MAJOR TRAFFICKER OF PIRATED GOODS
[...] SUMMARY: Brazilian Federal Police arrested June 1 one of the country's biggest pirated goods smugglers, Law Kin Chong, and his lawyer Pedro Lindolfo for corruption, conspiracy to commit bribery, conspiracy involving organized crime (racketeering) and disrupting the functioning of a Parliament [...]
2004-06-04 18:57:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDKIPR KCRM PGOV ECON BR IPR
04BRASILIA1490TERRORIST FINANCE - BARAKAT: BRAZIL TO LOOK FOR
[...] (C) On June 8, Emboff delivered reftel notice of the USG intention to freeze Assad Ahmad Barakat's assets to Marcus Rector, the acting head of the Brazilian Foreign Ministry's Office for the Combat of Illicit International Activities. Rector said the GoB would welcome hard evidence of a Barakat [...]
2004-06-17 15:26:00Embassy BrasiliaCONFIDENTIALETTC EFIN PTER PREL CVIS XM BR LE LVPR
04BRASILIA1524TERRORIST FINANCE - BARAKAT: BRAZILIAN MINISTRY
[...] (C) Emboffs made ref A points on Hizballah financier Barakat to Brazilian Deputy Justice Minister Barreto in a June 21 meeting, following up on previous meetings with the Foreign Ministry (ref B). Barreto said he would like to find a way to be helpful on the Barakat case. Recalling that the [...]
2004-06-22 12:56:00Embassy BrasiliaCONFIDENTIALETTC EFIN PTER PREL CVIS XM BR LE LVPR
04BRASILIA1668PIRACY CPI CLOSES WITH SERIOUS RECOMMENDATIONS
[...] SUMMARY: The Chamber of Deputies' Parliamentary Investigative Commission (CPI) on Piracy and Tax Evasion released a draft version of its final report on June 8, making recommendations of unprecedented scope for Brazil, including draft legislation, revisions to the penal procedures code and th [...]
2004-07-06 19:54:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDKIPR KCRM PGOV ECON BR IPR
04BRASILIA2017GSP: FIRST US-BRAZIL IPR WORKING GROUP MEETING
[...] (C) Summary. As a result of the 90-day extension announced on June 30, 2004 for review of Brazil's trade benefits under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP),a bilateral IPR Working Group held its inaugural session on August 5 in Rio de Janeiro to discuss IPR enforcement issues. The W [...]
2004-08-11 12:28:00Embassy BrasiliaCONFIDENTIALETRD KIPR BR IPR
04BRASILIA2253GSP/IPR: BRAZIL'S EMERGING INITIATIVES
[...] SENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSIFIED; PLEASE TREAT ACCORDINGLY 2. (U) The announcement on June 30, 2004 to extend review of the possible withdrawal of trade benefits from Brazil under the Generalized System of Preferences, and the closing of the Congressional Investigative Commission (CPI) on Piracy [...]
2004-09-03 22:06:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKIPR ETRD ECON BR
04BRASILIA2513AMBASSADOR'S CALL ON PRESIDENCY CHIEF OF STAFF
[...] (C) Summary. In an affable and candid first meeting with Ambassador, Presidential Chief of Staff and Lula right-hand man Jose Dirceu expressed optimism about bilateral relations, Brazil's economy and the potential for American investment in major new infrastructure projects. At the same time, [...]
2004-10-06 17:58:00Embassy BrasiliaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV BR US
04BRASILIA2526U.S.-BRAZIL BILATERAL CONSULTATIVE MECHANISM
[...] (U) This cable is Sensitive But Unclassified. 2. (U) Summary and Introduction. Deputy United States Trade Representative Peter F. Allgeier led an interagency delegation to Brasilia, Brazil for the September 22 meeting of the U.S.-Brazil Bilateral Consultative Mechanism (BCM). Ambassador [...]
2004-10-07 16:32:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETRD KIPR EAGR BR
04BRASILIA2557GSP/IPR: GOB MOVES IN RIGHT DIRECTION, BUT HAS NOT
[...] SENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSIFIED, PLEASE TREAT ACCORDINGLY 2. (SBU) Summary and Introduction. Post offers the following thoughts as interagency deliberations proceed on review of Brazil's trade benefits under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) resulting from a petition filed by the Int [...]
2004-10-14 14:04:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETRD KIPR BR
04BRASILIA2885CHINA'S ONE NOTE SAMBA WITH BRAZIL
[...] (SBU) Summary and Introduction: On November 11 Brazil rolled out the red carpet for Chinese President Hu Jintao, in country for a five-day state visit. Commercial issues dominated the bilateral discussions. In its demand that Brazil recognize its "market economy" status in exchange for tra [...]
2004-11-23 12:35:00Embassy BrasiliaCONFIDENTIALETRD PREL ECON PHUM BEXP TSPL EAGR
04BRASILIA3095BRAZIL: 2004 ANNUAL TERRORISM REPORT
[...] (U) Triborder Area (Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay) (Please review with submissions from other TBA posts.) The Triborder area (TBA) -- where Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay converge -- has been characterized as a regional hub for Hizballah and HAMAS fundraising activities. However, the reg [...]
2004-12-17 18:11:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ASEC KCRM EFIN KHLS KPAO BR
04BRASILIA623BRAZIL: CJCS MEETING WITH INSTITUTIONAL SECURITY
[...] (C) SUMMARY. Brazil's senior security and intelligence official, Institutional Security Minister Jorge Felix, told visiting CJCS Myers on 10 March in Brasilia that narcotrafficking poses a grave threat to Brazilian national security. The threat is manifest in international arms-for-drugs traf [...]
2004-03-16 12:22:00Embassy BrasiliaSECRETBR MARR MCAP MOPS PINR PREL PTER SNAR POL MIL
04BUCHAREST3560ROMANIA: INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT, 2005
[...] No summary [...]
2004-12-30 15:22:00Embassy BucharestUNCLASSIFIEDEINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB PGOV RO
04BUENOSAIRES2291FORMER PRESIDENT DUHALDE ON KIRCHNER, FTAA AND
[...] (C) Summary: Former President Eduardo Duhalde claims that a MERCOSUR-led "South American Union" will be announced before year's end. He claimed to support free trade and FTAA, especially after the recent compromise reached at the WTO meeting in Geneva. Duhalde said President Kirchner is more pr [...]
2004-08-10 21:03:00Embassy Buenos AiresCONFIDENTIALETRD PGOV PREL AR MERCOSUR FTAA
04BUENOSAIRES3490ARGENTINE CHAPTER OF 2004-2005 INCSR PART I
[...] Argentina is not a major drug producing country, but it is a transit country for cocaine flowing from neighboring Bolivia, Peru and Colombia primarily destined for Europe. Argentina is also a transit route for Colombian heroin en route to the U.S East Coast (primarily New York). Due to its a [...]
2004-12-17 20:45:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR PGOV AR PREL
04CARACAS3622CHAVEZ LOOKING INSIDE AND OUT
[...] (C) Fresh from electoral victories in August and October, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is deepening his Bolivarian Revolution with a new ten-point strategy. Chavez now plans to create a "new political infrastructure" that integrates social action groups and forces political parties to elec [...]
2004-11-23 19:21:00Embassy CaracasCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM KDEM VE
04OTTAWA2961IIR 6 815 0003 05/CANADIAN ATTITUDES TOWARD SIXTH
[...] No summary [...]
2004-11-04 17:01:00Embassy OttawaCONFIDENTIALPARM
04PANAMA2524UNDERSTANDING PANAMA'S COLON FREE ZONE
[...] (C) Summary: An important pillar of Panama's service-based economy, the Colon Free Zone (CFZ) is the largest duty free zone in the hemisphere and the second largest in the world. Offering much more than just duty-free wholesale shopping, however, the CFZ draws upon the strengths of Panama's wo [...]
2004-10-12 18:14:00Embassy PanamaCONFIDENTIALECON ETRD EFIN PTER SNAR PM ECONOMIC AFFAIRS
04PANAMA452CODEL WELLER UNDERSCORES GOOD RELATIONSHIP WITH
[...] (U) Summary: Codel Weller,s February 19-22 visit to Panama underscored our strong friendship and high level of bilateral cooperation with GoP interlocutors, who included President Moscoso, FM Arias, National Security Advisor Jarvis, and VM for Foreign Trade Adames. Congressman Weller expres [...]
2004-02-26 20:31:00Embassy PanamaCONFIDENTIALPREL ETRD EWWT SNAR PM ECONOMIC AFFAIRS
04PANAMA936Observers, a non-debate, more polls, and some
[...] (SBU) As campaigning hits a feverish pace, candidates Torrijos and Endara decided to skip the final, April 20 debate. Two final public opinion polls with conflicting results have generated controversy, as has another group of Endara supporters who made their support publicly known. The Electo [...]
2004-04-23 19:58:00Embassy PanamaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PINR PREL PM POL SPECIALIST
04PARAMARIBO523SURINAME CLINCHES CARICOM'S SUPPORT FOR ITS
[...] During their July 5-8 meeting in Grenada, CARICOM heads of state endorsed the nomination of Surinamese diplomat Albert Ramdin for the position of Assistant Secretary General of the Organization of the American States. Ramdin is currently the Caribbean Affairs Advisor to OAS Secretary General [...]
2004-07-19 16:33:00Embassy ParamariboUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV AORC NS OAS
04PARAMARIBO527JAZZ AMBASSADORS THRILL CROWDS IN SURINAME, HELP
[...] On July 8-11, the Embassy hosted Jazz Ambassadors Deborah Davis and a Few Good Men in the first ever visit of a Jazz Ambassadors group to Suriname. The dynamic quartet thrilled school children in a workshop entitled "What is Jazz?," invitees to a private concert at the Ambassador's residence [...]
2004-07-19 19:07:00Embassy ParamariboUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO SOCI NS
04QUITO2500FIGHTING ELECTORAL FRAUD, MISCOUNTS WITH TECHNOLOGY
[...] SUMMARY: Ecuador's byzantine electoral process demands newspaper-sized ballots, seven-hour counts, and spawns unacceptable numbers of nullified votes. Worse, its complexity raises the possibility of electoral fraud. Ecuador's supreme electoral authority sees a partial solution in increased [...]
2004-09-15 16:02:00Embassy QuitoUNCLASSIFIEDKDEM PGOV PREL PHUM EC
04SANTODOMINGO6119DOMINICAN - VENEZUELAN AGREEMENTS ON CONCESSIONAL
[...] During a November 6 stopover in Santo Domingo lasting less than twelve hours, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez signed with Dominican President Leonel Fernandez two agreements, the first providing favorable terms for Dominican purchase of Venezuelan petroleum products and the second encouragi [...]
2004-11-09 17:53:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDEPET EFIN ENRG DR
04SANTODOMINGO6213DOMINICAN POLITICS #8: FERNANDEZ, THE RIO GROUP
[...] (C) Summary. When the Rio Group summit of November 4 got to the agenda item on Haiti, Dominican President Leonel Fernandez asked for hemispheric help in re-instilling democracy in that &narco-state,8 but he put a big front wrong in advocating the inclusion in the process of former president [...]
2004-11-16 20:51:00Embassy Santo DomingoCONFIDENTIALDR ENRG HA PGOV PREL
04SANTODOMINGO6734DOMINICAN REPUBLIC ON OAS SYG CANDIDATE
[...] (C) Summary: Political party leader (and former foreign minister) Victor Gomez Berges told Charge Kubiske December 15 that he is interested in being considered as an alternate candidate for the OAS Secretary General job in the event the Central Americans are unable to reach a consensus. Gomez [...]
2004-12-17 22:07:00Embassy Santo DomingoCONFIDENTIALPREL DR HA
04TAIPEI3094LATIN AMERICA: TAIWAN TAKES STOCK OF NEW POLITICAL
[...] (C) Summary: MOFA officials are nervous over a string of recent political transitions in Latin America. Over the last 13 months, 6 of these countries -- Panama El Salvador, the Dominican Republic, Haiti, Guatemala, and Paraguay -- have seen new governments come to power. Taiwan is adjusting [...]
2004-10-05 23:34:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV CH TW
04TAIPEI3667BEIJING ACCELERATING GLOBAL CAMPAIGN AGAINST
[...] (C) Summary. Taiwan officials say Beijing is effectively leveraging its growing international clout to orchestrate a global campaign to isolate Taipei. Officials assert that Beijing's recent efforts have become increasingly coordinated, organized, and creative. Taiwan MOFA officials maintai [...]
2004-11-17 07:22:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALPGOV ECON TW
04TEGUCIGALPA1411SCENESETTER FOR CODEL SHELBY'S JUNE 28 - 30 VISIT
[...] (U) Summary: Post welcomes the visit of CoDel Shelby to Honduras June 29-30. Honduran President Ricardo Maduro, two-and-a-half years through his constitutionally-mandated single four-year term, faces a difficult task leading one of the poorest countries in Latin America. However, there have [...]
2004-06-22 22:33:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYOREP ECON ETRD EFIN PREL PGOV PHUM HO
04TEGUCIGALPA734SCENESETTER FOR CODEL BALLENGER'S VISIT TO
[...] (SBU) Summary: Post welcomes the visit of CODEL Cass Ballenger (R-NC, Chairman, House International Relations, Western Hemisphere Subcommittee) to Honduras April 12-13. Honduran President Ricardo Maduro, a little over half way through his constitutionally mandated single four-year term, faces [...]
2004-03-29 22:53:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYOREP PREL PGOV PHUM ECON SNAR HO
04TELAVIV1496ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] The requesters hope to obtain Cypriot citizenship and a EU passport. Yediot reported that Israel has asked the U.S. to allow El Al to fly over Iraq to reach its Far East destinations, which would save the company's planes two to three hours of travel. Ha'aretz (English Ed.) published a L [...]
2004-03-10 11:20:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDIS KMDR MEDIA REACTION REPORT
05ASUNCION1019PARAGUAY: ANTI-DRUG CAMPAIGN STIRS THE WATERS
[...] (C) SUMMARY: With assistance from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the DOD Military Information Support Team (MIST),Paraguay's National Anti-Drug Secretariat (SENAD) recently began using Wanted Posters and media spots in the newspapers and on radio to obtain leads on their Most [...]
2005-08-11 17:32:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM PREL SNAR KCRM PA
05ASUNCION1025PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, AUGUST 7 -
[...] (U) SUMMARY: --New Mission Chief to Cuba is Pro-Castro --Venezuelan Investment in Paraguay --Drugs, Thugs, Guns and Money --31 Small Economies Discuss Access at WTO --------------------------------------- New Mission Chief to Cuba is Pro-Castro --------------------------------------- 2 [...]
2005-08-13 19:31:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM PREL KCRM ETRD PA
05ASUNCION1026INITIAL REACTIONS TO NEWS OF SECRETARY RUMSFELD'S
[...] (C) Summary: In response to news of Secretary Rumsfeld's planned visit to Paraguay, local media reported heavily this week that the visit marks a further shift in policy for the Duarte Frutos administration, towards the U.S. and away from leftist governments in the region. Some sectors of the [...]
2005-08-13 19:56:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV MARR MASS PA VE CU BR AR
05ASUNCION1032COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR PEACE CORPS
[...] Per reftel, country clearance is granted for Karen Chaput and Jason Katz, for travel to Asuncion during the period of August 28 to September 4, 2005 for the purpose of videotaping and taking photos of Peace Corps Volunteers in Paraguay. The contact officer for the visit is the James Geenen, [...]
2005-08-16 19:53:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDNOTAG PA
05ASUNCION1035 COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR RMO LAWRENCE GERNON
[...] Per reftel, country clearance is granted for RMO Dr. Lawrence Gernon, for travel to Asuncion during the period of August 21-24, 2005 for the purpose of providing support to Post. The contact officer for the visit is Maria Fernandez, Office tel.: (595)(21) 213-715, Ext 2025. Home tel.: (595)( [...]
2005-08-17 18:48:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDAMED
05ASUNCION1037PARAGUAY CONDUCTS FIRST INTERNAL PARTY ELECTION
[...] (U) SUMMARY : On July 17, Deputy Blas Antonio Llano won the internal elections of the Authentic Radical Liberal Party (PLRA),defeating Efrain Alegre by less than 12,000 votes. According to a Superior Elections Tribunal (TSJE) official, the election was a success and approximately 30 percent of [...]
2005-08-18 11:38:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL KDEM PA
05ASUNCION1040COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR CULTURE CONNECT
[...] As requested in reference telegram, country clearance is granted for Maria Horne, Culture Connect Envoy, to travel to Asuncion during the period of 8/24/05 to 9/3/05 under the Cultural Connect Envoy Program. The contact officer for the visit is Bruce P. Kleiner,PAO, office tel.: (595-21) 213- [...]
2005-08-18 20:16:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO SCUL OXEC
05ASUNCION1041COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR TREASURY BANKING ADVISOR
[...] Per reftel, country clearance is granted for Jean Jacques Deschamps, U.S. Treasury Regional Banking Advisor, (Security clearance: secret),for travel to Asuncion during the period of August 23-26, 2005, for the purpose of meeting with Central Bank President, international financing agencies an [...]
2005-08-18 20:16:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN OTRA PA
05ASUNCION1042PARAGUAY ON LATAM CONTINGENTS REMAINING IN HAITI
[...] (U) On 8/17, PolOff delivered reftel demarche (ref A) to MFA Americas Director Cynthia Filartiga and MFA International Organizations Director Julio Peralta. Peralta advised that Paraguay is still discussing with Spain the possibility of equipment and materiel support for Paraguayan troops to j [...]
2005-08-19 11:15:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPREL MARR KPKO PA HA SP
05ASUNCION1043 ASUNCION REQUEST FOR U.S.SPEAKER ON COUNTER-
[...] Brief program description: Post would like to join PAS Santiago in a request for a speaker on counter-terrorism issues (reftel 01643) for three days of presentations (negotiable) on the fight against terrorism to the Government of Paraguay Office of the Vice President; Institute for High Stra [...]
2005-08-19 14:37:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDOEXC KPAO PTER PA CI AR UY PE IIP
05ASUNCION1044PARAGUAY INTERIM RESPONSE REGARDING THE UN HUMAN
[...] No summary [...]
2005-08-19 16:59:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL UNCHR UNGA
05ASUNCION1045CABRAL IS BACK
[...] (U) This is an action message. See final Paragraph. 2. (C) Summary: I called Duarte Frutos on August 18. After conversing about the successful visit of Secretary of Defense Rumsfeld, I noted my concern about persistent reports reaching me that drug-smuggling-tainted police commissioner [...]
2005-08-19 17:20:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL SNAR KCRM PINR PA
05ASUNCION1046PARAGUAY: SECDEF RUMSFELD AFFIRMS SUPPORT FOR
[...] (C) Summary. On 8/16, SECDEF Rumsfeld met for 90 minutes with President Duarte Frutos to discuss cooperation in the fight against international terrorism and transnational crime, challenges to democracy in Paraguay and the region, and the expansion of economic opportunity. SECDEF drew atte [...]
2005-08-20 18:48:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPREL MASS MOPS KCRM PTER PINR SNAR PA KICC
05ASUNCION1047PARAGUAY: EXPROPRIATION CASE A SETBACK FOR
[...] (U) In a blow to Paraguay,s business climate, the Senate passed a bill on August 4 calling for the expropriation of 52,000 hectares (130,000 acres) of land owned by Reverend Sun Myung Moon,s Korea-based Unification Church in Paraguay,s northern Chaco region. It now must get through the Chamber [...]
2005-08-22 10:57:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALECON EINV EFIN PREL PA
05ASUNCION1053PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, AUGUST 14
[...] (U) Summary: -- Delay in Prosecution of Terrorist Supporter -- Candia is the New Attorney General -- Former Police Officers Imprisoned -- Entry of Cubans Concerns GOP -- New Immigration Security Measures Planned ------------------------------------------- Dela [...]
2005-08-22 18:12:00Embassy AsuncionSECRETPGOV PHUM PREL SNAR KCRM PA
05ASUNCION1062COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR RPSO CONTRACTING OFFICER
[...] Per reftel, country clearance is granted for RPSO Florida Contracting Officer Robert A. Lindquist for travel to Asuncion during the period of August 24 to August 27 to conduct the pre-proposal conference for the SENAD Offices Construction Project in Pedro Juan Caballero. The contact officer fo [...]
2005-08-23 12:58:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDABLD AMGT ASEC
05ASUNCION1063PARAGUAY: READOUT OF THE FIRST LADIES CONFERENCE
[...] (U) SUMMARY: From July 13-15, Paraguay hosted representatives from 20 countries at technical meetings in preparation of the 13th Western Hemisphere First Ladies Conference. The conference will be held September 28-30 in Asuncion. Delegates debated the Draft Declaration centered around the co [...]
2005-08-23 15:41:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PHUM KWMN PA
05ASUNCION1065COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR U.S. SPEAKER MARGUERITE
[...] As requested in reference telegram, country clearance is granted for Marguerite Sullivan, U.S. Speaker, to travel to Asuncion during the period of 8/28/05 to 9/6/05 to share her experience and abilities on "How to Run a Responsible Press Office" . The contact officer for the visit is Bruce P. [...]
2005-08-23 18:34:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP OTRA PA AORC UNESCO
05ASUNCION1066PARAGUAY: UN PERMREP NERVOUS ABOUT CTC ACTIVITY
[...] (SBU) On August 19, I was approached at a reception in the Paraguayan Foreign Ministry, Amb. Eladio Loizaga, Paraguayan PermRep at the UN in New York. Loizaga, in town for a short stay, mentioned that he was concerned about possible developments related to the CTC and its engagement with P [...]
2005-08-24 12:08:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL KCRM PTER PA UN
05ASUNCION1069PARAGUAY: IMF MISSION BRIEFS AMBASSADOR
[...] (U) Sensitive but unclassified. Please protect accordingly. ------- Summary ------- 2. (SBU) During a lunch hosted by the Ambassador, the visiting IMF team told us that the government appears to have stayed the course on fiscal responsibility and to have tentatively met all of the e [...]
2005-08-24 21:04:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EFIN ETRD PA
05ASUNCION1071PARAGUAY: NEW ATTORNEY GENERAL PLEDGES COOPERATION
[...] (C) Summary. On 8/19, the Ambassador met with Ruben Candia Amarilla, Paraguay's newly elected Attorney General, to stress the importance the U.S. attaches to cooperation with his office in the fight against transnational crime, including drug trafficking, money laundering, terrorist financi [...]
2005-08-25 16:05:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL KCRM PTER PINR SNAR PA KICC
05ASUNCION1072PARAGUAY 2005 CHILD LABOR REPORT UPDATE
[...] The following responses are an update to the 2004 Child Labor Report (ref. B) The responses are based on input from the Ministry of Children and Adolescents, the Ministry of Education, the International Labor Organization (ILO),and Pro Joven (Pro Youth),a non-governmental organization. 2 [...]
2005-08-25 17:14:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDEIND ELAB ETRD PHUM SOCI KWMN PA AID
05ASUNCION1076PARAGUAY DISMISSIVE OF CHAVEZ SOCIAL CHARTER EVENT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-08-26 16:08:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPREL KSUM SOCI PA OAS
05ASUNCION1077COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR TREASURY ADVISORS AMARANTE
[...] Per reftel, country clearance is granted for Treasury Advisors: (1) Amarante Maestas (Security clearance: secret),for travel to Asuncion during the period of September 3-23, 2005, and (2) Robert Cortesi (Security clearance: secret) for travel to Asuncion during the period of September 18- Oct [...]
2005-08-26 16:16:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDECON PA TRV
05ASUNCION1078COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR TREASURY ADVISOR JOSEPH
[...] Per reftel, country clearance is granted for Treasury Reinforcement Advisor Joseph Bognanno (Security clearance: secret),for travel to Asuncion during the period of August SIPDIS 30-31, 2005, for the purpose of assisting Resident Enforcement Advisor Joe Parker with the FIU and the superint [...]
2005-08-29 11:58:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDECON PA TRV
05ASUNCION1079PARAGUAY ON U.S. CANDIDACY FOR THE WHO EXECUTIVE
[...] On June 23, Embassy delivered reftel diplomatic note to the MFA. A return note from the MFA's International Organizations Directorate, dated August 18, conveyed the Republic of Paraguay's official support for the U.S. candidacy. 2. MINIMIZED CONSIDERED. KEANE [...]
2005-08-29 12:05:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDAORC PREL KSEP PA WHO
05ASUNCION1087HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING REQUEST ON PARAGUAYAN
[...] No summary [...]
2005-08-29 19:08:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL MOPS PA
05ASUNCION1090PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, AUGUST 21
[...] Summary -- Ambassador Reaffirms Commitment to Strengthen US - GOP Relations -- Negotiating for Oviedo Release -- Cespedes is New Minister of Justice and Labor -- Visit Sparks New Interest in EXIM Financing --------------------------------------------- --------------- ---- Ambassador [...]
2005-08-30 15:51:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM PREL KCRM ETRD PINR PA
05ASUNCION1091COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR TREASURY ADVISORS TRAVELING
[...] Per reftel, country clearance is granted for (1) Treasury Resident Financial Enforcement Advisor in Peru James Parrot (Security clearance: secret),Intermittent Financial Enforcement Advisors: (2) Alfredo Bellamy (Security clearance: secret),(3) Manuel Godinez (Security clearance: secret),an [...]
2005-08-30 16:40:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDECON PA TRV
05ASUNCION1093FOREIGN GOVERNMENT TENDER
[...] 353/01/T0016 2. 083005 3. P.O'Reilly 4. 353 5. N 6A. Contact -- 6B. Div.Licitaciones, Dpto.Contrataciones 6C. COPACO--Cia.Paraguaya de Comunicaciones Calle Alberdi 619, Piso 1 Asuncion, Paraguay Fx: (595-21) 497212 7. Refer to: (see comments) 8. Bid deadline: 09 [...]
2005-08-30 21:16:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDBTIO PA
05ASUNCION1094FOREIGN GOVERNMENT TENDER
[...] 353/01/T0017 2. 083005 3. P.O'Reilly 4. 353 5. N 6A. Contact -- 6B. Departamento de Licitaciones 6C. ANDE--Admin.Nacional de Electricidad Av. Espana 1268, PB Asuncion, Paraguay Phone/Fax: (595-21) 217-2364 7. Refer to: (see comments) 8. Bid deadline: 100405 09 [...]
2005-08-30 21:18:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDBTIO PA
05ASUNCION1095PARAGUAY: DIALOGUE WITH TAIWAN ON PRC WHA
[...] (S) The Taiwanese Ambassador to Paraguay took up his assignment this year. The Ambassador has infrequent social contact with him but believes the Taiwanese Ambassador would be amenable to contact on PRC activities. The Polcouns has relatively frequent social and professional contact with th [...]
2005-08-31 15:34:00Embassy AsuncionSECRETEAGR ECON EFIN EMIN ENRG ETRD ETTC PHUM PREL CH PA
05ASUNCION1107PARAGUAY: CANDIDATE FOR ECOSOC VACANCY, ASKS FOR U.S. SUPPORTS
[...] No summary [...]
2005-09-01 21:22:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPREL CU PA UNGA PHUM
05ASUNCION1108PARAGUAY: ADDRESSING ANTI-U.S. RHETORIC
[...] (C) Summary: Sept. 1 DCM told Patria Querida Party Vice President Daniel Codas that the USG objected to disrespectful and inaccurate statements about U.S. policy by its legislators. Codas denied that PQ had changed its basically pro-U.S. stance but agreed that some legislators had crossed t [...]
2005-09-02 11:23:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV MARR PINR IZ PA
05ASUNCION1109PARAGUAY ON ADDRESSING THE THREAT OF AVIAN
[...] (U) On 9/1, the Ambassador emphasized reftel talking points in a meeting with Acting Foreign Minister Emilio Gimenez. 2. (SBU) Gimenez advised that the GOP already has established an avian influenza task force to deal with suspected cases of exposure to the disease. (Note: The GOP has not [...]
2005-09-02 14:30:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYTBIO ECON PREL SOCI PA KSTH WHO
05ASUNCION1110PARAGUAY: OFFERS OF FOREIGN ASSISTANCE FOR
[...] (U) On 9/1, Post received the following offers of assistance for hurricane relief efforts from both Paraguayan government officials and the private sector: -- Ambassador Ceferino Valdez, the President of the Voluntary Firemen's Association in Paraguay and the Foreign Ministry's Director o [...]
2005-09-02 14:30:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPREL ECON AEMR ASEC CASC AMGT US PA MATT
05ASUNCION1111PARAGUAY ON PRESENTATION OF DRAFT IRAQI
[...] No summary [...]
2005-09-02 14:30:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL IZ PA
05ASUNCION1116MORE FROM PARAGUAY ON ADDRESSING THE THREAT OF
[...] (SBU) On 9/2, the MFA advised PolOff that the GOP has designated the Ministry of Health's Director of Epidemiology, Wilma Baswaldo, tel: 595-21-203-998, as the GOP's senior-level point of contact with respect to avian influenza. Dr. Carmen Portillo, also of the Ministry of Health, leads the a [...]
2005-09-02 15:55:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYTBIO ECON PREL SOCI PA KSTH WHO
05ASUNCION1117PARAGUAY WILL NOT SEEK SHOOTDOWN LEGISLATION
[...] (C) On 8/30 and 8/31, the Ambassador drew on reftel talking points to convey to Minister of Defense Roberto Gonzalez and Acting Foreign Minister Emilio Gimenez, respectively, the U.S.'s concerns about recent GOP expressions of interest in seeking legislation that would authorize the Paraguayan [...]
2005-09-02 16:00:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALEAIR KJUS MARR MASS PREL SNAR PA
05ASUNCION1118PARAGUAY: SENATE DECLARATION OF SOLIDARITY FOR
[...] No summary [...]
2005-09-02 16:18:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDOPDC PREL AEMR US PA
05ASUNCION1119PARAGUAY: UPDATE ON CUBAS AND DEBERNARDI
[...] (SBU) Summary: In recent months, Paraguayan authorities filed formal charges against 14 of 28 suspects in the kidnapping and murder of Cecilia Cubas and located the house where kidnappers held Maria Edith Bordon de Debernardi for 64 days in 2001. Members of the left-wing Patria Libre Party (P [...]
2005-09-02 16:40:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PTER PINR SNAR KCRM PA CO BR
05ASUNCION1120PARAGUAY: ENTRY OF CUBANS CONCERNS GOP
[...] (U) News articles in recent weeks alleged an alarming number of Cuban nationals are entering Paraguay. Confidential sources have confirmed the legal entry of SIPDIS significant numbers of Cubans into Paraguay since May 2005. Carlos Liseras, Director of Immigration, discussed this issue with [...]
2005-09-02 17:12:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM PREL KCRM PINR PA
05ASUNCION1121PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, AUGUST 28
[...] (U) Summary -- Smells Like Drugs -- Thousands Receive Medical Care -- Paraguay Interested in FTA - Someday ----------------- Smells Like Drugs ----------------- 2. (U) On August 26, the National Anti-Drug Secretariat (SENAD) Canine Unit detected and seized 7.3 kilogra [...]
2005-09-02 18:02:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM PREL KCRM ETRD PA
05ASUNCION1122COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR NEIL SHOUBA - PC/SSO
[...] Per reftel, country clearance is granted for Neil Shouba for travel to Asuncion during the period of September 5 to September 10, 2005 for the purpose of revising the Peace Corps Safety and Security Manual and to perform some Volunteer visits in the field. The contact officer for the visit i [...]
2005-09-04 03:50:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDNOTAG PA
05ASUNCION1123PARAGUAY: HURRICANE RELIEF -- RESCUE TEAMS
[...] Ambassador Ceferino Valdez, the Foreign Ministry's Director of Bilateral Affairs, is the the brother of Rafael Valdez, the President of Paraguay's Voluntary Firemen's Association. Valdez has offered to send 20-25 firemen who speak English and are experts in rescue, flooding, and recovery of [...]
2005-09-05 18:45:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDAEMR EAID PREL US PA
05ASUNCION1124CRIMINAL INVESTIGATOR TRAINING PROGRAM
[...] Based on previous contact between DEA SA Tim Schoonmaker in Santa Cruz and REA Joe Parker in Asuncion, Embassy Asuncion wishes to inform you that this post will hold a basic training course for Paraguayan criminal investigators from September 12 through October 7, 2005. The course will cover [...]
2005-09-06 12:14:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDASEC PINS PA TRV
05ASUNCION1127COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR AGRICULTURAL ATTACHE KARI
[...] As requested in reftel, country clearance is granted for Kari Rojas, Agricultural Attache, (Security clearance: top secret),and Assistant Andrea Yankelevich (FSN employee) for travel to Asuncion, Paraguay during the period of September 7-10, 2005 for the purpose of meeting with representative [...]
2005-09-06 20:30:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR OTRA PA
05ASUNCION1129PARAGUAY: HURRICANE RELIEF-- CHEMICAL PRODUCTS
[...] Post received the following additional information on the offer of chemical products to support Hurricane Katrina relief efforts: Esteban Morabito, President of M.A.A.H.S.A, a chemical production company, has offered to send a large quantity of chemical products for pest control to assist wit [...]
2005-09-06 21:46:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PREL US PA AMER
05ASUNCION1131PARAGUAY: ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE OFFERS FOR
[...] On 9/6 Post received the following additional offers of assistance for Hurricane Katrina relief efforts from Paraguayan individuals in the private sector: -- Luis Pettengill and Jose D. Bogarin, of the company Frigorifico Guarani, S.A.--a meat processing company that is the exclusive provid [...]
2005-09-06 21:51:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDAEMR EAID PREL US PA
05ASUNCION1136PARAGUAY'S INL FLASH REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING
[...] No summary [...]
2005-09-08 18:54:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR AFIN PA
05ASUNCION1137PARAGUAY: BRINGING UN CTC PRESSURE TO BEAR UPON
[...] (U) Action Request. See para. 2 and 8. 2. (C) Summary. GOP adoption of key anti-money laundering (AML) and counter terrorism (CT) legislation represents a high USG priority given concerns about money laundering and counter terror financing in the Tri-Border Area (TBA). Money launderin [...]
2005-09-09 12:13:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PTER KCRM PA
05ASUNCION1139TFUS01: PARAGUAY OFFERS ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE FOR
[...] On 9/8, Post received two additional offers of assistance for Hurricane Katrina relief efforts from Paraguayan individuals in the private sector: -- Marie Lopez Espinola, director of local artisans guild, has offered to organize a blood drive in coordination with the Paraguayan Ministry of H [...]
2005-09-09 15:00:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDAEMR EAID PREL US PA
05ASUNCION1144PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, SEPTEMBER
[...] (U) Summary -- Duarte to Veto Public Bank Law -- Deputies Block Investigation of Amambay Governor -- Esso Scores Judicial Victory -- Duarte-Frutos a Candidate for ANR Presidency -- Castiglioni Meets Senate about US-GOP Relations ------------------------------ [...]
2005-09-12 20:37:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM PREL KCRM ETRD ECON PA
05ASUNCION1147COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR TREASURY INTERMITTENT ADVISOR
[...] Per reftel, country clearance is granted for Treasury Intermittent Advisor Graciano Velez (Security clearance: secret),for travel to Asuncion during the period of SIPDIS September 19-24, 2005, for the purpose of providing technical assistance to the Superintendent of Banks in the area of i [...]
2005-09-12 20:43:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDECON PA TRV
05ASUNCION1148COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR TREASURY'S GOVERNMENT DEBT
[...] Per reftel, country clearance is granted for Ellyn Greenwald, Government Debt Issuance and Management (GDIM) Advisor, Department of Treasury (Security clearance: pending secret),for travel to Asuncion during the period on or SIPDIS around September 18-September 24, 2005 for the purpose of [...]
2005-09-12 20:44:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDECON PA TRV
05ASUNCION1149PARAGUAY: POST PLAN FOR UNSCR 1617
[...] (U) Sensitive but unclassified. Please protect accordingly. 2. (SBU) Post agrees with Department's view on the importance of the passage of UNSCR 1617 and has developed an action plan as suggested in refel. Our public diplomacy strategy plans to incorporate all relevant points into our [...]
2005-09-12 20:52:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKTFN ETTC EFIN PTER KSEP CVIS KPAO OIIP PA
05ASUNCION1150PARAGUAY: BRIEFING PARAGUAY'S NEW AG ON U.S.
[...] SUMMARY: ON SEPTEMBER 8TH, THE DCM, USAID/PARAGUAY DIRECTOR AND USAID DEMOCRACY OFFICER MET WITH THE NEW ATTORNEY GENERAL, DR. RUBEN CANDIA AMARILLA, TO DISCUSS USG PRIORITIES ON MONEY LAUNDERING AND COUNTER TERRORISM LEGISLATION AND PENAL CODE REFORM AS WELL AS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE BEING PROV [...]
2005-09-12 21:13:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PGOV PREL KJUS PA
05ASUNCION1154PARAGUAY'S VICE PRESIDENT VISITS SENATE TO EXPLAIN
[...] (SBU) Summary: On 9/7, at the "invitation" of Senate President Carlos Filizzola (PPS),Vice President Luis Castiglioni explained to Senate leaders in closed session the reasons for the recent SECDEF visit to Paraguay. Castiglioni reiterated that there was no secret agenda behind the visit, su [...]
2005-09-13 11:28:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV PINR MARR KCRM BR AR VE CU
05ASUNCION1162PARAGUAY: RESPONDING TO MISINFORMATION ON
[...] This is an action request. See Para 6. 2. The media and government officials in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay continue to make statements about U.S.-Paraguayan military cooperation that have absolutely no basis in fact. These media reports and officials claim, inter al [...]
2005-09-14 12:19:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPREL OPRC PGOV MARR MASS PA
05ASUNCION1164FOREIGN GOVERNMENT TENDER
[...] 353/01/T0020 2. 091405 3. P.O'Reilly 4. 353 5. N 6A. Contact -- 6B. Departamento de Licitaciones 6C. ANDE--Admin.Nacional de Electricidad Av. Espana 1268, PB Asuncion, Paraguay Phone/Fax: (595-21) 217-2947 7. Refer to: (see comments) 8. Bid deadline: 101705 09 [...]
2005-09-14 15:02:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDBTIO PA
05ASUNCION1165 FOREIGN GOVERNMENT TENDER
[...] 353/01/T0019 2. 091405 3. P.O'Reilly 4. 353 5. N 6A. Contact -- 6B. Area de Contrataciones, UCP 6C. MEC--Ministerio de Educacion y Culto Calle Gral. Diaz 521, Edif. Faro, P.4 Asuncion, Paraguay Ph/Fx: (595-21) 448214 7. Refer To: (see comments) 8. Bid Deadline: [...]
2005-09-14 15:02:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDBTIO PA
05ASUNCION1166FOREIGN GOVERNMENT TENDER
[...] 353/01/T0018 2. 091405 3. P.O'Reilly 4. 353 5. N 6A. Contact -- 6B. Departamento de Licitaciones 6C. ANDE--Admin.Nacional de Electricidad Av. Espana 1268, PB Asuncion, Paraguay Phone/Fax: (595-21) 217-2364 7. Refer to: (see comments) 8. Bid deadline: 100505 09 [...]
2005-09-14 15:02:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDBTIO PA
05ASUNCION1167(C) AMBASSADOR URGES STRONGER ACTION ON CUSTOMS BY
[...] (C) In a meeting requested by the Ambassador, Minister Bergen supported the Ambassador,s requests that a new investigative unit to be created in Customs fall directly under the supervision of the Customs Director, and that members of that unit and two others in the Ministry of Finance be subj [...]
2005-09-14 20:44:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALECON ETRD KMCA KCRM SNAR PA
05ASUNCION1169TFUS01: PARAGUAY: ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE OFFER FOR
[...] On 9/12 Post received the following additional offers of assistance for Hurricane relief efforts: -- Anibal Valiente, president of the Association of Local Employees at Post, announced that his organization would like to assist with donations to the victims of the hurricane. Mr. Valiente not [...]
2005-09-15 18:23:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDAEMR EAID PREL US PA
05ASUNCION1173PARAGUAY: NO GET OUT OF JAIL FREE CARD FOR LINO
[...] (C) Summary: In late August, rumors circulated that imprisoned former general Lino Oviedo's Union of Ethical Citizens (UNACE) party was attempting to negotiate his early release from prison as part of a political deal. Although the presidents of UNACE and the ruling Colorado (ANR) party denie [...]
2005-09-16 15:45:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL KJUS PINR PA
05ASUNCION1174PARAGUAY SUMMIT: OPPOSITION ABSENT, BUT GOOD WORDS
[...] (U) Summary. On 9/13 President Duarte convened a meeting with senior officials from the executive, legislative and judicial branches to discuss issues that included foreign relations, internal security, corruption, the 2006 budget, and Mercosur. Duarte, Senate President Carlos Filizzola, Cou [...]
2005-09-16 15:47:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL ECON PA
05ASUNCION1177CONVERSATION WITH PRESIDENT DUARTE
[...] (C) Summary: On September 14, I called on President Nicanor Duarte Frutos (NDF) to urge his involvement in seeking enactment of an anti-money laundering bill, and he concurred. We also talked about a September 16-18 workshop to help the GOP develop national security strategies and a State-fu [...]
2005-09-19 16:14:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PTER ETRD US PY
05ASUNCION1178COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR REAC ROSEMARIE ARENS TO
[...] As requested in reference telegram, country clearance is granted for Rosemarie Arens, Regional Educational Advising Coordinator for South America, travel to Asuncion during the period of 9/25/05 to 9/28/05. The contact officer for the visit is Bruce P. Kleiner,PAO, office tel.: (595-21) 213- [...]
2005-09-19 16:23:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDASEC KPAO SCUL PE
05ASUNCION1180COUNTRY CLEARANCE RESPONSE FOR AMBASSADOR ELLEN
[...] Per reftel, country clearance is granted for Ambassador Ellen Sauerbrey, for travel to Asuncion during the period of 28 Sep 2005 to 01 Oct 2005, and Perlita Muirui during the period of 25 Sep 2005 to 01 Oct 2005, for the purpose of participating in the 1st Ladies Conference. The contact office [...]
2005-09-19 17:19:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDAORC KWMN SOCI PA
05ASUNCION1181PARAGUAY'S RURAL UNREST: A RELATIVE CALM
[...] (SBU) President Duarte's about-face and clear message that he would not tolerate road closures or land invasions served the useful purpose of dampening the rural unrest that captured continuous media attention and occasionally disrupted transportation and agricultural operations last year (ref [...]
2005-09-20 11:41:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPINR PGOV PREL PHUM ECON EAGR ELAB KDEM PA
05ASUNCION1186PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, SEPTEMBER
[...] (U) Summary -- Paraguay Fourth Worst in Wealth Disparities -- Paraguay Rejects Brazilian FM Statement ------------------------------------------- Paraguay Fourth Worst in Wealth Disparities ------------------------------------------- 2. (U) On 9/12, the United Nations Represe [...]
2005-09-20 19:18:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PGOV PA PREL ECON
05ASUNCION1190PARAGUAYAN VP ON ATA TRAINING, CHDS WORKSHOP,
[...] (C) Begin summary: Sept. 15 Ambassador informed VP Castiglioni of State ATA anti-kidnapping training at FBI academy for 24 Paraguayans Dec. 5-16 (ref B.) They also discussed: CHDS security workshop; money laundering and penal procedure reform; and backsliding on airline price deregulation, t [...]
2005-09-21 12:24:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPREL MASS PTER ECON CVIS PINR PA KJUS
05ASUNCION1191COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR FINCEN REPRESENTATIVE
[...] Per reftel, country clearance is granted for Representative of the Department of Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FINCEN),Regional Specialist Jennifer Showell (Security clearance: Top secret),for travel to Asuncion during the period of September 25-October 1, 2005, for the pu [...]
2005-09-21 19:04:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN PREL PTER SNAR PA
05ASUNCION1192FOREIGN GOVERNMENT TENDER
[...] 353/01/T0028 2. 092105 3. P.O'Reilly 4. 353 5. N 6A. Contact -- 6B. Departamento de Licitaciones 6C. ANDE--Admin.Nacional de Electricidad Av. Espana 1268, PB Asuncion, Paraguay Phone/Fax: (595-21) 217-2947 7. Refer to: (see comments) 8. Bid Deadline: 102405 09 [...]
2005-09-21 19:04:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDBTIO PA
05ASUNCION1193FOREIGN GOVERNMENT TENDER
[...] 353/01/T0027 2. 092105 3. P.O'Reilly 4. 353 5. N 6A. Contact -- 6B. Departamento de Licitaciones 6C. ANDE--Admin. Nacional de Electricidad Av. Espana 1268, PB Asuncion, Paraguay Phone/Fax: (595-21) 217-2947 7. Refer to: (see comments) 8. Bid Deadline: 102405 0 [...]
2005-09-21 19:04:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDBTIO PA
05ASUNCION1194FOREIGN GOVERNMENT TENDER
[...] 353/01/T0026 2. 092105 3. P.O'Reilly 4. 353 5. N 6A. Contact -- 6B. Organo Regional de Compras 6C. Itaipu Binacional Calle De La Residenta 1075, Piso 1 Asuncion, Paraguay Fax: (595-21) 248-1714 7. Refer to: (see comments) 8. Bid deadline: 102005 09:00 AM 9. [...]
2005-09-21 19:04:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDBTIO PA
05ASUNCION1195FOREIGN GOVERNMENT TENDER
[...] 353/01/T0025 2. 092105 3. P.O'Reilly 4. 353 5. N 6A. Contact -- 6B. Departamento de Licitaciones 6C. ANDE--Admin.Nacional de Electricidad Av. Espana 1268, PB Asuncion, Paraguay Phone/Fax: (595-21) 217-2947 7. Refer to: (see comments) 8. Bid Deadline: 101905 09 [...]
2005-09-21 19:05:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDBTIO PA
05ASUNCION1196FOREIGN GOVERNMENT TENDER
[...] 353/01/T0024 2. 092105 3. P.O'Reilly 4. 353 5. N 6A. Contact -- 6B. Departamento de Licitaciones 6C. ANDE--Admin.Nacional de Electricidad Av. Espana 1268, PB Asuncion, Paraguay Phone/Fax: (595-21) 217-2947 7. Refer to: (see comments) 8. Bid deadline: 101805 09 [...]
2005-09-21 19:05:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDBTIO PA
05ASUNCION1197 FOREIGN GOVERNMENT TENDER
[...] 353/01/T0023 2. 092105 3. P.O'Reilly 4. 353 5. N 6A. Contact -- 6B. Lic. Emilio Presentado, Director 6C. MOPC - U. Operativa de Contrataciones Calle Oliva y Alberdi, Piso 1 Asuncion, Paraguay Ph/Fx: (595-21)414-9820 7. Refer to: LLAMADO No. 3/2005 8. Bid deadlin [...]
2005-09-21 19:05:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDBTIO PA
05ASUNCION1198 FOREIGN GOVERNMENT TENDER
[...] 353/01/T0022 2. 092105 3. P.O'Reilly 4. 353 5. N 6A. Contact -- 6B. Lic. Emilio Presentado, Director 6C. MOPC - U. Operativa de Contrataciones Calle Oliva y Alberdi, Piso 1 Asuncion, Paraguay Ph/Fx: (595-21)414-9820 7. Refer to: LLAMADO No. 3/2005 8. Bid deadlin [...]
2005-09-21 19:05:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDBTIO PA
05ASUNCION1199 FOREIGN GOVERNMENT TENDER
[...] 353/01/T0021 2. 092105 3. P.O'Reilly 4. 353 5. N 6A. Contact -- 6B. Lic. Emilio Presentado, Director 6C. MOPC - U. Operativa de Contrataciones Calle Oliva y Alberdi, Piso 1 Asuncion, Paraguay Ph/Fx: (595-21)414-9820 7. Refer to: LLAMADO No. 3/2005 8. Bid deadlin [...]
2005-09-21 19:06:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDBTIO PA
05ASUNCION1201COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR CARLOS J. TORRES -
[...] Per reftel, country clearance is granted for Carlos J. Torres for travel to Asuncion during the period of October 16 to October 21, 2005 for the purpose of collecting data for program study of Peace Corps Paraguay. The contact officer for the visit is the James Geenen, Peace Corps Country Di [...]
2005-09-22 11:27:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDASEC
05ASUNCION1202PARAGUAY: LIBERAL PARTY LEADER DISCUSSES ELECTORAL
[...] (U) Summary. In a 9/19 meeting with the Ambassador, Sen. Armando Espinola, the Senate leader for the Liberal Party, Paraguay,s leading opposition party, discussed plans for dealing with party dissidents in Congress and seeking an alliance with other political parties. He bemoaned the rulin [...]
2005-09-22 12:10:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPGOV PINR PA
05ASUNCION1204PARAGUAY: IPR-UNIT NABS CUSTOMS OFFICIAL
[...] (U) This cable is sensitive but unclassified. Please protect accordingly. 2. (SBU) SUMMARY: On 9/15, during a Treasury Department training course, Col. Felix Cruz, the director of the Ministry of Industry and Commerce's (MIC) INL-funded Specialized Technical Unit (UTE) coordinated with pro [...]
2005-09-22 15:21:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON KCRM KIPR PA PGOV PREL
05ASUNCION1212RETRANSMISSION: PARAGUAY: RESPONDING TO
[...] Post is retransmitting the substantive text of reftel in light of continued interest and inquiries from other posts and offices. Paragraphs 2 though 4, below, provide background. Paragraph 5, below, contains talking points. Other posts and offices may draw from the talking points in respondi [...]
2005-09-26 11:36:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV MARR MASS OPRC PA
05ASUNCION1213PARAGUAY'S 2006 BUDGET PROPOSAL, PUBLIC BANK LAW
[...] (U) This cable is Sensitive but Unclassified. Please protect accordingly. ------- Summary ------- 2. (SBU) Paraguay's 2006 budget proposal, recently submitted to Congress, projects a fiscal deficit of 0.66% of GDP, with 2006 real GDP growth of 3.5 percent (vice 3.25 percent for 2005 [...]
2005-09-26 12:51:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EFIN ETRD PA
05ASUNCION1214PARAGUAY'S 2006 BUDGET PROPOSAL, PUBLIC BANK LAW
[...] (U) This cable is Sensitive but Unclassified. Please protect accordingly. ------- Summary ------- 2. (SBU) Paraguay's 2006 budget proposal, recently submitted to Congress, projects a fiscal deficit of 0.66% of GDP, with 2006 real GDP growth of 3.5 percent (vice 3.25 percent for 2005 [...]
2005-09-26 12:53:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EFIN ETRD PA
05ASUNCION1215MINISTER OF FINANCE REQUESTS BUDGET EXECUTION
[...] (U) This cable is Sensitive but Unclassified. Please protect accordingly. ------- Summary ------- 2. (SBU) Finance Minister Bergen has asked the Ambassador for USG assistance with a major overhaul of the Ministry's financial management function, as part of a general restructuring of [...]
2005-09-26 13:07:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EFIN ETRD PA
05ASUNCION1216MINISTER OF FINANCE REQUESTS BUDGET EXECUTION
[...] (U) This cable is Sensitive but Unclassified. Please protect accordingly. ------- Summary ------- 2. (SBU) Finance Minister Bergen has asked the Ambassador for USG assistance with a major overhaul of the Ministry's financial management function, as part of a general restructuring of [...]
2005-09-26 13:08:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EFIN ETRD PA
05ASUNCION1217COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR PATRICK MARCHAM - HHS
[...] Per reftel, country clearance is granted for PATRICK MARCHAM, International Health Officer / Office for Global Health Affairs/USHHS/LTS Corporation, for travel to Asuncion during the period of 25 September 2005 to 30 September 2005 for the purpose of participating in the 1st Ladies Conference [...]
2005-09-26 15:32:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDAORC OTRA PA
05ASUNCION1218PARAGUAY: THE DUARTE ADMINISTRATION AT TWO YEARS
[...] (U) President Nicanor Duarte Frutos remains the dominant figure on the political scene. Earlier this month, he announced his candidacy for his Party's presidency; he and his supporters continue to explore prospects for amending the Constitution so as to allow him to run for reelection in 200 [...]
2005-09-26 15:32:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL ECON PINR PA PTER KCRM PAC
05ASUNCION1219PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, SEPTEMBER
[...] (U) Summary: -- Colorado Deputy Receives Light Sentence -- Dissident Liberals Return to the Fold -- Congress Approves Controversial Expropriation -- Youth March to Protest U.S. Military Presence -- MEDRETE Sends Message of Hope --------------------------------------- Colorado Deputy R [...]
2005-09-26 21:40:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL ECON MASS MARR KDEM KJUS PA
05ASUNCION1222PARAGUAY AND VENEZUELA: MORE ON CHAVEZ ACTIVITIES
[...] (U) The following information responds to Department's action request in ref H and supplements information previously reported in ref I. 2. (S/NF) SUMMARY: Post has no new information regarding campesino trips to Venezuela funded by the GOV for ""special indoctrination training."" The website ww [...]
2005-09-27 18:58:00Embassy AsuncionSECRET//NOFORNPGOV PREL PTER PINR MARR ETRD PA VE
05ASUNCION1223PARAGUAY SUPPORTS SUA NONPROLIFERATION AMENDMENTS
[...] No summary [...]
2005-09-27 21:36:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDKNNP MNUC PARM PREL KTIA PHSA EWWT PA
05ASUNCION1224(SBU) PARAGUAY: REFERENCES TO SOFA AGAINST U.S.
[...] (U) This is an action request; see paragraph 6. 2. (SBU) We enjoy excellent military-to-military relations with Paraguay, and for many years Paraguay has provided an open and permissive environment for exercises and other military initiatives. The U.S. has an important policy interest in p [...]
2005-09-27 21:38:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL MARR PA
05ASUNCION1229 COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR MS. CAROLYN MERMON, REGIONAL
[...] Country clearance is granted for Ms. Carolyn Mermon, Regional Medical Technologist from Mexico City, for travel to Asuncion during the period of October 5 to October 8, 2005 for the purpose of providing support to Post and to visit local laboratories and blood banks, per reftel. The contact [...]
2005-09-28 18:31:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDAMED
05ASUNCION1234LES CY 2006 Compensation Questionnaire
[...] Responses are keyed to reftel: --------------------------------------------- ------ Questionnaire: --------------------------------------------- ------ Â [...]
2005-09-30 11:32:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDAFSN AMGT KICA PA
05ASUNCION1242PARAGUAY'S PLAN TO FORMALIZE CDE
[...] The GOP has announced a new tax plan designed to help formalize the economy of Ciudad del Este, situated on the border with Brazil. The system will be voluntary and is expected to take effect in November. Participants will receive benefits such as lower tariffs and lower up-front tax paymen [...]
2005-10-04 14:52:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN ETRD KIPR KCRM KMCA KTFN PREL PA
05ASUNCION1244PARAGUAY: U.S. UNGA FIRST COMMITTEE (UNFC)
[...] No summary [...]
2005-10-04 18:09:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPARM PREL CDG UNGA
05ASUNCION1245PARAGUAY: THE SUMMIT OF THE AMERICAS DECLARATION
[...] No summary [...]
2005-10-04 19:04:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDECON PGOV KSUM
05ASUNCION1246PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, SEPT. 25 -
[...] (U) Summary -- Export Agency Head To Visit Iran -- Death Of Customs Official Leaves Questions -- LOA for INL Funds Signed -- SENAD Agents Arrest Narco-Trafficker in Asuncion -- Paraguay 5th Worst in Global Competitiveness Report -- Asuncion Hosts First Ladi [...]
2005-10-04 19:12:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PGOV PA PREL ECON
05ASUNCION1248PARAGUAY: PRESIDENTIAL REELECTION HURDLES HIGH BUT
[...] (U) SUMMARY: For several months, there has been speculation that supporters of President Duarte would seek modifications to the Constitution that would allow Duarte to run for reelection. Amending the Constitution would require that Article 229 of the Constitution be changed. The process for [...]
2005-10-05 14:19:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPGOV KDEM PINR PA
05ASUNCION1249PARAGUAYAN LEADERS GATHER TO DEVELOP SECURITY PLAN
[...] Summary. On 9/16-9/18, senior Paraguayan officials gathered for a workshop sponsored by the Center for Hemispheric Defense Studies (CHDS) to discuss developing a national security plan. This workshop grew out of a visit by Vice President Castiglioni to the U.S. in May with leading U.S. offi [...]
2005-10-05 17:38:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PINR PTER KCRM SNAR PA
05ASUNCION1258PARAGUAY: PARAGUAY COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR TRAINING
[...] Per reftel, country clearance is granted for -ELIZABETH D'AURIA -AMY YOUNG during the period of OCT/6/05 to OCT/13/05 for: -MARK ALMON -THOMAS MILLER -MARK MALDONADO during the period of OCT/8/05 to OCT/13/05 for: -DEBORAH A. MCCARTHY -CAROLIN [...]
2005-10-06 20:59:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDKJUS KCRM ABUD AFIN PA POL
05ASUNCION1259PARAGUAY: URGENT HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING REQUEST ON
[...] (U) ACTION REQUEST: In support of the Office of Defense Cooperation, Post is requesting an expedited Human Rights Vetting, in accordance with the Leahy Amendment, of the individuals listed below that will be attending DOD sponsored training. All training activities are scheduled to begin on M [...]
2005-10-06 21:03:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL MOPS PA
05ASUNCION1260PARAGUAY: BRAZIL SEEKING GREATER COOPERATION ON
[...] (C) Summary. On 10/5, Emboffs met with Brazilian Embassy Poloffs to discuss views on GOP reform efforts, particularly as they relate to efforts to combat contraband, money laundering, and other illicit activities in the Tri-Border Area (TBA). Brazilian PolCouns conveyed an interest in deepe [...]
2005-10-06 21:11:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR PTER KCRM PA BR
05ASUNCION1261PARAGUAY: TRIAL SET FOR SUSPECTED TERRORIST
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Paraguayan courts will summon indicted Lebanese businessman, Kassem Hijazi, who is charged with tax evasion, criminal association, and violating accounting regulations, to a preliminary oral hearing on October 25. Because back taxes, interest, and fines could surpass USD 7 mill [...]
2005-10-06 21:14:00Embassy AsuncionSECRETPTER PGOV KCRM KTFN ETTC PA
05ASUNCION1263PARAGUAY: DOJ/OPDAT COUNTRY CLEARANCE Cable FOR
[...] Per reftel, country clearance is granted for OPDAT Program ANALYST CHRISTIAAN DE LUIGI (Clearance level Secret),for travel to Asuncion during the period of SIPDIS OCT/7/05 to OCT/13/05 for the purpose of PARTICIPATING IN A REGIONAL CONFERENCE ON FINANCIAL INTELLIGENCE UNITS AND THEIR ROLE [...]
2005-10-07 11:54:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDKJUS KCRM ABUD AFIN PA POL
05ASUNCION1265PARAGUAY: ICJ ELECTIONS
[...] No summary [...]
2005-10-07 12:36:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PA UNSC UNGA
05ASUNCION1266PARAGUAY: TERRORISM FINANCE COORDINATION OFFICER
[...] No summary [...]
2005-10-07 13:37:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPTER KTFN KVPR EFIN ETTC PREL PA
05ASUNCION1267PARAGUAY IPR UPDATE: PATENT LAW MODIFICATIONS RAISE
[...] Summary. This cable provides a tour de horizon of a number of Intellectual Property issues in Paraguay. Modifications to Paraguay's patent law enacted in July could violate TRIPS, particularly relating to preliminary injunctions. The Ministry of Industry and Commerce will seek USG guidance [...]
2005-10-07 14:04:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDECON KIPR PREL PA
05ASUNCION1270COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR JTIC USDEL AND ASSOCIATED
[...] Per reftel, country clearance is granted for members of the U.S. Delegation to the U.S.-Paraguay JCTI: (1) Mary Teresa Sullivan, USTR, delegation head, (Security clearance: top secret),for travel to Asuncion during the period of October 11-13, 2005; (2) David Nolan, State/WHA/BSC (Security cl [...]
2005-10-11 11:42:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDETRD OTRA PA
05ASUNCION1272PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, OCT. 01 -
[...] No summary [...]
2005-10-11 16:00:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL ECON SNAR KDEM PA
05ASUNCION1279PARAGUAY: HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING REQUEST ON MILITARY
[...] (U) ACTION REQUEST: In support of the Office of Defense Cooperation, Post is requesting an expedited Human Rights Vetting, in accordance with the Leahy Amendment, of the individuals listed below that are attending DOD sponsored training. This list supplements the list transmitted in ref. B. [...]
2005-10-12 15:25:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL MOPS PA
05ASUNCION1281PARAGUAY'S 2005 THIRD QUARTER INL REPORT
[...] (U) Summary: - QUARTERLY ACTIVITIES - PROGRAM DISCUSSION - QUARTRLY SENAD STATISTIC QUARTERLY ACTIVITIES - COUNTERNARCOTICS 2. (U) On August 13, it was reported that retired police officer Zunilda Roig, her brother Jaime Ruben Roig Baez and 12 other individuals were imprisoned after [...]
2005-10-12 15:36:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYSNAR KCRM PA
05ASUNCION1290PARAGUAY: NEW ATTORNEY GENERAL RUBEN CANDIA
[...] (U) Biographic information of the new Attorney General Ruben Candia Amarilla. 2. (U) Ruben Candia Amarilla replaced former Attorney General Oscar Latorre (2000-2005) after his five-year term expired at the end of August 2005. The Paraguayan Senate approved Candia,s appointment on Augus [...]
2005-10-13 20:53:00Embassy AsuncionSECRETPINR PGOV PREL PA
05ASUNCION1294PARAGUAY ON REQUEST FOR RESETTLEMENT ASSISTANCE OF
[...] (U) On 10/14, PolOff delivered reftel talking points to MFA North America Desk Officer Luis Sosa. Sosa advised that he would forward the points to MFA Americas Director Cynthia Filartiga and MFA Bilateral Affairs Director Ambassador Ceferino Valdez. 2. (C) According to Sosa, there is no kn [...]
2005-10-14 15:16:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALMOPS PREL PTER KAWC PHUM PREF PINR PA
05ASUNCION1296PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, OCT. 09 -
[...] No summary [...]
2005-10-17 13:03:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL ECON PA SNAR
05ASUNCION1300PARAGUAY DEMOCRACY BUILDING: SUCCESS STORIES AND
[...] In support of the Secretary's emphasis on transformational diplomacy and the request of FSI's Leadership and Management School, the following is a short list of success stories and best practices, submitted AMEmbassy Asuncion. ----------------- Municipal Finance ----------------- 2. USA [...]
2005-10-17 21:14:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDAFSI KDEM PA EAID
05ASUNCION1312FBI DIRECTOR MUELLER'S VISIT TO PARAGUAY:
[...] (SBU) Director Mueller, Embassy Asuncion warmly welcomes your visit as an opportunity to promote U.S. law enforcement interests and security cooperation with Paraguay. You come at a sensitive time, following a recent SECDEF visit that generated considerable press and political activity calling [...]
2005-10-19 19:34:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PTER SNAR KCRM PA
05ASUNCION1313PARAGUAY: ISRAEL AT UNGA - HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE
[...] No summary [...]
2005-10-19 20:54:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPREL IS UNGA
05ASUNCION1314PARAGUAY: ISRAEL AT UNGA - OPPOSING ANTI-ISRAEL
[...] No summary [...]
2005-10-19 20:55:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPREL IS UNGA
05ASUNCION1315PARAGUAY: SEEKING SUPPORT FOR THE IRAQI REFERENDUM
[...] No summary [...]
2005-10-19 21:01:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDKDEM KPAO PREL PGOV IZ
05ASUNCION1321UNESCO AND PARAGUAY: US APPEAL UNSUCESSFUL ON
[...] No summary [...]
2005-10-20 21:34:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDETRD PREL PHUM SCUL UNESCO
05ASUNCION1322PARAGUAY SEEKING INTERNAL CONSENSUS ON US WTO AG
[...] No summary [...]
2005-10-21 11:40:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR ETRD PA WTRO
05ASUNCION1324AMBASSADOR SHOWCASES ASUNCIONS BIODIVERSITY,
[...] On Oct. 6, Ambassador hosted members of local conservation organization Guyra Paraguay, along with environmentalists, businesspeople and media representatives to observe the wealth of flora and fauna contained within the 10-acre Embassy compound. The event featured the debut of two fold-out g [...]
2005-10-21 14:06:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDSENV ETRD ECON PA
05ASUNCION1326PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, OCT. 16 -
[...] No summary [...]
2005-10-24 12:27:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL ECON PA SNAR TBIO
05ASUNCION1328PARAGUAY HOSTS LATIN AMERICAN FIRST LADIES
[...] (U) SUMMARY: From September 28-30, Paraguay hosted the 13th Conference of First Ladies, Spouses, and Representatives of Heads of State and Government of the Americas. The substantive theme of the 13th Conference was "Women and Family." First Ladies from 11 countries attended, including Co [...]
2005-10-24 12:27:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM KWMN PA
05ASUNCION1329PARAGUAY: UPDATE ON CUBAS KIDNAPPING CASE
[...] (U) Summary: On October 13, a Paraguayan judge indicted 15 suspects in the kidnapping and murder of Cecilia Cubas. Several of the defendants have ties to the leftist Free Fatherland Party (Partido Patria Libre, or "PPL"). The judge stayed the proceedings with respect to three individuals who [...]
2005-10-24 12:27:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PTER PINR KCRM PA
05ASUNCION1330PARAGUAY: TIP TIER 2 ACTION PLAN
[...] (U) On 10/18, POLOFF delivered reftel points on the Paraguay TIP Tier 2 Action Plan to Julio Peralta, Director of International Organizations within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Peralta indicated that he would review and discuss the issue with his colleagues at the Ministry of Foreign Aff [...]
2005-10-24 12:27:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALKCRM KWMN PHUM SMIG PREL PA
05ASUNCION1331PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, OCT. 16 -
[...] No summary [...]
2005-10-24 12:27:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL ECON PA SNAR TBIO
05ASUNCION1332PARAGUAY: TIP TIER 2 ACTION PLAN
[...] (U) On 10/18, POLOFF delivered reftel points on the Paraguay TIP Tier 2 Action Plan to Julio Peralta, Director of International Organizations within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Peralta indicated that he would review and discuss the issue with his colleagues at the Ministry of Foreign Aff [...]
2005-10-24 12:30:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALKCRM KWMN PHUM SMIG PREL PA
05ASUNCION1333HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING REQUEST ON PARAGUAYAN
[...] THIS IS AN ACTION REQUEST FOR WHA/AND. SEE PARA 2. AND 3. 2. PER REFTEL, POST IS HEREBY REQUESTING DEPARTMENT OF STATE TO INITIATE A HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LEAHY AMENDMENT, OF THE INDIVIDUALS LISTED BELOW THAT ARE SCHEDULED TO ATTEND DOD SPONSORED TRAINING. A. [...]
2005-10-24 12:31:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PGOV MASS PA
05ASUNCION1334HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING REQUEST ON PARAGUAYAN
[...] THIS IS AN ACTION REQUEST FOR WHA/AND. SEE PARA 2. AND 3. 2. PER REFTEL, POST IS HEREBY REQUESTING DEPARTMENT OF STATE TO INITIATE A HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LEAHY AMENDMENT, OF THE INDIVIDUALS LISTED BELOW THAT ARE SCHEDULED TO ATTEND DOD SPONSORED TRAINING. A. [...]
2005-10-24 12:31:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PGOV MASS PA
05ASUNCION1342PARAGUAY: CDS CLAIMS `SIGNIFICANT' QUANTITIES OF
[...] (U) This cable is sensitive but unclassified. Please protect accordingly. ------- Summary ------- 2. (SBU) After a lull of nearly thirty years in hydrocarbon exploration, a Paraguayan company, CDS Energy, is undertaking an exploration and drilling project in the country's Chaco region [...]
2005-10-26 19:49:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG ECON PA
05ASUNCION1343COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR REGIONAL AGRICULTURAL
[...] Per reftel, country clearance is granted for Regional Agricultural Counselor Robert Hoff (Security clearance: top secret),and Agricultural Specialist Francisco Pirovano SIPDIS (LES),for travel to Asuncion during the period of November 7-9, 2005 for the purpose of meeting with GOP animal he [...]
2005-10-26 19:49:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR PA
05ASUNCION1344COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR JOHN MOSESSO, ROGER SYRE AND
[...] As requested in reftel, country clearance is granted for USGS Biologist John Mosesso (Security clearance: none),Geographer Roger Sayre (Security clearance: none),and Technical Information Specialist Andrea Grosse, (Security clearance: none) for travel to Asuncion, Paraguay from November 10-2 [...]
2005-10-26 19:50:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDTPHY OTRA KSCA PA
05ASUNCION1345PARAGUAY: ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING SECRETARIAT
[...] SUMMARY: On October 11, Paraguay,s Anti-Money Laundering Secretariat (SEPRELAD) presented its rules and procedures for SIPDIS banks and other monetary institutions subject to reporting requirements under the Superintendent of Banks. SEPRELAD,s statutory powers provided by the current anti- [...]
2005-10-26 21:06:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV KCRM KTFN ETTC PA
05ASUNCION1351PARAGUAY: POLOFFS KEY TO ADVANCING MPP OBJECIVES
[...] This is an Action Request. See para. 6 2. Summary. Post's Political Section is currently staffed by an 02 Polcouns and three 04 Poloffs. The poloff slots have proven critical to advancing post's MPP Goals in the areas of Democracy, Counter Terrorism, and Combating Transnational Crime. [...]
2005-10-31 14:35:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDHR PA
05ASUNCION1353PARAGUAY: DEMARCHE ON IRANIAN PRESIDENT'S
[...] No summary [...]
2005-10-31 18:48:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM IR PA PTEL
05ASUNCION1355PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, OCT. 23 -
[...] No summary [...]
2005-11-01 11:39:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL ECON PA
05ASUNCION1356COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR GREGORY M. ADAMS
[...] As requested in reference telegram, country clearance is granted for Gregory M. Adams, WHA/PDA Deputy Director, travel to Asuncion to view PAS operations during the period of 11/07/05 to 11/10/05. The contact officer for the visit is Bruce P. Kleiner,PAO, office tel.: (595-21) 213-715, ext. 2 [...]
2005-11-01 12:56:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDOTRA AR PA
05ASUNCION1357PARAGUAY ON ICJ ELECTIONS
[...] No summary [...]
2005-11-01 16:29:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPA UNGA UNSC
05ASUNCION1359COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR TREASURY ADVISORS ALAN BEBER
[...] Per reftel, country clearance is granted for Treasury Advisors (1) Alan Beber (Security clearance: secret),for travel to Asuncion during the period of October 31 to November 19, 2005, and (2) Lee Niederman (Security clearance: secret) for travel to Asuncion during the period of November 12 to [...]
2005-11-02 11:19:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDECON PA TRV
05ASUNCION1378PARAGUAY: SECOND VICE PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
[...] (SBU) Modesto Guggiari was elected in the 2003 general elections as a Senator representing the Authentic Radical Liberal Party (PLRA). In June 2005, Guggiari broke ranks with Liberal Party leadership in forming a coalition with the governing Colorado Party that resulted in his gaining electi [...]
2005-11-07 20:30:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPINR PGOV PREL PA
05ASUNCION1379PARAGUAY: PRESIDENT OF THE CENTRAL BANK MONICA
[...] (SBU) President Duarte nominated Monica Perez as the President of the Central Bank in April 2005, receiving much attention for his choice of a "technocrat" rather than a political ally. The Senate confirmed her nomination in June 2005. 2. (SBU) Perez has a tough, no nonsense style and [...]
2005-11-07 20:32:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPINR PGOV PREL PA
05ASUNCION1380PARAGUAY: PRESIDENT OF THE HOUSE OF DEPUTIES
[...] (SBU) Victor Bogado was elected as a National Deputy as a member of the Colorado Party (ANR) during the 2003 general elections. He represents the Central Department, which surrounds Asuncion. In June 2005, his peers elected him President of the House of Deputies as the Colorado Party's offi [...]
2005-11-07 20:33:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPINR PGOV PREL PA
05ASUNCION1381PARAGUAY: FIRST VICE PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
[...] (SBU) Senator Velazquez, a key founder of the National Union for Ethical Citizens Party (UNACE),was elected as a Senator representing UNACE in the 2003 general elections. However, in 2005, Velazquez renounced his affiliation with UNACE and returned to the Colorado Party. Velazquez served a [...]
2005-11-07 20:35:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPINR PGOV PREL PA
05ASUNCION1383PARAGUAY: VICE PRESIDENT ASKS CHARGE TO DELAY
[...] (SBU) Vice President Castiglioni (Acting President and our strongest supporter within the GOP) asked Charge directly 11/2 to delay visit by General Craddock until after the Colorado internal elections February 19, 2006. 2. (SBU) Castiglioni said the current atmosphere in Paraguay and the re [...]
2005-11-08 13:31:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL MARR PA
05ASUNCION1384PARAGUAY: OVIEDO SUPPORTERS TAKE OVER ASUNCION
[...] (U) Summary: On 10/31, hundreds of supporters of imprisoned former general Lino Oviedo took up residence in a plaza in front of the Supreme Court building, in a well organized demonstration in support of Oviedo's petition for release from prison. The demonstration has been peaceful so far, bu [...]
2005-11-08 13:31:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPGOV PINR KJUS PA
05ASUNCION1385PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, OCT 30 -
[...] (U) Summary: -- President Duarte Visits Japan -- UNCHR Petitions Paraguay -- Eye Patients Travel to Cuba for Treatment -- Miami Vice in Paraguay ----------------------------- President Duarte Visits Japan ----------------------------- 2. (U) On 10/31, President Duarte began a three-day [...]
2005-11-08 13:31:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PHUM ECON PA
05ASUNCION1386PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, OCT 30 -
[...] (U) Summary: -- President Duarte Visits Japan -- UNCHR Petitions Paraguay -- Eye Patients Travel to Cuba for Treatment -- Miami Vice in Paraguay ----------------------------- President Duarte Visits Japan ----------------------------- 2. (U) On 10/31, President Duarte began a three-day [...]
2005-11-08 13:31:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PHUM ECON PA
05ASUNCION1390PARAGUAY: CABRAL, CORRUPTION, AND U.S. POLICY
[...] (C) On 10/26, post learned of a new attempt to promote corrupt police official Aristides Cabral with a Senate vote on 10/27, the day of Ambassador Keane's departure from Paraguay. The Embassy moved quickly with the Vice-President and other senior GOP officials as well as key Senators to sto [...]
2005-11-08 19:46:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV KCRM SNAR PINR PA
05ASUNCION1399PARAGUAY: DEMARCHE ON UN THIRD COMMITTEE AND
[...] On 11/8, A/DCM discussed reftel (A) points with the MFA's Director of International Organizations Julio Peralta stressing the importance we attached to support of the resolution on Iran. Peralta consulted with Paraguay's Mission to the UN in New York and later advised of Paraguay's intention [...]
2005-11-10 22:26:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL PA UNHRC
05ASUNCION1400PARAGUAY: SURVEY RESULTS SEND MIXED MESSAGE ON
[...] SUMMARY: The results of three recent polls send a mixed message on corruption in Paraguay. In mid-October, Transparency International's Corruption Perceptions Index showed Paraguay improved but still placed 144 out of the 159 countries surveyed. Separately, in late September 2005, a survey b [...]
2005-11-11 11:56:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV KCOR ECON PINR PA
05ASUNCION1413PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, NOV.06 -
[...] (U) Summary: -- SENAD Dismantles Drug Band -- Russia Plans to Open an Embassy in Paraguay -- 35 Percent of Street Children are Victims of Sexual Exploitation -------------------------- SENAD Dismantles Drug Band -------------------------- 2. (U) On 11/08, SENAD agents dismantled a drug [...]
2005-11-15 17:04:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL ECON PHUM SOCI KOCI SNAR PA
05ASUNCION1416CHILD PORNOGRAPHY IN PARAGUAY
[...] This is an action request. See paragraph 11. 2. SUMMARY: Abuse and neglect of Paraguayan children is a constant problem in the country. The number of complaints of mistreated children has increased in recent years with the sexual abuse and exploitation of children cited as the main problems [...]
2005-11-16 14:58:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PHUM SOCI KOCI PA
05ASUNCION1425PARAGUAY: ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING LAW UPDATE
[...] (U) Action Request. See para. 8. ------- Summary ------- 2. (C) On 10/27, the Senate Finance Commission finally took one step to move anti-money laundering (AML) legislation languishing since 2004. A Senate comment period could end in March followed by possible movement toward pas [...]
2005-11-17 23:20:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PTER KCRM PA
05ASUNCION1431PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, NOV. 13 -
[...] (U) SUMMARY -- Castiglioni Vows To Continue Anti-Crime Fight -- Bishops Say Government Is Corrupt -- Vote on Ambassador to Cuba Postponed, Again -- Venezuelan Official Comes Unhinged --------------------------------------------- Castiglioni Vows To Continue Anti-Crime Fight --------------- [...]
2005-11-21 19:43:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM PREL ECON PA VE
05ASUNCION1435PARAGUAY AND COLOMBIA DISCUSS COUNTER-DRUG ISSUES
[...] (C) Summary: An official Colombian counter-drug (CD) delegation traveled to Asuncion November 2-4 to hold bilateral CD discussions with the GOP. As a result of those discussions, the GOP and GOC established a bilateral, interagency CD commission and three working groups. Upon their arrival, [...]
2005-11-22 13:39:00Embassy AsuncionSECRETPGOV PREL PINR PTER MARR SNAR PA CO
05ASUNCION1440PARAGUAY: SEEKING SUPPORT FOR THE OAS MISSION IN
[...] No summary [...]
2005-11-22 21:10:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PTER CO PA OAS
05ASUNCION1441PARAGUAY: MDA DEMARCHE ON ADDITIONAL GENEVA
[...] No summary [...]
2005-11-22 21:12:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDAORC PHUM PREF PREL IS SZ PA ICRC
05ASUNCION1449PARAGUAY ON CABRAL INSTRUCTIONS
[...] (SBU) On 11/25, Charge delivered ref message to Acting FM Gimenez in FM Rachid's absence. Charge noted that he previously delivered the message to VP Castiglioni and Presidential Advisor Walde and spoke to FM Rachid by phone, and that the Department had delivered the message to Ambassador Spa [...]
2005-11-28 11:46:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL SNAR KCRM PA CU VE
05ASUNCION1457PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, NOV. 20 -
[...] (U) SUMMARY: -- Just Can't Sniff Enough -- Impeachment Talk -- TIP Conviction Upheld -- Truth, Justice and the Stroessner Era ----------------------- Just Can't Sniff Enough ----------------------- 2. (U) On 11/20, Agents from the National Antinarcotics Secretariat (SENAD),with the a [...]
2005-11-28 21:27:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM PREL ECON SMIG PA
05ASUNCION1460PARAGUAY ON ISRAEL AT UNGA: WILL VOTE "YES" ON
[...] Following up on Charge's 11/25 discussion with Vice FM Ginenez (ref A),PolOff met with MFA International Organizations Director Julio Peralta on 11/29 to clarify Paraguay's voting posture on ref B resolutions. Peralta confirmed that Paraguay would vote "yes" on the resolutions, consistent wi [...]
2005-11-29 18:29:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPREL IS PA UNGA
05ASUNCION1466PARAGUAY: HUMAN RIGHTS DAY 2005
[...] No summary [...]
2005-11-30 18:07:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL ODIP PGOV APER KPAO SMIG PA
05ASUNCION1468PARAGUAY: MONITORS FOR BOLIVIAN ELECTIONS
[...] (U) On 11/30, PolOff discussed reftel points with the MFA's Director of International Organizations, Julio Peralta. Mr. Peralta indicated that in the past Paraguayan NGO's and the GOP, mainly through the Elections Tribunal (TSJE),have monitored elections in the region. Peralta also indicated [...]
2005-11-30 21:12:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL BO PA
05ASUNCION148PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, JANUARY
[...] (U) SUMMARY: ---------------- -- Political Angel to Cubas Kidnapping Arrests -- Resignation Drama at Immigration -- Taiwan Seeking to Further Trade and Business Ties -- Court Rules in Favor of Continuing Extradition of Drug Trafficker ----------------------------------------- Political An [...]
2005-01-28 13:47:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL ECON PINR SNAR PA
05ASUNCION1480PARAGUAY'S INTERIOR: RELATIVE CALM AMID
[...] (SBU) Summary: PolOff traveled to the conflictive Departments of Caaguazu and San Pedro 11/21 - 11/22. The Governor of Caaguazu told PolOff that his top priority was to address insecurity -- or at least public perceptions of insecurity -- by establishing a regional police academy and a mounte [...]
2005-12-05 20:33:00Embassy AsuncionSECRETPGOV PREL PINR EAGR SNAR PA
05ASUNCION1482PARAGUAY: U.S. UNGA FIRST COMMITTEE RESOLUTION ON
[...] No summary [...]
2005-12-05 21:21:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPARM PREL MNUC UNGA
05ASUNCION1489PARAGUAY'S INL FLASH REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING
[...] No summary [...]
2005-12-06 19:56:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR AFIN PA
05ASUNCION149PARAGUAY: MONEY LAUNDERING IN CASINOS (C-TN4-01119)
[...] (U) SUMMARY: Paraguay is a principal money laundering center. Although no figures are known, Paraguayan Government officials suspect criminals, drug traffickers, and terrorist financiers use a range of illicit and licit activities to launder funds. While laws regarding casinos and a regulat [...]
2005-01-28 14:15:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPINR EFIN KCRM KTFN PA SOCI
05ASUNCION1498PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, DEC. 4 - 10
[...] (U) SUMMARY: -- President Signs Tourism Law -- Duarte to Run for Party President; Impeachment Proposal Submitted -- Oviedistas Hold Coordinated Protests --------------------------- President Signs Tourism Law --------------------------- 2. (U) On 12/5, President Duarte signed a new Tou [...]
2005-12-09 17:16:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM PREL ECON PA
05ASUNCION150PARAGUAY,S MINISTER OF INDUSTRY ON REFORMS AND
[...] (C) Summary: The Ambassador raised concerns over threats to reforms and placement of corrupt officials to Minister of Industry Ernst Bergen. Bergen shared the Ambassador's concerns and added that it was vital to preserve the current economic team. Bergen said President Nicanor Duarte Frutos [...]
2005-01-28 14:17:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL KJUS ECON KIPR PINR PA
05ASUNCION1503PARAGUAY: UNGA THIRD COMMITTEE THANK YOU AND
[...] No summary [...]
2005-12-13 15:43:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM UNGA UNHRC
05ASUNCION1509PARAGUAY'S INL 2006 PD&S REQUEST
[...] Below is Post's PD&S submission: Object Non- Proposed Actual Class FY2005 Recurring Increases FY2006 Obligations Items Plan --------------------------------------------- ------- 1122 54,400 0 (7,300) 47,1 [...]
2005-12-14 20:42:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR AFIN AMGT KFSC PA
05ASUNCION1513PARAGUAY: 2005 COUNTRY REPORT ON TERRORISM
[...] In paras 2 and 5 respectively, please find Post's submissions on the Tri-border Area (Argentina, Paraguay and Brazil) and Paraguay for the 2005 Country Report on Terrorism. --------------------------------------------- ------- The Tri-border Area (Argentina, Paraguay and Brazil) ----------- [...]
2005-12-15 19:15:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ASEC PA
05ASUNCION1514PARAGUAY: CONSTRUCTION OF SENAD OFFICES IN PEDRO
[...] On 12/12, Charg, DEA Director, and INL Assistant attended the ground breaking ceremony for the new National Anti-Drug Secretariat (SENAD) Operations Base, funded by INL, in the SIPDIS city of Pedro Juan Caballero (PJC),Department of Amambay, Paraguay. The ground breaking ceremony initiated [...]
2005-12-15 19:17:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV KCRM SNAR PA
05ASUNCION1515PARAGUAY: INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL STRATEGY
[...] Paraguay is a principal money laundering center, involving both the banking and non-banking financial sectors. The multi-billion dollar contraband re-export trade that occurs largely on the border shared with Argentina and Brazil facilitates much of the money laundering in Paraguay. Paraguay i [...]
2005-12-16 13:44:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDKTFN KCRM SNAR PTER EFIN PA
05ASUNCION152PARAGUAYAN PRESIDENT SUPPORTS COLOMBIA IN DISPUTE
[...] (C) During a lengthy meeting on other issues 1/28 (septel) President Duarte raised with the Ambassador the Colombia-Venezuela dispute. Duarte said President Uribe called him three days ago and that he supports Colombia's position. Duarte said he understands the need for "diplomatic nicetie [...]
2005-01-28 15:59:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR PA OAS
05ASUNCION158PARAGUAY,S PRESIDENT ON REFORM, DRUGS, AND
[...] (C) Ambassador followed up with President Nicanor Duarte Frutos (NDF) January 28 recent calls on the Ministers of Finance and Industry (septels) to push reform and emphasize U.S. priorities. Explaining drug certification in detail and praising significant success by SENAD, Ambassador stressed [...]
2005-01-31 17:21:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL KJUS ECON KIPR PINR SNAR PA
05ASUNCION161PARAGUAYAN FM TRYING TO TURN OFF VENEZUELAN STATE
[...] (U) On January 28, just prior to a meeting with FM Leila Rachid on other matters, MFA Bilateral Affairs Director Ceferino Valdez advised Charge that Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez was going to visit Paraguay February 27-28. Valdez said that the visit was being planned in conjunction with Ch [...]
2005-01-31 19:49:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR PA
05ASUNCION162PARAGUAY'S END USE MONITORING REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-01-31 20:09:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR PA KCRIM
05ASUNCION173PARAGUAY TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS DEVELOPMENTS
[...] (U) Summary: --------------- --IADB project moving forward --Japanese Embassy announces bilateral project --NGO Luna Nueva finishes major TIP study --More Paraguayan women rescued in Argentina and Spain --Paraguay and Spain negotiating TIP agreement --President considering decree to establis [...]
2005-02-04 12:10:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM KWMN SMIG PGOV PREL ELAB ASEC KCRM PINR PA
05ASUNCION188PARAGUAY TO END CUBAN DOCTORS PROGRAM
[...] (U) On February 4, Minister of Health Julio Cesar Velasquez announced that the GOP will terminate a program that brings doctors from Cuba to live and practice in rural areas of Paraguay. According to the announcement, the current group of Cuban doctors set to finish in December will be the la [...]
2005-02-07 19:58:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR PA
05ASUNCION196PREPARATIONS FOR THE CICTE FIFTH REGULAR SESSION
[...] On February 8, PolOff met with Julio Arriola, Director of Multilateral Affairs in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, to deliver reftel demarche regarding the upcoming fifth session of the Inter-American Committee Against Terrorism (CICTE) in Port of Spain, Trinidad, February 16-18, 2005. 2. [...]
2005-02-08 18:40:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPTER PREL AORC PA
05ASUNCION199THE FARC AND PARAGUAY: ALLEGATIONS OF KIDNAPPING
[...] (S) Summary: AG claims that FARC involvement in Paraguay is growing, asserting he has information from GOC sources to back his statement. AG has a history of exaggeration and his claims need to be verified, but it appears that the GOP is increasingly concerned about foreign leftist influence i [...]
2005-02-08 19:08:00Embassy AsuncionSECRETPREL PTER KCRM KJUS PINR SNAR CO PA
05ASUNCION200PARAGUAY'S GROWING CONCERN ABOUT LEFTIST
[...] (S) Summary: Paraguayan authorities have arrested suspects tied to the leftist Free Fatherland Party (Partido Patria Libre, or PPL) in connection with the ongoing kidnapping of Cecilia Cubas. Telephone records connect the suspects to the kidnapping and ransom negotiations. The GOP claims evid [...]
2005-02-08 19:59:00Embassy AsuncionSECRETPTER PINR PREL PGOV KCRM PA
05ASUNCION206PARAGUAY'S INL FLASH REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING
[...] No summary [...]
2005-02-09 19:02:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR AFIN PA
05ASUNCION211COLOMBIAN EMBASSY URGING GOP TO GO PUBLIC ABOUT
[...] (S) Colombian PolOff Raul Sanchez advised PolOff that the GOC wants the GOP to publicize as much information as possible regarding the FARC's involvement in the Cecilia Cubas kidnapping and other crimes in Paraguay, prior to President Uribe's meeting with President Chavez next week. The Colomb [...]
2005-02-10 13:10:00Embassy AsuncionSECRETPREL PTER PINR KCRM SNAR CO PA
05ASUNCION212CUBAN MEDICAL SUPPORT TO PARAGUAY AND AN OPENING
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The ending of the Cuban Doctor program by the GOP, and concurrent GOP fears of increased ominous leftist influence and activities, presents an opportunity for the USG to draw President Duarte farther away from the allure of Cuba and Venezuela. END SUMMARY. 2. (C) Reftel note [...]
2005-02-10 17:05:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER PINR CU CO VE PA
05ASUNCION213PUSHING ARTICLE 98 WITH PARAGUAY
[...] (C) January 10 Charge reminded VFM Martinez (in absence of FM Rachid) of the high priority the US places on reaching agreement with the GOP providing Art. 98 protections. Noting that FM Rachid had withdrawn her request to meet A/S Rademaker last week in Washington, Charge asked Martinez to pa [...]
2005-02-10 17:16:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALMARR PGOV PREL PINR PA KICC
05ASUNCION214PARAGUAY: EMBASSY SEEKS TO AUGMENT AND ACCELERATE
[...] (C) Last week, the Paraguayan Minister of Health announced that, in December the GOP will terminate a program that brings doctors from Cuba to live and practice in rural areas of Paraguay (ref A). Embassy believes President Duarte ordered the program's termination because he has run out of pa [...]
2005-02-10 18:08:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR MASS PA
05ASUNCION215PARAGUAY ON MEXICO HUMAN RIGHTS INITIATIVE
[...] (C) February 10 Charge raised ref points with VFM Martinez (FM Rachid had not yet returned to the office from travel) stressing the importance of the issue. Progress on human rights, as Paraguay knows well from its own recent history, depends on holding all governments accountable in internat [...]
2005-02-10 18:43:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPGOV MX PA CHR
05ASUNCION226PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, FEBRUARY
[...] (U) SUMMARY: ---------------- -- Colman Congressional Scandal Continues -- FonMin Meets Canadian leaders -- Paraguay Seeks TIP Extradition from Spain -- Chavez to Visit Paraguay? -- Hijazi Officially Charged -------------------------------------- Colman Congressional Scandal Continues -- [...]
2005-02-11 14:36:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PHUM KWMN SMIG ECON PINR PA
05ASUNCION308PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, FEBRUARY
[...] (U) Summary: -------------- --President Duarte and Chilean President Lagos talk security --Supreme Court rejects Barakat appeal --Prosecutors defeat teen prostitution ring --German national arrested for role in TIP ring --Colombian nationals arrested with false Bolivian passports --Fire in n [...]
2005-03-04 14:29:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL SMIG PHUM KCRM KWMN PINR PA
05ASUNCION355Embassy Information Campaign Spotlights Connections
[...] SUMMARY: Paraguayan law enforcement and the judiciary suffer from widespread public distrust. Moreover, few people in this remote outpost at the end of a spur line are informed about Colombia and the insidious and powerful mix of insurgency, drug trafficking, kidnapping and other crimes. P [...]
2005-03-14 20:29:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP PTER PGOV SNAR PREL PA
05ASUNCION357PARAGUAY: IMPLEMENTING NEW SELECTION CRITERIA FOR
[...] SUMMARY: In April, the Government of Paraguay will implement a new program of selection criteria for judges, prosecutors, and public defenders, to be managed by the Council of Magistrates. This is a significant step in assuring a more independent and impartial judiciary and public ministry, [...]
2005-03-14 20:58:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV PA KCRM
05ASUNCION387CHILD MARRIAGE--PARAGUAY
[...] Per reftel, Law 1/92 stipulates that the minimum age to contract marriage is 16. The law permits marriage at age 14 with judicial authorization. The age is the same for both boys and girls. 2. Teresa Sanchez, legal advisor to the Minister for Children and Adolescents, told PolOff that chi [...]
2005-03-21 11:43:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM ECON ELAB PGOV SCUL SOCI KWMN PA
05ASUNCION395PARAGUAY'S CRIMINAL PROCEDURE CODE: ITS FLAWS AND
[...] (SBU) Summary: Following an assessment of the ability of prosecutors and related investigators from the Attorney General's Office to develop and prosecute effective money-laundering and terrorism-financing cases under the existing Paraguayan Criminal Procedure Code (Code),EmbOffs have underta [...]
2005-03-22 12:34:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PTER KJUS PA
05ASUNCION399PARAGUAY: DEMONSTRATORS AND PRESIDENTIAL SECURITY
[...] On 3/21, President Duarte's security detachment clashed with demonstrators in Pedro Juan Caballero while Duarte met with Governor of Amambay Department Robert Acevedo and a group of mayors and civic leaders. According to press reports, four people were arrested and several injured in the conf [...]
2005-03-22 19:14:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PINR SNAR KCRM PA
05ASUNCION403PARAGUAY-COLOMBIA AGREEMENT ON SECURITY
[...] (U) Summary: During President Duarte's March 7 visit to Bogota, he and Colombian President Uribe issued a Joint Declaration committing their respective countries to assist each other in the fight against organized crime, particularly kidnapping but also arms trafficking, drug trafficking, mone [...]
2005-03-23 10:52:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR PTER MOPS SNAR KCRM PA CO
05ASUNCION405ASUNCION - SETL RESPONSE
[...] (U) DEMONSTRATIONS A: (SBU) Are there any ethnic or religious communities in country capable of carrying out significant anti-American demonstrations? Yes. Ethnic groups with foreign influences, i.e. Lebanese Hizbollah, Palestinian radical groups. That said, there has not been a history [...]
2005-03-23 12:11:00Embassy AsuncionSECRET//NOFORNPTER ASEC
05ASUNCION411PARAGUAY ANNOUNCES PLANS TO INTRODUCE HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) On March 17, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Jose Martinez publicly announced the GOP's plans to introduce a Mercosur human rights protocol that would provide for the suspension of any member state that violates human rights. The GOP hopes to garner other members' support for the protocol [...]
2005-03-23 20:22:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM PINR CU CO PA VE
05ASUNCION412PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, MARCH 19-23
[...] SUMMARY: -- Colorado Deputy Colman Stripped of Immunity; Will Face Investigation -- GOP Sells Brazilian Trafficker's Seized Assets -- Crockett and Tubbs in Ciudad del Este? -- Continued Crack Down in TBA Affects Local Economy --------------------------------------------- --------------- [...]
2005-03-23 20:22:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL ECON PINR SNAR KCRM PA
05ASUNCION416PARAGUAY PETITIONS UNCHR FOR INTERNATIONAL
[...] (U) On March 17, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Jose Martinez called on the members of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights (UNCHR) meeting in Geneva to assist the GOP in prosecuting and punishing criminals responsible for kidnappings, such as in the recent case of former Paraguayan [...]
2005-03-28 09:58:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM PTER KCRM CO PA
05ASUNCION417PARAGUAY: SENATE PASSES PUBLIC BANKING LAW
[...] In a special session on March 8, the Paraguayan Senate passed the public banking law establishing a single second tier public bank, complying with a performance criterion and opening the way for the fourth review of Paraguay's International Monetary Fund program. The Senate debated for about [...]
2005-03-28 10:41:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN EINV KMCA PGOV PREL PA
05ASUNCION423PARAGUAY: POST SUPPORTS ICE PROPOSAL FOR A TRADE
[...] (SBU) Summary and Action Request: USG Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have proposed the creation of a Trade Transparency Module (TTM) in Paraguay, identified as the second highest priority country after Colombia. A TTM involves the use of sophisticated data mining software to ana [...]
2005-03-28 19:05:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EFIN ETRD KIPR KMCA KCRM KTFN PTER PA
05ASUNCION429COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR TSA CIVIL AVIATION SECURITY
[...] As requested in reftel, country clearance is granted for TSA Civil Aviation Security Inspectors Jesus Serrano (Security clearance: secret),and Diana Laguna (Security clearance: secret),for travel to Asuncion, Paraguay from April 23-28, 2005 for the purpose of assessing airport security condi [...]
2005-03-29 17:19:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPTER OTRA PA
05ASUNCION430YALE SPIZZWINKS CAPTIVATE PARAGUAYAN AUDIENCES
[...] Summary: In conjunction with a performance in Buenos Aires, 14 members of the Yale Spizzwinks a cappella choir performed two standing-room only concerts in Paraguay on March 17 and 18. Their unique and engaging blend of music and humor, combined with their youthful enthusiasm and Spanish-la [...]
2005-03-29 17:19:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPA KPAO SCUL
05ASUNCION431AMERICAN VOICES BRINGS BLACK HISTORY MONTH TO
[...] Summary: In conjunction with performances for Embassy San Jose, Embassy Tegucigalpa and Embassy Managua, Embassy Asuncion hosted Daniel Washington, baritone, and John Ferguson, pianist, for four concerts the week of 2/21 in commemoration of Black History month. An estimated 750 people atte [...]
2005-03-29 17:20:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPA KPAO SCUL
05ASUNCION432COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR AGRICULTURAL ATTACHE
[...] As requested in reftel, country clearance is granted for Kari Rojas, Agricultural Attache, (Security clearance: top secret),for travel to Asuncion, Paraguay from March 30-April 1, 2005 for the purpose of meeting with Embassy officials and gather information for annual oilseeds report. The co [...]
2005-03-29 19:04:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR OTRA PA
05ASUNCION439COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR GRETCHEN FLANLEY
[...] As requested in reftel, country clearance is granted for Gretchen Flanley, International Affairs Specialist, USDA, (Security clearance: secret),for travel to Asuncion, Paraguay from April 4-April 7, 2005 for the purpose of establishing a foundation of a cooperative relationship with GOP Minis [...]
2005-03-30 19:31:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR OTRA PA
05ASUNCION440COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR JEFFREY RAY, USDA ARS
[...] As requested in reftel, country clearance is granted for Jeffrey Ray, Geneticist, USDA ARS (Security clearance: none),for travel to Asuncion, Paraguay from April 4-April 7, 2005 for the purpose of establishing a foundation of a cooperative relationship with GOP Ministry of Agriculture for soy [...]
2005-03-30 19:33:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR OTRA PA
05ASUNCION441COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR REGIONAL AGRICULTURAL
[...] As requested in reftel, country clearance is granted for Robert Hoff, Regional Agricultural Counselor, (Security clearance: top secret),for travel to Asuncion, Paraguay from April 3-April 7, 2005 for the purpose of accompanying ARS TDY officer Gretchen Flanley to official meetings. The conta [...]
2005-03-31 09:22:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR OTRA PA
05ASUNCION451FOREIGN GOVERNMENT TENDER
[...] 353/01/T0007 2. 040405 3. P.O'Reilly 4. 353 5. N 6A. Contact -- 6B. Organo Regional de Compras 6C. Itaipu Binacional Calle De La Residenta 1075, Piso 1 Asuncion, Paraguay Fax: (595-21) 248-1714 7. Refer to: (see comments) 8. Bid deadline: 041905 09:00 AM 9 [...]
2005-04-04 11:42:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDBTIO PA
05ASUNCION453PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, MARCH
[...] Summary ---------- --Cabral and Rienzi votes postponed --Paraguay establishes diplomatic relations with Palestine --Border problems continue, 150 Brazilians expelled --Paraguayan Navy called into action vs smuggling --Standard & Poor's maintains Paraguay's credit rating --2005 growth estimat [...]
2005-04-04 13:25:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL ECON PBTS MOPS PINR PA
05ASUNCION455CUBA RESOLUTION AT UNCHR: PARAGUAY
[...] No summary [...]
2005-04-04 15:59:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPHUM PREL PA CU CHR
05ASUNCION458PARAGUAY'S CENTRAL BANK PRESIDENT RESIGNS
[...] Angel Gabriel Gonzalez Caceres, the President of the Central Bank of Paraguay, resigned on April 4 after coming under fire for a shooting incident at his home on March 30. Gonzalez faces a criminal investigation into the incident and although he said he doesn't fear the outcome, he also deem [...]
2005-04-04 19:09:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN EINV PGOV PREL PINR PA
05ASUNCION459COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR TREASURY ADVISORS LEE
[...] As requested in reftel, country clearance is granted for Treasury Advisors Lee Niederman (Security clearance: secret),and John Ramos (Security clearance: secret),for travel to Asuncion, Paraguay from (1) SIPDIS Niederman, April 10-22, and (2) Ramos, April 11-May 6, 2005 for the purpose of [...]
2005-04-04 19:13:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDECON OTRA PA
05ASUNCION460COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR ICE EMPLOYEES
[...] As requested in reftel, country clearance is granted for ICE employees Bruce Miller (Security clearance: top secret),David Eoff (Security clearance: top secret),SIPDIS and Charles Allen (Security clearance: top secret),for travel to Asuncion, and Ciudad del Este, Paraguay for the period [...]
2005-04-05 09:16:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDKCRM OTRA PA
05ASUNCION467FOREIGN GOVERNMENT TENDER
[...] 353/01/T0008 2. 040605 3. P.O'Reilly 4. 353 5. N 6A. Contact -- 6B. Organo Regional de Compras 6C. Itaipu Binacional Calle De La Residenta 1075, Piso 1 Asuncion, Paraguay Fax: (595-21) 248-1714 7. Refer to: (see comments) 8. Bid deadline: 042905 09:00 AM 9. [...]
2005-04-06 13:15:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDBTIO PA
05ASUNCION468 FOREIGN GOVERNMENT TENDER
[...] 353/01/T0009 2. 040506 3. P.O'Reilly 4. 353 5. N 6A. Contact -- 6B. Unidad Central de Inversion Publica 6C. Ministerio de Hacienda Calle Presidente Franco 173, Piso 7 Asuncion, Paraguay Fax: (595-21) 442743 7. Refer to: (see comments) 8. Bid Deadline: 050205 09 [...]
2005-04-06 13:15:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDBTIO PA
05ASUNCION471 EXTRADITION: PARAGUAY: CARLOS IVAN MENDES MESQUITA
[...] (U) Judge Riquelme signed the extradition order for Mendes Mesquita on April 1. We expect the defense will appeal the decision to the Court of Appeals and then to the Supreme Court. Post will forward a copy of the decision to L/LEI via pouch. 2. (SBU) Comment: The signing of the extra [...]
2005-04-06 19:09:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYCJAN CVIS KCRM SNAR PA
05ASUNCION472COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR COL. M. TIA JOHNSON
[...] As requested in reftel, country clearance is granted for Col. Musetta Tia Johnson with Top Secret / SCI Security Clearance, for travel to Asuncion during the period of April 14, 2005 to April 15, 2005 for the purpose of Legal Consultations. The control officer for the visit is Mark Stamilio, [...]
2005-04-06 20:21:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDOTRA OVIP PA
05ASUNCION474EMBASSY CLOSURE - APRIL 8TH, 2005
[...] DUE TO THE DEATH OF POPE JOHN PAUL II, AMEMBASSY ASUNCION WILL BE CLOSED ON FRIDAY, APRIL 8TH, 2005. IN ADDITION, THE PARAGUAYAN GOVERNMENT WILL BE CLOSED FRIDAY APRIL 11TH DUE TO POPE JOHN PAUL II's FUNERAL. 2. ALL TELEGRAMS REQUIRING IMMEDIATE ACTION MUST BE SENT "NIACT IMMEDIATE." 3. [...]
2005-04-06 21:41:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT ACOA ANET KRIM
05ASUNCION477PARAGUAY'S INL FLASH REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING
[...] No summary [...]
2005-04-07 18:29:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR AFIN PA
05ASUNCION479COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR JAMES PEREZ
[...] As requested in reftel, country clearance is granted for James Perez, Economic/Commercial Chief at Embassy Montevideo, (Security clearance: top secret) for travel to Asuncion, Paraguay from April 10-12, 2005 for the purpose of meeting with OTA Resident Enforcement Advisor and holding discussio [...]
2005-04-07 20:53:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDETTC OTRA PA
05ASUNCION481PARAGUAY: WIPO SESSION ON IPR AND DEVELOPMENT
[...] (U) Sensitive but unclassified - protect accordingly. 2. (SBU) On March 31, Econ Chief delivered reftel demarche to the GOP's Director General of Intellectual Property, Astrid Weiler. Ms. Weiler, who has been a very effective advocate of intellectual property rights in Paraguay, said tha [...]
2005-04-07 21:00:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EFIN ETRD KIPR OIIP PA WIPO
05ASUNCION484PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, APRIL 2-7
[...] Summary: ----------- --Paraguay and Brazil sign agreement to quell border control dispute --New poll shows deterioration in Duarte's image --Controversy over Duarte's decision not to attend Papal funeral --Government-owned phone company introduces wholesale Internet service Paraguay and [...]
2005-04-11 12:08:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PBTS SCUL TINT PINR PA
05ASUNCION488PARAGUAY'S FY 2007 BUDGET REQUEST
[...] No summary [...]
2005-04-11 19:48:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDABUD AFIN SNAR KCRM PA
05ASUNCION499PRESIDENT DUARTE ABANDONS CABRAL'S PROMOTION
[...] (C) Summary: President Duarte's Private Secretary, Minister Jose Maria Ibanez, confided to me on April 13 that Duarte has instructed the Colorado Party block in Congress to desist in efforts to promote Police Commissioner Aristides Cabral. He said this was confidential and must not be leake [...]
2005-04-13 21:26:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PTER SNAR KCRM PA
05ASUNCION500PARAGUAY'S AMBASSADOR TO VENEZUELA ATTACKED IN
[...] (U) On 4/12, Ambassador received a telephone call from Senator Alejandro Velazquez Ugarte, informing him that Paraguay's Ambassador to Venezuela, Ana Maria Figueredo, was the victim of a violent physical attack in Caracas on 4/8. An unidentified assailant attacked Figueredo as she approached h [...]
2005-04-13 21:29:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PINR KCRM PA VE
05ASUNCION503PARAGUAY'S 2005 FIRST QUARTER INL REPORT
[...] Summary - Quarterly activities - Program discussion - Quarterly SENAD statistics 2. Quarterly Activities Counternarcotics ---------------- In January, SENAD agents arrested Brazilian narcotrafficking fugitive Nilton Cesar Antunez, associated with the Beira Mar drug trafficking org [...]
2005-04-14 17:43:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR PA KCRM
05ASUNCION506COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR DOJ/ICITAP INSTRUCTORS KYLE GRIMES III A
[...] As requested in reftel, country clearance is granted for DOJ/ICITAP 2. Hotel reservation have been confirmed at the Villa Morra Suites, (ad 3. Due to the high volume of TDY personnel the Embassy receives, we are 4. All U.S. citizens traveling to Paraguay are now required to have vis [...]
2005-04-15 13:56:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDKJUS KCRM ABUD AFIN PA POL
05ASUNCION507COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR DOJ/ICITAP INSTRUCTORS KYLE
[...] As requested in reftel, country clearance is granted for DOJ/ICITAP instructors Kyle H. Grimes III and Oswaldo Posada Lopez, to travel to Asuncion, Paraguay from Apr 17-30, 2005 for the purpose of presenting a training program on how to teach for Paraguayan prosecutors and judges. The contact [...]
2005-04-15 14:10:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDKJUS KCRM ABUD AFIN PA POL
05ASUNCION511PARAGUAY SUPPORTS BELARUS RESOLUTION AT UNCHR
[...] (U) On 4/13, UK Charge (representing the EU) and PolCoun met with Acting Foreign Minister Jose Martinez Lezcano urging Paraguay to vote against the no action motion on Belarus and in favor of the resolution before the UNCHR conveying concerns about human rights abuses in Belarus. Martinez c [...]
2005-04-15 15:58:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPHUM BO PA PDEM
05ASUNCION512PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, APRIL 8-15
[...] (U) Summary -------------- -- Council rules Rienzi must seek re-appointment to Supreme Court -- IMF employee accepts offer to head Central Bank -- Health Minister on thin ice with NDF? -- NDF polls Governors about constitutional reform, re-election -- Release of supermarket owner sparks hea [...]
2005-04-18 12:42:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR PTER KCRM PA
05ASUNCION514PARAGUAY ON COMMUNITY OF DEMOCRACIES: ENCOURAGING
[...] On April 18, PolOff delivered reftel talking points to MFA Director of International Organizations Martha Moreno. 2. Moreno confirmed that FM Rachid will lead the GOP delegation to the April 28-30 Ministerial in Santiago. Moreno and MFA Human Rights Director Julio Duarte will accompany Rach [...]
2005-04-18 19:47:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KDEM PA
05ASUNCION519PARAGUAY PROTESTS ASSAULT ON AMBASSADOR IN CARACAS
[...] On 4/13, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Jose Martinez Lezcano told the press that the GOP had demanded an official explanation from the GOV regarding the 4/8 assault on Paraguayan Ambassador to Venezuela Ana Maria Figueredo in Caracas (reftel). Martinez noted that the GOP provides security [...]
2005-04-18 21:30:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PINR KCRM VE PA
05ASUNCION526PARAGUAY ARTICLE 98 DISCUSSIONS REACH DEADLOCK
[...] (C) As follow-up to the April 6 meeting between A/S Rademaker and FM Rachid in Washington, DC, on April 15, DOD attorney COL Tia Johnson and PolOff met with MFA legal advisor Ernesto Velasquez to discuss the latest versions of draft texts that would provide Article 98 protections in Paraguay ( [...]
2005-04-19 15:58:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALMARR PGOV PREL PINR PA KICC
05ASUNCION529 PARAGUAY IMPLEMENTING LIGHTER BAN
[...] No summary [...]
2005-04-19 21:19:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDECON EAIR PTER PA
05ASUNCION530COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR INTER-AMERICAN FOUNDATION
[...] As requested in reftel, country clearance is granted for IAF Representative Maria Gabriela Boyer, for travel to Asuncion during the period of May 5 to May 8, 2005, for the purpose of visiting potential IAF grantees. The contact officer for the visit is Patrick R. O'Reilly, office tel.: (595/2 [...]
2005-04-20 11:36:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDECON OTRA PA
05ASUNCION531PARAGUAY'S AG UPSET OVER INCSR, DISCUSSES:
[...] (C) AG Oscar Latorre complained vigorously to Ambassador 4/14 that the section of the 2005 International Narcotics Strategy Control Report (INCSR) on Paraguay unfairly singled him out for criticism. Ambassador stressed that the report identified problems with the Public Ministry he heads rat [...]
2005-04-20 13:39:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALKJUS PGOV PINR PREL SNAR PA
05ASUNCION533PARAGUAY WILL NOT SUPPORT RESOLUTION ON GUANTANAMO
[...] No summary [...]
2005-04-20 15:45:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM CU PA UNHCR
05ASUNCION537PARAGUAY TO SUPPORT CHILEAN INSULZA AS OAS SYG
[...] According to press reports, President Duarte's Private Secretary Jose Maria Ibanez has announced that Paraguay will SIPDIS support Miguel Insulza, the Chilean candidate for Secretary General of the OAS when member States vote again on May 2. Ibanez noted that President Duarte had only pledge [...]
2005-04-20 20:20:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDAORC PREL PA OAS
05ASUNCION540COUNTRY CLEARANCE CABLE
[...] AS REQUESTED IN REFERENCE (A),COUNTRY CLEARANCE IS GRANTED FOR LTCOL R. S. BAKER (TS) AND 1STSGT M. D. LOPEZ (TS) FOR TRAVEL TO ASUNCION DURING THE PERIOD OF 11 - 13 MAY 2005 FOR THE PURPOSE OF A COMMAND VISIT. THE CONTACT OFFICER FOR THE VISIT IS GYSGT ADAM H. YAKUBSIN, MSG DETACHMENT COM [...]
2005-04-12 14:36:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDKMSG
05ASUNCION541VENEZUELA AND PARAGUAY: ANTI-U.S. BOLIVARIAN EVENT
[...] (U) On April 19, PolOff and EconOff attended a public panel discussion of the Bolivarian Revolution in Venezuela, organized by the local Paraguayan-Venezuelan cultural association. The panel comprised two Venezuelans and a member of Paraguay's Chamber of Deputies, Rafael Filizzola of the soci [...]
2005-04-21 17:11:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV PINR VE PA
05ASUNCION546PARAGUAY TOWS BRAZILIAN LINE ON MERCOSUR - ECUADOR
[...] (U) On April 21, Paraguay, in its capacity as temporary President of Mercosur, issued a statement calling upon the "political and social forces of Ecuador to preserve democracy" and seek a peaceful solution to the crisis occurring in that country. According to the press, Paraguay,s statemen [...]
2005-04-22 17:03:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPREL KDEM EC BR PA OAS
05ASUNCION547PARAGUAY SUPPORTS U.S. ELECTION STANDARDS
[...] On 4/21, Ambassador drew from reftel A in meeting with FM Rachid appealing for GOP support for the U.S. Election Standards Initiative. The OAS has demonstrated a strong commitment to free and fair elections; Paraguay's own performance with regard to the integrity of its Electoral Tribunal an [...]
2005-04-22 17:40:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDKDEM PREL PA
05ASUNCION552PARAGUAY SUPPORTS EXTERNAL EVALUATION OF UN FAO
[...] No summary [...]
2005-04-25 11:27:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR KUNR AORC PA FAO
05ASUNCION556DUARTE FORETELLS CABRAL'S OUSTER, SEEKS CLOSER
[...] (C) Summary: Duarte invited me to see him early on April 22. His purpose was to assure me that controversial police commissioner Aristides Cabral would be taken out of the picture, although it had not been easy because of Cabral's powerful backers. Cabral would be indicted soon, or he woul [...]
2005-04-25 16:31:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPREL SNAR US PA
05ASUNCION557PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, APRIL 16-22
[...] (U) Summary -------------- -- Health Minister still in good graces with NDF -- NDF's failure to attend Pope's funeral a "miscalculation" -- Former Colombian President opens mouth, inserts foot -- Brazilians shoot down plane that transited Paraguay -- Chamber of Deputies President backs away f [...]
2005-04-25 18:27:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR SNAR PA
05ASUNCION559PARAGUAY'S FY 2007 INL BUDGET REQUEST -- CORRECTED
[...] No summary [...]
2005-04-25 20:36:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDABUD AFIN SNAR KCRM PA
05ASUNCION563COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR TRANSPORTATION SECURITY
[...] As requested in reftel, country clearance is granted for TSA Representative Joseph G. Ochoa, III,(Security clearance: top secret),for travel to Asuncion during the period of April 26-29, 2005, for the purpose of visiting Embassy officials, host government, and TSA aviation security inspectors [...]
2005-04-26 11:37:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPTER EAIR OTRA PA
05ASUNCION567PARAGUAY: FM ON VENEZUELA, MONTGOMERY WATSON
[...] (U) In a 4/21 meeting, FM Rachid and Ambassador discussed the assault on Paraguay's Ambassador to Venezuela, proper compensation of U.S. firm Montgomery Watson Harza, FTAA progress, status of an Open Skies agreement, Congressional consideration of privileges and immunities for participants i [...]
2005-04-26 20:58:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PHUM ECON PA KICC VZ
05ASUNCION570PARAGUAY: EXPANDING RELATIONS WITH THE ARAB WORLD
[...] (U) SUMMARY: Over the course of the past year, Paraguay has sought to expand relations with the Arab world by seeking diplomatic relations with Arab nations, including plans for Embassies to open in Palestine and Lebanon. It has also launched a series of trade and business initiatives with [...]
2005-04-26 21:15:00Embassy AsuncionSECRETPREL PGOV PINR PA
05ASUNCION587PARAGUAY: PARTICIPATION IN FOURTH GLOBAL FORUM ON
[...] No summary [...]
2005-04-29 14:43:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT ASEC CPAS CVIS KCRM KFRD PINR PINS PREL SOCI PA
05ASUNCION589PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, APRIL 23-29
[...] (U) Summary -------------- -- Senate votes to reactivate privatization law -- AG intervenes in probe of Health Minister's prior conduct -- Unconfirmed reports of FARC activity in Paraguay -- U.S. cardiology team praised for its charity -- Paraguay mourns the death of writer Roa Bastos Sena [...]
2005-04-29 16:07:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PINR PTER ECON KCRM PA
05ASUNCION592PARAGUAYAN VP TO WASHINGTON FOR SECURITY TALKS
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see para 4. 2. (C) May 2 Ambassador suggested to VP Castiglioni that he visit Washington soon as the first step in drafting a new Paraguayan security strategy. Following up the broad plan announced by NDF after the Cubas kidnapping (ref A) and com [...]
2005-05-02 21:31:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER OVIP MARR KCRM PA
05ASUNCION593PARAGUAY: MOI "MEDDLING" PROMPTS RESIGNATION OF
[...] (C) On 4/21, Carlos Zelaya, Paraguay's Police Chief resigned and was replaced by Fidel Isasa Palacios, Paraguay's fourth officer to lead the police since Duarte became President in August 2003. According to SENAD Director Ibarra, Zelaya resigned over frustration with "meddling" in internal [...]
2005-05-03 11:26:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPGOV KCRM PINR PA
05ASUNCION596PARAGUAY-COLOMBIA SECURITY COOPERATION AND
[...] (U) In furtherance of the Joint Declaration on security cooperation and assistance that Presidents Duarte and Uribe signed in Bogota on March 7 (ref A),Vice-Presidents Castiglioni and Santos signed an Action Plan on security, in Bogota, on April 19. In the Action Plan, the GOP and GOC agree [...]
2005-05-03 12:17:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR PTER MARR SNAR KCRM CO PA
05ASUNCION597PARAGUAY'S VP ON MONEY LAUNDERING AND MWH CASE
[...] (U) May 2 the Ambassador asked VP Castiglioni to push money laundering legislation presently before two Senate committees (legislation, and budget.) Noting that the draft meets international standards and addresses major GOP and USG priorities but has been in the Senate for almost a year, the [...]
2005-05-03 20:36:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALECON EFIN ETRD EINV SNAR PA
05ASUNCION6G/TIP VISIT REVIEWS PARAGUAY'S EFFORTS
[...] Summary: On December 6, 7, and 8, G/TIP Senior Reporting Officer Linda Brown visited Paraguay as part of a four-country tour of South America. In meetings with Embassy officers, GOP officials, and representatives of NGOs, Brown discussed Paraguay's progress in combating trafficking in person [...]
2005-01-04 08:33:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SMIG KCRM PGOV PREL ASEC PA
05ASUNCION605PARAGUAY: POLITICAL PACT MAY GIVE COLORADOS A
[...] (C) Summary. The ruling Colorado Party has formed a make shift alliance with a handful of opposition Senators from the left side of the political spectrum in Paraguay. This alliance has already produced election of a dissident Senator from the opposition Liberal Party to a key committee. I [...]
2005-05-04 15:23:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPGOV KCRM PINR PA
05ASUNCION610PARAGUAY DELEGATION TO THE OAS GENERAL ASSEMBLY
[...] On 5/4, PolOff informed MFA International Organizations Director Martha Moreno, OAS Desk Officer Mirtha Benitez, and Americas Director Cynthia Filartiga that the Secretary plans to head the U.S. delegation to the 35th Regular General Assembly of the OAS. 2. Moreno and Benitez advised that F [...]
2005-05-05 15:35:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDAORC ASEC CVIS PREL PGOV EAID KSUM KPAO XM PA OAS
05ASUNCION612PARAGUAY ON SUPPORT FOR U.S. CANDIDATE FOR
[...] No summary [...]
2005-05-05 15:36:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV PHUM XM PA OAS
05ASUNCION613PARAGUAY'S INL FLASH REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING
[...] No summary [...]
2005-05-05 15:36:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR AFIN PA
05ASUNCION619COMPOSITION OF PARAGUAY'S OAS DELEGATION
[...] No summary [...]
2005-05-05 21:08:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDAORC ASEC CVIS PREL PGOV EAID KSUM KPAO XM PA OAS
05ASUNCION621PARAGUAY: IMF MISSION BRIEFS AMBASSADOR
[...] Summary: On May 3, the Ambassador received the visiting IMF team, here for the fifth review of Paraguays Standy-by Arrangement. The program remains on track quantitatively, but faces some continued delays on the structural reform front. The Mission Chief was not overly concerned since, in [...]
2005-05-06 11:35:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN ETRD PINR PA
05ASUNCION627PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, APRIL 30 -
[...] (U) Summary -------------- -- Senate re-appoints Justice Rienzi to Supreme Court -- NDF on presidential re-election -- will he, or won't he? -- Paraguay signs Open Skies agreement with Chile -- IMF/IDB expert departs following death threat -- ILO to conclude successful anti-exploitation proje [...]
2005-05-09 12:51:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR PTER ECON ELAB PA KRCM
05ASUNCION629PARAGUAY SUPPORTS OAS CONVENTION ON RACISM AND
[...] No summary [...]
2005-05-09 18:42:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM AORC PA USOAS
05ASUNCION632VISAS VIPER REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-05-10 19:23:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKVPR CVIS PTER ASEC PINR CMGT PA
05ASUNCION638 HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING REQUEST ON PARAGUAYAN
[...] THIS IS AN ACTION REQUEST FOR WHA/AND. SEE PARA 2. AND 3. 2. PER REFTEL, POST IS HEREBY REQUESTING DEPARTMENT INITIATE REVIEW OF AVAILABLE HUMAN RIGHTS REPORTS/FILES FOR CREDIBLE INFORMATION OF GROSS HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING UNITS OF THE PARAGUAYAN ARMY: A. BRIGAD [...]
2005-05-11 19:43:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PGOV MASS PA
05ASUNCION639PARAGUAY ON ICJ ELECTIONS
[...] No summary [...]
2005-05-11 20:46:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPA UNSC UNGA
05ASUNCION640PARAGUAY ON SUPPORT FOR THE IRAQ TRANSITIONAL
[...] No summary [...]
2005-05-12 11:25:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL IZ PA
05ASUNCION644COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR TREASURY ADVISOR ROBERT JOHN
[...] Per reftel, country clearance is granted for Treasury Advisor Robert John Cortesi (Security clearance: secret),for travel to Asuncion during the period of May 22 to May 27, 2005 for the purpose of continuing work on the tax administration project with the Ministry of Finance. The contact off [...]
2005-05-13 13:50:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDECON PA TRV
05ASUNCION647FOREIGN GOVERNMENT TENDER
[...] 353/01/T0010 2. 051305 3. P.O'Reilly 4. 353 5. N 6A. Contact -- 6B. Unidad Coord. de Programa (UCP/BID) 6C. Ministerio Salud Publica y B. Social Callejon San Carlos 916 y EE.UU. Asuncion, Paraguay Fax: (595-21) 204715, 447126 7. Refer to: (See comments) 8. Bid [...]
2005-05-13 18:11:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDBTIO PA
05ASUNCION649PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, MAY 7-13
[...] (U) Summary -------------- -- Human rights agenda takes center stage this week -- Justice Rienzi re-appointment saga continues -- NDF and Rachid pursue increased trade with Arab countries -- SENAD agents capture narco-pilot wanted in Brazil Human rights agenda takes center stage this week [...]
2005-05-16 12:56:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR PHUM ETRD SNAR KCRM PA VE
05ASUNCION650PARAGUAY: ATTORNEY GENERAL ON PUBLIC SECURITY
[...] (C) Summary. The Ambassador met with Attorney General Oscar Latorre to discuss U.S. assistance to Paraguay to address its security concerns. Latorre lamented the scope of the problems Paraguay faces, particularly in terms of corruption within the police. He was keen to win our backing for [...]
2005-05-16 20:52:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL KCRM PTER PINR PA
05ASUNCION668PARAGUAY: UPDATE ON CUBAS KIDNAPPING INVESTIGATION
[...] (U) As reported in the press, a dissident Patria Libre party (PPL) member testified that a Colombian national who advised the PPL faction responsible for the kidnapping and murder of former President Raul Cubas's daughter, Cecilia Cubas (ref B),recommended that the group kill Ms. Cubas after [...]
2005-05-18 20:43:00Embassy AsuncionSECRETPGOV PREL PINR PTER KCRM AR BO BR CO PA VE
05ASUNCION669PARAGUAY: FM ON OAS, ARTICLE 98, BRAZIL, ECUADOR,
[...] (C) Summary. On 5/13, the Ambassador and FM Rachid discussed machinations over OAS appointments -- past and future, holding Article 98 negotiations on the margins of the upcoming OAS Ministerial, the GOP's support for the U.S. position on the OAS Social Charter, concerns about Brazil's trad [...]
2005-05-19 11:23:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL KCRM KJUS BR PA OAS
05ASUNCION670PARAGUAY: DUARTE SHAKES UP CABINET AS POLLS SHOW
[...] (U) Summary: On May 14, President Nicanor Duarte Frutos sacked Health Minister Julio Cesar Velazquez, who in recent months has been campaigning to become Colorado (ANR) party president. Duarte appointed someone with a more technical -- i.e., less political -- background to replace him. Duarte [...]
2005-05-19 16:04:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PINR PA
05ASUNCION675PARAGUAY'S FINANCE MINISTER RESIGNS
[...] (U) Sensitive but unclassified - protect accordingly. 2. (U) Summary: President Duarte accepted the resignation of Finance Minister Dionisio Borda today, and shortly thereafter named current Minister of Industry and Commerce Ernst Bergen as Borda's replacement. In naming Bergen, the Pres [...]
2005-05-19 21:00:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EFIN ETRD PREL PGOV PINR PA
05ASUNCION681PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, MAY 14-20
[...] (U) Summary: ------------------ -- Paraguay to import Venezuelan oil? -- Paraguay establishes relations with Bahrain -- Paraguay to repatriate 29 women from Argentina -- Additional drug busts in Paraguay Paraguay to import Venezuelan oil? ---------------------------------- 2. (U) On Ma [...]
2005-05-20 15:38:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PINR SNAR ETRD EPET KCRM VE PA GTIP
05ASUNCION686 COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR RMO/P JAIME SUAREZ
[...] Per reftel, country clearance is granted for RMO/P Dr. Jaime Suarez, for travel to Asuncion during the period of June 6-11, 2005 for the purpose of providing support to Post. The contact officer for the visit is Maria Fernandez, Office tel.: (595)(21) 213-715, Ext 2025. Home tel.: (595)(21) [...]
2005-05-23 21:00:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDAMED
05ASUNCION687COUNTRY CLEARANCE CABLE
[...] COUNTRY CLEARANCE IS GRANTED FOR S/A FRED SMITH, FOR TRAVEL TO ASUNCION DURING THE PERIOD OF MAY 24, 2005 TO MAY 25, 2005 FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPLEMENTATION AND TESTING OF THE TELEPHONE SYSTEM. THE CONTACT OFFICER FOR THE VISIT IS S/A CHAD WHITEMAN, OFFICE TEL.: 301-985-9323 EXT. [...]
2005-05-23 21:01:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDOTRA
05ASUNCION688COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR TREASURY ADVISOR JOE BOGNANNO
[...] Per reftel, country clearance is granted for Treasury Intermittent Advisor Joe Bognanno (Security clearance: interim secret),for travel to Asuncion during the period of June 1 to June 5, 2005 for the purpose of assisting Resident Advisor Joe Parker with FIU development, but Post requests that [...]
2005-05-23 21:01:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDECON PA TRV
05ASUNCION689PARAGUAY SUPPORTS U.S. POSITION ON CARTEGENA
[...] No summary [...]
2005-05-23 21:08:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR ETRD SENV TBIO PA
05ASUNCION695COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR AUSA FERNANDO GROENE
[...] Per reftel, country clearance is granted for ASUA Fernando Groene, for travel to Asuncion during the period of May 29, 2005 to June 3, 2005 for the purpose of attend GAFISUD Seminar on Special Investigative Techniques. The contact officer for the visit is Scott J. Thorley, office tel.: 011-595 [...]
2005-05-24 20:50:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDOTRA SNAR PA
05ASUNCION699PARAGUAY ON CUBAN CANDIDACY FOR THE ILO GOVERNING
[...] No summary [...]
2005-05-25 20:24:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDELAB PHUM PREL BB CU PA ILO
05ASUNCION701PARAGUAY WILL NOT SUBMIT REVISED WTO SERVICES OFFER
[...] Econcouns delivered reftel demarche on WTO services negotiations to Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Ruben Ramirez on May 24. Ramirez explained that Paraguay would not be submitting a revised services offer until it sees more progress in agriculture negotiations, Paraguay's priority. Ramire [...]
2005-05-25 20:28:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD PA WTO
05ASUNCION702PARAGUAY ON FISCAL RESTRAINT FOR ILO'S PROPOSED
[...] No summary [...]
2005-05-25 20:29:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDELAB PA AROC ILO
05ASUNCION703COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR OPDAT JASON GULL
[...] Per reftel, country clearance is granted for Jason Gull, for travel to Asuncion during the period of June 2, 2005 to June 4, 2005 for the purpose of meetings with EmbOff and host government officials on Intellectual Property Matters. The contact officer for the visit is Scott J. Thorley, office [...]
2005-05-25 02:24:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDOTRA KJUS KCRM PA RSO NAS FBI DEA LEGATT
05ASUNCION708PARAGUAY: REACTIONS TO BRAZILIAN CRACKDOWN ON THE
[...] SUMMARY: Recently, PolOff and Department of Treasury,s Resident Enforcement Advisor (REA) traveled to Ciudad del Este (CDE) to observe trade and traffic across the Friendship Bridge, linking Paraguay and Brazil, in the wake of stepped up enforcement measures by Brazilian authorities to counter [...]
2005-05-26 19:13:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR PA
05ASUNCION711PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, MAY 21-27
[...] (U) Summary: ----------------- -- Congress approves military exercises with the US -- Paraguay to sign Open Skies with Panama -- Bangladeshi nationals arrested -- Presidential cabinet shuffle -- Brazilian troops control border with Paraguay -- Venezuela and Cuba seek deeper ties Congre [...]
2005-05-27 16:32:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR KCRM MOPS VE CU PM PA
05ASUNCION714 Ambassador Sees Positives During Visit To
[...] Ambassador traveled to the departments of Alto Parana, the capital of which is Ciudad del Este, and Itapua May 14- 15. During his visit, he attended the Santa Rita Expo, a major regional agricultural fair, and helped to inaugurate a USAID-funded municipal tax collection system in Ciudad del [...]
2005-05-31 12:46:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDECON EAID ETRD EAGR EIND PA
05ASUNCION724COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR TREASURY ADVISORS LEE
[...] Per reftel, country clearance is granted for Treasury Advisors (1) Lee Niederman (Security clearance: secret),for travel to Asuncion during the period of June 10 to July 7, 2005, and (2) Gene Martinez (Interim security clearance) for travel to Asuncion during the period of June 12 to July 3, [...]
2005-06-01 21:27:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDECON PA TRV
05ASUNCION726AMBASSADOR CALLS ON NEW FINANCE MINISTER WHO
[...] (U) Sensitive But Unclassified - please protect accordingly. 2. (SBU) Summary: In a meeting with the Ambassador and Treasury technical advisors on May 26, new Minister of Finance Ernst Bergen assured the Ambassador that the GOP would maintain the same fiscally conservative policies and [...]
2005-06-01 21:28:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EFIN ETRD PREL PGOV PINR PA
05ASUNCION727 HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING REQUEST ON PARAGUAYAN
[...] THIS IS AN ACTION REQUEST FOR WHA/AND. SEE PARA 2. AND 3. 2. PER REFTEL, POST IS HEREBY REQUESTING DEPARTMENT INITIATE REVIEW OF AVAILABLE HUMAN RIGHTS REPORTS/FILES FOR CREDIBLE INFORMATION OF GROSS HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING UNITS OF THE PARAGUAYAN ARMED FORCES AND POL [...]
2005-06-01 21:32:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PGOV MASS PA
05ASUNCION728PARAGUAY: OVIEDO SEEKS U.S. VIEWS ON MEETING WITH
[...] (U) Action request. See para. 4. 2. (C) On 5/31, I met at his request with Senator Enrique Gonzalez Quintana (EGQ),President of UNACE (Gen. Lino Oviedo's Party) and Vice-President of the Senate. EGQ informed me that Venezuela's Ambassador to Paraguay had recently requested a meeting [...]
2005-06-02 11:41:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PA VE
05ASUNCION729PARAGUAY: OVIEDO SEEKS U.S. VIEWS ON MEETING WITH
[...] (U) Action request. See para. 4. 2. (C) On 5/31, I met at his request with Senator Enrique Gonzalez Quintana (EGQ),President of UNACE (Gen. Lino Oviedo's Party) and Vice-President of the Senate. EGQ informed me that Venezuela's Ambassador to Paraguay had recently requested a meeting [...]
2005-06-02 11:41:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PA VE
05ASUNCION730 EXTRADITION: PARAGUAY: CARLOS IVAN MENDES MESQUITA
[...] On May 30, the Court of Appeals upheld the extradition order for Carlos Ivan Mendes Mesquita on the grounds the appeal had not been filed in a timely manner. The defense has until June 14 to file an appeal to the Supreme Court. Post expects that the Court should make a final ruling in the ca [...]
2005-06-02 12:31:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDCJAN CVIS KCRM SNAR PA
05ASUNCION733EX-FINANCE MINISTER BORDA BRIEFS AMBASSADOR ON HIS
[...] (C) Summary: The Ambassador hosted ex-Minister of Finance Dionisio Borda and his top advisor, Fernando Masi at a private breakfast on May 27. Borda claimed that he had been forced out under a pretext (see ref B) to clear the way for excessive, politically motivated economic stimulus in adva [...]
2005-06-02 21:06:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALECON EFIN ETRD PREL PGOV PINR PA
05ASUNCION734PARAGUAY: NEW MINISTER OF INDUSTRY AND COMMERCE
[...] (U) Biographic information of the new Minister of Industry and Commerce, Raul Vera Bogado. 2. (U) In late May 2005, President Duarte appointed technocrat Raul Vera as the Minister of Industry and Commerce, replacing Ernst Bergen, the new Minister of Finance. Before his appointment as Mi [...]
2005-06-02 21:20:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PA
05ASUNCION735PARAGUAY LEANING TOWARD CUBA FOR ILO GOVERNING
[...] On 6/2, Julio Peralta, MFA's Director for International Organizations, signaled to polcouns Paraguay was leaning towards supporting Cuba's candidacy for the ILO Governing Body. He advised that Cuba had weighed in early and often pushing its candidacy. Further, Paraguay felt compelled to tak [...]
2005-06-02 23:07:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDELAB PHUM PREL BB CU PA ILO
05ASUNCION739COUNTRY CLEARANCE CABLE
[...] COUNTRY CLEARANCE IS GRANTED FOR S/A JOHN ZAGINAILOFF AND S/A FREDERICK A. SMITH, FOR TRAVEL TO ASUNCION DURING THE PERIOD OF JUNE 5, 2005 TO JUNE 11, 2005 FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE. THE CONTACT OFFICER FOR THE VISIT IS S/A CHAD WHITEMAN, OFFICE TEL.: 301- [...]
2005-06-03 15:47:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDOTRA
05ASUNCION742PARAGUAY ON TIP REPORT, NEXT STEPS
[...] On 6/2, Polcouns shared with Julio Peralta, the MFA's Director of International Organizations, an advance copy of the 2005 TIP report on Paraguay. Drawing from reftel points, Polcouns noted significant progress Paraguay had made in combating TIP particularly with regard to successful prosecu [...]
2005-06-06 13:19:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KWMN PHUM PREL SMIG PA KCRM
05ASUNCION743PARAGUAY JOINS MERCOSUR CONSENSUS TO REDLINE ILO
[...] No summary [...]
2005-06-06 13:19:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDELAB PA AROC ILO
05ASUNCION744PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, MAY
[...] (U) Summary ---------------- -- Security developments -- Congress calls for parity in Mercosur Parliament -- New cabinet shuffles Security developments --------------------- 2. The press reported widely on Vice President Luis Castiglioni,s visit to Washington, focusing on efforts to e [...]
2005-06-06 17:19:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL KCRM OTRA KSAC CA PA
05ASUNCION745AMBASSADOR CALLS ON NEW MINISTER OF INDUSTRY AND
[...] (U) Sensitive But Unclassified please protect accordingly. 2. (SBU) Summary: On May 31, Ambassador, Econcouns and Resident Enforcement Advisor (REA) called on new Minister of Industry and Commerce Raul Vera. Vera started off by assuring the Ambassador that he intended to follow the sam [...]
2005-06-06 19:28:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EFIN ETRD PREL PGOV PINR PA
05ASUNCION746PARAGUAY ON SUPPORT FOR U.S. CANDIDATE FOR
[...] (C) Drawing on points in reftels (A) and (C) Ambassador reached Vice Minister Ruben Ramirez Lezcano (in absence of Foreign Minister and other Vice Foreign Minister, both of whom were traveling) to press for GOP support for Paolo Carozza. Ramirez noted the arguments in favor of Carozza, but w [...]
2005-06-06 19:36:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM XM PA OAS
05ASUNCION747 Paraguayan Dipnote Status and
[...] The Dipnote currently under consideration by the GOP covers all programmed SOF deployments that will occur between July 05 and December 06 ending with 4th quarter deployments. 2. The Dipnote has been approved by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Minister of Defense, both houses of the [...]
2005-06-07 16:52:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDOTRA MASS PA
05ASUNCION750DEBTORS AT THE DOOR
[...] (C) Summary: Finance Minister Ernst Bergen shared his concerns with me about a renewed attempt by industrialists and bankers to raid government coffers. They seek a rollover and/or forgiveness of debts owed by industrialists to banks dating back to the mid-1990's, with the GOP picking up th [...]
2005-06-07 21:14:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALECON EFIN ETRD PREL PGOV PINR PA
05ASUNCION751 US EMBASSY ASUNCION TERMS OF REFERENCE (TOR)
[...] The Chief of Mission, John F. Keane, Chief USODC, COL Carlos A. Calderon and General de Ejrcito Jos Key Kanazawa, Commander in Chief f of the Paraguayan Armed Forces, have concurred/ approved with this deployment and the TOR. The DEA Section Chief, Greg Beloney, requests SOF support of this [...]
2005-02-17 14:17:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDOTRA MASS PA
05ASUNCION755COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR TREASURY ADVISORS AND
[...] Per reftel, country clearance is granted for Treasury Intermittent Advisors (1) Alfredo Bellamy (Security clearance: secret),for travel to Asuncion during the period of June 12 to July 1, 2005 for the purpose of drafting and establishing standard operating procedures for a financial investiga [...]
2005-06-09 11:47:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDECON PA TRV
05ASUNCION758PARAGUAY WILL SUPPORT WCO FRAMEWORK OF STANDARDS TO
[...] No summary [...]
2005-06-09 21:27:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD PA CTM
05ASUNCION760COUNTRY CLEARANCE CABLE
[...] COUNTRY CLEARANCE IS GRANTED FOR ROSIE KERN, FOR TRAVEL TO ASUNCION DURING THE PERIOD OF JUNE 9, 2005 TO JUNE 25, 2005 FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT TO THE ACO. THE CONTACT OFFICER FOR THE VISIT IS ADMIN. SUPPORT SPECIALIST LINDA MARTIN, OFFICE TEL.: 301-985- [...]
2005-06-09 21:28:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDOTRA
05ASUNCION762PARAGUAY'S INL FLASH REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING
[...] No summary [...]
2005-06-10 13:43:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR AFIN PA
05ASUNCION763 NSDD 38 DOD/USSOUTHCOM STAFFING IN PARAGUAY
[...] After careful review of the contents of the NSDD 38 proposal by USSOUTHCOM and the guidance provided in Ref B, Post confirms that our record agrees with yours. Post also understands the USSOUTHCOM proposal as in Para 1, Ref A. And concurs with the establishment of the proposed NSDD 38 positi [...]
2005-05-25 20:49:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDAODE AMGT MASS MARR HR RMA CSEP
05ASUNCION764PARAGUAY ON SWISS CONFERENCE TO ADOPT A THIRD
[...] No summary [...]
2005-06-10 15:06:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDAORC PHUM PREF PREL IS SZ PA ICRC
05ASUNCION767PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, JUNE 4-10
[...] (U) Summary ---------------- -- Rehabilitation Center Opens to Aid TIP Victims -- Duarte's New Appointments -- Council of Magistrates Administers New Testing Process -- Military Changes of Command -- Visit of Massachusetts State Senator Brown Rehabilitation Center Opens to Aid TIP Victims [...]
2005-06-10 17:20:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL KWMN MARR OVIP
05ASUNCION772 US Embassy Asuncion Terms of Reference (TOR)
[...] The Chief of Mission, Ambassador John F. Keane, Chief USODC, COL Carlos A. Calderon and General de Ejrcito Jos Key Kanazawa, Commander in Chief of the Paraguayan Armed Forces, have concurred/ approved with this deployment and the TOR. 2. Country Team concurs with dates of PDSS, ADVON a [...]
2005-03-02 21:05:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDOTRA MASS PA
05ASUNCION773PARAGUAY: NEW MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE NELSON RUIZ
[...] Biographic information of the new Minister of Industry and Commerce, Raul Vera Bogado. 2. President Duarte named Nelson Ruiz as Minister of Agriculture on June 7, 2005 to replace former Minister Antonio Ibanez (August 2003-June 2005) who resigned in the wake of press reports about his alle [...]
2005-06-13 20:04:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PA
05ASUNCION775FOREIGN GOVERNMENT TENDER
[...] 353/01/T0011 2. 061405 3. P.O'Reilly 4. 353 5. N 6A. CONTACT -- 6B. Dpto. Compras y Contrataciones, UOC 6C. PETROPAR--Petroleos Paraguayos Calle Chile 753, Piso 8 Asuncion, Paraguay Fx: (595-21)496232 7. Refer to: (see comments) 8. Bid Deadline: 072505 09:30 AM [...]
2005-06-15 19:42:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDBTIO PA
05ASUNCION778COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR DOJ/ Federal Prosecutor Kim
[...] As requested in reftel, country clearance is granted for DOJ Federal Prosecutor Kim Lindquist, to travel to Asuncion, Paraguay from Jun-18-30, 2005 for the purpose of presenting a training program on Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing under an accusatory criminal justice system, for Para [...]
2005-06-15 20:57:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDKJUS KCRM ABUD AFIN PA POL
05ASUNCION781COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR PATRICK MOORE - TVRO
[...] Per reftel, country clearance is granted for Patrick Moore, for travel to Asuncion during the period of 06/20/05 to 06/23/05 for the purpose of performing TVRO system preventative maintenance. The contact officer for the visit is Claudia Baker, office tel.: (595-21) 213-715, ext2086. Home tel [...]
2005-06-16 20:14:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDOTRA KPAO PA UY CI RSO
05ASUNCION782PARAGUAY SUPPORTS U.S. POSITION ON UNESCO
[...] No summary [...]
2005-06-16 21:07:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDTBIO PA UNESCO KSCI
05ASUNCION7852005 AMERICAN MUSIC ABROAD PROGRAM REQUEST -
[...] Per reftel, Post requests inclusion in the January - March 2006 American Music Abroad tour. Post requests three program days to include one concert in the capital city of Asuncion and two performances in the interior of the country. 2. Post's top MPP priorities all require support from [...]
2005-06-17 15:39:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OEXC SCUL
05ASUNCION786PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, JUNE 11-17
[...] (U) Summary ----------------- -- MERCOSUR Summit to Focus on Economic Integration -- Flap Over U.S.-Paraguayan Military Exercises -- New Leaders in Congress -- Chavez to Address Congress but not Meet President MERCOSUR Summit to Focus on Economic Integration ---------------------------- [...]
2005-06-17 17:48:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL MARR MOPS ECIN PA KICC
05ASUNCION797PARAGUAYS REMAINING RAW SUGAR EXPORTS TO USA FOR
[...] No summary [...]
2005-06-22 20:25:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR ETRD PA
05ASUNCION802PARAGUAY ON UN REFORM
[...] On June 22, Charge met with Vice Minister of Foreign Relations, Ambassador Jose Martinez Lezcano to discuss UN Reform. Ambassador Martinez remarked that Paraguay strongly supports UN reform and agrees that reforms must go far beyond expanding the Security Council. Responding to reftel point [...]
2005-06-22 21:45:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV KUNR AORC PA UNSC
05ASUNCION806COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR FALAN MEMMOTT, ADAM MEYERS AND HEATHER FOLEY
[...] Per reftel, country clearance is granted for Falan Memmott, Adam Meyers, and Heather Foley for travel to Asuncion during the period of June 26 to June 30, 2005 for the purpose of working with Peace Corps/Paraguay on ensuring that their network infrastructure is both secure and in accordance [...]
2005-06-23 17:26:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDNOTAG PA
05ASUNCION807Paraguayan Media Focuses on Chavez Barbs at US and
[...] SUMMARY: News coverage of the 06/20 speeches of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez at the Paraguayan Congress and the National University focused on comments attacking the United States and Chavez' interpretation of the benefits of an anticipated Venezuelan/Paraguayan oil deal. Coverage in new [...]
2005-06-24 11:42:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL KPAO PA
05ASUNCION811FOX SPORTS PLEASED WITH IPR AGREEMENT WITH PARAGUAY
[...] As reported in reftel, Fox Sports Latin America signed an agreement with the Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MIC) on August 10, 2004 to work cooperatively to reduce piracy of Fox's programming in Paraguay. Fox executives contacted post to express their satisfaction with the arrangement, w [...]
2005-06-24 14:13:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDECON KIPR PREL PA
05ASUNCION812Country Clearance Cable
[...] As requested in refcon, country clearance is granted for Brian Dodd, Robert F. Zachariasiewicz, Steven Orr and Edward Dailey for travel to Asuncion from June 25 through June 27 to extradite Carlos Ivan Mendes Mesquita. The contact officer for the visit is Chad Whiteman, office tel.: 595-(0)21 [...]
2005-06-24 15:31:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDCJAN CVIS KCRM SNAR PA
05ASUNCION813PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, JUNE 18-24
[...] (SBU) Summary ---------------- -- Mendes Mesquita,s Extradition Expected -- Customs Official Guilty of Enrichment -- New Senate Leadership -- Delay on U.S.-Paraguayan Military Exercises Mendes Mesquita,s Extradition Expected -------------------------------------- 2. (SBU) On June 22, t [...]
2005-06-24 16:00:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL CJAN CVIS KCRM SNAR EFIN MOPS PA
05ASUNCION815PARAGUAY: KIDNAPPINGS AND THE FARC
[...] (C) Summary. An individual arrested in connection to the Ceclia Cubas kidnapping led investigators to the site where Maria Edith Bordon de Debernardi was held after she was kidnapped in November 2001. A Paraguayan prosecutor confirmed press reports clearly linking the two kidnappings. He al [...]
2005-06-24 17:13:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR PTER KCRM CO BR PA
05ASUNCION819PARAGUAY: ADDITIONAL RESPONSE ON SWISS CONFERENCE
[...] No summary [...]
2005-06-27 21:14:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDAORC PHUM PREF IS SZ PA ICRC
05ASUNCION830EXTRADITION: PARAGUAY: CARLOS IVAN MENDES MESQUITA
[...] Summary. Carlos Ivan Mendes Mesquita, a Brazilian-born narcotrafficker with FARC connections, was handed over to U.S. custody on June 27 at approximately 8:10 a.m. The successful conclusion to the six-month legal process is a step forward for Paraguay, marking the first time it has extradit [...]
2005-06-28 20:09:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDCJAN CVIS KCRM SNAR PA
05ASUNCION832PARAGUAY ON SUPPORT FOR THE U.S. CANDIDATE FOR THE
[...] No summary [...]
2005-06-28 22:00:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPA UNSC UNGA
05ASUNCION838PARAGUAY SEEKS PARTICIPATION ON SPAIN'S CONTINGENT
[...] (C) As reported reftel, GOP military officials have been in contact with Spain regarding assistance to support Paraguayan participation in Spain's PKO contingent in Haiti. On 6/28, Paraguay's MOD Gonzalez sent a letter to his Spanish counterpart formally expressing the GOP's desire to partic [...]
2005-06-30 11:50:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPREL MARR KPKO HA SP PA
05ASUNCION839PARAGUAY: CERTIFICATION REPORT
[...] Below find Post's submission on host government cooperation on counternarcotics efforts based on the benchmarks identified in reftel B. Counternarcotics ---------------- 2. The USG asked the GOP to keep pressure on major drug trafficking organizations by arresting and prosecuting their [...]
2005-06-30 14:11:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV SNAR KCRM PA
05ASUNCION841MERCOSUR SUMMIT: LONG ON RHETORIC, SHORT ON
[...] No summary [...]
2005-06-30 18:12:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PHUM ECIN EFIN EPET ETRD KIPR CU PA KICC VZ
05ASUNCION844PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, JUNE
[...] (U) Summary --------------- -- Protest on behalf of Former Army General -- Drug Busts Give Hope -- Senate Grants Entry of US Troops -- Peasants Killed in Land Dispute -- Revival of Privatization Law Halted Protest on behalf of Former Army General ---------------------------------------- [...]
2005-07-01 16:21:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL EFIN MASS SNAR
05ASUNCION845EAC MEETING ASUNCION - 4TH OF JULY
[...] (SBU) On June 30, the DCM called an Emergency Action Committee (EAC) meeting to assess the Mission's security posture in light of upcoming "4th of July" events. These events include a June 1 flag raising ceremony (Embassy Compound),a June 2 employee picnic (Embassy Compound),and a July 4 o [...]
2005-07-04 15:14:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC
05ASUNCION846NON-VIOLENT PROTEST STAGED AT EMBASSY ASUNCION
[...] (U) On July 1, at 0915 hours, a demonstration formed in front of the U.S. Embassy Compound. Approximately 100 persons protested non-violently in what they called a "Call for World Action Against Poverty". The organizers of the event indicated that 50 NGO's on social, campesino, indigenous, w [...]
2005-07-04 15:14:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDASEC
05ASUNCION857COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR RELO HASMAN
[...] As requested in reference telegram, country clearance is granted for Melvia Hasman, RELO Brasilia, travel to Asuncion during the period of 7/19/05 to 7/23/05 to accompany EL Specialist Dr. Timothy Reagan and to meet key contacts and attend the Southern TESOL Conference . The contact officer [...]
2005-07-06 20:06:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO SCUL
05ASUNCION858ASUNCION, PY204 NOMINATION
[...] PAS Asuncion is nominating the following FSN/LES employee for subject training. The following information follows the format as requested in paragraph 7 of reftel. A. Name: Irene Cristina Escriba B. Position: Cultural Affairs Assistant Grade 6, Step 3. C. Date of birth: 12/16/81 [...]
2005-07-06 20:07:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO APER AFSN AFSI KIRC
05ASUNCION859WELCOME TO PARAGUAY, US SOUTHERN COMMAND CDR.
[...] (C) General Craddock, Embassy Asuncion and I warmly welcome your visit as an opportunity to promote U.S. interests in military, counter-narcotics and counter-terrorism cooperation with Paraguay. You come at a particularly sensitive time, with press and political activity calling into questi [...]
2005-07-07 11:20:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL MARR MASS PA
05ASUNCION860WELCOME TO PARAGUAY, US SOUTHERN COMMAND CDR.
[...] (C) General Craddock, Embassy Asuncion and I warmly welcome your visit as an opportunity to promote U.S. interests in military, counter-narcotics and counter-terrorism cooperation with Paraguay. You come at a particularly sensitive time, with press and political activity calling into questi [...]
2005-07-07 11:21:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL MARR MASS PA
05ASUNCION865LONDON EXPLOSIONS - ASUNCION EAC
[...] No summary [...]
2005-07-07 20:12:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALASEC AMGT CASC PTER
05ASUNCION868PARAGUAY: A TIME TO TREAD LIGHTLY ON ARTICLE 98
[...] (C) Summary and Introduction: Recent erroneous press reports in Paraguay and neighboring countries (ref A) are unhelpful to our ongoing Article 98 negotiations with Paraguay, which reached deadlock several months ago (refs B, C, D). What currently separates us is six words, so we should not l [...]
2005-07-07 22:47:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALMARR MASS PGOV PREL PINR PA KICC
05ASUNCION869PARAGUAY: A TIME TO TREAD LIGHTLY ON ARTICLE 98
[...] (C) Summary and Introduction: Recent erroneous press reports in Paraguay and neighboring countries (ref A) are unhelpful to our ongoing Article 98 negotiations with Paraguay, which reached deadlock several months ago (refs B, C, D). What currently separates us is six words, so we should not l [...]
2005-07-08 09:59:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALMARR MASS PGOV PREL PINR PA KICC
05ASUNCION870PARAGUAY'S 2005 SECOND QUARTER INL REPORT
[...] (U) Summary: - Quarterly activities - Program discussion - Quarterly SENAD statistics Quarterly Activities- Counternarcotics -------------------------------------- 2. On April 14, two agents from SENAD's Operations Unit arrested three police officers and two employees of the Public [...]
2005-07-08 13:51:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR PA KCRM
05ASUNCION873PARAGUAY'S UNEMPLOYMENT RATE FALLS BUT
[...] Summary: The GOP's annual unemployment report indicates that open unemployment fell to 10.9 percent of the labor force in 2004 from 13 percent in 2003. However, another 24 percent of the population is classified as under-employed, meaning that more than a third of the work force has less wor [...]
2005-07-08 15:02:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN PA
05ASUNCION874WHA Spring 2006 Intern Program
[...] Number of interns requested: Three (3) 2. Language requirements: Spanish 3/3 preferred. Few Paraguayans, even in professional ranks, speak English, an intern with strong communication will get the most out of the experience. 3. Latin American experience in terms of either studies [...]
2005-07-08 16:01:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDAPER AMGT PA
05ASUNCION875PARAGUAY: VP CASTIGLIONI DISCUSSES SECURITY
[...] Action request: State/USUN see paras. 2 and 7. 2. (C) Summary and Action Request. On 6/30, Ambassador met with Vice President Castiglioni to discuss his recent trip to the U.S. The Ambassador stressed the need for progress on money laundering and counter terrorism legislation. Post r [...]
2005-07-11 11:26:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PTER KCRM EAIR ECON CVIS VE CU PA UN
05ASUNCION879COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR DELEGATION TO FIRST LADIES
[...] Per reftel, country clearance is granted for the following for travel to Asuncion for the purpose of attending the Technical Meetings for the First Ladies Conference. The contact officer for the visit is Susan S. Sutter, office tel.: 011-595-21-213-715, ext. 2286. Home: 011-595-21-227-124. Cel [...]
2005-07-11 14:23:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDOTRA PA
05ASUNCION883PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, JULY 2-8
[...] No summary [...]
2005-07-11 19:29:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL EFIN AFIN
05ASUNCION886PARAGUAY'S INL FLASH REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING
[...] No summary [...]
2005-07-11 21:49:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR AFIN PA
05ASUNCION887PARAGUAY: SPEAKING WITH MUSLIM LEADERS ABOUT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-07-11 21:49:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PTER KCRM IO KISL KPAO PA
05ASUNCION888PARAGUAY: G-4 FRAMEWORK RESOLUTION ON UN REFORM
[...] No summary [...]
2005-07-12 11:21:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PA UNSC
05ASUNCION889PARAGUAY: USG CANDIDACY FOR SEAT ON WORLD HERITAGE
[...] No summary [...]
2005-07-12 15:16:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPREL SCUL PA UNESCO
05ASUNCION890PARAGUAY: EXECUTIVE ORDER BLOCKING PROPERTY OF WMD
[...] No summary [...]
2005-07-12 15:17:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPARM PREL PGOV MNUC EFIN ETTC PA
05ASUNCION895COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR GEORGE GILMER
[...] Per reftel, country clearance is granted for George Gilmer, Passport No. 801624622, Clearance: Secret, for travel to Asuncion during the period of 17 July 2005 to 20 July 2005, for the purpose of install equipment, train badge station operators and produce badges for users of the DOS OpenNetPl [...]
2005-07-12 20:53:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDASEC KSEO ACOA PA KSEC RIMC
05ASUNCION90PARAGUAY: CODEL DISCUSSES TERRORIST FINANCING,
[...] Summary. On 1/11 Senators Dodd, Chaffee, and Nelson toured Ciudad del Este (CDE) and visited the Itaipu Hydroelectric Dam. On 1/12, they met with President Duarte (see reftel),Paraguayan Senators and Presidential Advisors. In their meeting with Senators, CODEL Dodd registered its concern [...]
2005-01-18 15:59:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PTER SNAR EFIN ETRD PA
05ASUNCION901COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR REGIONAL AGRICULTURAL
[...] Per reftel, country clearance is granted for Regional Agricultural Counselor Robert Hoff (Security clearance: top secret),for travel to Asuncion during the period of July 13- SIPDIS 14, 2005 for the purpose of representing USDA in the American Pavilion at the Rural Exposition; to give a spe [...]
2005-07-13 12:43:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR PA
05ASUNCION905PARAGUAY: AMBASSADOR CALLS ON NEW JUSTICE AND
[...] (U) Summary: On July 7, the Ambassador called on Ruben Candia Amarilla to congratulate him on his selection as Paraguay's new Minister of Justice and Labor (reftel). During the meeting, the Ambassador highlighted child labor, prison conditions, and lengthy delays in the Paraguayan judicial sys [...]
2005-07-13 13:35:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PHUM PINR ELAB KJUS PA
05ASUNCION913PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, JULY 11 - 15
[...] No summary [...]
2005-07-15 18:08:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDETRD KCRM PA PGOV PHUM PREL SNAR
05ASUNCION914COUNTRY CLEARANCE FORJIMMEY AUCOIN AND GUSTAVO
[...] Per reftel, country clearance is granted for Jimmey Acoin, Clearance: Top Secret, and Gustavo Ronda, Clearance: Top Secret, for travel to Asuncion during the period of July 19, SIPDIS 2005 to July 24, 2005, for the purpose of providing security engineering services. The contact officer for t [...]
2005-07-18 11:25:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDKSEO ASEC PA
05ASUNCION916COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR APHIS LOCAL EMPLOYEE STAFF
[...] Per reftel, country clearance is granted for APHIS/LES Jorge Fischer, Agricultural Inspector, Buenos Aires, and Ricardo Romero Agricultural Scientist, Embassy Montevideo, for travel to Asuncion during the period of July 15-19, 2005 for the purpose of participating in bilateral meetings with Mi [...]
2005-07-18 18:52:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR PA
05ASUNCION917AMBASSADOR DISCUSSES TERRORISM, MONEY LAUNDERING,
[...] (C) Summary: On July 15, I breakfasted with Foreign Minister Leila Rachid and we discussed ominous trends in Venezuela, de-legitimizing terrorism, anti-money laundering legislation, U.S. candidacy for the World Heritage Committee of UNESCO, an FBI officer in Asuncion, prospects for extraditi [...]
2005-07-18 20:48:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PTER SNAR KPAO SCUL KUNR PA UNSC UNESCO
05ASUNCION922COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR TREASURY INTERMITTENT ADVISOR
[...] Per reftel, country clearance is granted for Treasury Intermittent Advisor Alfredo Bellamy (Security clearance: secret),for travel to Asuncion during the period of July 25- SIPDIS 30, 2005, for the purpose of continuing work --under the direction of the Resident Enforcement Advisor Joe Park [...]
2005-07-20 12:53:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDECON PA TRV
05ASUNCION926Putting It Together: Paraguay's Maquilas Provide
[...] In operation since 2001, Paraguay's maquilas are designed to stimulate local manufacturing for export. Under preferences unique to Paraguay, only forty percent of the content of the products must originate within MERCOSUR for the products to enter other MERCOSUR countries tariff-free. The sec [...]
2005-07-20 17:16:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDECON EINV BEXP PGOV KMCA PA
05ASUNCION928COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR U.S. OFFICIALS FROM BUREAUS
[...] Per reftel, country clearance is granted for the following U.S. CBP & ICE Officials, for travel to Asuncion and various Paraguayan border locations during the period of July 23, 2005 to August 7, 2005, for the purpose of assisting the Government of Paraguay with a Border Assessment Study focus [...]
2005-07-07 18:35:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR KCRM PA ASECE
05ASUNCION932COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR TREASURY ADVISORS GENE
[...] Per reftel, country clearance is granted for Treasury Advisors (1) Genaro Martinez (Interim security clearance),for travel to Asuncion during the period of July 23 to August 6, 2005, (2) Lee Niederman (Security clearance: secret) for travel to Asuncion during the period of August SIPDIS 20 [...]
2005-07-22 13:09:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDECON PA TRV
05ASUNCION935PARAGUAY ON OAS GENERAL ASSEMBLY CONTROL AND
[...] (S/NF) Summary: Embassy has no information to suggest that there are MANPADs in Paraguay, within or outside of government control. However, the lack of import/export controls on arms, corruption within the military, other government agencies and Paraguayan society in general, and known FARC a [...]
2005-07-25 14:25:00Embassy AsuncionSECRET//NOFORNPARM MASS EAIR ETTC PREL PTER PA OAS
05ASUNCION936PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, JULY 16 -
[...] (U) SUMMARY --------------- --Liberal Party Dissident Elected Comptroller --Customs Trys To Take Control of CD Imports --Protests Against US Troops --Hassan Barakat Has Fled to Beirut ------------------------------------------- Liberal Party Dissident Elected Comptroller ----------------- [...]
2005-07-25 18:37:00Embassy AsuncionSECRETPGOV PHUM PREL SNAR KCRM ETRD PA
05ASUNCION939PARAGUAY: AMBASSADOR CALLS ON NEW SENATE
[...] (U) On 7/22, the Ambassador called on the new Senate President, Carlos Filizzola, and discussed the pending Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) project aimed at improving transparency and legislative effectiveness; legislation to increase citizen participation in government; military exerci [...]
2005-07-26 12:56:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR EAID MARR KDEM KWMN PA
05ASUNCION942WHA Spring 2006 Intern Program
[...] Number of interns requested: Three (3) 2. Language requirements: Spanish 3/3 preferred. Few Paraguayans, even in professional ranks, speak English, an intern with strong communication will get the most out of the experience. 3. Latin American experience in terms of either studies [...]
2005-07-26 18:35:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDAPER AMGT PA
05ASUNCION945 US EMBASSY ASUNCION TERMS OF REFERENCE (TOR)
[...] The Chief of Mission, John F. Keane, Chief USODC, COL Arie Bogaard and General de Ejrcito Jos Key Kanazawa, Commander in Chief f of the Paraguayan Armed Forces, have concurred/ approved with this deployment and the TOR. The DEA Section Chief, Milton Milford, requests SOF support of this t [...]
2005-05-19 20:44:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDOTRA MASS PA
05ASUNCION947PARAGUAY SUPPORTS USG CANDIDACY FOR SEAT ON WORLD
[...] No summary [...]
2005-07-27 14:42:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL SCUL PA UNESCO
05ASUNCION951PARAGUAY'S NEW CENTRAL BANK PRESIDENT ON IMF, BANK
[...] (C) Summary: In an introductory call on July 20 with Monica Perez, Paraguay's new Central Bank President, the Ambassador described the in-country programs of Treasury's Office of Technical Assistance (OTA),introduced OTA's debt advisor, and extended the offer of OTA's banking team to do an a [...]
2005-07-27 20:58:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALECON EFIN PREL PINR PA
05ASUNCION954ASUNCION - COUNTRY CLEARANCE REQUEST FOR IMAP
[...] Per reftel, country clearance is granted for ROLAND C. JENKINS (GSAI),WALTER L. WHITEHURST (GSAI),PATRICK PLUNKETT (GSAI),HOWARD M. JEFFRIES (GSAI) for travel to Asuncion during the period of 8 AUGUST to 20 AUGUST for the purpose of IMAP PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE VISIT. The contact officer for [...]
2005-07-28 20:22:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDABLD ACOA AMGT ASEC KLBO KRIM
05ASUNCION955COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR DAS WESTERN HEMISPHERE WALTER
[...] Per reftel, country clearance is granted for USDOC Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Western Hemisphere Walter Bastian (Security clearance: top secret),for travel to Asuncion during the period of August 3-4, 2005, for the purpose of signing the Business Ethics Pact. The contact officer for [...]
2005-07-29 13:43:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP ETRD PA
05ASUNCION956PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, JULY 23-29
[...] (U) Summary -------------- -- VP Castiglioni Meets with FBI Regional Director -- Filizzola and President Duarte Discuss Key Issues -- Cabral to Retire at Year's End -- Deadly Hantavirus Reappears in the Chaco -- Successful Conclusion to EXPO -- Second Tier Public Bank Law Goes to President [...]
2005-07-29 14:48:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR PA
05ASUNCION957COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR SARAH COOK, INTERNATIONAL
[...] Per reftel, country clearance is granted for USDOC International Trade Specialist and Country Desk Officer for Paraguay Sarah Cook (Security clearance: secret),for travel to Asuncion during the period of August 2-7, 2005, for the purpose of working on the Good Governance Program, and attendin [...]
2005-07-29 17:38:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP ETRD PA
05ASUNCION960FOREIGN GOVERNMENT TENDER
[...] 353/01/T0012 2. 072805 3. P.O'Reilly 4. 353 5. N 6A. Contact -- 6B. D. G. B. y S. 6C. IPS--Instituto de Prevision Social Calle Constitucion y Herrera, Piso 9 Asuncion, Paraguay Ph & Fx: (595-21) 203284 7. Refer to: (see comments) 8. Bid deadline: 082405 08:45 AM [...]
2005-07-29 19:31:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDBTIO PA
05ASUNCION965PARAGUAY ON UN REFORM
[...] No summary [...]
2005-08-01 19:27:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDKUNR PREL PGOV AORC PA UNSC
05ASUNCION966PARAGUAY ON WAY-AHEAD FOR CREATING THE UN
[...] No summary [...]
2005-08-01 19:27:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KUNR KPKO PA UNSC UNGA ECOSOC
05ASUNCION968PARAGUAY: ATTENDANCE AT THE 60TH UN GENERAL
[...] (U) On 8/1, POLOFF met with Julio Peralta, Director of International Organizations within the Foreign Ministry to discuss Paraguay's attendance at the upcoming UNGA in September. At this time, Peralta is unable to provide a complete list of Paraguay's delegation, although he did confirm the [...]
2005-08-01 20:35:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPREL OTRA OVIP KSEP PA UNGA
05ASUNCION973FOREIGN GOVERNMENT TENDER
[...] 353/01/T0013 2. 072905 3. P.O'Reilly 4. 353 5. N 6A. Contact -- 6B. Departamento de Licitaciones 6C. ANDE--Admin.Nacional de Electricidad Av. Espana 1268, PB Asuncion, Paraguay Phone: (595-21) 217-2061, 217-2364 7. Refer to: (see comments) 8. Bid deadline: 083 [...]
2005-08-02 14:08:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDBTIO PA
05ASUNCION976FOREIGN GOVERNMENT TENDER
[...] 353/01/T0014 2. 080205 3. P.O'Reilly 4. 353 5. N 6A. Contact -- 6B. Organo Regional de Compras 6C. Itaipu Binacional Calle De La Residenta 1075, Piso 1 Asuncion, Paraguay Fax: (595-21) 248-1714 7. Refer to: (see comments) 8. Bid deadline: 090205 09:00 AM 9. [...]
2005-08-02 20:40:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDBTIO PA
05ASUNCION982COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR AMY YOUNG
[...] Per reftel, country clearance is granted for AMY YOUNG, Passport: 900191694, for travel to Asuncion during the period of 6 AUGUST 2005 to 12 AUGUST 2005, for the purpose of CONDUCTING SITE VISIT AND ASSISTING IN THE PLANNING OF THE TRI-BORDER REGIONAL SAFEGUARDING CHARITIES WORKSHOP. The conta [...]
2005-08-01 14:07:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDKJUS PTER PA
05BOGOTA1750UNDER SECRETARY GROSSMAN MEETS FOREIGN MINISTER
[...] (C) SUMMARY. Foreign Minister Carolina Barco told U/S Grossman on February 14 that the GOC was satisfied with the international donors conference in Cartagena, in particular with USAID Administrator's speech and the NGO declaration. The latter would be a solid foundation on which to deepen GOC [...]
2005-02-24 12:11:00Embassy BogotaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL CO
05BOGOTA1751UNDER SECRETARY GROSSMAN MEETS PRESIDENT URIBE,
[...] (C) SUMMARY: On February 14, U/S Grossman and President Uribe discussed the demobilization law, Uribe's preparations for his meeting with President Chavez the following day, securing support from neighboring countries in the fight against narco-terrorism, human rights, and potential GOC counte [...]
2005-02-24 12:11:00Embassy BogotaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL
05BOGOTA5795PLAN COLOMBIA IMPLEMENTATION ROUND-UP, MAY, 2005
[...] (U) The following is an update of Plan Colombia activities reported during May, 2005. -------- DOJ/JSRP -------- 2. (U) DOJ continued to provide training and technical assistance through the Justice Sector Reform Program (JSRP). DOJ sponsored a three-week visit to the U.S. for 13 eviden [...]
2005-06-17 13:56:00Embassy BogotaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV SNAR MASS PREF EAID KJUS CO
05BOGOTA8696THE FARC'S INTERNATIONAL TENTACLES
[...] (C) Summary: The Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) has outgrown its local roots and should now be characterized as a regional terrorist group with hemispheric reach. Its tentacles reach into many Latin American countries. International law enforcement cooperation has led to the a [...]
2005-09-15 14:47:00Embassy BogotaCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPTER PREL ASEC CO
05BRASILIA119BRAZIL INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT 2005
[...] This cable transmits Mission Brazil's submission of the 2005 Investment Climate Statement. Introduction - Openness to Foreign Investment --------------------------------------------- 2. Openness to Foreign Investment. Brazil knows that achieving sustained, rapid growth depends on for [...]
2005-01-12 14:38:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDEINV KTDB BR OPIC USTR
05BRASILIA1207 BRAZIL: Ambassador's Lunch with General Jorge
[...] No summary [...]
2005-05-06 15:05:00Embassy BrasiliaSECRETPINR PREL BR US
05BRASILIA123BRAZIL 2004-2005 INCSR PART II - MONEY LAUNDERING
[...] This cable transmits Embassy Brasilia's submission of Part II of the 2004-2005 International Narcotics Control Strategy Report (INCSR),on Money Laundering and Financial Crimes. Ref B is post's submission of Part I of the INCSR. 2. Due to its great size and large economy, Brazil is con [...]
2005-01-12 18:34:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDKCRM EFIN PTER SNAR KTFN BR
05BRASILIA1685MERCOSUL AGREES TO TRADE NEGOTIATIONS WITH CUBA,
[...] (SBU) Summary. During a summit held in Asuncion, Paraguay on June 20, Mercosul leaders announced their decision to initiate trade talks with Cuba. According to Brazil's Foreign Ministry, a decision has not yet been made on the type of final agreement to be negotiated. Depending on the natur [...]
2005-06-23 21:10:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETRD
05BRASILIA1686BRAZIL'S SUPPLY OF ELECTRICITY SUFFICIENT FOR NOW, BUT
[...] (U) Summary: Brazil's electricity generation and transmission network continues to be strong and has been able to weather recent troubles stemming from both politics and nature. Despite a continuing drought in southern Brazil, the turmoil in Bolivia that threatens natural gas supplies to Bra [...]
2005-06-24 12:15:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG EINV
05BRASILIA1974SCENESETTER CABLE FOR VISIT OF SECRETARY SNOW
[...] (U) The United States Mission in Brazil warmly welcomes your visit to Brasilia, Rio de Janeiro, and Vitoria (Espirito Santo) July 31-August 3. We are currently working with your staff on the logistical arrangements for your travel. In Brasilia, we have confirmed meetings for you with Presid [...]
2005-07-22 20:12:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN OVIP ETRD
05BRASILIA1978July 12 U.S.-Brazil IPR Technical Cooperation
[...] Summary and Introduction. On July 12, a team from USDOJ's Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section (CCIPS),the Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Unit, and USTR met with counterparts from the Ministry of Justice, Federal Police, Receita Fede [...]
2005-07-22 20:13:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDKIPR ETRD IPR
05BRASILIA2066SCENESETTER CABLE FOR VISIT OF A/S DESUTTER
[...] (U) The United States Mission in Brazil warmly welcomes your visit to Brasilia, August 14-16. We are currently working with your staff on the logistical arrangements for your travel. In Brasilia, we have confirmed meetings for you with Foreign Ministry Officials for compliance diplomacy dis [...]
2005-08-04 17:57:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAORC KNNP PARM PREL BR CWC US
05BRASILIA2125SCENESETTER CABLE FOR VISIT OF TREASURY ASSISTANT
[...] (U) The United States Mission in Brazil warmly welcomes your August 20-23 visit to Brasilia. We are currently working with your staff on the logistical arrangements for your travel. Embassy has requested meetings for your delegation with counterparts at the Finance, Justice, and Foreign Mini [...]
2005-08-10 19:41:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN ETTC
05BRASILIA2157Brazil's National Health Council Recommends
[...] SENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSIFIED 2. (SBU) Summary. Adding to the tension surrounding negotiations between the Ministry of Health and U.S. pharmaceutical companies over potential compulsory licensing, on August 11, Brazil's National Health Council approved a resolution in which it recommended t [...]
2005-08-12 20:31:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKIPR ETRD IPR
05BRASILIA2599MPA RECOMMENDS TERMINATION OF BRAZIL'S GSP
[...] (SBU) Summary. According to a Business Software Alliance representative, the International Intellectual Property Alliance (IIPA) will likely communicate to USTR on Monday October 3 the action it recommends taking on Brazil's GSP Review. In a written submission to IIPA, the Motion Picture Asso [...]
2005-09-29 17:56:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKIPR ETRD IPR
05BRASILIA2628SCENESETTER CABLE FOR VISIT OF THE DEPUTY SECRETARY
[...] (SBU) The United States Mission in Brazil warmly welcomes your planned October 5 to 7 visit to Brasilia. Ambassador Danilovich will meet you upon arrival the evening of October 5. The next day, we have scheduled meetings for you with Foreign Minister Amorim, Finance Minister Palocci, Presid [...]
2005-09-30 20:18:00Embassy BrasiliaCONFIDENTIALOVIP PREL ECON PGOV ETRD BR US
05BRASILIA2681DEPUTY SECRETARY'S MEETINGS WITH BRAZILIAN SENATOR
[...] No summary [...]
2005-10-07 14:57:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PHUM ETRD ECON BR OVIP US
05BRASILIA2724BRAZIL LOOKS TO THE IDB FOR HELP ON INFRASTRUCTURE
[...] (SBU) On October 11, EconCouns met with Ministry of Planning International Affairs Secretary Jose Carlos Miranda at the latter's request. In that conversation, Miranda stated that the Brazilian government wanted to work closely with new IDB President Moreno so as to facilitate the flow of Ban [...]
2005-10-13 12:14:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID EFIN ENRG
05BRASILIA2813SURVEY OF BRAZIL'S EFFORTS TO COMBAT PIRACY
[...] (U) Introduction. Under pressure from the USG's review of trade benefits under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) (ref A) and in response to domestic concerns about organized crime, tax losses, and risks for consumers associated with illegitimate products, the GoB has over the last on [...]
2005-10-21 13:41:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKIPR ETRD ECON
05BRASILIA2994BRAZILIAN RESPONSE TO DATES FOR FOURTH PLENARY
[...] Poloffs delivered reftel dip note November 10 to Marcos Pinta Gama, Director of the Office to Combat Illicit Transnational Activities (COCIT) at the Brazilian Ministry of External Relations (MRE). Pinta Gama told Poloffs that the MRE still intends to hold the meeting on December 5-6. However [...]
2005-11-10 14:59:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDPTER PGOV BR ARCH PY
05BRASILIA3026 SLOW GOING ON BIOTECH, BUT MONSANTO LOOKING AT
[...] (SBU) Summary. In early November, Monsanto executives blanketed Brazil as first CEO Hugh Grant and his management team visited the country, followed shortly thereafter by a week-long tour of the company's Growth Advisory Committee. Notwithstanding the problems that the firm has experienced in [...]
2005-11-16 14:36:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAGR KIPR BEXP ETRD BR CH IPR
05BRASILIA3052BRAZIL - PROCESS FOR VENEZUELA'S MEMBERSHIP IN
[...] (SBU) Summary. Brazil's decision to approve Venezuela's request for membership to Mercosul came from the top levels of the GoB, without substantial internal debate. While the process for admitting Venezuela to the bloc is moving forward, the Foreign Ministry appears to be approaching the iss [...]
2005-11-18 19:22:00Embassy BrasiliaCONFIDENTIALECIN ETRD ECON VE BR
05BRASILIA3141BRAZIL SCENESETTER FOR VISIT OF 3+1 DELEGATION
[...] (C) The Plenary Meeting of the 3 1 will provide an important benchmark for Brazil's willingness to increase cooperation with the United States on Counterterrorism, something the GOB has been reluctant to do. We do not expect a significant change in the GOB's position, which places great impor [...]
2005-11-30 19:12:00Embassy BrasiliaCONFIDENTIALPTER PREL PGOV ECON BR US
05BRASILIA318BRAZIL: REGIONAL INFORMATION SHARING FOR AIR
[...] (C) Summary: Ref query requested Embassy views on the potential for sharing U.S. information (particularly ROTHR data) with the GOB as part of cooperative regional effort at air bridge denial (ABD) that may also include Colombia. In summary form below are our observations, based on the history [...]
2005-02-03 19:03:00Embassy BrasiliaCONFIDENTIALSNAR MARR MOPS PINR BR POL MIL
05BRASILIA3277BRAZIL: 2005 ANNUAL TERRORISM REPORT
[...] The Tri-Border Area (TBA) -- where Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay converge -- has been characterized as a regional hub for Hizballah and HAMAS fundraising activities. However, the region is more widely known as a center for arms and drug trafficking, contraband smuggling, document and currenc [...]
2005-12-16 13:55:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ASEC KCRM EFIN KHLS KPAO BR
05BRASILIA455SOUTH AMERICA ESTH NEWS, NUMBER 50
[...] The following is the fiftieth in a series of newsletters, published by the Brasilia Regional Environmental Hub, covering environment, science & technology, and health news in South America. The information below was gathered from news sources from across the region, and the views expressed d [...]
2005-02-22 15:49:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDSENV EAGR EAID TBIO ECON SOCI XR BR
05BRASILIA61 BRAZIL 2004-2005 INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL
[...] Following is Brazil's 2004-2005 INCSR. As requested in reftel, the money laundering portion of the INCSR will be submitted separately. BRAZIL ---------- I. SUMMARY ---------- 2. The principal event of 2004 in Brazil's anti-narcotics effort was the long awaited implementation of a s [...]
2005-01-06 13:43:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR EFIN KSEP BR NAS
05BRASILIA91 MERCOSUL SUMMIT: NO PARTY, BUT NO FUNERAL
[...] (SBU) Summary and introduction. Diplomatic restraint enabled the 27th Mercosul presidential summit to conclude on December 17 without incident, but widespread dissatisfaction with meager economic benefits flowing from the bloc, and bitter trade disagreements between Brazil and Argentina cloud [...]
2005-01-10 14:15:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECIN ETRD PREL ECON BR
05BRASILIA94MERCOSUL: CRITICISM GROWS BUT GOB POLICY SHIFT
[...] (U) This cable reflects input from Consulates General Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo. Mission invites comment from other posts in the region regarding issues raised herein. 2. (SBU) Summary and Introduction. The Brazilian private sector has recently stepped up criticism of GoB trade policy, [...]
2005-01-10 16:35:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECIN ETRD PREL ECON BR
05BUENOSAIRES138CODEL DODD MEETS WITH PRESIDENT KIRCHNER
[...] (SBU) Summary: President Kirchner told Codel Dodd that Argentina appreciated President Bush,s and the U.S.,s help and understanding the past few months. Kirchner reiterated his support for President Mesa and Bolivian democracy. He counseled engaging with Chavez rather than isolating him. K [...]
2005-01-20 15:23:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV OVIP AR CODEL
05BUENOSAIRES159CODEL DODD VISIT TO ARGENTINA
[...] Summary: (C) During their 24-hour visit to Argentina January 12-13, CODEL Dodd, accompanied by Ambassador Gutierrez, held informative and wide-ranging discussions with President Nestor Kirchner, Minister of Interior Anibal Fernandez, Deputy Foreign Minister Jorge Taiana, and Central Bank [...]
2005-01-21 18:51:00Embassy Buenos AiresCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV ECON EFIN ETRD PHUM AR
05BUENOSAIRES496AMBASSADOR TRAVELS TO SALTA TO MEET WITH GOVERNOR,
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Ambassador Gutierrez traveled to the northern province of Salta February 24-25 to meet with Governor Romero, to review the current state of U.S.-Argentine counternarcotics cooperation on the northern border, and to exchange views with leading business executives in the provi [...]
2005-03-03 21:42:00Embassy Buenos AiresCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL AR SNAR OFDA
05BUENOSAIRES507ARGENTINA SUBMISSION FOR FIFTH ANNUAL TRAFFICKING
[...] Overview: A. Trafficking in persons in Argentina primarily involves Argentines trafficked within the country's borders, mostly from the northern provinces to the central provinces and Buenos Aires, and from Buenos Aires to several southern provinces. To a lesser degree, trafficking of pe [...]
2005-03-04 17:46:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC KCRM KFRD KWMN PGOV PHUM PREF PREL AR
05CARACAS2267TELESUR DEBUTS WITH MUCH FANFARE, LITTLE
[...] (SBU) THE MUCH-AWAITED LAUNCH OF TELESUR, THE REGIONAL TELEVISION STATION HATCHED BY VENEZUELAN PRESIDENT HUGO CHAVEZ-WITH NOMINAL COOPERATION FROM ARGENTINA, BRASIL, CUBA, AND URUGUAY-OCCURRED ON SUNDAY, JULY 24. THE INITIAL BROADCAST ORIGINATED FROM A THEATER IN CARACAS WHERE SELECT INVITED [...]
2005-07-27 15:53:00Embassy CaracasUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO PGOV VE
05CARACAS3594OVERVIEW OF PETROAMERICA
[...] (U) SUMMARY: The Chavez administration's Petroamerica initiative envisions a Latin American energy integration model with Venezuela acting as the hub. The initiative is composed of three components: Petrocaribe (the Caribbean),Petroandina (Colombia, Bolivia, Ecuador, and Peru),and Petrosur [...]
2005-11-30 16:56:00Embassy CaracasCONFIDENTIALEPET EINV VE
05CARACAS671CUBA-VENEZUELA MLAT: REPRESSIVE INTEGRATION?
[...] (C) The Venezuela-Cuba Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT) came into effect on December 22, 2004. Beyond standard provisions, the Treaty allows cooperation in investigating political crimes and offenses which are considered illegal in only one of the two countries. Some Venezuelan legal [...]
2005-03-04 20:17:00Embassy CaracasCONFIDENTIALPHUM PREL PGOV KJUS VE
05CARACAS7902005 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT FOR VENEZUELA
[...] (U) Per Reftel, the 2005 Investment Climate Statement for Venezuela is presented below. 2. (U) 2005 Investment Climate Statement for Venezuela Contents A. Openness to Foreign Investment A.1 The New Constitution A.2 Legal Framework: Decree 2095 A.3 Limitations under Decree 2 [...]
2005-03-16 21:19:00Embassy CaracasUNCLASSIFIEDECON KTDB ETRD PGOV VE OPIC USTR
05GENEVA1227 MEETINGS OF THE WTO NEGOTIATING GROUP ON TRADE
[...] Summary/Overview: The WTO Negotiating Group on Trade Facilitation met for the third time this year on May 2-3 for a two-day highly substantive and constructive session. It was characterized by the predominance of papers sponsored by developing countries, the presence of unusual alliances for [...]
2005-05-19 12:22:00US Mission GenevaUNCLASSIFIEDETRD WTRO USTR
05GENEVA1320 MEETING OF THE WTO GENERAL COUNCIL - MAY 26, 2005
[...] Begin Summary. The meeting of the WTO General Council on May 26, 2005 was punctuated by two significant decisions - 1) a decision to create a working party on the accession of Iran to the WTO, and 2) formal approval of Pascal Lamy to be the next WTO Director-General. Lamy's term will [...]
2005-05-31 12:52:00US Mission GenevaUNCLASSIFIEDETRD WTRO USTR
05GENEVA1673WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION: REPORT ON THE 58TH
[...] Summary. This message reports on the annual 192-member World Health Assembly (WHA) of the World Health Organization (WHO),which met from May 16-25, 2005, in Geneva, Switzerland. Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) Michael O. Leavitt headed the U.S. Delegation, which included offic [...]
2005-07-08 04:53:00US Mission GenevaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL TBIO AORC WHO
05GENEVA1903 WTO TRADE FACILITATION NEGOTIATIONS - JUNE AND JULY
[...] Summary. This cable reports on the June and July meetings of the WTO Negotiating Group on Trade Facilitation (WTO NGTF),held in Geneva on 12-13 June and 25-26 July, 2005. Matt Rohde (USTR),Rachel Shub (USTR Geneva),Gordana Earp (Treasury),Ann Barnett- Dahl (Commerce),Christina Kopitopou [...]
2005-08-10 05:39:00US Mission GenevaUNCLASSIFIEDETRD USTR WTRO
05GENEVA2203 U.S. - VIETNAM WTO ACCESSION NEGOTIATIONS, SEPTEMBER 15-
[...] U.S. AND VIETNAM CONDUCTED INTENSIVE NEGOTIATIONS ON THE MARGINS OF THE ONE-DAY WORKING PARTY MEETING IN GENEVA, SEPTEMBER 14-17. NEGOTIATORS CONTINUED TO NARROW THE GAPS INALL AREAS, LEAVING IN MOST CASES THE MOST SENSITIVE AND/OR POLITICALLY DIFFICULT ISSUES. EXAMPLES: ABOUT 100 OR SO [...]
2005-09-19 07:43:00US Mission GenevaUNCLASSIFIEDVM ETRD WTRO USTR
05GENEVA2593Meeting of the WTO General Council - October 19, 2005
[...] BEGIN SUMMARY. The General Council meeting on October 19, 2005 was shorter than usual in light of other DDA-related developments taking place simultaneously. Director-General Lamy began by recapping his comments at recent meetings of the Trade Negotiations Committee (TNC) and added that he wo [...]
2005-10-25 11:50:00US Mission GenevaUNCLASSIFIEDETRD WTRO USTR
05GENEVA836 WTO TRIPS COUNCIL SPECIAL SESSION, MARCH 11, 2005
[...] SUMMARY: The TRIPS Council Special Session met on Friday, March 11, 2005. The Special Session is charged with negotiating a system of notification and registration of geographical indications (GI's) for wines and spirits eligible for protection in those WTO Members participating in the syst [...]
2005-04-01 13:15:00US Mission GenevaUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR ETRD WTRO
05LIMA3289PERUVIAN GOVERNMENT STRENGTHENS ANTI-PIRACY EFFORTS
[...] (SBU) Summary. The GOP, recognizing that intellectual property violations have escalated in recent years, is making a concerted effort to improve its anti-piracy efforts. Indecopi, Peru's IPR administrator, continues to work closely with the tax agency SUNAT and the police and has conducted [...]
2005-08-01 20:19:00Embassy LimaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ETRD KIPR PE
05MADRID100INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT
[...] Openness to Foreign Investment A. The socialist (PSOE) government of Spain that assumed office in March, 2004 is interested in attracting foreign investment. There have been no significant changes in Spain's regulations for investment and foreign exchange under the new government. Spanish l [...]
2005-01-12 12:55:00Embassy MadridUNCLASSIFIEDEINV KTDB SP OPIC USTR
05PANAMA1352AS HIS POPULARITY PLUMMETS, PANAMANIAN PRESIDENT
[...] (C) Apparently surprised by the persistence of anti-CSS (Social Security) reform agitation following passage of a June 1 reform bill (see Reftel),and as one poll placed his approval rating at just over 20%, Panamanian President Martin Torrijos on June 16 proposed a 90-day social security refo [...]
2005-06-21 22:38:00Embassy PanamaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV ETRD PM POL CHIEF
05PANAMA1496PANAMA-VENEZUELA RELATIONS STUCK ON INTERNAL
[...] (C) Panamanian concerns about suspected Venezuelan meddling in Panama's internal politics and domestic headaches due to high oil prices prompted Panamanian Vice President/Foreign Minister Samuel Lewis and two GOP cabinet officials to meet Venezuelan Foreign Minister Ali Rodriguez in Caracas on Jul [...]
2005-07-14 16:46:00Embassy PanamaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV EFIN EAIR EPET PM VE OAS IDB POL CHIEF
05PARIS349FRANCE 2005 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT
[...] Investment Climate Statement Contents A. French Investment Regime A1. Openness to Foreign Investment A2. Conversion and Transfer Policies A3. Expropriation and Compensation A4. Dispute Settlement A5. Performance Requirements and Incentives A6. Right to Private Ownership and Establis [...]
2005-01-19 15:07:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDEINV EFIN ELAB PGOV KTDB FR OPIC USTR
05PARIS3521POLICY PLANNING DIRECTOR KRASNER DISCUSSES RUSSIA,
[...] (C) Summary: Visiting Policy Planning Director Stephen Krasner and S/P Deputy Barry Lowenkron met in Paris April 19 with French MFA Center for Analysis and Prediction (CAP) Director Pierre Levy and his deputy, Philippe Errera for discussions of Russia's drift towards authoritarian rule; democ [...]
2005-05-23 15:56:00Embassy ParisCONFIDENTIALPREL RS XF XI FR
05PARIS4901PARIS CLUB - JUNE 2005 TOUR D'HORIZON
[...] (U) Following are summaries of country discussions during the June 15, 2005 Paris Club session. Country negotiations will be reported septels. The Paris Club's President, Jean-Pierre Jouyet, chaired the session. Secretary General (SecGen) Emmanuel Moulin represented the Secretariat. The nex [...]
2005-07-13 17:03:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN ECON EAID XM XA XH XB XF FR
05PRAGUE1005CZECH RESPONSE TO DEMARCHE ON VENEZUELA
[...] (U) This message is Sensitive But Unclassified - not for internet distribution. 2. (SBU) On June 29, Acting DCM discussed ref A demarche on Venezuela with Edita Hrda, Director of the Americas Department at the MFA. Hrda informed us Venezuelan President Chavez will not be traveling to the [...]
2005-07-01 15:57:00Embassy PragueUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV EZ PV
05PRAGUE68 CZECH REPUBLIC: 2005 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT
[...] Post's updated investment climate statement for 2005 follows para 2. 2. THE INVESTMENT CLIMATE Maintaining an open investment climate has been a key element of the Czech Republic's transition from a Communist, centrally planned economy to a functioning market economy. The Czech Republic [...]
2005-01-13 07:04:00Embassy PragueUNCLASSIFIEDEINV KTDB EZ OPIC USTR
05QUITO1097ECUADOR: BIOS: NEW MINISTER OF LABOR IS UNION
[...] (SBU) Summary: The President swore in Galo Chiriboga Zambrano as Minister of Labor on May 11, completing his Cabinet. Chiriboga, who was pushed by union leaders, took office pledging to strengthen worker rights and fight child labor, while also increasing competitiveness. Chiriboga's appoi [...]
2005-05-12 21:43:00Embassy QuitoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR ELAB EC
05QUITO1506ECUADOR'S PARTICIPATION IN MERCOSUR SUMMIT
[...] (U) Summary: On June 18 Alfredo Palacio embarked on his first international visit as president of Ecuador, arriving in Asuncion, Paraguay, for the 28th Mercosur Summit. He went with two main objectives: to form and strengthen bilateral ties with other South American countries, and to publicl [...]
2005-06-24 19:59:00Embassy QuitoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL EC
05QUITO894ECUADOR: INITIAL CONTACTS WITH NEW GOVERNMENT
[...] (C) Summary: Initial contacts indicate that the Palacio government is greatly concerned about possible OAS actions and seeks USG recognition, and would welcome a visit by an OAS delegation. They are also intimidated by the very forces of popular discontent that brought them into office, and [...]
2005-04-22 20:13:00Embassy QuitoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL ASEC EC
05ROME3640CHAVEZ STEALS THE SPOTLIGHT AS LATIN AMERICAN
[...] (C) Summary. Italian PM Silvio Berlusconi delivered our message on consolidating democracy and ensuring respect for human rights to Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez during their meeting October 17 in Milan. Chavez was in Italy for the October 17 UN Food and Agriculture Organization's 60th Ann [...]
2005-10-31 17:17:00Embassy RomeCONFIDENTIALPREL XM XL IT HUMAN RIGHTS
05ROME4027REPORT OF THE 33ND FAO CONFERENCE, INCLUDING THE
[...] At the meetings of the Conference and Council of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO),held in Rome from 16 to 28 November 2005, member governments discussed international anti-hunger, food policy and agricultural trade issues, and the key institutional questions of the organization [...]
2005-12-09 12:11:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR AORC EAID ETRD SENV KUNR FAO WFP
05SANAA2426YEMEN'S THIRD GSM TENDER: CHINESE MAKE AN OFFER
[...] (C) Summary. Ambassador met August 17 with Minister of Telecommunications and Information Technology Abdulmalik al-Moalimi to discuss the status of a third tender for a GSM mobile phone operator. Post is advocating for Millicom, which has a vending agreement with Motorola. On August 2, the [...]
2005-08-22 13:24:00Embassy SanaaCONFIDENTIALPGOV EFIN ECPS EIND EINV ETTC KMPI YM CH ECON COM
05SANTIAGO1686CHILE'S MUSLIM COMMUNITY
[...] (S) Chile's Muslim community is fractured and comprises less than one half of one percent of the country's population. The Palestinian community is relatively large (estimated at 350,000),mostly Christian, and fully assimilated. The small size of Chile,s Muslim community, together with its appar [...]
2005-08-10 18:06:00Embassy SantiagoSECRET//NOFORNPREL PGOV CI
05SANTIAGO1739A/S GLASER'S AUGUST 25-26 VISIT TO CHILE:
[...] Summary: Following a successful run on the international stage, Chile is shifting its focus to domestic issues and its December 11 presidential and congressional elections. Former Defense Minister and ruling coalition candidate Michelle Bachelet is the favorite to succeed President Lagos. Chi [...]
2005-08-18 17:04:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR PGOV EFIN PTER CI OVIP
05SANTIAGO2271COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR HARRY PONTING AND
[...] Embassy Santiago welcomes and grants country clearance to Harry Ponting, RM/IRP, and Robert Sutter, Net-Centric Project, Embassy Asuncion, to travel to Chile from November 13-23, 2005 to assist in implementing Post's Net-Centric Diplomacy (NCD) biographic files project. Contact point for you [...]
2005-11-04 14:55:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDAINF PGOV PINR OTRA CI
05SANTIAGO2339 Santiago Grants Country Clearance for Donald D.
[...] Embassy Santiago welcomes and grants country clearance for Donald D. Dossa, Department of Energy (DOE),National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA),from 12/01/2005 through 12/06/2005 as requested in reftel. The visit's purpose as is to examine current computing capabilities and evaluate [...]
2005-11-16 18:23:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT APER ENRG TRGY KSCA OTRA CI
05SANTIAGO2340 Santiago Grants Country Clearance for Dr. Mark
[...] Embassy Santiago welcomes and grants country clearance for Dr. Mark Edward Huber, Co-Investigator, Department of Energy (DOE),National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA),from 11/24/2005 through 12/10/2005 as requested in reftel. The visit's purpose is to be part of the Supermacho Proje [...]
2005-11-16 18:28:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT APER ENRG TRGY KSCA OTRA CI
05SANTIAGO2355 Santiago Grants Country Clearance to Graciano
[...] Embassy Santiago welcomes and grants country clearance for Department of Treasury Financial Enforcement Intermittent Advisor, Graciano Velez, from 11/27/2005 through 12/02/2005 as requested in reftel. The visit's purpose is to update the 2003 assessment report and work plan and to discuss its [...]
2005-11-17 10:25:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT APER EFIN OTRA CI
05SANTIAGO2356 Santiago Grants Country Clearance to Charles A.
[...] Embassy Santiago welcomes and grants country clearance for Department of Treasury advisors, Charles A. Correa, Manuel Godinez and Neil C. Rhoades, from 11/27/2005 through 12/03/2005 as requested in reftel. The visit's purpose is to update the 2003 assessment report and work plan and to discus [...]
2005-11-17 10:25:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT APER EFIN OTRA CI
05SANTIAGO2360 Santiago Grants Country Clearance to Laiza
[...] Embassy Santiago welcomes and grants country clearance for Laiza Casas, Program Officer for the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL),from 12/07/2005 through 12/11/2005 as requested in reftel. The visit's purpose as reported in reftel is to review the counterna [...]
2005-11-17 14:59:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT APER SNAR OTRA CI
05SANTIAGO2405 Santiago Grants Country Clearance for Claudia
[...] Embassy Santiago welcomes and grants country clearance for Caludia Hosch, Environment Protection Agency Official, from 11/27/05 through 12/01/05 as requested in reftel. The visit's purpose is to attend a seminar, Elaboracion de una Estrategia Para el Desarrollo de las Exportaciones de Carne [...]
2005-11-25 18:36:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT APER KSCA OTRA TPHY EPA CI
05SANTIAGO2482CHILE: 2005 INCSR PART I: NARCOTICS CONTROL
[...] Below is "Part I: "Drugs and Chemical Control" of the International Narcotics Control Strategy Report (INCSR) for Chile. Per instructions, Part II will be sent septel. I. Summary 2. While not a center of illicit narcotics production, Chile remains a transit country for cocaine and heroi [...]
2005-12-09 16:46:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR CI
05SANTIAGO2494 Santiago Grants Country Clearance for Dr. Lee
[...] Embassy Santiago welcomes and grants country clearance for Dr. Lee Eiden, Chief, Laboratory of Cellular and Molecular Regulation, National Institute of Mental Health, (NIH) and Dr. Peng Y. Loh, Senior Investigator, Doctor, NIH, from 01/6/2006 through 01/16/2006 as requested in reftel. The vi [...]
2005-12-12 19:28:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT APER KSCA TBIO OTRA CI
05SANTIAGO250CHILE INSCR 2004 REPORT: CORRECTED COPY
[...] The second section of the INSCR 2004 report was inadvertently excluded in the first submission. Please find this section at the end of the previously submitted INSCR 2004 report below. -------------------------------------------- Section I: International Crime and Narcotics --------------- [...]
2005-02-02 17:17:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR CI
05SANTIAGO2522CHILE: 2005 COUNTRY REPORT ON TERRORISM
[...] Below is the 2005 Country Report on Terrorism for Chile. Embassy point of contact is Stephanie Acosta-Mikulasek (acostamsm@state.gov; mikulaseks@state.sgov.gov; 56-2-330-3394). GENERAL ASSESSMENT 2. The Government of Chile generally supports U.S. counterterrorism efforts. They have ta [...]
2005-12-16 20:13:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDPTER PREL PGOV ASEC CI
05SANTODOMINGO2636DOMINICAN POLITICS #25: FERNANDEZ'S SPECIAL
[...] (SBU) Following is #25 in our series on the first year of the Fernandez administration: Fernandez's Special Briefing Before Visiting the United States - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Last week U.S. academic Howard Wiarda of the University of Georgia became Leonel Ferna [...]
2005-05-10 11:12:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETRD PREL DR
05SAOPAULO283THE TIP REPORT
[...] (U) This is version II of the Brazil TIP report, incorporating answers to questions raised by version I, and additional information. This report was a coordinated effort between Sao Paulo and Embassy Brasilia, which supplied much of the new information. 2. (SBU) Begin Summary: Brazil conti [...]
2005-03-11 10:25:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKCRM PHUM KWMN ELAB SMIG KFRD PREF TIP
05SAOPAULO624AMBASSADOR VISIT TO RIO GRANDE DO SUL
[...] (U) Summary: Ambassador, accompanied by officers from Consulate General Sao Paulo, visited Porto Alegre, capital of Brazil's southernmost state of Rio Grande do Sul, May 1- 3. During the visit, Ambassador met with the governor and the mayor; toured the modern General Motors and Dell Compute [...]
2005-05-23 20:17:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEINV ETRD KIPR EAGR ENRG SCUL SOCI PREL PGOV PINR BR
05SAOPAULO872BREAK-UP OF LEBANESE DRUG RING IN BRAZIL
[...] (S) SUMMARY: On June 17, 2005, the Brazilian Federal Police (DPF) broke up a Lebanese-organized drug ring based in Sao Paulo and operating in a number of cites in southern Brazil. 8Operation Tamara,8 (thedate fruit in Portuguese,) involved coordinationwith the German federal police and U.S. [...]
2005-07-22 11:19:00Consulate Sao PauloSECRETSNAR PTER ASEC PGOV ETTC EFIN SOCI BR
05TAIPEI153Taiwan: 2004 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT
[...] The following is the Taiwan Investment Climate Statement for 2004, as requested reftel. A copy has been transmitted by e-mail to EB/OIA. ---------------------------------- A.1 Openness to Foreign Investment ---------------------------------- 2. Taiwan officially welcomes foreign direct [...]
2005-01-14 06:12:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiUNCLASSIFIEDEINV EFIN ECON TW
05TEGUCIGALPA1041Scenesetter for CoDel Nelson May 29-30 Visit to
[...] (U) Summary: Post welcomes the visit of CoDel Nelson to Honduras May 29-30. Honduran President Ricardo Maduro, over three years through his constitutionally-mandated single four-year term, faces a difficult task leading one of the poorest countries in Latin America. There will be national el [...]
2005-05-16 23:21:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYOREP PREL PGOV ETRD ECON SNAR EAID KJUS HO
05TEGUCIGALPA1290MEDIA REACTION ON CAFTA, JUNE 16, 2005
[...] Editorial in San Pedro Sula-based liberal daily "Tiempo" on 6/16, titled "North-South." "In the North American view, Latin America is actually divided into two blocks, with different objectives and point of views concerning the continental future and also a different political conceptualizati [...]
2005-06-17 13:55:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO ETRD HO USTR
05TEGUCIGALPA1291MEDIA REACTION ON MCC, BOLIVIA AND ECUADOR, JUNE
[...] On 06/14 the Tegucigalpa-based liberal daily "La Tribuna" published an editorial entitled "The fringe of risk." "We've been insisting that if we do not take care of the roots of these ungovernability crises in these countries. The hemisphere's democracy will experience serious backslidings suc [...]
2005-06-17 13:55:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO PGOV MASS EAID HO
05TEGUCIGALPA2086Scenesetter for Secretary Gutierrez Visit to
[...] (U) Summary: Post welcomes the visit of Secretary Gutierrez to San Pedro Sula, Honduras, on October 18-20. Honduran President Ricardo Maduro, with less than four months remaining in his constitutionally-mandated single four-year term, faces a difficult task leading one of the poorest countries [...]
2005-10-07 20:13:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYOVIP PREL ETRD ECON PGOV SNAR EAID KJUS HO
05TEGUCIGALPA2291MEDIA REACTION ON MAR DE PLATA, NOVEMBER 07, 2005
[...] On 11/05 the Tegucigalpa-based liberal daily "La Tribuna" published an editorial entitled "The Train." "The long awaited Summit of Mar del Plata is taking place, however despite attempts to reach an agreement about FTAA, they may decide to delay document issuance by 30 or 60 days because of t [...]
2005-11-07 22:49:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO PREL ETRD KSUM HO
05TEGUCIGALPA23Scenesetter for CoDel Weller's January 16-18 Visit
[...] (U) Summary: Post welcomes the visit of CoDel Weller to Honduras January 16-18. Honduran President Ricardo Maduro, almost three years through his constitutionally-mandated single four-year term, faces a difficult task leading one of the poorest countries in Latin America. However, there were [...]
2005-01-04 18:57:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYOREP PREL PGOV ETRD ECON SNAR EAID KJUS HO
05TEGUCIGALPA390Scenesetter for CoDel Taylor's February 22-24 Visit
[...] (U) Summary: Post welcomes the visit of CoDel Taylor to Honduras February 22-24. Honduran President Ricardo Maduro, three years through his constitutionally-mandated single four-year term, faces a difficult task leading one of the poorest countries in Latin America. However, there were sever [...]
2005-02-17 12:06:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYOREP PREL PGOV ETRD ECON SNAR EAID KJUS HO
05TEGUCIGALPA698Scenesetter for CoDel Kolbe April 14-16 Visit to
[...] (U) Summary: Post welcomes the visit of CoDel Kolbe to Honduras April 14-16. Honduran President Ricardo Maduro, three years through his constitutionally-mandated single four-year term, faces a difficult task leading one of the poorest countries in Latin America. However, there were several p [...]
2005-04-01 15:15:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYOREP PREL PGOV ETRD ECON SNAR EAID KJUS HO
05TELAVIV69712005-2006 INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL STRATEGY
[...] Israel is not a regional financial center like Hong Kong or Switzerland due to a lack of financial activity with its neighboring countries. Israel's financial activity is mainly conducted with the financial markets of the U.S. and Europe, and to a lesser extent with Asia. Less than a quarter [...]
2005-12-16 10:22:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR KSEP KTFN IS ISRAELI SOCIETY COUNTERTERRORISM
05VATICAN453VATICAN SUPPORTS AND WILL ADVOCATE FOR U.S. AMENDMENT TO CSW
[...] (C) Per reftel, Charge met March 2 with Holy See Undersecretary for Relations with States Monsignor Pietro Parolin to urge the Vatican to lobby key countries in favor of the U.S. amendment to the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) Declaration prior to the March 4 vote in New York. 2. ( [...]
2005-03-03 12:05:00Embassy VaticanCONFIDENTIALPHUM PREL VT
05VIENNA1382005 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT FOR AUSTRIA
[...] Following is 2005 Investment Climate Statement for Austria, keyed to reftel instructions: Investment Climate Statement - Austria 2005 ------------------------------------------- Introduction ------------ With the European Union's (EU) enlargement in May 2004, Austria's location became [...]
2005-01-14 15:37:00Embassy ViennaUNCLASSIFIEDEINV EFIN ELAB ETRD PGOV KTDB AU OPIC USTR
06AITTAIPEI1510MEDIA REACTION: PRESIDENT CHEN SHUI-BIAN'S TRANSITS IN THE
[...] Summary: Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies focused their coverage May 2 on the details of President Chen Shui-bian's transit in the U.S., legislators' proposed constitutional amendments, the corruption scandals involving First Lady Wu Shu-chen, and the year-end Taipei and Kaohsiung mayora [...]
2006-05-02 08:52:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI1525MEDIA REACTION: PRESIDENT CHEN SHUI-BIAN'S TRANSITS IN THE
[...] Summary: Taiwan's dailies gave significant reporting and editorial coverage May 3 to the details of President Chen Shui-bian's transits in the United States. With the exception of the mass-circulation "Apple Daily," all papers reported on their front page that Chen may postpone his departure f [...]
2006-05-03 08:43:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI1545MEDIA REACTION: PRESIDENT CHEN SHUI-BIAN'S TRANSITS IN THE
[...] Summary: Taiwan's dailies continued significant coverage May 4 of transit plans for President Chen Shui-bian, who planned to depart on a trip to Paraguay and Costa Rica Thursday morning. Two prominent Taiwan papers, the pro-unification "United Daily News" and Taiwan's biggest daily, the pro-in [...]
2006-05-04 12:28:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI1552MEDIA REACTION: PRESIDENT CHEN SHUI-BIAN'S OVERSEAS TRIP
[...] Summary: Taiwan's dailies gave significant coverage May 5 to President Chen Shui-bian turning down Washington's stopover offer and making instead a transit of Abu Dhabi Thursday. The pro-unification "United Daily News" front-page banner-headlined: "[Taiwan Foreign Minster] James Huang Strongl [...]
2006-05-05 08:33:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI1560MEDIA REACTION: U.S.-TAIWAN RELATIONS
[...] Summary: President Chen Shui-bian's transits en route to and from Paraguay and Costa Rica stayed in Taiwan's media spotlight May 6-8, while newspaper coverage alsofocused on the year-end Taipei and Kaohsiung mayoral races and other local issues. The pro-status quo "China Times" ran a banner he [...]
2006-05-08 08:19:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI1580MEDIA REACTION: U.S.-TAIWAN RELATIONS
[...] Summary: As President Chen Shui-bian's visit in Paraguay and his transit plan continued to stay in Taiwan's media spotlight May 9, newspaper coverage also focused on the Legislative Yuan's vote on a cross-Strait direct transportation bill, scheduled for May 12; the Taiwan government's policy r [...]
2006-05-09 08:02:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI1624MEDIA REACTION: U.S.-TAIWAN RELATIONS
[...] Summary: As Taiwan dailies continued to center their reporting May 11 on President Chen Shui-bian's surprise stopover in Libya, coverage also focused on an ammunition depot blast in Taipei County Wednesday and local political issues. All major Chinese-language papers, with the exception of th [...]
2006-05-11 09:02:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AITTAIPEI1733MEDIA REACTION: TAIWAN'S NATIONAL SECURITY REPORT,
[...] Summary: As Taiwan's major Chinese-language dailies continued to center their reporting May 19 on alleged involvement in insider trading by President Chen Shui-bian's son-in-law, who withdrew from the DPP Thursday, coverage also focused on Chen's approval of the island's first-ever National Se [...]
2006-05-19 10:55:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO TW
06AMMAN7789JORDAN'S GROUP OF ELEVEN INITIATIVE
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Jordan joined ten other countries on the margin's of last month's UN General Assembly to launch a "Group of Eleven." Nine lower middle income countries joined Croatia and Pakistan to form a group dedicated to advance mutual interests in the global economic, investment and trade [...]
2006-10-12 05:53:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ETRD ECON EAID JO
06ASUNCION1000PARAGUAY: CRISIS WITH BOLIVIA AVERTED, FOR NOW
[...] (C) SUMMARY. After a quick Bolivian climb-down over insults directed at Paraguayan President Duarte, Paraguay accepted Bolivia's apology, standing down on its threat to withdraw its Ambassador to Bolivia. Separately, Paraguay's Minister of Defense described the recent border crossing of so [...]
2006-09-28 23:09:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPINS MARR PREL PGOV PA BO VE
06ASUNCION1001PARAGUAY ON UN HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL PRIORITIES
[...] No summary [...]
2006-09-29 00:02:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PA
06ASUNCION1018PARAGUAY ON UNSC RACE
[...] (C) Ambassador met with FM Ramirez October 3 to urge that Paraguay reconsider its commitment to support Venezuela's UNSC candidacy. Chavez had insulted President Bush and demonstrated no respect for the important role assumed by the Security Council in addressing pressing challenges in rece [...]
2006-10-05 21:06:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALUNSC PREL GT VE PA
06ASUNCION1020PARAGUAY REJECTS IMMUNITIES FOR U.S. MILITARY
[...] (C) SUMMARY. FM Ruben Ramirez confirmed October 2 press reports that Paraguay had decided to reject A&T status for U.S. participants in military exercises proposed for 2007. He told the Ambassador that the decision had been made on the basis of legal and political considerations. The Ambass [...]
2006-10-05 21:07:00Embassy AsuncionSECRETPREL MASS KICCPUR PTER PINR BR VZ AR PA
06ASUNCION1023PARAGUAY SEEKS TO CLARIFY POSTURE ON IMMUNITIES
[...] (C) SUMMARY: FM Ramirez told the Ambassador October 6 President Duarte had decided to terminate the extension of immunities to U.S. participants in military exercises after 2006 but conveyed openness to finding a way to continue extending immunities for participants in Medical Readiness Exer [...]
2006-10-06 19:18:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPREL MASS KICC PTER PINR VZ BR AR PA
06ASUNCION1024PARAGUAY: DEMARCHE ON INTERNATIONAL EXPANSION OF
[...] No summary [...]
2006-10-10 17:56:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDEAIR ECON PTER
06ASUNCION1027PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, SEPTEMBER
[...] (U) SUMMARY -- Congressional Leader Indicted -- Taking A Bite Out Of Crime -- TIP: Promoting Interconnectivity -- The Queen of Cosmic Peace Visits Asuncion CONGRESSIONAL LEADER INDICTED 2. (C) Paraguay's anti-corruption prosecutor has picked a fight he cannot win. Arnaldo Giuzzio, Chi [...]
2006-10-10 21:46:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPHUM PGOV PREL KCRM SNAR KWMN
06ASUNCION1028PARAGUAY: MCC COUNTRY SELECTION AND DELIVERY OF
[...] (SBU) The USAID director delivered the MCC Scorecard and talking points to Minister Carlos Walde, President Duarte,s Economic Advisor on Wednesday, October 4. Paraguay,s "performance" against the MCA median on each of the indicator areas related to ruling justly, economic freedom, and investi [...]
2006-10-11 11:36:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID PREL PGOV ETRD ECON KMCA MCC PA
06ASUNCION1040PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, OCTOBER 7
[...] (U) SUMMARY -- Remittances Hit USD 650 Million -- Paraguayan Export Share to US the Lowest in the Region -- SENAD Money Approved -- Paraguay's Securities Exchange Growing REMITTANCES HIT USD 650 MILLION 2. (U) The InterAmerican Development Bank (IDB) announced this week that Paragua [...]
2006-10-13 15:54:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PGOV PREL KCRM SNAR ECON ETRD PA
06ASUNCION1051PARAGUAY: DEMARCHE ON THE CONVENTION ON
[...] No summary [...]
2006-10-18 17:43:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDMCAP PARM PREL PA
06ASUNCION1052PARAGUAY: TRIPARTITE DEMARCHE ON THE UN
[...] No summary [...]
2006-10-18 17:57:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL KTIA UN PA
06ASUNCION1053PARAGUAY'S ANTI-DRUG UNIT SEIZES MORE WEAPONS
[...] (U) SUMMARY. Paraguay's Anti-Drug Secretariat (SENAD) struck again, landing its third major weapons seizure in two months when it raided the Asuncion home and store of a registered arms dealer October 13. SENAD confiscated 195 firearms, C-4 explosives and approximately 8,000 rounds of amm [...]
2006-10-19 11:27:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALASEC KCRM PTER SNAR PINR PA
06ASUNCION1054PARAGUAY: DEMARCHE ON UNSCR 1718
[...] No summary [...]
2006-10-19 12:29:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KNNP KN PARM PA
06ASUNCION1055PARAGUAY ON UNSC IMPASSE
[...] No summary [...]
2006-10-19 20:59:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALUNSC GT VE PREL PA
06ASUNCION1065PARAGUAY: REQUEST SUPPORT FOR CANDIDATE
[...] (U) This is an action request see para 2. 2. (C) The MFA has sent Post a diplomatic note October 16 requesting U.S. support for Paraguay's candidate, Minister Maria Jose Argana, for the Presidency of the Interamerican Commission on Women. The vote is to take place during the November 13 - [...]
2006-10-20 16:24:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPHUM PREL KWMN UN PA
06ASUNCION1066PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, OCTOBER 14
[...] SUMMARY: -- Hunger on the Rise -- Cubas' Mother Appeals for President Bush Support -- Human Rights Court Says GOP Should Pay Victims -- Bank Profits Surge -- Capital Goods Imports Increase -- Defense Spending lowest in Region, Bolivian Concern HUNGER ON THE RISE 2. (U) The Food and A [...]
2006-10-20 16:42:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPHUM PGOV PREL ECON EFIN MCAP MARR PINR
06ASUNCION1071PARAGUAY: DECLARATION IN OAS ON U.S. BORDER
[...] No summary [...]
2006-10-24 21:42:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL PTER SMIG OAS XM MX PA
06ASUNCION1077PARAGUAY: PRIVATE AND PUBLIC CONCERN OVER BOLIVIA
[...] (U) SUMMARY: Bolivian Foreign Minister David Choquehuanca visited Paraguay October 19-21 to address concerns about Bolivia's military agreement with Venezuela to build new military bases and increase weapons sales. The Duarte Administration maintains it is satisfied with the Bolivian explana [...]
2006-10-26 14:03:00Embassy AsuncionSECRETPREL PBTS PGOV PINS PNAT MASS MCAP PA BO VE
06ASUNCION1085PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, OCTOBER 21
[...] SUMMARY: -- UN Debate on Development and Human Rights -- Global Infancia Holds Forum on Child Pornography -- Vote Count: A Long Night Ahead -- Export Potential -- Safety Awareness -- Cutting-Edge Code of Ethics UN DEBATE ON HUMAN RIGHTS 2. (U) The United Nations Office in Paraguay he [...]
2006-10-27 18:35:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PGOV PREL ECON AID PA
06ASUNCION1087PARAGUAY: DRUG LAWYER/COLORADO LEADER KILLED
[...] (C) Faustino Villalta, President of the Colorado Party's precinct in Pedro Juan Caballero, was shot and killed October 22 immediately outside his house. Villalta was the defense lawyer of several renowned drug traffickers in the region, bordering Brazil, including Brazilian trafficker Luis C [...]
2006-10-30 11:46:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALKCRM PA PGOV PINR SNAR
06ASUNCION1089PARAGUAY: ANTI-DRUG UNIT SUCCESS NO ACCIDENT
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Paraguay's National Anti-Drug Secretariat (SENAD) has taken serious steps to combat illicit trafficking of narcotic drugs by disrupting important cocaine and marijuana trafficking networks in close cooperation with international law enforcement agencies. The arrests of important d [...]
2006-10-30 18:43:00Embassy AsuncionSECRETASEC KCRM PTER SNAR PINR PA
06ASUNCION1092PARAGUAY: ARCHBISHOP CUQUEJO OFFERS GLOOMY FORECAST
[...] (U) SUMMARY: Cuquejo, Asuncion's Archbishop, told the Ambassador that President Duarte no longer enjoys wide support because of his inability to deliver on social issues. Cuquejo predicts a post-2008 Presidency by VP Castiglioni would undertake needed reforms, regardless of opposition from wi [...]
2006-10-31 13:52:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR PA
06ASUNCION111PARAGUAY: INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL BOARD
[...] No summary [...]
2006-02-01 21:15:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPREL AORC UNCND PA
06ASUNCION1113PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, OCTOBER 28
[...] (U) SUMMARY: -- First Money Laundering Conviction in Paraguayan History -- Senior Military Official Indicted -- Bridging the Digital Divide FIRST MONEY LAUNDERING CONVICTION IN PARAGUAYAN HISTORY 2. (U) Daniel Fretes Ventre, the former Inspector General under President Wasmosy, was s [...]
2006-11-03 19:25:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPHUM PGOV PREL ECON AID PA
06ASUNCION1123COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR TREASURY ADVISOR JOSEPH
[...] Per reftel, country clearance is granted for Joseph Bognanno, Diplomatic Passport: 900525202, Clearance:Secret, for travel to Asuncion during the period of November 27 - December 1, 2006, for the purpose of working with INL to provide technical assistance to the Superintendent of Banks and Fin [...]
2006-11-07 20:15:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR AMGT ASEC PA AR CI UY
06ASUNCION1130PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, NOVEMBER 4
[...] (U) SUMMARY: -- Journalists March for Enrique Galeano -- Paraguay Ranked 5th Worst in Latin America -- U.N. Tells Paraguay Ratify Arms Trafficking Protocol -- The Royals, Evo and Paraguay JOURNALISTS MARCH FOR ENRIQUE GALEANO 2. (U) The Paraguayan Journalist Union (SPP) organized a [...]
2006-11-09 20:58:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PREL PGOV PA VE UR AR BR BO JA SP
06ASUNCION1131DEMARCHE DELIVERED: ISRAEL AT UNGA - OPPOSING
[...] No summary [...]
2006-11-11 19:14:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDIS PREL UNGA PY
06ASUNCION1138PARAGUAY: UNSCR 1718 OBLIGATIONS ON DPRK
[...] No summary [...]
2006-11-13 17:25:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPARM PY
06ASUNCION1139PARAGUAY: INTERNATIONAL LAW COMMISSION ELECTION
[...] No summary [...]
2006-11-13 17:34:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDUNGA KWMN
06ASUNCION1148PARAGUAY: HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING REQUEST FOR THE MCC
[...] Victor Domingo Romero Villalba 2/19/1978 Concepcin 2. Juan Lorenzo Monges Ramirez 7/1/1980 Asuncin 3. Richard Francisco Martnez Berdejo 7/31/1979 Atyra 4. Octavio Valentn Noguera Chaparro 2/14/1978 Asuncin 5. Ronal Enrique Orlando Paez 8/4/1981 P.J. Cab [...]
2006-11-15 18:37:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL PGOV AID PA
06ASUNCION1151PARAGUAY: 2006-2007 INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS
[...] (U) Paraguay is a principal money laundering center, involving both the banking and non-banking financial sectors. The multi-billion dollar contraband re-export trade that occurs largely on the border shared with Argentina and Brazil the Tri-border Area (TBA) facilitates much of the money laun [...]
2006-11-15 19:56:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN KCRM KTFN SNAR PA
06ASUNCION1158PARAGUAY PERHAPS RETHINKS MILITARY IMMUNITIES
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Since officially informing the Embassy in early October that that the Paraguayan government does not intend to renew immunities for US military exercises, domestic criticism of that decision has mounted, spurred by proximity to local elections and concerns re Venezuelan and Boliv [...]
2006-11-16 18:17:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPREL MASS MARR KICC PTER PINR BR VZ AR PA
06ASUNCION1162PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, NOVEMBER
[...] (U) SUMMARY: -- November 19 Elections May Cause Job Loss -- Cuban Refugees Arrive -- TIP Update -- Making the Balance Sheets Work NOVEMBER 19 ELECTIONS MAY CAUSE JOB LOSS 2. (C) The Superior Elections Tribunal (TSJE) has come under a considerable amount of criticism in recent days reg [...]
2006-11-17 16:28:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM PREL SMIG KWMN ECON EAID
06ASUNCION1177PARAGUAY: THE COLORADO PARTY SCORES MAJOR VICTORY
[...] (U) SUMMARY: The Colorado Party pulled off a major victory over the opposition in Paraguay's November 19 municipal elections, winning over 70 percent of positions up for vote and embarrassing the oft-divided opposition in the process. This victory boosts President Nicanor Duarte's standing w [...]
2006-11-22 20:11:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR KDEM PA
06ASUNCION1186PARAGUAY: CHEMICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION (CWC) -
[...] No summary [...]
2006-11-29 13:44:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPARM PREL CBW BWC CWC OPCW PA
06ASUNCION119(C) PARAGUAY: FM PUBLICLY REJECTS NEGOTIATIONS
[...] (U) On January 31, local press reported that FM Rachid publicly reiterated the GOP's opposition to an Article 98 agreement. In the context of explaining the limited immunity granted to U.S. military personnel entering Paraguayan territory to participate in training and medical exercises, Rach [...]
2006-02-03 07:26:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPREL MARR KICC PINR PA
06ASUNCION1191PARAGUAY: PRESIDENTIAL REELECTION IS BACK; DUARTE
[...] (C) SUMMARY: In the wake of the Colorado Party's routing of the opposition in November 19 municipal elections, President Duarte is laying the groundwork for his reelection in 2008. Regardless of what combination of Congressional approval, Constituent Assembly, and/or national referendum is ul [...]
2006-11-29 23:48:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPGOV MARR SNAR PINS PA
06ASUNCION1192PARAGUAY: NATIONAL WAR COLLEGE FIELD STUDIES
[...] No summary [...]
2006-11-30 20:48:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MOPS PA
06ASUNCION1195PARAGUAY CONTINUES TO WAFFLE ON WAY AHEAD ON
[...] Action Request. See paras. 5. 2. (C) The Ambassador impressed upon Vice President Castiglioni November 27 the need for a GOP decision on the way ahead on military cooperation as regards immunities for U.S. participants. The U.S. had approved $1.1 million in GPOI funds and another $3.5 i [...]
2006-11-30 21:06:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPREL MASS PTER PA
06ASUNCION1200PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, NOVEMBER
[...] (U) TABLE OF CONTENTS: -- Oviedo Sentence Confirmed, Prompting Protests -- UN Official Discusses Torture -- Pension Fund President Indicted -- Security Expert Talks About Military Transformation -- Supreme Court Justice Fretes Rejected by Opposition -- Paraguay Ranked an Imperfect Democracy [...]
2006-12-01 18:38:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM PREL
06ASUNCION1202PARAGUAY: PRENOTIFICATION OF DOMESTIC USG
[...] (C) Key Paraguayan interlocutors November 30 welcomed being informed about the impending U.S. designation of nine individuals and two entities from the TBA associated with Hizballah and conveyed a readiness to explore what Paraguay may be able to do to "embargo" the assets of these individu [...]
2006-12-01 21:11:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALEFIN KTFN PREL PTER PA
06ASUNCION1203PARAGUAY: PRENOTIFICATION OF DOMESTIC USG
[...] (C) Key Paraguayan interlocutors November 30 welcomed being informed about the impending U.S. designation of nine individuals and two entities from the TBA associated with Hizballah and conveyed a readiness to explore what Paraguay may be able to do to "embargo" the assets of these individu [...]
2006-12-01 21:17:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALEFIN KTFN PREL PTER PA
06ASUNCION1204PARAGUAY: SCENE-SETTER FOR 3+1 MEETING
[...] (SBU) Summary. Paraguay has taken serious measures to address its reputation as a haven for illicit activity including as regards Ciudad del Este (CDE). It has created special units, often with assistance from and in cooperation with the U.S. including in the context of our MCA Threshold P [...]
2006-12-01 22:59:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPTER PREL KCRM SNAR PY
06ASUNCION1208PARAGUAY: 12 CONVICTED FOR CECILIA CUBAS
[...] (U) SUMMARY: Twelve of the 15 individuals charged with the 2004-5 kidnapping and murdering Cecilia Cubas, daughter of former President Raul Cubas, were convicted November 28. Their sentences,released December 1, range from between 10 and 35 years. Several of the defendants have ties to the le [...]
2006-12-04 21:13:00Embassy AsuncionSECRETPREL PGOV PTER PINR KCRM PA CO VE CU
06ASUNCION1221SUSPECT COURT RULING SPARKS OUTRAGE AND VIOLENCE
[...] (U) SUMMARY: A court decision to convict of manslaughter the owners of a supermarket in which 350-plus perished in a fire -- vice the murder charges most Paraguayans clearly sought -- prompted December 5 the worst rioting Asuncion has seen since 1999 riots toppled then-President Cubas. Violenc [...]
2006-12-06 20:25:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPHUM ASEC PINS SNAR KCRM PA
06ASUNCION1225PARAGUAY SCENESETTER FOR WHA/BSC DEPUTY DIRECTOR
[...] (C) Bruce: Embassy Asuncion warmly welcomes your visit as an opportunity to promote U.S. interests focused on strengthening democratic institutions, promoting sound economic policies and good governance, disrupting criminal organizations, and combating terrorist financing. You come at a parti [...]
2006-12-06 22:24:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER KCRM SNAR PA
06ASUNCION1226PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, DECEMBER 2
[...] (U) SUMMARY: -- Military Receives Peacekeeping Equipment -- Bond Sale Successful -- Emergency Management Team Visit MILITARY RECEIVES PEACEKEEPING EQUIPMENT 2. (SBU) The Charge signed and officially turned over the final shipment of equipment requested by the Paraguayan Armed Forces P [...]
2006-12-07 20:06:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM PREL PA
06ASUNCION1240PARAGUAY: HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING REQUEST FOR THE MCC
[...] Cesar Roberto Silguero Lobos 03/24/1971 Asuncisn 2. Mauro Roberto Ramirez Barreto 04/30/1973 San Antonio 3. Eugenio Daniel Segovia Rodrguez 09/11/1971 Asuncisn 4. Edgar Antonio Garay Velsquez 01/17/1968 Yaguaron 5. Reinaldo Delgado Arce 07/14/197 [...]
2006-12-14 13:19:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL PGOV AID PA
06ASUNCION1242PARAGUAY SCENESETTER FOR STAFFDEL WALKER
[...] (SBU) Staffdel Walker: Embassy Asuncion warmly welcomes your visit as an opportunity to highlight U.S. activities focused on combating terrorist financing, disrupting criminal organizations, strengthening democratic institutions, and promoting sound economic policies and good governance. You [...]
2006-12-14 19:36:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PTER KCRM SNAR PA
06ASUNCION1245PARAGUAY: IDENTIFICATION OF OAS DEMOCRACY
[...] (U) In support of the Organization of American States' (OAS) "Democracy Practitioners" program search, Post has identified experts in the following areas of legislative, electoral, and judicial reform; judiciary independence; citizen participation; and other public policy issues. 2. Marta S [...]
2006-12-15 14:49:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDKSUM PHUM PREL OAS PA
06ASUNCION1246PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, DECEMBER 9
[...] (U) SUMMARY: -- Banking Sector Reform Postponed -- UNICEF Releases Grim Report on Children -- Update on the Last Mile Initiative -- MCA Tax Component Established -- Mayors to Measure BANKING SECTOR REFORM POSTPONED 2. (U) The Central Bank, on December 8, formally postponed the implem [...]
2006-12-15 15:05:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM PREL PA
06ASUNCION1248COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR TREASURY ADVISOR JOSEPH
[...] Per reftel, country clearance is granted for Joseph Bognanno, Diplomatic Passport: 900525202, Clearance:Secret, for travel to Asuncion during the period of December 17-22, 2006, for the purpose of working with INL to provide technical assistance to the Superintendent of Banks and Financial Int [...]
2006-12-15 16:27:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR AMGT ASEC PA AR CI UY
06ASUNCION1251PARAGUAY RESPONSE: UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY VOTE ON
[...] No summary [...]
2006-12-18 20:45:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM UNAUS PA
06ASUNCION1255PARAGUAY: RESPONSE TO TRANSLATION GUIDANCE FOR
[...] No summary [...]
2006-12-20 19:36:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM APER KPAO PA
06ASUNCION1260PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, DECEMBER
[...] (U) SUMMARY: -- Anti-Corruption Prosecutor Wins New Term -- ID Director Fired After Robbery -- Promoting Citizen Access to Public Information -- Democracy Survey Results PROMINENT ANTI-CORRUPTION PROSECUTOR WINS NEW TERM 2. (SBU) The Supreme Court unanimously confirmed Anti-Corruption [...]
2006-12-21 21:53:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM PREL PA
06ASUNCION1265GLOBAL WAR ON TERROR - GLOBAL PURSUIT OF TERRORIST
[...] (U) ON DECEMBER 21, 2006, CONSUL MET WITH PARAGUAYAN IMMIGRATION DIRECTOR, ARSENIO ORUE, WHO PROVIDED THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION TO QUESTIONS IN REFTEL: A. (SBU) IMMIGRATION DATABASES: 1) (SBU) WHAT COMPUTERIZED IMMIGRATION DATABASES ARE USED TO TRACK ENTRIES AND EXITS? IS THE IMMIGR [...]
2006-12-27 20:50:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALKVPR PTER PREL PGOV PINR CVIS ASEC KHLS PA
06ASUNCION127PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, JANUARY
[...] (U) Summary -------------- -- Duarte and Dominguez Dibb in Tight Race for ANR Presidency -- Ambassador Presents Credentials to President Duarte -- Who Owns the Plane? -- Thousands March to Commemorate the Anniversary of End of Stroessner's Rule ------------------------------------------- [...]
2006-02-04 16:00:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PINR PA
06ASUNCION1275PARAGUAYAN PRESIDENTS' CORRUPTION CASES HIGHLIGHT
[...] (U) SUMMARY: Seventeen years into its transition to democracy, respect for the rule of law remains an elusive ideal for the Paraguayan justice system. All three of Paraguay's former Presidents in the post-Stroessner era are in various stages of the legal process for multiple financial crime [...]
2006-12-29 16:15:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPGOV ECON KCRM KCOR PREL PINR PA
06ASUNCION1278PARAGUAY: HIJAZI CASE FACING LEGAL AND POLITICAL
[...] (C) SUMMARY. The criminal case against suspected terrorist financier/money launderer Kassem Hijazi is presently stalled, with political pressure being brought to bear on judicial players. An Appellate Court ruled Hijazi should stand trial on tax evasion charges and the trial has been tenta [...]
2006-12-29 17:27:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPTER PREL PGOV KCRM ECON PA
06ASUNCION1279PRIEST'S PRESIDENTIAL PROPOSITION PERTURBS
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The Christmas Day official annoucement by Fernando Lugo, a Catholic priest, that he will run for President of Paraguay in the 2008 elections set off a firestorm of debate within -- and without -- the political establishment over his eligibility, potential support, and prospects. [...]
2006-12-29 19:57:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV KCRM PINR PA
06ASUNCION1280PRIEST'S PRESIDENTIAL PROPOSITION PERTURBS
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The Christmas Day official annoucement by Fernando Lugo, a Catholic priest, that he will run for President of Paraguay in the 2008 elections set off a firestorm of debate within -- and without -- the political establishment over his eligibility, potential support, and prospects. [...]
2006-12-29 19:58:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV KCRM PINR PA
06ASUNCION148PARAGUAY: INFORMATION ON LATIN AMERICAN DEFENSE
[...] (U) The information that follows responds to INR/I Request for Information C-AL5-01594. Answers are keyed to ref A questions. A. (C) The principal impediment to making the Defense Minister more responsible for oversight of the military is the fact that the Defense Minister is not in the op [...]
2006-02-09 20:24:00Embassy AsuncionSECRET//NOFORNPINR PA
06ASUNCION149PARAGUAY'S LEFTIST PATRIA LIBRE ACCUSED OF KILLING
[...] (C) Summary: On February 6, an undercover Paraguayan National Police officer was shot and killed by automatic gunfire in an ambush in the Department of Concepcion. The leftist Patria Libre Party (PPL) is accused of the killing in retaliation for the February 5 arrests of several relatives and [...]
2006-02-09 22:06:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPTER PINR PGOV ASEC KCRM PA CO CU VE
06ASUNCION162PARAGUAY: AMBASSADOR MEETS WITH VP CASTIGLIONI
[...] (C) During the Ambassador,s February 6 introductory call on Vice President Castiglioni, the VP was eager to establish a productive relationship. Castiglioni raised the election of Evo Morales in Bolivia and said that Bolivia,s future is a source of concern given its proximity and the possibili [...]
2006-02-14 14:20:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL KDEM CVIS KCRM PINR BL PA
06ASUNCION166PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, FEBRUARY
[...] (U) Summary -------------- -- New President of the Supreme Court Selected -- Surge in Domestic Violence Reported -- Anti-Semitic Graffiti on Rise ------------------------------------------- New President of the Supreme Court Selected ------------------------------------------- 2. On 2 [...]
2006-02-14 17:25:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PINR KWMN PA
06ASUNCION175BRAZILIANS RECORD PARAGUAYAN MILITARY OFFICIAL
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: On February 7, a Paraguayan newspaper reported that Paraguayan military officials detained Lt. Colonel Felix Caceres, after his telephone conversation warning a wanted drug trafficker in the Pedro Juan Caballero area of future anti-drug activities was taped by Brazilian Federa [...]
2006-02-16 14:53:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR KCRM PGOV PA
06ASUNCION182PARAGUAY: UPDATE ON LEFTIST PATRIA LIBRE ARRESTS
[...] SUMMARY: (S//NF) Police officials transferred the six members of the leftist Patria Libre Party, who were arrested on February 5 in connection to the recent seizure of a truck containing weapons and explosives, to Emboscada High Security Prison. Separately, they discovered letters declaring t [...]
2006-02-17 15:53:00Embassy AsuncionSECRETPTER PREL PINR PGOV ASEC SNAR MARR MASS KCRM
06ASUNCION183PARAGUAY'S INTERNAL ELECTIONS DISPLAY ITS
[...] (SBU) Summary: The campaign for the Colorado Party Presidency and membership on its Executive Board has put on prominent display the dysfuncionality of Paraguay's political process. President Duarte is running for the office of Party President despite his original announcement he had no inten [...]
2006-02-17 17:16:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPGOV KDEM PINR PA
06ASUNCION200PARAGUAY: DUARTE SCORES HUGE VICTORY IN PARTY
[...] (SBU) Summary. President Duarte registered a landslide victory over his chief rival, Osvaldo Dominguez Dibb (ODD) in the 2/19 Colorado Party internal elections. This bolsters Duarte's standing within the Colorado Party and reaffirms his stature as the most important political player in the [...]
2006-02-22 15:56:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPGOV KDEM PINR PA
06ASUNCION201PARAGUAY: MINISTER OF PUBLIC WORKS ON ANR
[...] (C) In the Ambassador's introductory call on Minister of Public Works Jose Alderete, who was also President Duarte's campaign manager for the just concluded ANR internal elections, Alderete said the President's decisive win (with a margin of 31 points) was better than expected and provides Du [...]
2006-02-22 16:54:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL KDEM KCRM ENGR ECON PINR PA
06ASUNCION209PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, FEBRUARY
[...] (U) Summary: -- Prosecutors Open Investigations on President and Tax Minister -- President Duarte Seeks Proposes Reelection Referendum -- Duarte to Meet with Foreign Leaders --------------------------------------------- ------- Prosecutors Open Investigations on President and Tax Minister [...]
2006-02-24 14:35:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PINR PA
06ASUNCION210PARAGUAY: UPDATE ON LEFTIST ACTIVITY IN CONCEPCION
[...] (U) Summary: Patria Libre Party (PPL) militants blamed for the February 6 murder of a policeman in the Department of Concepcion (ref A) reportedly siphoned off funds transferred from bank accounts in Europe to legitimate campesino organizations. Brazilian authorities provided Paraguayan autho [...]
2006-02-27 11:09:00Embassy AsuncionSECRETPTER PINR PREL PGOV ASEC SNAR MARR MASS KCRM
06ASUNCION216PARAGUAY: THE SIXTH ANNUAL ANTI-TRAFFICKING IN
[...] (SBU) This cable responds to the detailed questions regarding Anti-Trafficking in Persons efforts for Paraguay. OVERVIEW A. Paraguay is a source country for trafficked women and children, many of whom are smuggled across Paraguay's borders into the neighboring countries of Brazil and Arge [...]
2006-02-28 17:16:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKCRM PHUM KWMN ELAB SMIG ASEC KFRD PREF PA
06ASUNCION218PARAGUAY'S INTERIOR MINISTER ON ELECTION,
[...] (C) Summary: On 2/27 Interior Minister Rogelio Benitez told Ambassador President Duarte's recent election victory was an historic opportunity to cleanse the Colorado Party (ANR) and pursue Duarte's reform agenda. He highlighted differences between perceptions of insecurity and the reality. H [...]
2006-02-28 20:05:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PTER PINR ASEC MARR SNAR CVIS KCRM
06ASUNCION231PARAGUAY: SCENESETTER FOR TREASURY A/S O'BRIEN
[...] (U) Assistant Secretary O'Brien, Embassy Asuncion and I warmly welcome your visit as an opportunity to advance adoption of anti-money laundering legislation and strengthen cooperation with the GOP in combating corruption, including money laundering and other illicit activity. You come at a s [...]
2006-03-03 20:26:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPVOV PREL PTER KCRM SNAR PA
06ASUNCION245PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, FEBRUARY
[...] (U) Summary: -- Agriculture Minister Discusses Priorities -- Police Corruption Alive and Well -- Ambassador Visits Itapua -- Ambassador and Attorney General Discuss Priorities -- Prosecutor Accused of Taking Bribes -- Ambassador and Mayor Seeking U.S. Scholarships ------------------------- [...]
2006-03-07 19:38:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PINR KCRM PA
06ASUNCION247PARAGUAY: HOST COUNTRY MEETINGS WITH HAMAS
[...] No summary [...]
2006-03-07 20:44:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PA
06ASUNCION248PARAGUAY: DEMARCHE ON SIGNING THE THIRD ADDITIONAL
[...] No summary [...]
2006-03-07 20:47:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDAORC ICRC PHUM PREF PREL SZ PA
06ASUNCION258PARAGUAY: CENTRAL BANK PRESIDENT TESTING PRESIDENT
[...] (C) In the Ambassador's introductory call on March 3, Central Bank (BCP) President Monica Perez said that little had changed with respect to the dispute between Perez and the four other BCP Board members (reftels). She said she had accomplished all she could in the current hostile environmen [...]
2006-03-09 13:58:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALECON PREL EFIN PINR PA
06ASUNCION263PARAGUAY SUPPORTS GUATEMALA OVER VENEZUELA IN THE
[...] No summary [...]
2006-03-10 11:30:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPREL UNSC PA
06ASUNCION264COLOMBIAN VP ON FARC AND VENEZUELA IN PARAGUAY
[...] (C) Summary: Colombian Vice President Santos visited Paraguay March 2-3 to advance ongoing security cooperation and assistance initiatives with the GOP. The GOC delegation found President Duarte more open to constructive dialogue than in the past, which they attribute to a recent discovery th [...]
2006-03-10 13:05:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER SNAR ENRG PINR PA CO VE EC CH AR
06ASUNCION266PARAGUAY: AMBASSADOR AND FM RACHID DISCUSS
[...] (U) Summary. On 3/7, the Ambassador stressed to FM Rachid the importance the U.S. places on rapid adoption of anti-money laundering legislation. He reminded her that naming corrupt police officer Aristides Cabral Paraguay's police chief would cause serious damage to our relations, particul [...]
2006-03-10 13:26:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR KCRM PA
06ASUNCION270PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, MARCH
[...] (U) Summary: -- MEDRETE: Providing Care for the Poor -- Paraguay First to Ratify Environmental Accord -- Protesters Block Bridge -- Ex-Multibanco Directors Convicted -- GOP Ends Cuban Doctor Program ------------------------------------ MEDRETE: Providing Care for the Poor ---------------- [...]
2006-03-13 14:20:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PINR KCRM PA
06ASUNCION274PARAGUAY: TREASURY A/S O'BRIEN'S VISIT CREATES NEW
[...] Summary. Treasury A/S Patrick O'Brien's visit to Paraguay on 3/8 offered an excellent opportunity to reinforce with key GOP officials, legislators, and business community leaders the importance the U.S. attaches to rapid adoption of a strong anti-money laundering law. All interlocutors stre [...]
2006-03-13 20:02:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV KCRM KMCA PA
06ASUNCION29PARAGUAY: GOP BRISTLES AT CHARGEQS SUPPORT OF CENTRAL
[...] (U) After a private meeting between Central Bank President Monica Perez and Charge on January 1, Charge paid an official visit to Perez' office to publicly voice support for Perez' efforts to curb corruption in the Central Bank. Charge's remarks were widely covered in the local press, and met [...]
2006-01-09 21:19:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALECON PREL PA
06ASUNCION294PARAGUAY: DEMARCHE ON OAS COUNTERTERRORISM
[...] No summary [...]
2006-03-17 16:58:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPTER PREL ECON MARR MASS CVIS OAS PA VE
06ASUNCION295PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, MARCH
[...] (U) Summary: -- 500 Kilograms of Ephedrine Transited Through Paraguay -- Peasant Protest Against Government -- CDE Blockade Raises Tensions, Part 2 --------------------------------------------- -------- 500 Kilograms of Ephedrine Transited Through Paraguay ---------------------------------- [...]
2006-03-17 17:02:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PINR KCRM PA
06ASUNCION296PARAGUAY: COLORADO INTERNAL ELECTIONS CAUSE
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: President Duarte's huge victory in the 2/19 Colorado Party elections bolstered his standing within the Party but also engendered resentment among supporters of Osvaldo Dominguez Dibb (ODD) as well as the opposition parties. ODD's supporters insist the election was decided by mas [...]
2006-03-17 17:41:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV KDEM PINR PA
06ASUNCION325PARAGUAY'S LEFTIST PATRIA LIBRE SHOPPING FOR
[...] (C) On 3/21, Spanish DCM Marta de Blas Mayordomo told PolOff and Colombian PolCouns Raul Sanchez that a lawyer representing the leftist Free Fatherland Party (Partido Patria Libre, or PPL),whose military wing has ties to the FARC and was responsible for the 2003 kidnapping and murder of a for [...]
2006-03-22 21:59:00Embassy AsuncionSECRETPREL PTER PINR PA CO VZ SP
06ASUNCION330PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, MARCH
[...] (U) Summary: -- NDF Sidesteps Constitutional Ruling -- Castiglioni View on American Airlines Case -- Congressman Implicated in Disappearance -- Paraguayan Company Linked with Arms-Trafficking ----------------------------------- NDF Sidesteps Constitutional Ruling -------------------------- [...]
2006-03-24 17:03:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PINR KCRM PA
06ASUNCION348PARAGUAY: LARGE, PEACEFUL DEMONSTRATION MARKS
[...] SUMMARY: March 29, 30,000-40,000 members of the opposition parties, university students, labor unions, and other organizations united to march in opposition to President Duarte. The protesters objected to a Supreme Court ruling, Duarte's brief assumption of the Colorado presidency, and his [...]
2006-03-30 22:06:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PINR PA
06ASUNCION349PARAGUAY DELIVERS ON U.S. REQUEST FOR TRADE DATA
[...] During his March 8 meeting with Vice-President Castiglioni, Treasury A/S O'Brien requested the VP's assistance in acquiring trade data from Customs. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency (ICE) needs this data to facilitate creation of its Trade [...]
2006-03-31 13:15:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV KCRM KCMA KIPR PA
06ASUNCION357PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, MARCH
[...] (U) Summary: -- Russians Arrested in Paraguay -- Partial Oil and Gas Exploration Setback -- New IMF Program Agreed -- Yby Yau Police Officers Put on Leave -- ICE Conducts Course on Bulk Cash Smuggling ------------------------------------- Russian-Israelis Arrested in Paraguay ------------ [...]
2006-04-04 14:33:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PINR KCRM PA
06ASUNCION358PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, MARCH
[...] (U) Summary: -- Russians Arrested in Paraguay -- Partial Oil and Gas Exploration Setback -- New IMF Program Agreed -- Yby Yau Police Officers Put on Leave -- ICE Conducts Course on Bulk Cash Smuggling ----------------------------- Russians Arrested in Paraguay ---------------------------- [...]
2006-04-04 14:33:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PINR KCRM PA
06ASUNCION371PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, APRIL 1-7,
[...] (U) SUMMARY: -- USTDA Explores Paraguay Projects -- Carlos Slim Sees Opportunity in Paraguay -- Press Alleges Minister Walde Influenced -- MEDRETE Concepcion Ends -- Asuncion Opens Abuse Shelter -- Supreme Court Avoids Ruling Against Duarte -------------------------------- USTDA Explo [...]
2006-04-10 11:59:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PINR KCRM PA
06ASUNCION391PARAGUAY ON UN HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL
[...] No summary [...]
2006-04-12 16:46:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDKUNR OPDC PREL PHUM UNGA PA
06ASUNCION392PARAGUAY: HATTEM BARAKAT SENTENCED TO SIX YEARS
[...] (S//NF) SUMMARY: On April 10, a Paraguayan court sentenced Hattem Barakat to six years in prison on charges of aggravated production and use of documents containing false information. Barakat is the brother of Assad Ahmad Barakat, who was convicted in 2003 of tax evasion and is currently s [...]
2006-04-12 18:08:00Embassy AsuncionSECRETPTER KCRM PINR PREL PGOV PA
06ASUNCION403PARAGUAY: INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL BOARD
[...] No summary [...]
2006-04-20 21:06:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR AORC PREL UN PA
06ASUNCION404PARAGUAY: LEFTIST PATRIA LIBRE SUSPECTED IN
[...] (U) Summary: On April 18, a group of 12 heavily armed men and women assaulted a police station in the Department of Concepcion, critically wounding a policeman posted there and burning the police station to the ground. A second policeman identified one of the assailants as the brother of a mem [...]
2006-04-20 21:09:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER PINR PA
06ASUNCION406PARAGUAY: INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL BOARD
[...] No summary [...]
2006-04-21 12:00:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR AORC PREL UN PA
06ASUNCION408PARAGUAY: COMPREHENSIVE TALKING POINTS ON THE
[...] No summary [...]
2006-04-21 14:49:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDENRG ETTC KNNP KSCA PARM PREL IN PA
06ASUNCION409PARAGUAY HOSTS ENERGY MINI-SUMMIT WITH BOLIVIA,
[...] (C) Summary. On 4/19, Paraguay hosted a mini-summit with the Presidents of Bolivia, Uruguay and Venezuela at which it signed two integration accords promoting greater energy cooperation, including establishment of a binational gas pipeline between Bolivia and Paraguay and the dredging of th [...]
2006-04-21 16:02:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV ENRG ECON PA
06ASUNCION410PARAGUAY HOSTS ENERGY MINI-SUMMIT WITH BOLIVIA,
[...] (C) Summary. On 4/19, Paraguay hosted a mini-summit with the Presidents of Bolivia, Uruguay and Venezuela at which it signed two integration accords promoting greater energy cooperation, including establishment of a binational gas pipeline between Bolivia and Paraguay and the dredging of th [...]
2006-04-21 16:05:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV ENRG ECON PA
06ASUNCION413PARAGUAY: INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL BOARD
[...] No summary [...]
2006-04-24 12:10:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR AORC PREL UN PA
06ASUNCION430PARAGUAY: CATHOLIC CHURCH TAKES ON DUARTE ON
[...] (U) SUMMARY: Late last year, the Catholic Church, including leading Bishops, sharply criticized the Duarte Administration, in particular for its handling of the economy, its failure to address persistent poverty and its implication in corruption. Through the early part of the year, the Church [...]
2006-04-26 20:19:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PA VE BO
06ASUNCION432PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, APRIL
[...] (U) SUMMARY: -- Paraguayan ID Duplication Being Purged -- Paraguay Confronts Child Pornography -- Prosecutor Sentenced to Six Years -------------------------------------- Paraguayan ID Duplication Being Purged -------------------------------------- 2. (U) On 4/18, the Superior Electi [...]
2006-04-26 20:19:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PINR KCRM SNAR PA
06ASUNCION433PARAGUAY: CATHOLIC CHURCH TAKES ON DUARTE ON
[...] (U) SUMMARY: Late last year, the Catholic Church, including leading Bishops, sharply criticized the Duarte Administration, in particular for its handling of the economy, its failure to address persistent poverty and its implication in corruption. Through the early part of the year, the Church [...]
2006-04-26 20:19:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PA VE BO
06ASUNCION445PARAGUAY: PRESIDENT REPLACES MILITARY LEADERS IN
[...] (SBU) Summary: On April 23, President Duarte replaced the commanders of the three military services and several other senior military leaders, including Colonel Heriberto Galeano, the controversial Commander of the Presidential Escort Regiment. He did not replace Military Forces Commander Gen [...]
2006-04-28 12:00:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR MARR KDEM PA
06ASUNCION446PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, APRIL
[...] (U) SUMMARY: --AMB Meets with Colorado Leadership --UTE Seizes Pirated Goods --Ten Generals Retired, Galeano Delayed --TIP Traffickers Arrested in CDE --OTA Meets with Minister Bergen --President Replaces Agriculture Minister ---------------------------------- AMB Meets with Colorado Lead [...]
2006-04-28 15:54:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PINR PHUM KCRM SNAR KWMN SMIG PA SP
06ASUNCION447PARAGUAY: RESPONSE TO IRAN'S CANDIDACY TO UN HUMAN
[...] No summary [...]
2006-04-28 15:56:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDKUNR PHUM UNHRC PREL PA
06ASUNCION479PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, APRIL 30-
[...] (U) SUMMARY: --Demonstration on May Day --Patria Libre Members Captured --19 Rescued from Brothel in Spain --Exploiting Children --Taiwanese President Visits Paraguay ------------------------ Demonstration on May Day ------------------------ 2. (U) On 5/1, approximately 5,000 member [...]
2006-05-08 20:51:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PINR PHUM KCRM KWMN SMIG TW PA
06ASUNCION490PARAGUAY ON SWISS CONFERENCE AMENDMENTS TO THIRD
[...] No summary [...]
2006-05-10 14:54:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDAORC ICRC PHUM PREF PREL IS SZ PA
06ASUNCION491PARAGUAY ON SIGNATURE AND RATIFICATION OF THE 2005
[...] No summary [...]
2006-05-10 14:55:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDKNNP MNUC PARM PREL KTIA PHSA EWWT PA
06ASUNCION492PARAGUAY: WHA/SMALLPOX DEMARCHE DEILVERED
[...] No summary [...]
2006-05-10 15:04:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPREL AORC TBIO WHO PA
06ASUNCION495PARAGUAY: PRESIDENT DUARTE SUPPORTS CENTRAL BANK
[...] (C) President Duarte has demonstrated with action his rhetoric supporting economic reform by forcing the resignation of three members of the Board of Directors of the Central Bank (BCP),handing a major victory to Monica Perez, BCP President, in what had been a bitter struggle between her and [...]
2006-05-10 18:16:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALECON PREL EFIN PINR PA
06ASUNCION503PARAGUAY'S INCIPIENT INSURGENCY: A KEY MOMENT FOR
[...] (C) The involvement of militant members of the leftist Free Fatherland Party (Partido Patria Libre, or PPL) in two high-profile kidnappings (refs D and E),the murders of two policemen (refs C and F),and an assault on a rural police station (ref A) are evidence of a small militant leftist mov [...]
2006-05-12 14:28:00Embassy AsuncionSECRETPREL PGOV PTER PINR MARR MASS PA CO VE CU
06ASUNCION507PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, MAY 7-13,
[...] SUMMARY: -- Paraguay Signs $35 Million Threshold Program -- VP Hosts Conference on Nuclear Security -- Another Patria Libre Member Captured -- Ambassador Attends Book Fair -------------------------------------------- Paraguay Signs $35 Million Threshold Program ---------------------------- [...]
2006-05-12 18:24:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PINR PHUM PARM ENRG MCAP MNUC PA
06ASUNCION536PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, MAY 13-19,
[...] (U) Summary -------------- -- Duarte Visits Vienna, Brussels, and Paris -- Defense Commission Supports US Military Exercises -- Cubas Suspects Seek Refuge in Bolivia ----------------------------------------- Duarte Visits Vienna, Brussels, and Paris ---------------------------------------- [...]
2006-05-23 18:01:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PINR PA
06ASUNCION553PARAGUAY: ENGLISH WORKS - MICRO-SCHOLARSHIPS PILOT
[...] Summary: Embassy Asuncion,s home-grown micro-scholarship program to put underprivileged high school kids in Bi-National Center English language programs is effusively received by all sectors of society. Post encourages Undersecretary Hughes to support funding to continue and expand similar [...]
2006-05-30 19:26:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPA SCUL
06ASUNCION558PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, MAY 20-26,
[...] SUMMARY: -- Ex-Prosecutor Convicted of Theft -- Military Holds Human Rights Leadership Meeting -- Congress is Perceived as Most Corrupt in Government -------------------------------- Ex-Prosecutor Convicted of Theft -------------------------------- 2. (U) On 4/20, former prosecutor and [...]
2006-05-31 15:00:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PINR KWMN KCRM SMIG PA
06ASUNCION563PARAGUAY ON U.S. STATEMENT ON IRAN
[...] No summary [...]
2006-05-31 21:05:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV PA
06ASUNCION568REPORT ON THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND
[...] Summary: Vice-Consul interviewed four individuals working in Paraguay's correctional system to obtain information on prisons and the criminal justice system. There are 13 correctional facilities in Paraguay housing approximately 5,000 inmates. Jails are overcrowded and inmates live in squ [...]
2006-06-01 20:51:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDASEC CASC CMGT PA
06ASUNCION576PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, MAY 27 -
[...] (U) SUMMARY: -- Lugo Calls for Another Protest -- Soccer Diplomacy -- Galeano May Be Prosecuted -- TSJE Says Voting Machines Transparent ------------------------------ Lugo Calls for Another Protest ------------------------------ 2. (U) On 6/7, Monsignor Fernando Lugo and the group Cit [...]
2006-06-05 19:49:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL KCRM PA
06ASUNCION578PARAGUAY: FY-2007 CERTIFICATION REPORT
[...] Below find Post's submission on host government cooperation on counternarcotics efforts based on the Benchmarks identified in reftel B. Counternarcotics ---------------- 2. The United State Government (USG) asked the Government of Paraguay (GOP) to continue to keep pressure on major i [...]
2006-06-05 20:47:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR PGOV KCRM PA
06ASUNCION589PARAGUAY: TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS ASSESSMENT REPORT
[...] (U) This is an action request; see para 10. 2. (U) SUMMARY: The USD 155K that post received in FY-2004 has played an important role in helping Paraguay combat its TIP problem, particularly in the areas of prevention and protection. However, post anticipates these funds running out by the end [...]
2006-06-07 17:02:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PHUM KWMN SMIG PA
06ASUNCION590PARAGUAY: SCENESETTER FOR GENERAL BANTZ CRADDOCK
[...] (C) General Craddock, Embassy Asuncion warmly welcomes your visit as an opportunity to promote U.S. interests in military, counter-narcotics and counter-terrorism cooperation with Paraguay. You come at a particularly sensitive time as we prepare to submit a new request to the GOP to establish [...]
2006-06-07 17:07:00Embassy AsuncionSECRETPREL PGOV PTER MARR MASS SNAR PA
06ASUNCION600PARAGUAY: BRAZIL REBUFFS GOP BID TO EXTEND
[...] Brazil extradited Lebanese citizen Assad Barakat to Paraguay on tax evasion charges in March 2003. In June 2003, he was convicted and sentenced to six years. Shortly thereafter, Paraguay requested an extension of his extradition so that he could be prosecuted on charges of bank fraud. 2 [...]
2006-06-08 21:04:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPTER KCRM PA
06ASUNCION602PARAGUAY: COURT SENTENCES FORMER PRESIDENT
[...] SUMMARY: On June 5 a court sentenced former President Gonzalez Macchi to six years in prison for his involvement in the illegal transfer of USD 16 million from a liquidated bank in 2000. Five others were also convicted in separate hearings for their involvement in the case. This is the big [...]
2006-06-09 14:06:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL KJUS PA
06ASUNCION605PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, JUNE 3 -
[...] (U) SUMMARY: -- Ambassador Signs Environmental Agreement -- Duarte Plans Meeting with Ministers on MCA -- Coordinating Anti-TIP Efforts -- Paraguay's Ambassador to Argentina Removed ---------------------------------------- Ambassador Signs Environmental Agreement ------------------------ [...]
2006-06-13 11:36:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PA
06ASUNCION624PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, JUNE 10 -
[...] (U) SUMMARY: -- Donation of Internet to the Interior -- Lugo to form a united opposition -- Anti-U.S. Conference Held in Asuncion ------------------------------------ Donation of Internet to the Interior ------------------------------------ 2. (U) On 6/14 the Ambassador and USAID repres [...]
2006-06-19 19:31:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPA PGOV PREL KCRM
06ASUNCION629PARAGUAY: RENEWAL OF UNSC RESOLUTION 1540
[...] No summary [...]
2006-06-19 20:48:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPARM PREL KNNP MNUC WMD CT KPAO PTER PA
06ASUNCION634PARAGUAY: DEMARCHE FOR PROFESSOR RUTH WEDGEWOOD'S
[...] No summary [...]
2006-06-21 17:16:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM US UNHRC
06ASUNCION648PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, JUNE 17 -
[...] (U) SUMMARY: -- 39 Paraguayan Women trafficked to Spain -- Government Apologizes for the Deaths of Two Minors -- Illegally Imported Chemicals --------------------------------------- 39 Paraguayan Women trafficked to Spain --------------------------------------- 2. (U) On 6/19, local p [...]
2006-06-26 20:35:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDKCRM KWMN PA PGOV PREL SMIG SNAR
06ASUNCION649PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE,
[...] (U) SUMMARY: -- 39 Paraguayan Women trafficked to Spain -- Government Apologizes for the Deaths of Two Minors in the Military -- SENAD Intercepted Illegally Imported Chemicals --------------------------------------- 39 Paraguayan Women trafficked to Spain ----------------------------- [...]
2006-06-26 20:38:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDKCRM KWMN PA PGOV PREL SMIG SNAR
06ASUNCION667PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, JUNE 24 -
[...] (U) SUMMARY: -- Bombing at Tacumbu Prison -- Presentation of Latest Drug Survey -- GOP to Speed up Privatization -- Ambassador Escapes Sexual Assault Case -- UNACE Claims Senate Presidency ------------------ Bombing at Tacumbu ------------------ 2. (U) On 6/25, prisoners attempted t [...]
2006-06-30 13:55:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PHUM ECON KCRM KWMN PA
06ASUNCION672PARAGUAY: BRAZILIAN DRUG TRAFFICKER APPREHENDED
[...] No summary [...]
2006-07-03 15:55:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDKCRM SNAR PA BR
06ASUNCION681PARAGUAY: COCAINE SEIZED AND POLITICIAN'S SON
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: On 6/25, Paraguayan law enforcement officials seized 195 kg of cocaine in Bella Vista Norte, arrested five men, and impounded the airplane used in transporting the drugs. Agents of the National Antinarcotics Secretariat (SENAD) worked with Paraguay's antinarcotics SIPDIS pro [...]
2006-07-03 21:45:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKCRM SNAR PGOV BR PA
06ASUNCION683PARAGUAY: HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING REQUEST FOR
[...] No summary [...]
2006-07-05 18:54:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL PGOV MASS MOPS PA
06ASUNCION684PARAGUAY: HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING REQUEST FOR
[...] Bruno Socrates Monges Asuncin 19-Apr-71 Gomez 2. Ismael Alcides Romero Yabebyry 3-Aug-77 3. Alfirio Romero Muoz Laureles 3-Nov-79 4. Didilfo Vazquez Alfonso Cnel Martnez 9-Dec-66 5. Carlos Rey Cardozo Paraguar 6-Jan-73 6. Edgar Isabelino [...]
2006-07-05 18:55:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL PGOV MASS MOPS PA
06ASUNCION689PARAGUAY: SOUTHCOM COMMANDER CRADDOCK SUPPORTS
[...] (SBU) Summary. Southcom Commander General Bantz Craddock visited Paraguay 6/26-6/29, ostensibly to observe the Fuerzas Commando competition for anti-terror units from 14 countries including the U.S., but took advantage of the trip to meet with Paraguay's Vice-President, Minister of Defense, [...]
2006-07-06 15:22:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PTER KCRM MASS PA
06ASUNCION701PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, JULY 1 - 7
[...] (U) SUMMARY: -- National Indigenous Movement -- Sexual Harassment in Military Academy -- 1,500 Paraguayan Prostitutes in Spain -- Fiscal Adjustment Law Effects Positive on Economy -- Drug Judge Talks with Ambassador about Safety ---------------------------- National Indigenous Movement [...]
2006-07-10 14:01:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM PREL SMIG KWMN KCRM PA SP
06ASUNCION708PARAGUAY: DUARTE SPEAKS TO CONGRESS; OPPOSITION
[...] (U) SUMMARY: During his two-hour State of the Nation speech President Nicanor Duarte Frutos discussed progress his government had made in tackling the country's problems. He also displayed two very different approaches for dealing with the opposition. On the one hand, Duarte challenged the o [...]
2006-07-10 19:20:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PA
06ASUNCION711PARAGUAY CONDEMNS NORTH KOREAN MISSILE LAUNCH
[...] On July 7, A/DCM delivered reftel points and the White House statement on the North Korean missile launch to Ceferino Valdez, the Undersecretary for Bilateral Affairs, in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 2. Later that same day, Paraguay's Ministry of Foreign Affairs released a press state [...]
2006-07-11 14:20:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PARM KNNP KN PA
06ASUNCION729PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, JULY 8 -
[...] (U) SUMMARY: -- Cocaine Seizure and Arrest of Trafficker's Son -- Judges Renounce Their Political Parties -- Lugo Will Not Run in 2008 --------------------------------------------- - Cocaine Seizure and Arrest of Trafficker's Son --------------------------------------------- - 2. (U) On [...]
2006-07-15 14:45:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL SNAR KCRM PA
06ASUNCION730PARAGUAY: UNCTC VISIT LENDS MOMENTUM TO KEY
[...] Summary. The visit by UNCTC Executive Director Javier Ruperez has lent new momentum to prospects for key legislation that will satisfy Paraguay's counterterror obligations. Upon conclusion of his trip, Ruperez ventured that we are at "the beginning of the end" in terms of Paraguay's prospec [...]
2006-07-15 17:47:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PTER KCRM PA
06ASUNCION731 PARAGUAY: SENATOR CORNYN VISITS TRI-BORDER REGION
[...] SUMMARY: Senator John Cornyn-R Texas visited the tri-border area of Paraguay, Brazil and Argentina on July 1-3. In Brazil, Cornyn met with Brazilian Revenue officials to discuss their challenges in dealing with contraband and illicit goods transported over the Friendship Bridge that connects [...]
2006-07-17 11:00:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDOREP PGOV PREL ETRD PTER EFIN PA
06ASUNCION732PARAGUAY - RAPID GROWTH OF MAQUILA SECTOR
[...] Exports from Paraguayan maquilas (low-tax, export-oriented manufacturing or service businesses) are growing rapidly. From 2006 through 2007, the Paraguayan Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MIC) expects to receive over USD 40 million in additional foreign investment in the sector. Paraguay s [...]
2006-07-17 11:00:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD EINV BEXP KMCA PA
06ASUNCION743PARAGUAY: BCP PRESIDENT BLOCKING HSBC PURCHASE OF
[...] (C) On July 13, Central Bank President Monica Perez sought a meeting with the Ambassador to explain why she was holding up the ongoing attempt by HSBC Group to purchase the local branch of Lloyds TSB. Perez is insisting that HSBC provide a home office guarantee of the local bank,s operations, [...]
2006-07-18 20:26:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALECON EFIN PA PINR PREL
06ASUNCION748PARAGUAY: HOSTILITIES IN MIDDLE EAST RAISE JEWISH
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The confrontation of hostilities in the Middle East has raised concerns among the Jewish population and heightened security awareness. On 7/17, the A/POL met with Jack Fleischman, Dr. Enrique Cegla and Ricardo Abraham, member of the B'nai B'rith Paraguay executive committee, to d [...]
2006-07-21 12:50:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPHUM PGOV PINR PTER
06ASUNCION749PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, JULY 15 -
[...] (U) SUMMARY: -- Ambassador Donates Computers for TIP -- Poor Children Forced into Shelters -- 60 Percent of Adolescents Out of School ------------------------------------ Ambassador Donates Computers for TIP ------------------------------------ 2. (U) On 7/20, the Ambassador donated fou [...]
2006-07-21 13:20:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PHUM SMIG KWMN PA
06ASUNCION750PARAGUAY: SCENESETTER FOR BRIGADIER GENERAL OLIVER
[...] (C) Brigadier General Oliver J. Mason, Embassy Asuncion warmly welcomes your visit as an opportunity to promote U.S. interests in military, emergency management, social reforms and other areas of cooperation with Paraguay. You come at a particularly sensitive time, with press and political a [...]
2006-07-21 13:43:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PTER MARR MASS SNAR PA
06ASUNCION753TRANSPARENCY PARAGUAY 2005 CORRUPTION REPORT
[...] (U) SUMMARY: Transparency Paraguay's second annual National Survey on Corruption for the year 2005, which was presented to the press on 5/24, is an evaluation of Paraguayan citizen perceptions of corruption in their country. Overall public opinion indicated that a vast majority view Paraguay a [...]
2006-07-24 14:41:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL SOCI ECON
06ASUNCION757PARAGUAY: PEACEKEEPING FORCE MAY GET BRAZILIAN
[...] (C) On 6/28, Pol Couns learned of the possibility that Brazil would be supporting a team of Paraguayan Peacekeepers for Peacekeeping Operations (PKO) in Haiti. Post has confirmed that Brazil approved USD 1.7 million for the Paraguayan Military forces. The funds are designated to be used to r [...]
2006-07-24 18:40:00Embassy AsuncionSECRETPGOV PINR MCAP MOPS MARR PA BR
06ASUNCION766PARAGUAY: AMBASSADOR MEETS WITH FOREIGN MINISTER
[...] (C) In a July 24 meeting with Foreign Minister Rachid, the Ambassador expressed concern over Mercosur,s apparent ideological shift. Rachid agreed, and placed great hope that Mexico will join as an associate member to bring needed &responsibility8 to the bloc, although she credited Lula with b [...]
2006-07-27 16:57:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALECON ETRD PREL PINR MARR PGOV XR VE PA
06ASUNCION768PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, JULY 22 -
[...] (U) SUMMARY: -- Growing Protests in CDE -- Couple Accused of Trafficking Children to Spain -- IMF Director Compliments Paraguay's Performance ----------------------- Growing Protests in CDE ----------------------- 2. (SBU) On 7/21, Embassy sources reported that approximately 600 prot [...]
2006-07-28 15:15:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM PREL SMIG KCRM PA SP BO
06ASUNCION77PARAGUAY: THE OPPOSITION'S DEBILITATING
[...] (C) Summary: Paraguay's ruling Colorado Party has dominated the country's political system for several decades by means of a political machine that it sustains through patronage and effective control of the Executive, the judiciary, and numerous state-run enterprises. Pervasive corruption, we [...]
2006-01-23 12:06:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR KDEM PA
06ASUNCION772PARAGUAY: 61ST UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY: HIGH LEVEL
[...] (U) Post has learned that the following Paraguayan Government Officials are planning to attend the 61st UN General Assembly in September 2006: A. President Nicanor Duarte Frutos Arrival and departure dates have not been finalized. At this time it is not known if 1st Lady Gloria Solaec [...]
2006-07-31 20:50:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDKSEP OTRA OVIP PREL UNGA PY
06ASUNCION783PARAGAUY: PREPARATION OF THE UN HIGH LEVEL
[...] No summary [...]
2006-08-02 18:35:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDEAID PREF SMIG UNGA PA
06ASUNCION789COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR PROPOSED MAP PROCUREMENT
[...] Per reftel, country clearance is granted for Judith Monte, Diplomatic Passport: 900442164, Clearance:TS, for travel to Asuncion during the period of September 14-20, 2006, for the purpose of Map Procurement Mission. The conrol officer for the visit is Sterling Tilley, Jr., office tel.: 011-59 [...]
2006-08-03 18:56:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR AMGT ASEC PA AR CI UY
06ASUNCION79PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, JANUARY
[...] (U) Results of a new poll conducted by the Opinion Studies Cabinet (GEO) and sponsored by news daily, La Nacion, indicate approval ratings of the Duarte Administration remain low. -- 35.6 percent of those polled affirmed that Duarte's governance is either "bad or very bad," compared with 36. [...]
2006-01-23 23:48:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL ECON PA CO
06ASUNCION795REPORT ON THE MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT SYSTEM IN PARAGUAY
[...] Summary: Vice-Consul conducted an assessment of Paraguay's mental health treatment resources using interviews and a site visit. There are 31 publicly funded treatment centers scattered throughout the country. At these public facilities no one is turned away for inability to pay. There are [...]
2006-08-04 11:31:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDCASC CMGT PA
06ASUNCION797PARAGUAY: TIP VICTIMS RECOUNT THEIR EXPERIENCES
[...] SUMMARY: On 7/20, A/Pol and Pol Intern met with Graciela Zelaya, Director of the Office of Women's Support and the Center for Trafficking Victims in the Secretariat of Women's Issues, to discuss the parameters for a meeting with three recently repatriated victims. POL had requested the meeting [...]
2006-08-04 12:47:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PGOV SMIG PREL KWMN PA
06ASUNCION804PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, JULY 29 -
[...] (U) SUMMARY: -- USAID Project Yields Positive Results -- CAPSTONE Visits Paraguay -- Dirty Paraguayan Deputy on the Defensive -- Police, Drugs Involved in Kidnapping ------------------------------------- USAID Project Yields Positive results ------------------------------------- 2. ( [...]
2006-08-07 20:33:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL KCRM SNAR MASS MCA PA
06ASUNCION808PARAGUAY: DEMARCHE ON LONG-TERM COMMITMENT
[...] (C) On 8/7, PolCouns discussed reftel (a) points with Amb. Mario Sandoval, the MFA's Director General for Multilateral Affairs. Sandoval noted Paraguay has 3 peacekeepers in Haiti and stressed the GOP's support for the continuation of the Haiti mission. Sandoval was cynical about the inspi [...]
2006-08-07 22:08:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPREL KPKO UNSC HA PA
06ASUNCION809PARAGUAY: DEMARCHE ON LEBANON SECURITY COUNCIL
[...] No summary [...]
2006-08-08 12:03:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PTER MOPS UN IS PY
06ASUNCION828PARAGUAY: CONTROVERSY OVER OPERATION CONDOR RISES
[...] On 8/4, PolOff, representing the Ambassador, attended a presentation by Professor Marcial Riquelme, a Professor of Sociology at Kansas State University, held at the Committee of Churches for Emergency Assistance (CIPAE) but organized by the Truth and Justice Commission. Riquelme's presentation [...]
2006-08-10 11:49:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDAINF PHUM PGOV PREL PTER PA
06ASUNCION832PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, AUGUST 5 -
[...] (U) SUMMARY: -- Finance Ministry Avoids Labor Strike -- Take 3 Steps and Dig Here -- Another Narco-Trafficker Captured -- Bomb Threat at Local Country Club ------------------------------------ Finance Ministry Avoids Labor Strike ------------------------------------ 2. (U) On 8/9, Eile [...]
2006-08-11 16:19:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM PREL ECON PA
06ASUNCION852PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, AUGUST 12
[...] (U) Summary -- Senate Passes TFCA -- SENAD Seizes Illegal Weapons -- President Signs Decree to Create New Customs Unit -- Supreme Court Rejects Case Against American Airlines -- Stroessner Goes Out on Top ---------------------- Senate Passes TFCA ------------------ 2. (U) On 8/17, [...]
2006-08-18 18:57:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL ECON EINV KMCA PTER KCRM PY
06ASUNCION862PARAGUAY: DUARTE SHIFTS CABINET AGAIN
[...] (U) SUMMARY: President Duarte's Secretary, Carlos Liseras, announced August 21 a Presidential reorganization of the cabinet. Three of Duarte's cabinet ministers are out: Foreign Minister Leila Rachid is replaced by Ruben Ramirez Lezcano; Minister of Industry and Commerce Raul Vera Bogado is r [...]
2006-08-23 01:21:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL ECON PINR PA
06ASUNCION867PARAGUAY TO SUPPORT U.S. CANDIDATE TO THE UN HUMAN
[...] No summary [...]
2006-08-25 18:01:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM US UNHRC PY
06ASUNCION869PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, AUGUST 19
[...] (U) Summary -- AMISRAEL March for Peace -- ODC Sponsors Boston Trip -- DCM Visits Yacyreta Dam and Military ------------------------ AMISRAEL March for Peace ------------------------ 2. (U) AMISRAEL Paraguay, an NGO that supports Israel and peace in the Middle East, held a march for [...]
2006-08-25 18:23:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PHUM MASS PY
06ASUNCION871PARAGUAY: HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING REQUEST FOR
[...] Miguel Angel Martinez 29 Sep 1952 Horqueta 2. Graciano Federico Antunez Barrios 28 Oct 1959 Asuncion 3. Jose Domingo Lezcano Chavez 19 Mar 1966 Asuncion SOUTHCOM 2006 Military Justice Reform Conference in Miami, FL 4. Emiliano Rojas Ramos 06 Oct 1967 Bo [...]
2006-08-28 20:17:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL PGOV MASS MOPS PA
06ASUNCION872(U) WESTERN HEMISPHERE IMMIGRATION SYSTEMS
[...] (U) ON AUGUST 17, 2006, CONSUL MET WITH PARAGUAYAN IMMIGRATION DIRECTOR, ARSENIO ORUE, WHO PROVIDED THE FOLLOWING RESPONSES TO QUESTIONS IN REFTEL: A. (U) NATIONAL IMMIGRATION DATABASE: 1) (SBU) WHAT COMPUTERIZED IMMIGRATION DATABASES ARE USED TO TRACK ENTRIES AND EXITS? IS THE IMMI [...]
2006-08-28 20:18:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPINR CVIS KFRD PINS PTER PA
06ASUNCION890PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, AUGUST 26
[...] (U) SUMMARY -- TFCA Awaits Duarte Approval -- 50,000 March for Children -- Breakout at Emboscada Prison --------------------------- TFCA Awaits Duarte Approval --------------------------- Â [...]
2006-09-01 16:39:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM PREL KCRM PA
06ASUNCION90PARAGUAY: DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A
[...] Action request: See para. 7. 2. SUMMARY. Corruption in Paraguay is an endemic problem that many Paraguayans characterize as cultural. Post is using INL funds effectively to develop law enforcement initiatives to address the problem of corruption, particularly as it relates to Paraguayan [...]
2006-01-26 20:10:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR KJUS PREL PGOV EAID PA
06ASUNCION903NEW PARAGUAYAN FOREIGN MINISTER GETS DOWN TO
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Ambassador Cason met August 25 with Paraguay,s new Foreign Minister, Ruben Ramirez Lezcano Among the topics were discussed access to U.S. markets, visa reciprocity, Cuban refugees, U.S. military exercises and the upcoming UNGA meeting. President Duarte and FM Ramirez will bot [...]
2006-09-06 14:34:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPREL CVIS ECON UNGA ETRD PINR PGOV MARR PY
06ASUNCION909PARAGUAY: RESPONSE TO NEW UNFPA COUNTRY PROGRAM
[...] No summary [...]
2006-09-06 23:32:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPREF SOCI PA
06ASUNCION910 PARAGUAY: CABINET MEMBERS
[...] No summary [...]
2006-09-07 11:27:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPINR PGOV PA
06ASUNCION919PARAGUAY: DEMARCHE FOR ATTENDEES OF NAM SUMMIT
[...] No summary [...]
2006-09-08 17:39:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPREL UNGA PTER PHUM CU PA
06ASUNCION920PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, SEPTEMBER
[...] (U) SUMMARY: -- Supreme Court May Modify Ethics Code -- Airline Industry Developments -- Six Percent Commission Bill in Congress -- Taiwan Donates USD 3 Million -- Ambassador Calls on new Minister of Industry and Commerce -- Ambassador Calls on new Minister of Agriculture -- Ambassador Dis [...]
2006-09-08 18:11:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PHUM ECON PA
06ASUNCION931PARAGUAY "VALE LA PENA"
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Ambassador met August 31 with Paraguay's new Minster of Tourism, Liz Rosanna Cramer Campos. They discussed marketing strategies to attract tourists to Paraguay, American Airlines and the Tourism Law, the problematic airline situation in Paraguay and visas for American citizens. [...]
2006-09-12 18:44:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALECON PGOV EAIR ETRD CVIS PINR PA
06ASUNCION949 PARAGUAY: HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING REQUEST FOR THE MCC
[...] Luis Anibal Cabo De Vila police records indicate accused of extortion and is prohibited to leave Paraguay. 2. Antonio Aristides Florencianez Gibbons police records indicate disorderly conduct and death threats made in 1990. cate disorderly conduct and death threats made in 1990. 3. Jorge Ri [...]
2006-09-15 15:29:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL PGOV AID PA
06ASUNCION95PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, JANUARY
[...] (U) Summary -------------- -- GOP and Morocco Sign Agreement to Facilitate Bilateral Investment and Relations -- Preparations for Election Not Easy -- Child Pornography Bill Becomes Law --------------------------------------------- ----------- GOP and Morocco Sign Agreement to Facilitate [...]
2006-01-30 15:19:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PINR PA
06ASUNCION950PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, SEPTEMBER
[...] (U) SUMMARY: -- TIP Victim Return, Trafficker Captured -- Development Program for Women Announced -- Case of Accomplices of Mendes Mesquita Back on Track -- Willie Earns Big Bones In Drug Seizures TIP VICTIM RETURNED, TRAFFICKER CAPTURED 2. (U) Paraguayan police arrested Bolivian cit [...]
2006-09-15 16:24:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PHUM SMIG KWMN KCRM SNAR ECON PA
06ASUNCION971PARAGUAY ON UNSC RESOLUTION 1695
[...] No summary [...]
2006-09-21 19:51:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPARM PREL KNNP MUNC WMD KPAO PTER KN KS PA
06ASUNCION983PARAGUAY: PRESIDENT'S REELECTION OBSESSION
[...] (C) SUMMARY. President Duarte's obsession with reelection served as backdrop for the opposition's rejection of several of his significant initiatives before Congress. Neither side is keen on reaching a reconciliation with municipal elections only two months away. Our agenda hangs in the ba [...]
2006-09-25 20:38:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR ECON ETRD MARR KCRM SNAR PA
06ASUNCION986PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, SEPTEMBER
[...] No summary [...]
2006-09-26 18:46:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PHUM ECON SNAR KCRM MASS BO PA
06ASUNCION992PARAGUAY: THE CHANGING RELATIONS WITH BOLIVIA
[...] SUMMARY: (U) Paraguayan media September 27 trumpet charges by Bolivian Interior Vice Minister Puente that Paraguayan President Duarte is "a liar" FM Ramirez publicly told a midmorning radio call-in show that unless Bolivia withdraws such baseless accusations Paraguay will "withdraw the ambas [...]
2006-09-27 21:39:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPINS MARR PREL PGOV PA BO VE
06ASUNCION999PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE, SEPTEMBER
[...] (U) SUMMARY -- If you Fail To Compete... -- Try a Winning Formula -- MANG Commander Visits Paraguay -- Paraguay Signs INL Amendment IF YOU FAIL TO COMPETE... 2. (U) Paraguay fares among the worst in the world - ranking 106th in a list of 125 countries surveyed (in 2005 Paraguay was [...]
2006-09-28 21:49:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL ECON SNAR MASS PA
06BEIJING7229WHA A/S SHANNON MEETING WITH BEIJING BASED LATIN
[...] (C) Summary: During a luncheon hosted by Ambassador Randt for visiting WHA Assistant Secretary Shannon, Beijing-based Ambassadors from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Mexico and Peru discussed their bilateral relations with China and its influence in Latin America. Most agreed China is primarily [...]
2006-04-17 08:46:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL ETRD EINV CH XM VE CU TW
06BEIRUT3210LEBANON: NOTIFICATION OF REVOCATION OF DIPLOMAT'S
[...] (C) On October 3, in accordance with reftel, the Embassy's Consular Section notified Mr. Alejandro Hamed Franco, a Paraguayan diplomat who currently resides in Beirut, that his U.S. visa had been revoked "for technical reasons." He was informed that if he wished to travel to the U.S. he wou [...]
2006-10-04 15:09:00Embassy BeirutCONFIDENTIALCVIS PREL PTER LE PA
06BOGOTA10323U/S BURNS' OCTOBER 24 MEETING WITH COLOMBIAN
[...] (U) October 24, 2006; 430PM, Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 2. (U) Participants: U.S. Under Secretary Burns A/S for WHA Thomas P. Shannon Ambassador William B. Wood Deputy Assistant Attorney General Mary Lee Warren Daniel Tomlinson, NSC Attorney Advisor Patricia Pugh, L Political Co [...]
2006-11-07 15:14:00Embassy BogotaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM ETRD PTER KJUS CO
06BOGOTA6255MOD OSPINA ASKS SENATOR CORNYN FOR CONTINUED
[...] (C) Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) and AmbasQdor Wood met with Minister of Defense (MOD) Camilo Ospina and top military brass July 4. The Colombian security forces presented counternarcotics program successes, and highlighted areas where more could be done with additional U.S. support. Cornyn ag [...]
2006-07-11 22:52:00Embassy BogotaCONFIDENTIALKJUS PGOV PINR PREL PTER CO
06BOGOTA717COLOMBIA 2006 INVESTMENT CLIMATE REPORT
[...] The Uribe administration stepped up the economic liberalization begun in the early 1990's and is committed to an open investment regime. Liberalization has progressed furthest in telecommunications, accounting/auditing, energy, and tourism and to a lesser extent, legal services, insurance, dis [...]
2006-01-26 15:52:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDECON OPIC KTDB USTR CO
06BRASILIA1004AMENDED COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR ADDITION TO U.S. DEL NUCLEAR
[...] Post welcomes and grants country clearance for Katherine Pilgrim-Langer, Senior Specialist EG&G Technical Services, Inc., additional member of the U.S. Delegation attending the 2006 Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) Plenary and related meetings to be held in Brasilia, Brazil May 29 to June 2. 2 [...]
2006-05-25 13:34:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDOTRA ENRG ETTC KNNP PARM TRGY BR
06BRASILIA1062COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL FOR NOAA OFFICIAL RIVERA
[...] Mission welcomes and grants country clearance for Kimberly Rivera, National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS),National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),to Brasilia, Brazil, June 1-9, 2006, to attend the Second Meeting of the Advisory Committee of Agreement on the Conservation of Al [...]
2006-06-01 12:15:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDTPHY EFIS KSCA OTRA US BR
06BRASILIA1079SOUTH AMERICA ESTH NEWS, NUMBER 75
[...] The following is the seventy-fifth in a series of newsletters, published by the Brasilia Regional Environmental Hub, covering environment, science and technology, and health news in South America. The information below was gathered from news sources from across the region, and the views expre [...]
2006-06-02 15:25:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDSENV EAGR EAID TBIO ECON SOCI XR BR
06BRASILIA1181COMMERCE SECRETARY GUTIERREZ MEETS WITH BRAZILIAN
[...] (SBU) Summary. After Secretary Gutierrez's June 5-6 discussions in Rio de Janeiro at the Association of American Chambers of Commerce of Latin America (AACLA) annual meeting and the bilateral U.S.-Brazil Commerce Exchange Dialogue talks (septels),he traveled to Brasilia for sessions with gove [...]
2006-06-13 12:15:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETRD ECON KIPR EPET KTFN BEXP BR
06BRASILIA1193COMMERCE SECRETARY GUTIERREZ MEETS WITH BRAZILIAN
[...] (SBU) Summary. After Secretary Gutierrez's June 5-6 discussions in Rio de Janeiro at the Association of American Chambers of Commerce of Latin America (AACLA) annual meeting and the bilateral U.S.-Brazil Commercial Dialogue (septels),he traveled to Brasilia for sessions with government polic [...]
2006-06-14 18:40:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETRD ECON KIPR EINV EPET KTFN BEXP BR
06BRASILIA1276SCENESETTER FOR THE VISIT OF CODEL CORNYN
[...] (SBU) The United States Mission in Brazil warmly welcomes your planned July 1-3 visit to Foz de Iguacu. Consul General McMullen will greet you in Sao Paulo, and he and his team will brief you on your program. In addition, our DEA Country Attache and our Acting DHS Attache will brief you on t [...]
2006-06-26 15:14:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV ECON BR
06BRASILIA1292 BRAZIL'S MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT PROPOSES SWEEPING NEW
[...] Brazil's Ministry of the Environment (MMA) has expressed its willingness to establish a new level of bilateral technical assistance programs in five general environment-related areas: park management; wetlands protection, chemicals; water systems management and illegal trafficking in wildlife [...]
2006-06-28 17:42:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDSENV TBIO KSCA BR
06BRASILIA1440PROSPECTS FOR BRAZIL'S MERCOSUL PRESIDENCY
[...] (SBU) Summary. Recently, Econoffs met with Julio Laranjeiras, Counselor for Mercosul at the Ministry of External Relations to discuss Brazil's ambitious and hopeful integration agenda during its 5-month tenure as Mercosul pro tempore president starting August 1. Brazil plans to, among other th [...]
2006-07-17 15:32:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECIN ETRD PREL ECON BR
06BRASILIA1472COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL FOR CDC OFFICIALS PRATT AND
[...] Mission welcomes and grants country clearance for Michael Pratt, Senior Medical Epidemiologist, and Dr. Harold Kohl, Lead Epidemiologist; NCCDPHP, HHS, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),as follows: -- to Brasilia, Brazil, Aug 14-18, to attend a planning meeting with the Brazili [...]
2006-07-21 18:43:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDTBIO CDC KSCA OTRA US BR
06BRASILIA1487COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL FOR CDC OFFICIAL SILVA
[...] Mission welcomes and grants country clearance for Alexandre da Silva, Senior Service Fellow, NCID, HHS, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),as follows: -- to Rio de Janeiro (RJ),Brazil, Jul 29 to Aug 2, to present three lectures at the course entitled "Molecular Epidemiology and [...]
2006-07-24 17:32:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDTBIO CDC KSCA OTRA US BR
06BRASILIA1497COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL FOR NIST, COMPUTER SECURITY
[...] Mission welcomes and grants country clearance for National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST),Computer Security Division Manager, Mr. Timothy Grance to Brasilia and Sao Paulo, from August 6 to August 11, 2006, to attend the Fourth Brazilian Digital Certification Forum and to present [...]
2006-07-25 18:00:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDTPHY KSCA OTRA TNGD BR
06BRASILIA1505COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL FOR INR ANALYST DR. MICHAEL
[...] Country clearance is granted for Dr. Michael J. Prather, Science and Technology Analyst in INR/GGI, to travel to Brasilia for consultations with the environmental HUB for South America and for possible meetings with Brazilian counterparts. The Consulate requires that traveler to consider the f [...]
2006-07-26 19:01:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDOTRA TPHY BR
06BRASILIA1509SOUTH AMERICA ESTH NEWS, NUMBER 78
[...] The following is the seventy-eighth in a series of newsletters, published by the Brasilia Regional Environmental Hub, covering environment, science and technology, and health news in South America. The information below was gathered from news sources from across the region, and the views expr [...]
2006-07-27 13:28:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDSENV EAGR EAID TBIO ECON SOCI XR BR
06BRASILIA1515COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL FOR CDC OFFICIAL SILVA (AMENDED
[...] Mission welcomes and grants country clearance for Alexandre da Silva, Senior Service Fellow, NCID, HHS, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),as follows: -- to Rio de Janeiro (RJ),Brazil, Jul 29 to Aug 2 and from Aug 6 to Aug 9, to present three lectures at the course entitled "Mol [...]
2006-07-28 16:15:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDTBIO CDC KSCA OTRA US BR
06BRASILIA1588COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL FOR CDC OFFICIALS JAMES
[...] Mission welcomes and grants country clearance for CDC Officials James Mendlein, Andrew Weathers, Michael Link, Douglas Hatch and Eduardo Simoes, itinerary as follows: James Mendlein, Scientific Research Expert, COGH, CDC, HHS: -- to Brasilia (Distrito Federal),Brazil, Aug 9 to Aug 19, 2006 [...]
2006-08-07 19:06:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDTBIO CDC KSCA OTRA US BR
06BRASILIA1618SOUTH AMERICA ESTH NEWS, NUMBER 79
[...] The following is the seventy-ninth in a series of newsletters, published by the Brasilia Regional Environmental Hub, covering environment, science and technology, and health news in South America. The information below was gathered from news sources from across the region, and the views expre [...]
2006-08-09 17:45:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDSENV EAGR EAID TBIO ECON SOCI XR BR
06BRASILIA1655 MIXED SIGNALS ON LOCAL CURRENCY-DENOMINATED TRADE WITH
[...] (SBU) Summary. According to the local press, on July 20 Brazilian Finance Minister Guido Mantega met with Argentine Economy Minister Felisa Miceli on the margins of the Mercosul Summit meeting to discuss ways to conduct trade between the two countries in local currency (reais/pesos) instead o [...]
2006-08-11 17:27:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETRD EFIN BR
06BRASILIA1660AMEDMENT TO COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL FOR CDC OFFICIAL:
[...] This is to amend country clearance approval for Dr. Eduardo Simoes COGH, HHS/CDC. Amendment reflects change on Dr. Simoes's itinerary and dates that have been changed from August-14, to August-30-2006. Itinerary is as follows: --Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, August-14-2006 to August-14-2006. The [...]
2006-08-11 19:29:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDTBIO CDC KSCA OTRA US BR
06BRASILIA1687COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL FOR DOE/NNSA OFFICIALS BAKER,
[...] Mission welcomes and grants country clearance for National Nuclear Security Administration's (NNSA) officials Arnold B. Baker, Sandia Natl. Laboratories/New York, NY; Michael P. Ross, Sandia Natl. Laboratories/Scranton, Pennsylvania; and, Blake A. Simmons, Sandia Natl. Laboratories/Omaha, Nebra [...]
2006-08-15 19:02:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDTRGY ENRG KNNP KSCA OTRA BR
06BRASILIA1770PANTANAL REGIONAL MEETING DISCUSSES JOINT MANAGEMENT
[...] The European Union (EU) hosted the Campo Grande Regional Symposium (CGRS) on the research agenda for the Upper Paraguay River Basin (UPRB) and the Pantanal, July 27-28 in Campo Grande, Brazil. The Pantanal is the vast floodplain of the Upper Paraguay River Basin and is one of the world's most [...]
2006-08-22 19:00:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDSENV EAGR EAID ECON SOCI TBIO BR
06BRASILIA1781Brazil: Copyright Piracy Six Months Later
[...] (SBU) Summary. In January 2006, a USG interagency community closed U.S. industry's petition, based upon lax enforcement of copyright piracy, to strip Brazil of GSP eligibility. Since then, both the Brazilian government and U.S. firms report advances in terms of seizures and law enforcement. [...]
2006-08-24 09:59:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKIPR KCRM ETRD BR
06BRASILIA1797 COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL FOR CDC OFFICIAL SHAPIRO
[...] Mission welcomes and grants country clearance for CDC Official Carrie Shapiro-Mendoza, Epidemiologist, Maternal and Infant Health Branch, NCCDPHP, HHS/Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),to Sao Paulo, Brazil, August 27-31, 2006 to attend "Maternal Mortality Surveillance in Latin A [...]
2006-08-25 16:59:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDTBIO CDC KSCA OTRA US BR
06BRASILIA1810 COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL FOR CDC OFFICIAL DASCH
[...] Mission welcomes and grants country clearance for CDC Official Gregory Dasch, Supervisory Research Microbiologist, NCID, HHS/Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),to Brazil as follows: -- Sao Paulo, from August-31 to September 2; -- Ribeirao Preto, from September 2-7; -- Brasilia, [...]
2006-08-28 19:17:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDTBIO CDC KSCA OTRA US BR
06BRASILIA1839 COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL FOR STATE AND DOE OFFICIALS TO
[...] Mission welcomes and grants country clearance for: --Jeffrey A. Mitoke, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Health, Space and Science Bureau of Oceans and Intl. Environmental and Scientific Affairs, U.S. Department of State; -- Gregory Manuel, Director for Intl. Energy Affairs, office of Policy Pla [...]
2006-09-01 17:58:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDSENV TBIO TRGY KSCA OTRA US BR
06BRASILIA1886COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL FOR ESTH CONFERENCE IN FOZ DO
[...] Country clearance is granted for the following people to travel to Brazil to attend the ESTH Western Hemisphere Conference that will be held from September 13-16, 2006 at Foz do Iguassu, Brazil. - Alfred Schandlbauer - Colleen Crenwelge - Michael Keller - Josh Cartin - Nancy Long - Pat O'Re [...]
2006-09-08 18:58:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDOTRA XM XL BR
06BRASILIA1966BRAZIL: AMBASSADOR'S COURTESY CALL ON
[...] (S/NF) Summary. On 14 September, Ambassador (accompanied by PolCouns and DATT) made a courtesy call on General Jorge Armando Felix, Minister for Institutional Security in the Brazilian Presidency. Felix's office oversees both national intelligence and narcotics prevention efforts nationwide, [...]
2006-09-18 14:21:00Embassy BrasiliaSECRETPREL BR
06BRASILIA1994 COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL FOR EPA OFFICIALS ZEPP AND
[...] Mission welcomes and grants country clearance for EPA Officials Richard Zepp, Senior Research Scientist and Marirosa Molino, Research Scientist, Office of Research and Development, to Brasilia, Brazil, October 1-11, 2006, to attend the Large-Scale Biosphere-Atmosphere (LBA) ECO Science Team Mee [...]
2006-09-19 19:29:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDSENV KSCA TPHY EPA OTRA BR
06BRASILIA1999 COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL FOR NIH OFFICIAL KACHAR
[...] Mission welcomes and grants country clearance for Dr. Bechara Kachar, Senior Investigator, National Institutes on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, National Institutes of Health (NIH),to Belem, Brazil, September 25 to October 1, 2006, to attend and present a keynote talk, "Stereocili [...]
2006-09-20 18:37:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDTBIO KSCA OTRA BR
06BRASILIA2023 COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL FOR CDC OFFICIALS ORCIARI,
[...] Mission welcomes and grants country clearance for CDC Officials, Lilian Orciari, Microbiologist; Ivan Kuzmin, Associate Service Fellow; Boonlert Lumlertdacha, Guest Researcher; Richard Franka, Regular Fellow; Jesse Blanton, Associate Service Fellow, NCID, HHS/Centers for Disease Control and [...]
2006-09-22 13:00:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDTBIO CDC KSCA OTRA US BR
06BRASILIA2034 COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL FOR CDC OFFICIAL HANLON
[...] Mission welcomes and grants country clearance for CDC Official Cathleen Hanlon, Veterinary Medical Officer, NCID, HHS/Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),to Brasilia (DF),October 15-21, to attend Brazil Rabies Consultation Meeting and to Florianopolis (SC),Brazil, December 3-6, [...]
2006-09-25 12:03:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDTBIO CDC KSCA OTRA US SZ WHO IT BR
06BRASILIA2056 COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL FOR CDC OFFICIAL RUPPRECHT
[...] Mission welcomes and grants country clearance for CDC Official, Charles Rupprecht, Rabies Team Leader, NCID, HHS/Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),to Brasilia, Brazil, October 9-21, 2006 to attend Brazil Rabies Consultation Meeting and provide consultations to the Brazil Ministr [...]
2006-09-27 11:45:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDTBIO CDC KSCA OTRA US BR
06BRASILIA2069SOUTH AMERICA ESTH NEWS, NUMBER 81
[...] The following is the eighty-first in a series of newsletters, published by the Brasilia Regional Environmental Hub, covering environment, science and technology, and health news in South America. The information below was gathered from news sources from across the region, and the views expres [...]
2006-09-28 16:09:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDSENV EAGR EAID TBIO ECON SOCI XR BR
06BRASILIA2089COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL FOR NASA OFFICIAL WICKLAND
[...] Mission welcomes and grants country clearance for Dr. Diane Wickland, NASA Headquarters (HQ) Official, to Brasilia, Brazil, October 1-7, 2006 to attend the Large Scale Biosphere Atmosphere Experiment Science Team Meeting. 2. Visitors are reminded that all US citizens traveling to Brazil for [...]
2006-10-02 13:04:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDTSPA KSCA OTRA US BR
06BRASILIA2090COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVED FOR FISHERIES-RELATED VISIT TO
[...] Mission welcomes and grants country clearance for William T. Hogarth, Director of the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS),U.S. Government Commissioner to the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) and to the International Whaling Commission (IWC),and ICCA [...]
2006-10-02 13:04:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDOTRA EFIS SENV PHSA BR
06BRASILIA2094COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR NTSB and FAA INVESTIGATORS TO PROVIDE
[...] Post grants country clearance for the October 03-12 (tentative departure) visit of 4 USG travelers, William R. English, Stephen M. Demko, Scott A. Warren, of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and Floyd A. James of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to travel to Rio De Janei [...]
2006-10-02 18:02:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDEAIR OTRA ASEC BR
06BRASILIA2102COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL FOR CDC OFFICIAL BROGDON
[...] Mission welcomes and grants country clearance approval for Dr. William Brogdon, Research Scientist, NICD/HHS/Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to visit Rio de Janeiro (RJ) October 16; Brasilia (DF) October 16-20; and Rio de Janeiro (RJ) Brazil, October 20, 2006 to participate in [...]
2006-10-03 17:40:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDTBIO CDC KSCA OTRA US BR
06BRASILIA2106COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR ADDITIONAL NTSB EMPLOYEE TO PROVIDE
[...] Post grants country clearance for the October 04-15 (tentative departure) visit of Brian Keane Murphy, aircraft structures specialist, National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) to travel to Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, for the purpose of aiding the Brazilian authorities' investigation into the fat [...]
2006-10-03 18:53:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDEAIR OTRA ASEC BR
06BRASILIA2112COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL FOR CDC OFFICIAL MILLS
[...] Mission welcomes and grants country clearance for CDC Official, James Mills, Management Program Analyst, NCID/ HHS/Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),to Porto Alegre (RS),October 5; to Gramado (RS) October 5-8; Porto Alegre (RS),Brazil, October 8, 2006, to participate in the F [...]
2006-10-04 12:39:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDTBIO CDC KSCA OTRA US BR
06BRASILIA2113 COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL FOR CDC OFFICIAL TRAICOFF
[...] Mission welcomes and grants country clearance for CDC Official, Denise Traicoff, Health Educational Specialist, COGH, OD, HHS/Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),to Brasilia, Brazil, November 11-18, 2006 to provide technical assistance and deliver a workshop at TEPHINET Internatio [...]
2006-10-04 12:40:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDTBIO CDC KSCA OTRA US BR
06BRASILIA2115COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL FOR EPA OFFICIAL ROWSON
[...] Mission welcomes and grants country clearance for Mr. David Rowson, EPA Official, Center Director, Office of Air and Radiation (OAR),Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),to Brasilia, Brazil, October 14-18, 2006 to attend the International Meeting on IAP, Fuel-Efficient Stoves and Sustainable [...]
2006-10-04 14:24:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDSENV TPHY KSCA EPA OTRA US BR
06BRASILIA2116 COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL FOR CDC OFFICIAL HATCH
[...] Mission welcomes and grants country clearance for Dr. Douglas Hatch, Medical Officer, HHS/Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),to Sao Paulo, Brazil, October 19 and to Brasilia, Brazil from October 19 to November 18, 2006 to provide technical assistance to Field Epidemiology Trainin [...]
2006-10-04 14:24:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDTBIO CDC KSCA OTRA US BR
06BRASILIA2117 COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL FOR NIH OFFICIAL FIX
[...] Mission welcomes and grants country clearance for Dr. Alan Fix , Branch Chief, Vaccine Clinical Senior Investigator, National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of Health (NIH),to Brasilia, Brazil, October 3-6, 2006, to participate in an international seminar, " [...]
2006-10-04 15:27:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDTBIO KSCA OTRA BR
06BRASILIA2129 COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL FOR FWS OFFICIALS OCTOBER 2006
[...] Mission welcomes and grants country clearance for Dyan Straughan, Forensic Scientist; Gary Young, Special Agent; Marty Hernandez, Special Agent; Jill Birchell, Special Agent, from DINT/Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) to Brasilia (Distrito Federal); Sao Paulo/Cuiaba/Londrina in transit; Campo Gr [...]
2006-10-06 17:21:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDSENV TBIO KSCA OTRA US BR
06BRASILIA2182COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL FOR USGS/HOROWITZ PLUS 2
[...] Country clearance is granted for research chemist Arthur Horowitz, supervisory hydrologist Charles Demas, and hydrologist John Gray to visit Porto Alegre, Brazil, 11/11/06 to 11/21/06 in order to provide a one-week training course on sediment sampling and sediment data reduction techniques for [...]
2006-10-17 20:09:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDTPHY OTRA SENV KSCA TBIO BR
06BRASILIA2183 COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL FOR CDC OFFICIALS TO
[...] Mission welcomes and grants country clearance for Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) officials, to Rio de Janeiro (transit/layover) and Brasilia, Brazil, November 10-23, 2006, to participate in the Global Training Epidemiology and Public Health Interventions Network (TEPHINET) Con [...]
2006-10-17 20:12:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDTBIO CDC KSCA OTRA US BR
06BRASILIA2193BRAZIL ELECTIONS: PRESIDENTIAL CONTEST FOCUSES
[...] (SBU) Summary. With a week and a half left before the second round of the Brazilian presidential election, the campaign has evolved into a bitter contest dominated by President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's (PT - Workers Party) claims that challenger Geraldo Alckmin (PSDB - Brazilian Social Dem [...]
2006-10-19 14:05:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV BR
06BRASILIA2207 COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL FOR STAS, AAAS AND INR
[...] Mission welcomes and grants country clearance for Science and Technology adviser (STAS) Atkinson; Deputy STAS Andrew Reynolds, Jefferson; Science fellows Kim Boyer and Edward Samulksi, AAAS fellow Christina McCain; and INR geographer Lee Schwartz, to travel to and Sao Paulo and Campinas (SP),N [...]
2006-10-20 18:32:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDKSCA TBIO TPHY CI PE OTRA US BR
06BRASILIA2241 COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL FOR HRSA/HHS OFFICIAL SCOLLARD
[...] Mission welcomes and grants country clearance for David Scollard, M.D., Ph.D. Chief, Pathologist Research Department, National Hansen's Disease Program, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA),Department of Health and Human Services (HHS),as follows: -- October 29 to November 0 [...]
2006-10-26 19:47:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDTBIO KSCA KHIV OTRA US BR
06BRASILIA2275 COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS OFFICER TO
[...] Mission welcomes and grants country clearance for Foreign Affairs Officer Michael C. Egan, to travel to Rio de Janeiro and Petropolis (RJ),Brazil, November 10-17, 2006, to participate in the "Global Dialogue on Emerging Science and Technology" (GDEST) on the topic of bioinformatics, hosted by [...]
2006-10-30 19:16:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDKSCA TBIO TPHY CI PE OTRA US BR
06BRASILIA2276COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
[...] Mission welcomes and grants country clearance for Marylyn Engle and Luiz Fernandez, both from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office of International Affairs (OIA),to travel to Brasilia, Belem, Itaituba and Creporazao, Brazil, November 11-27, 2006, to attend a UNEP Global Partnership [...]
2006-10-30 19:17:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDSENV KSCA TPHY OTRA BR
06BRASILIA2361 COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL FOR CDC OFFICIAL UYEKI
[...] Mission welcomes and grants country clearance for Dr. Timothy Uyeki, Medical Officer, NCHSTP, HHS, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),to Rio de Janeiro (RJ),Brazil, November 10, and to Brasilia (DF),Brazil, November 10-19, 2006, to attend the International Global Training Epide [...]
2006-11-08 19:50:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDTBIO CDC KSCA OTRA US BR
06BRASILIA2362 COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL FOR CDC OFFICIAL WHITE
[...] Mission welcomes and grants country clearance for Dr. Mark White, Medical Officer, COGH, HHS, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),to Sao Paulo, Brazil, November 11, and to Brasilia, Brazil, November 11-18, 2006, to participate in the Global Training Epidemiology and Public Health [...]
2006-11-08 19:52:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDTBIO CDC KSCA OTRA US BR
06BRASILIA2363 COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL FOR CDC OFFICIAL IKEDA
[...] Mission welcomes and grants country clearance for Dr. Robin Ikeda, Associate Director for Science, NCIPC, HHS, CDC, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),to Brasilia, Brazil, November 14-18, 2006, to serve as keynote speaker addressing the Implementation of Accidents and Violence Su [...]
2006-11-08 19:55:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDTBIO CDC KSCA OTRA US BR
06BRASILIA2366 COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL FOR CDC OFFICIAL FONTAINE
[...] Mission welcomes and grants country clearance for Dr. Robert E. Fontaine, CDC CFETP Official, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),to Rio de Janeiro (RJ),Brazil, November 9-19, 2006, to attend the Fourth TEPHINET Global Scientific Conference. 2. Visitors are reminded that all U [...]
2006-11-09 14:29:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDTBIO CDC KSCA OTRA US BR
06BRASILIA2378BRASILIA HUB HOSTS 2006 CONFERENCE OF WESTERN HEMISPHERE
[...] The September 13-16 Western Hemisphere Environment, Science, Technology and Health Officers Conference (ESTHOC) in Foz do Iguazu, Brazil was by all accounts a great success. Forty-six people representing US embassies in nineteen Latin American countries as well as USG entities USGS, EPA, USAI [...]
2006-11-09 20:37:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDOTRA XM XL BR
06BRASILIA2384 COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL FOR NIH/FIC OFFICIAL MEJIA
[...] Mission welcomes and grants country clearance for Dr. Raymond Mejia, Mathematician, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health (NIH),to Manaus, Brazil, November 25 to December 1, 2006, to attend and give a lecture, "Mathematical model prediction of high energy met [...]
2006-11-13 19:03:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDTBIO KSCA OTRA US BR
06BRASILIA2385 COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL FOR DOE OFFICIALS TO ATTEND THE
[...] Mission welcomes and grants country clearance for Allan S. Perelson and Ruy Miguel Ribeiro from Los Alamos National Laboratory, the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Office of Defense Programs, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) funded personnel, November 24 to December 4, 2006, [...]
2006-11-13 19:04:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDTRGY KNNP ENRG TBIO KSCA OTRA US BR
06BRASILIA2386COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL FOR STATE AND USDOC/NOAA/NMFS
[...] Mission welcomes and grants country clearance for Clayton Stanger, OES/OMC Department of State; and Eric Hawk, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS); and, Keith Bates, Harvesting Systems, USDOC/NOAA/NMFS, to Belem (Para) and Fortaleza (Ceara),Brazil, November [...]
2006-11-13 19:06:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDEFIS SENV TBIO TRGY KSCA OTRA US BR
06BRASILIA2388 COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL FOR CDC OFFICIAL CHILLER
[...] Mission welcomes and grants country clearance for Dr. Tom Chiller, MD, NCID, HHS, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),to Brasilia, Brazil, November 12-16, 2006, to give presentation at the Global Training Programs in Epidemiology and Public Health Interventions Network (TEPHINET) [...]
2006-11-13 19:08:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDTBIO CDC KSCA OTRA US BR
06BRASILIA2419SOUTH AMERICA HUB FY07 WORK PLAN
[...] In FY 07, the South America Hub will continue to work both regionally and with individual missions to support USG ESTH priorities within the region. Due to the large number of free trade and environmental cooperation agreements in the region, the Hub will devote considerably more energy and r [...]
2006-11-17 15:28:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDSENVQGR EAID TBIO ECON SOCI XR BR
06BRASILIA2420BRAZIL - NEED FOR A STRATEGY ON THE TBA TERROR FINANCE
[...] (U) This is a message for Treasury Assistant Secretary Patrick O'Reilly from Charge Phillip Chicola. 2. (S/NF) Summary and Comment: Embassy understands that Treasury and other Washington agencies are moving forward with plans to designate on November 21, 2006 several individuals who operat [...]
2006-11-17 17:15:00Embassy BrasiliaSECRET//NOFORNKTFN EFIN PTER SNAR ETTC PREL BR
06BRASILIA2433SCENESETTER FOR THE VISIT OF CODEL GOODLATTE
[...] (SBU) The United States Mission in Brazil warmly welcomes your planned November 26-28 visit to Rio de Janeiro. Deputy Chief of Mission Phil Chicola will greet you in Rio de Janeiro on November 26 prior to your scheduled meetings the next day. We are lining up for you meetings with U.S. agricu [...]
2006-11-20 18:13:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV ECON BR
06BRASILIA2452 COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL FOR CDC OFFICIAL KSIAZEK
[...] Mission welcomes and grants country clearance for Dr. Thomas Ksiazek, Research Scientist, COCH, OD, HHS/ Centers for Disease Control (CDC),to Brasilia, Brazil, from November 28-30, 2006, to assist in early stages of planning a BSL4 Laboratory Facility. 2. Visitors are reminded that all US c [...]
2006-11-21 18:33:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDTBIO CDC KSCA OTRA US BR
06BRASILIA2453 COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL FOR CDC OFFICIAL MINTZ
[...] Mission welcomes and grants country clearance for Dr. Eric Mintz, Medical Epidemiologist, COGH, HHS/CDC, to Brasilia, Brazil, from December 12-22, 2006, to represent CDC at meeting convened by Brazilian Ministry of Health and to provide technical consultation to on CDC/Brazilian projects. 2 [...]
2006-11-21 18:35:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDTBIO CDC KSCA OTRA US BR
06BRASILIA2465 BRAZIL 2006 INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL STRATEGY
[...] Following is Brazil's 2006 INCSR. As requested in reftel, the money laundering portion of the INCSR will be submitted separately. BRAZIL ---------- I. SUMMARY ---------- 2. The Brazilian Federal police (DPF) had a number of successes this past year against foreign narcotrafficking [...]
2006-11-22 11:16:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR EFIN KSEP BR
06BRASILIA2466BRAZIL - TBA TERROR FINANCE DESIGNATIONS
[...] (S/NF) This is a coordinated message from all law enforcement and intelligence agencies represented at post. 2. (S/NF) Post understands that Washington agencies are now planning to delay by one week, until November 29, the designation of nine individuals and two entities operating in the Tr [...]
2006-11-22 13:37:00Embassy BrasiliaSECRET//NOFORNKTFN EFIN PTER SNAR ETTC PREL ASEC BR
06BRASILIA2472 COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL FOR DOE CONTRACTOR LOREN J.
[...] Mission welcomes and grants country clearance for DOE contractor Loren J. Habegger from Argonne National Laboratory, December 7 to December 21, 2006, to Itaituba (PA),Brazil. Traveler is the technical expert for EPA/OIA projects on reduction of emissions from community and small-scale gold mi [...]
2006-11-22 18:09:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDTRGY KNNP ENRG TBIO KSCA OTRA US BR
06BRASILIA2483COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR G. MANUEL AND L. KUBISKE TO ATTEND
[...] Post grants country clearance for Gregory Manuel and Lisa Kubiske from the Department of State to attend the Second Biofuels Forum Preparatory Meeting in Rio de Janeiro November 27-28. Mr. Manuel will then proceed to meetings in Sao Paulo, November 29-30 and Brasilia, December 1, 2006. 2. V [...]
2006-11-24 17:52:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDOTRA ENRG SENV BR
06BRASILIA2495 COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL FOR CDC MEDICAL EPIDEMIOLOGIST
[...] Mission welcomes and grants country clearance for Dr. Jeremy Sobel, Medical Epidemiologist, COGH, HHS/CDC, to Rio de Janeiro on December 6 and to Brasilia, Brazil, from December 6-22, 2006, to attend a meeting on analysis of data in public health emergencies and to provide technical consultatio [...]
2006-11-27 20:46:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDTBIO CDC KSCA OTRA US BR
06BRASILIA2513 COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL FOR EPA OFFICIAL FERNANDEZ
[...] Mission welcomes and grants country clearance for Luis Fernandez, International Affairs Specialist, Office of International Affairs (OIA),Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),to Brasilia (DF),December 2-6, Belem (Para),December 7, Itaituba and Creporazao (Para),Brazil, December 8-20, 200 [...]
2006-11-29 18:55:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDSENV KSCA OTRA US BR
06BRASILIA2533TERROR FINANCE - BRAZIL ASKS FOR DELAY, COORDINATION ON
[...] (S) Per reftel, Emboffs, ORA, Legatt and DEA delivered the TBA designations pre-notification to the Foreign Ministry, financial intelligence unit, Brazilian Intelligence Agency (ABIN) and law enforcement agency counterparts on November 30. 2. (S) In a follow-up meeting December 1, Foreign Mi [...]
2006-12-01 19:03:00Embassy BrasiliaSECRET//NOFORNKTFN EFIN PTER SNAR ETTC PREL BR
06BRASILIA2556COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR SEC OFFICIALS (BLOCK AND
[...] Post grants country clearance for the December 8-22 visit of SEC officials Paul Block and Carlos Costa-Rodrigues to Rio de Janeiro and Brasilia for information exchange with GoB officials pursuant to an investigation. Post understands no Embassy or Consulate assistance is requested, but reques [...]
2006-12-06 19:58:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN OTRA BR
06BRASILIA2562WHY BRAZIL'S ECONOMY WILL JUST KEEP MUDDLING THROUGH
[...] (SBU) Summary: By many measures, Brazil's economy has better fundamentals today than it has had at any point over the last three decades. The 1994 "Plano Real" brought previously unknown macroeconomic stability to Brazil, defeating its traditional inflation nemesis. Fiscal management has pro [...]
2006-12-07 15:56:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON PGOV EFIN PREL SOCI BR
06BRASILIA2583SCENESETTER FOR THE VISIT OF ASSISTANT SECRETARY MCMURRAY
[...] (SBU) The United States Mission in Brazil warmly welcomes your planned December 12-13, 2006, visit to Brasilia. Counselor for Environment, Science, Technology and Health Patricia Norman and OES Advisor Lawrence Sperling will greet you upon your arrival in Brasilia December 12. You are scheduled [...]
2006-12-11 17:34:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV ECON SENV BR
06BRASILIA339SOUTH AMERICA ESTH NEWS, NUMBER 70
[...] The following is number 70 in a series of newsletters, published by the Brasilia Regional Environmental Hub, covering environment, science and technology, and healh news in South America. The information below was gathered from news sources from across the region, and the views expressed do n [...]
2006-02-15 19:39:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDSENV EAGR EAID TBIO ECON SOCI XR BR
06BRASILIA362BRAZIL AND ARGENTINA AGREE ON A TRADE SAFEGUARDS MECHANISM;
[...] (SBU) Summary. Tensions between Brazil and Argentina over access to each other's markets continue. In early February, Brazil and Argentina finalized their long-running negotiations on a bilateral trade safeguards mechanism should excessive exports from one country endanger an industry in the o [...]
2006-02-21 16:28:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETRD EIND BR
06BRASILIA367BRAZIL'S SPECIAL 301 RECOMMENDATION
[...] (U) Per ref A, the following is Embassy Brasilia's input for the Special 301 Review of Brazil. 2. (SBU) Summary. Brazil made significant strides last year in improving the protection of copyrights and intellectual property related to biotechnology - key areas of concern in previous Special [...]
2006-02-21 20:00:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDKIPR ETRD ECON BR
06BRASILIA478SCENESETTER FOR THE VISIT OF CODEL GRASSLEY
[...] (SBU) The United States Mission in Brazil warmly welcomes your planned March 19-26 visit to Manaus, Santarem, Brasilia, Maringa, and Sao Paulo. I will, unfortunately, be out of the country at that time, but the Acting Deputy Chief of Mission will greet you in Manaus on Sunday evening, March 19 [...]
2006-03-10 20:07:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYOREP PGOV ECON BR
06BRASILIA527COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL FOR NASA (GSFC) OFFICIAL
[...] Mission welcomes and grants country clearance for Mr. Darrell Williams, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) to Manaus and Santarem, Brazil, April 2-7, 2006 to address various NASA-Supported Large-Scale Biosphere-Atmosphere Experiment in Amazonia (LBA-ECO) Project office management issues. [...]
2006-03-16 10:59:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDTSPA KSCA OTRA US BR
06BRASILIA540COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL FOR USGS SCIENTIST CARLIN
[...] Mission welcomes and grants country clearance for James Carlin, Physical Scientist, United States Geological Survey'S (USGS)'s tin commodity specialist, to Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, and Brasilia, Brazil, April 14-24, 2006, to attend Metal Events LTD's International Tin Conference which feature [...]
2006-03-17 15:58:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDTPHY KSCA TBIO SENV OTRA BR
06BRASILIA553COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL FOR STAFFDEL TAYLOR (MARCH
[...] Mission welcomes and grants country clearance for StaffDel Ms. Alison Taylor, Professional Staff Member (PSM),Senate Environment and Public Works Committee (SEPW) who will lead a staff delegation to Curitiba, Brazil, March 20-31, 2006, to observe the Eighth Session of the Conference of Parties [...]
2006-03-20 11:00:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDSENV OREP AMGT ASEC AFIN TBIO KSCA OTRA BR
06BRASILIA579BRAZIL - TREASURY A/S O'BRIEN MEETINGS ON MONEY
[...] (C) Summary: GoB interlocutors told Treasury A/S O'Brien during Brasilia meetings March 6 and 7 that the GoB has no evidence of terror cells or terrorist financiers operating in the Brazil-Paraguay-Argentina Tri-border Area (TBA). Ministry of Foreign Affairs Transnational Crimes Coordinator Ma [...]
2006-03-22 19:33:00Embassy BrasiliaCONFIDENTIALKTFN EFIN PTER SNAR ETTC PREL BR
06BRASILIA639SOUTH AMERICA ESTH NEWS, NUMBER 72
[...] The following is the seventy-second in a series of newsletters, published by the Brasilia Regional Environmental Hub, covering environment, science and technology, and health news in South America. The information below was gathered from news sources from across the region, and the views expr [...]
2006-03-31 19:26:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDSENV EAGR EAID TBIO ECON SOCI XR BR
06BRASILIA652COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL FOR USGS REGIONAL SPECIALIST
[...] Mission welcomes and grants country clearance for Jean Weaver, Regional Specialist, U.S. Geological Survey, to travel to Rio de Janeiro (April 22-25) and Brasilia (April 26-28, 2006) as part of the Department of State Delegation to meet with Brazilian counterparts to conduct preliminary discuss [...]
2006-04-03 19:55:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDTPHY SENV TBIO KSCA OTRA BR
06BRASILIA661MERCOSUR TURNS 15 - A SOMBER QUINCEANERA
[...] (SBU) Summary. The fifteenth anniversary of the Treaty of Asuncion, which created Mercosul, took place on March 26, but was barely noticed in Brazil. Instead of an elaborate birthday celebration, the only events marking the date here were scattered ) and poorly publicized ) retrospective sem [...]
2006-04-05 13:35:00Embassy BrasiliaCONFIDENTIALETRD ECIN PGOV PREL BR
06BRASILIA674COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL FOR CODEL SPECTER (APRIL 2006)
[...] Mission welcomes and grants country clearance for CODEL Senator Arlen Specter, Chairman, Senate Judiciary Committee (SJUD),to visit Brasilia and Manaus, Brazil, April 12-15, 2006, in order to meet with heads of State and evaluate matters of concern to the Senate Judiciary Committee, especially [...]
2006-04-06 19:58:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDOREP AMGT ASEC AFIN SENV TBIO KSCA OTRA BR
06BRASILIA678SCENESETTER FOR THE VISIT OF CODEL SPECTER
[...] (SBU) The United States Mission in Brazil warmly welcomes your April 12-15, 2006 visit to Brasilia (DF) and Manaus (AM),Brazil. We look forward to your trip and are arranging meetings and events for you in Brasilia and Manaus. As the Charge d'Affaires, I will meet your party upon arrival and [...]
2006-04-07 18:57:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYOREP AFIN AMGT ASEC PGOV ECON KSCA SENV OTRA DR CO
06BRASILIA703COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL FOR USDEL TO THE BRAZIL SCIENCE
[...] Mission welcomes and grants country clearance for the U.S. Delegation (USDEL) participating in the U.S.-Brazil Science and Technology Working Group Meetings to be held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, April 24-26. Per previous communications, these are planning sessions in preparation for the U.S.-B [...]
2006-04-11 20:12:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDKSCA TBIO SENV OTRA BR
06BRASILIA717COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL FOR CDC OFFICIAL GREEN
[...] Mission welcomes and grants country clearance for Michael Green, Chemist, NCID, HHS, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),to Belem, Brazil, May 7-14, 2006, to conduct a workshop on Chloroquine and Melfloquine Drug analysis in biological fluids in regards to efficacy and resistance [...]
2006-04-13 13:19:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDTBIO CDC OTRA US BR
06BRASILIA753COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL FOR NIH OFFICIAL WESTERN TO
[...] Mission welcomes and grants country clearance for Dr. Karl Western, Assistant Director for International Research, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, NIH/FIC, as part of the U.S. Delegation (USDEL) participating in the U.S.-Brazil Science and Technology Working Group Meeting [...]
2006-04-18 18:56:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDKSCA TBIO SENV OTRA BR
06BRASILIA814BSC Chiefs of Mission Propose BSC Youth Ambassadors Program
[...] SUMMARY: Recently the Counselors for Public Affairs from our five BSC embassies met for consultations in Santiago, Chile, to discuss common issues and to exchange best practices. All of us were impressed by reports on the success of Brazil's Youth Ambassador Program -- a one-country youth exch [...]
2006-04-26 18:52:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDOEXC KPAO SCUL BR
06BRASILIA840COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL FOR CDC OFFICIAL GREEN
[...] Mission welcomes and grants country clearance for Michael Green, Chemist, NCID, HHS, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),to Belem, Brazil, May 28 to June 03, 2006, to conduct a workshop on Chloroquine and Melfloquine Drug analysis in biological fluids in regards to efficacy and re [...]
2006-04-28 18:56:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDTBIO CDC OTRA US BR
06BRASILIA868COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL FOR CDC OFFICIAL BLANDFORD
[...] Mission welcomes and grants country clearance for John Blandford, Economist, NCHSTP, HHS, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),to Brasilia, Brazil, May 21-26, 2006, to conduct one-week training in economic evaluation methods as part of a certificate course in monitoring and evaluat [...]
2006-05-04 18:48:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDTBIO CDC OTRA US BR
06BRASILIA869COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL FOR USGS WHEELER
[...] Mission welcomes and grants country clearance for Ben Wheeler, Technical Information Specialist, U.S. Geological Survey, to Brasilia, Brazil, June 4-9, 2006, to attend a United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Coordination Meeting for Latin American and the Caribbean and help harmonize USGS [...]
2006-05-04 18:49:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDTPHY SENV KSCA OTRA US BR
06BRASILIA954SOUTH AMERICA ESTH NEWS, NUMBER 74
[...] The following is the seventy-fourth in a series of newsletters, published by the Brasilia Regional Environmental Hub, covering environment, science and technology, and health news in South America. The information below was gathered from news sources from across the region, and the views expr [...]
2006-05-16 17:08:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDSENV EAGR EAID TBIO ECON SOCI XR BR
06BRASILIA964COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL FOR CDC OFFICIAL ADDISS
[...] Mission welcomes and grants country clearance for David Addiss, Chemist, NCID, HHS, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),to: -- Belem, Brazil, May 21 to May 24, to attend a meeting a meeting on certifying the elimination of lymphatic filariaris in Brazil, and; -- Recife, Brazil, M [...]
2006-05-17 18:23:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIEDTBIO CDC OTRA US BR
06BRASILIA971SCENESETTER FOR THE VISIT OF COMMERCE SECRETARY GUTIERREZ
[...] (SBU) The United States Mission in Brazil warmly welcomes your planned June 4-8 visit to Rio de Janeiro, Brasilia, and Sao Paulo. I will greet you in Sao Paulo airport on June 4 prior to your active schedule of events at the AACLA meeting in Rio and with Minister of Development, Industry, and C [...]
2006-05-18 18:25:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV ECON BR
06BRASILIA993 DESPITE RECENT RAIDS, BRASILIA'S PIRATE GOODS MARKETPLACE
[...] (U) Summary. According to an article published in the May 11 "Correio Brazilense," more than 150,000 products, mostly pirated DVDs and CDs, were apprehended in raids at Brasilia's Feira dos Importados (i.e., the "Import Fair"). The operation mobilized 120 police officers and closed down 95 r [...]
2006-05-22 17:22:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKIPR ETRD ECON BR
06BRIDGETOWN2083AMBASSADOR OURISMAN'S INTRODUCTORY VISIT TO
[...] (U) See action request para 11. 2. (C) Summary: On November 16-17, 2006, Ambassador Ourisman visited Antigua and Barbuda to present her credentials. She conducted an initial round of meetings with Antiguan officials, including the Prime Minister and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Perma [...]
2006-11-28 11:07:00Embassy BridgetownCONFIDENTIALAC ECON EFIN ETRD PGOV PINR PREL XL EINV CASC
06BRIDGETOWN2084AMBASSADOR OURISMAN'S INTRODUCTORY VISIT TO ST.
[...] (U) Summary: On November 14-15, 2006, Ambassador Ourisman visited St. Kitts and Nevis to present her credentials. She conducted an initial round of meetings with Kittitian and Nevisian officials, including the Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, who identified trade and U.S. assistance as ke [...]
2006-11-28 11:41:00Embassy BridgetownUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV PINR ETRD ECON EAID CMGT SC XL
06BUENOSAIRES1035THE AMBASSADOR DISCUSSES REGIONAL DEVELOPMENTS
[...] (C) Summary: The Ambassador, accompanied by DCM, met May 5 with Argentine Deputy Foreign Minister Roberto Garcia Moritan at the Foreign Ministry. Also participating in the meeting were Under Secretary for Political Affairs Luis Cappagli, North American Affairs Director Vicente Espeche Gil, [...]
2006-05-08 17:57:00Embassy Buenos AiresCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV EPET ENRG SENV AR
06BUENOSAIRES1037MEDIA REACTION IRAN LATIN AMERICA CHAVEZ US
[...] SUMMARY STATEMENT Weekend stories cover the probable crash between the US and Iran; Latin America's regional situation after Bolivia's nationalization of hydrocarbons; Brazilian fears of a regional 'cold war;' the US "praising Argentine and Brazilian efforts to contain Bolivia;" the alleged [...]
2006-05-08 19:45:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR PREL MEDIA REACTION
06BUENOSAIRES1069MEDIA REACTION VENEZUELAN/BRAZILIAN CLASH
[...] SUMMARY STATEMENT Today's key international stories include the clash between Venezuela and Brazil over the Bolivian gas crisis; the implications of Bolivian nationalization of the energy sector; the aftermath of the war in Iraq; the statements made by nominee for US Ambassador to Argentina [...]
2006-05-11 18:05:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR PREL MEDIA REACTION
06BUENOSAIRES1087MEDIA REACTION EU-LATIN AMERICAN SUMMIT
[...] SUMMARY STATEMENT Today's most important international stories include Bolivian President Morales ruling out compensation for nationalizing foreign oil and gas subsidiaries; the EU's belief Venezuelan President Chavez is a hurdle in reaching a deal between the EU and Mercosur; and statement [...]
2006-05-12 19:35:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR PREL MEDIA REACTION
06BUENOSAIRES1204MEDIA REACTION ANTHONY WAYNE'S NOMINATION AS
[...] SUMMARY STATEMENT Today's most important international stories include a reported delay in the US Senate's approval of Mr. Anthony Wayne's nomination as US Ambassador to Argentina; Argentine Foreign Minister Jorge Taiana's meeting with US Assistant Secretary Thomas Shannon, and the alleged [...]
2006-05-30 15:50:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR PREL MEDIA REACTION
06BUENOSAIRES1273MEDIA REACTION OUTCOME OF PERUVIAN ELECTIONS
[...] SUMMARY STATEMENT Today's most important international stories include the implications of the Peruvian elections; the possibility of US-Uruguayan and US-Paraguayan FTAs; the US 2006 trafficking in Persons Report; and Venezuela's alleged entry into Mercosur. 2. OPINION PIECES AND KEY STO [...]
2006-06-06 19:46:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR PREL MEDIA REACTION
06BUENOSAIRES1283MEDIA REACTION PERUVIAN PRESIDENT-ELECT ALAN
[...] SUMMARY STATEMENT Today's key international stories include the implications of Peruvian elections; the USG proposal to Iran; the World Bank granting new loans to Argentina; Brazilian military's geopolitical concerns; and hundreds of landless farm workers invading Brazilian Congress to dema [...]
2006-06-07 20:03:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR PREL MEDIA REACTION
06BUENOSAIRES1434The Argentine/Uruguay Pulp Mill Imbroglio:
[...] Sensitive but Unclassified, Not for Internet Distribution 2. (SBU) Summary: Argentina's strong stand against the construction of two pulp mills on the Uruguayan side of a river that borders an Argentine eco-tourism area, has given environmental activists an opening to press for increased e [...]
2006-06-26 17:18:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYSENV PGOV ECON PREL AR
06BUENOSAIRES1460ARGENTINA SCENE-SETTER FOR CODEL CORNYN
[...] (U) INTRODUCTION AND SUMMARY: On behalf of Embassy Buenos Aires, I warmly welcome your visit to Argentina on July 3. Your visit comes at a time of considerable ferment in the Argentine political and economic arenas. On October 23, 2005 President Kirchner won a resounding victory in mid-term l [...]
2006-06-29 14:48:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL ECON PARM AR SNAR
06BUENOSAIRES1516INTERVIEW WITH US AMBASSADOR LINO GUTIERREZ; VENEZUELA'S
[...] SUMMARY STATEMENT Major papers cover extensively the Fourth of July reception held in the Ambassador's residence in Buenos Aires. Liberal, English-language "Buenos Aires Herald" carries an interview with US Ambassador Lino Gutierrez who underscores that "US-Argentina ties are stronger regard [...]
2006-07-07 12:37:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR PREL MEDIA REACTION
06BUENOSAIRES1535INTERVIEW WITH US AMBASSADOR TO BUENOS AIRES LINO
[...] SUMMARY STATEMENT Daily-of-record "La Nacion" and leading "Clarin" conducted an interview with US Ambassador Lino Gutirrez. Those interviews were reported, thus far, by liberal, English-language "Buenos Aires Herald," wire service agencies Agence France Presse and TELAM, populist "Cronica," [...]
2006-07-10 20:33:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR PREL MEDIA REACTION
06BUENOSAIRES1550Argentina Economic and Financial Weekly for the week ending
[...] The Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased 0.5 percent m-o-m in June, below market expectations of 0.7 percent, and follows an identical increase in May. The better-than-expected result is due mainly to reduced pressure on food prices, which represent almost one-third of the Index. Last month' [...]
2006-07-12 20:14:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ECON ELAB ALOW AR
06BUENOSAIRES1587JAPAN DRAFT RESOLUTION AGAINST NORTH KOREA; MIDDLE EAST;
[...] SUMMARY STATEMENT Key international stories today include Japan asking for Argentina's support in a draft resolution it submitted to the UN, which requests sanctions against North Korea for its missile tests; the US blames Syria and Iran for the escalation of violence in the Middle East; for [...]
2006-07-18 13:20:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR PREL MEDIA REACTION
06BUENOSAIRES159MEDIA REACTION A/S SHANNON STATEMENTS ON
[...] SUMMARY STATEMENT Today's most important international stories include A/S Shannon's statements on populist governments; the Human Rights Watch annual report; the Brazilian and Argentine presidents' pledge to discuss issues raised by Uruguay and Paraguay; and Uruguayan President Tabare Vazq [...]
2006-01-20 20:12:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR PREL MEDIA REACTION
06BUENOSAIRES1593MIDDLE EAST; TRIPLE BORDER; WTO DOHA ROUND; US-ARGENTINE
[...] SUMMARY STATEMENT Leading international stories today include the war in the Middle East; the US Senate's attempt to pass a resolution intended to create an antiterrorist task force on the Triple Border between Argentina, Paraguay and Brazil; and the US-Argentine deal to fight money launderi [...]
2006-07-18 20:56:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR PREL MEDIA REACTION
06BUENOSAIRES1599ARGENTINA: DEMARCHE ON THE ADOPTION OF A CHAPTER
[...] (C) DCM, accompanied by PolCouns, delivered reftel demarche to Foreign Ministry Chief of Cabinet Ambassador Augustin Colombo Sierra and Acting Undersecretary for Foreign Policy Ambassador Luis Cappagli on July 18. Cappagli is the P equivalent in the Foreign Ministry. Foreign Minister Jorge [...]
2006-07-19 15:16:00Embassy Buenos AiresCONFIDENTIALPREL UNSC IR AR
06BUENOSAIRES1630Argentina Economic and Financial Weekly for the week ending
[...] According to local media, the GOV will buy approximately USD 600 million of Boden 2012 bonds from the GOA through the end of the month. This will represent the largest purchase by the GOV in such a short period. Along with USD 1.4 billion deposited by the GOA in the Banco Nacion, it will be [...]
2006-07-21 20:43:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ECON ELAB ALOW AR
06BUENOSAIRES1631CASTRO ATTENDS MERCOSUR SUMMIT IN ARGENTINA
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The 30th Mercosur heads of state summit took place in Cordoba, Argentina July 20-21. The summit marked Venezuela's debut as a full member of Mercosur. However, the arrival of Cuban leader Fidel Castro has overshadowed all other aspects of the gathering. Castro, Venezuelan pre [...]
2006-07-21 21:22:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIEDPREL ETRD ECON AR
06BUENOSAIRES164Argentina Economic and Financial Weekly for
[...] The peso appreciated 0.3 percent versus the USD during the week to close at 3.05 ARP/USD, one cent below last Friday's close. This week's appreciation is mainly attributed to higher dollar sales by exporters, accompanied by the Central Bank's constant intervention in the FX market to prevent [...]
2006-01-20 22:03:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ECON ELAB ALOW AR
06BUENOSAIRES1698Argentina Economic and Financial Weekly for the week ending
[...] On July 25, the GOA raised the gas export tax from 20 percent to 45 percent. The GOA decided to increase levies on exports to mitigate the effect of the price agreement reached with Bolivia, which increased the price of imported natural gas from USD 3.20 to USD 5 per million cubic meters thro [...]
2006-07-31 20:11:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ECON ELAB ALOW AR
06BUENOSAIRES1842US-ARGENTINE BILATERAL RELATIONSHIP; ARGENTINA'S DECISION
[...] SUMMARY STATEMENT Today's leading international stories include Argentina's decision not to send troops to the border between Israel and Lebanon, and its impact on the US-Argentine bilateral relationship; the GSP review in relation to Argentina; Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay's decision to c [...]
2006-08-17 11:16:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR PREL MEDIA REACTION
06BUENOSAIRES1871US-ARGENTINE BILATERAL RELATIONSHIP; ARGENTINA'S DECISION
[...] SUMMARY STATEMENT Today's leading international stories include Argentina's decision not to send troops to the border between Israel and Lebanon, and its impact on the US-Argentine bilateral relationship; the SGP review in relation to Argentina; Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay's decision to c [...]
2006-08-22 12:35:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR PREL MEDIA REACTION
06BUENOSAIRES1880Argentina Economic and Financial Weekly for the week ending
[...] The GOA's monthly economic activity index, viewed as a reliable leading indicator of GDP, came out was up 8.2 percent y-o-y in June -- below the BCRA market survey forecast of 8.5 percent. Nonetheless, this continues the recovery since April, which showed the weakest growth rate (+6.3 percent) [...]
2006-08-23 13:31:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ECON ELAB ALOW AR
06BUENOSAIRES1886MIDDLE EAST: IRAN; HEZBOLLAH F}"/fqEcQ funding; security coordination
[...] No summary [...]
2006-08-23 16:00:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR PREL MEDIA REACTION
06BUENOSAIRES1912THE LEADING CENTER-LEFT OPPOSITION LEADER ON
[...] (C) On August 24, ADCM and Poloff (notetaker) met with center-left opposition leader Elisa Carrio, who gave her view of the current political situation in Argentina. Elisa Carrio began the discussion with her analysis of President Kirchner's foreign policy, which she argued was marked by a c [...]
2006-08-25 18:20:00Embassy Buenos AiresCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM PREL AR
06BUENOSAIRES20ARGENTINA SCENE-SETTER FOR CODEL MCCONNELL
[...] (C) INTRODUCTION AND SUMMARY: On behalf of Embassy Buenos Aires, I warmly welcome your visit to Argentina on January 10-12. Your visit comes at a time of considerable ferment in the Argentine political and economic arenas. On October 23, President Kirchner won a resounding victory in mid-term [...]
2006-01-04 18:25:00Embassy Buenos AiresCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL ECON PARM AR SNAR
06BUENOSAIRES2037PRESIDENT BUSH ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF CIA PRISONS; DVC WITH US
[...] SUMMARY STATEMENT Local international stories include US President George W. Bush acknowledging the existence of previously secret CIA prisons around the world; a DVC with US Ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency Gregory Schulte on the diplomatic challenge posed by Iran's nucl [...]
2006-09-08 10:02:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR PREL MEDIA REACTION
06BUENOSAIRES2040PRESIDENT BUSH ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF CIA PRISONS; DVC WITH US
[...] SUMMARY STATEMENT Local international stories include US President George W. Bush acknowledging the existence of previously secret CIA prisons around the world; a DVC with US Ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency Gregory Schulte on the diplomatic challenge posed by Iran's nucl [...]
2006-09-08 14:51:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR PREL MEDIA REACTION
06BUENOSAIRES2060FIFTH ANNIVERSARY OF 9/11; ARGENTINE PUBLIC SERVICE RATES;
[...] SUMMARY STATEMENT Today's leading international stories include the fifth anniversary of the September 11 attacks and their connection to the invasion of Iraq and the current situation in Iran; the disapproval of European leaders vis-`-vis US President Bush's acknowledgement of CIA secret pr [...]
2006-09-11 10:15:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR PREL MEDIA REACTION
06BUENOSAIRES2061ARGENTINE FOREIGN TRADE SECRETARY: WHY URUGUAY
[...] (C) Charge paid a courtesy call on Ambassador Alfredo Chiaradia, Secretary of External Trade in the Argentine MFA, on August 29. The conversation ranged over prospects to re-energize the Doha Round (not optimistic),the possibility of Argentina joining the FTAA (even less so),and USTR's GSP [...]
2006-09-11 10:19:00Embassy Buenos AiresCONFIDENTIALETRD EFTA ECIN ECON AR
06BUENOSAIRES2117US GENERAL CRADDOCK'S STATEMENTS AT TENTH CONFERENCE OF THE
[...] SUMMARY STATEMENT Today's most important international stories include US General John Craddock's statements at the Tenth Conference of the Americas; the US Senate Armed Services Committee passing a bill aimed at protecting the rights of foreign terrorism suspects; and the US Lower House pas [...]
2006-09-18 10:51:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR PREL MEDIA REACTION
06BUENOSAIRES2136IRAN; MICELI/PAULSON MEETING; REGIONAL FORUM ON
[...] SUMMARY STATEMENT Major local dailies cover extensively the Regional Forum on International Security and Organized Crime, held yesterday at the Buenos Aires Stock Exchange. They also report statements from Theo Van Lingen, Policy Advisor for the Western Hemisphere, US Treasury. Daily-of-reco [...]
2006-09-19 18:07:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR PREL MEDIA REACTION
06BUENOSAIRES2139Argentina Economic and Financial Weekly for the week ending
[...] The GOA announced that GDP grew 7.9 percent yoy in the second quarter of 2006 -- slightly above the central bank (BCRA) consensus forecast of 7.8 percent -- and 8.3 percent yoy in the first half of 2006. Growth derived primarily from strong domestic demand - primarily increased investment an [...]
2006-09-19 22:00:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ECON ELAB ALOW AR
06BUENOSAIRES2165MEETING BETWEEN ASSISTANT SECRETARY SHANNON AND ARGENTINE
[...] SUMMARY STATEMENT Today's major papers report on the meeting between Assistant Secretary Shannon and Argentine Government officials. Leading SIPDIS "Clarin" highlights that "the US Department of State is following with much interest the Argentine Government's initiative aimed at convincin [...]
2006-09-22 12:05:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR PREL MEDIA REACTION
06BUENOSAIRES2248A/S THOMAS SHANNON STATEMENTS ON LATIN AMERICAN DEMOCRATIC
[...] SUMMARY STATEMENT Today's key international stories include A/S Thomas Shannon's statements on Latin American "democratic" and "authoritarian" leaders; the outcome of Brazilian elections; commercial talks between the US and Uruguay; and Paraguay removing immunity from US troops and contracto [...]
2006-10-04 13:31:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR PREL MEDIA REACTION
06BUENOSAIRES2286NORTH KOREA; US LEGISLATIVE ELECTIONS; US TROOP IMMUNITY;
[...] SUMMARY STATEMENT Weekend papers cover world reaction to North Korea's first nuclear test, underscoring that every country termed it an act of provocation, and that superpowers have asked for sanctions that could include a military action against Pyongyang. According to some local dailies, U [...]
2006-10-11 15:25:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR PREL MEDIA REACTION
06BUENOSAIRES2292AUSTR EISSENSTAT VISIT TO ARGENTINA
[...] (SBU) Assistant United States Trade Representative Everett Eissenstat met October 4 with Foreign Ministry Secretary of International Economic Relations Chiaradia to review WTO, GSP, and regional trade issues, including the U.S. bilateral dialogue with Mercosur member Uruguay. Chiaradia stresse [...]
2006-10-12 10:35:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIEDETRD ECON UR AR
06BUENOSAIRES23ARGENTINA SCENE-SETTER FOR CODEL MCCONNELL
[...] (U) INTRODUCTION AND SUMMARY: On behalf of Embassy Buenos Aires, I warmly welcome your visit to Argentina on January 10-12. Your visit comes at a time of considerable ferment in the Argentine political and economic arenas. On October 23, President Kirchner won a resounding victory in mid-term [...]
2006-01-04 21:27:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL ECON PARM AR SNAR
06BUENOSAIRES2590POST SUPPORTS DELAY OF HEZBOLLAH TRI-BORDER AREA
[...] (S/NF) Post understands that Treasury proposes the designation under E.O. 13224, on November 21, of nine individuals and two organizations operating in the tri-border region. Post does not object to the specific individuals and organizations that will be subject to the designation. However, P [...]
2006-11-20 17:41:00Embassy Buenos AiresSECRET//NOFORNKFTFN EFIN PTER SNAR ETTC PREL AR
06BUENOSAIRES2636ARGENTINA SCENE-SETTER FOR CODEL GOODLATTE
[...] INTRODUCTION AND SUMMARY: On behalf of Embassy Buenos Aires, I warmly welcome your visit to Argentina November 29-December 3. As one of the world,s major agricultural producers and exporters, Argentina,s policies in this sector have an important impact on U.S. agriculture. You will have the [...]
2006-11-28 20:53:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL ECON PARM SNAR AR
06BUENOSAIRES2667AMBASSADOR WAYNE VISITS ARGENTINA'S AGROINDUSTRIAL CAPITAL
[...] (U) SUMMARY: AMBASSADOR WAYNE TRAVELED TO ARGENTINA'S AGROINDUSTRIAL CAPITAL OF ROSARIO FOR HIS FIRST TRIP OUTSIDE OF THE CAPITAL. ACCOMPANIED BY THE COMMERCIAL ECONOMIC AND AGRICULTURAL COUNSELORS, THE INFORMATION OFFICER AND THE SENIOR FSN COMMERCIAL SPECIALIST, THE AMBASSADOR MET WITH THE [...]
2006-11-30 19:43:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAR BESP ECON ETRD
06BUENOSAIRES2711ARGENTINA: SCENESETTER FOR PM/DAS MICHAEL COULTER AND THE POL/MIL BILATS
[...] No summary [...]
2006-12-07 16:05:00Embassy Buenos AiresCONFIDENTIALMARR PARM PREL PGOV PTER AR
06BUENOSAIRES2753DEATH OF PINOCHET; DIGITAL TV STANDARD COMPETITION IN
[...] SUMMARY STATEMENT Key international stories today include the implications of the death of former Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet; the debate over Argentina's upcoming decision on digital TV standard; US Assistant Secretary Shannon's statements about US ties with Latin America; SIPDIS [...]
2006-12-15 09:48:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR PREL MEDIA REACTION
06BUENOSAIRES2754IRAQ-IRAN-SYRIA; TRI-BORDER AREA; GSP; ARGENTINE-VENEZUELAN
[...] SUMMARY STATEMENT Weekend stories focus on the USG's reaction to the report from the Iraq Study Group; the follow up on the US Treasury Department's designation of individuals and entities supporting Hezbollah in the Tri-Border area; the status of Argentine-Venezuelan ties; and US Ambassador [...]
2006-12-15 09:49:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR PREL MEDIA REACTION
06BUENOSAIRES2767ARGENTINA 2006-2007 INCSR PART II: FINANCIAL
[...] No summary [...]
2006-12-18 16:55:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN KCRM KTFN PTER SNAR AR
06BUENOSAIRES2805ARGENTINA: STAFFDEL MEETING WITH MFA ON AMIA,
[...] (C) SUMMARY: On December 19 DCM, Emboffs, and visiting Staffdel members met with Undersecretary of Foreign Affairs Luis Cappagli to discuss the recent Interpol response to the AMIA case and tri-border issues. Staffdel members underlined the importance of responding to INTERPOL Secretary Gener [...]
2006-12-21 18:12:00Embassy Buenos AiresCONFIDENTIALPTER PREL PGOV KJUS AR FBI
06BUENOSAIRES2838ARGENTINA-U.S. POLITICAL-MILITARY CONSULTATIONS
[...] (U) Summary: The United States and Argentina held a successful round of political-military bilateral consultations on December 15, 2006 in Buenos Aires. Both delegations shared their foreign policy principles and objectives. The Argentine delegation explained their government's goals for c [...]
2006-12-28 21:13:00Embassy Buenos AiresCONFIDENTIALMARR PREL PARM AR
06BUENOSAIRES34ARGENTINA -- 2006 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT
[...] No summary [...]
2006-01-06 14:17:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIEDEINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB PGOV OPIC USTR
06BUENOSAIRES340Argentina Economic and Financial Weekly for
[...] The peso remained flat versus the USD this week, closing at 3.08 ARP/USD. Earlier in the week, the peso depreciated one cent to 3.09 ARP/USD after the Central Bank (BCRA) purchased USD 93 million in the FX market on February 7 and 8. Then the BCRA dropped out of the FX market, allowing the [...]
2006-02-13 10:33:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ECON ELAB ALOW AR
06BUENOSAIRES369FOOT-AND-MOUTH DISEASE HITS ARGENTINA AGAIN
[...] Argentina has recently confirmed an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD). Seventy animals on one ranch in the northeastern province of Corrientes were diagnosed with the disease. Argentina's National Service for Agrifood Quality (SENASA) subsequently destroyed the entire herd of approxi [...]
2006-02-15 17:07:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR ETRD ECON AR
06BUENOSAIRES406ARGENTINA'S 2006 SPECIAL 301 REVIEW
[...] Argentine entities responsible for upholding IPR failed to translate the momentum from a strong 2004 into tangible successes in 2005. U.S. pharmaceutical companies are still waiting for commercially valuable patents; CD and DVD piracy rates appear to be rising, despite Argentina's economic r [...]
2006-02-17 20:43:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIEDKIPR ETRD ECON AR
06BUENOSAIRES408Argentina Economic and Financial Weekly for
[...] The peso remained flat versus the USD this week, closing at 3.08 ARP/USD. Earlier in the week, the peso depreciated one cent to 3.09 ARP/USD after the Central Bank (BCRA) purchased USD 64 million in the FX market on February 14. Then the BCRA kept up its active intervention by purchasing a [...]
2006-02-21 12:39:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ECON ELAB ALOW AR
06BUENOSAIRES497ARGENTINA POLITICAL ROUNDUP FOR MARCH 3
[...] (U) Reftels and other Mission reporting available at http://www.state.sgov.gov/p/wha/buenosaires 2. (U) TABLE OF CONTENTS: -- HAVANA ON THE PARANA -- DIRTY WAR CRIMES PROSECUTIONS PROCEED -- 200 KILOS OF COCAINE SEIZED IN SHIPMENT OF FROZEN FISH -- MILITARY JUSTICE CODE REFORM PROPOSED [...]
2006-03-03 13:08:00Embassy Buenos AiresCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL AR SNAR
06BUENOSAIRES573MEDIA REACTION IRAN IRAQ VISIT OF A/S OF THE
[...] SUMMARY STATEMENT All major local newspapers cover the press conference with Patrick O'Brien, US Assistant Secretary of Treasury for Terrorist Financing, at the US Embassy in Buenos Aires as well as his meetings with members of the Argentine government. Papers highlight that, in spite of th [...]
2006-03-10 20:36:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR PREL MEDIA REACTION
06BUENOSAIRES611ARGENTINA SCENESETTER FOR CODEL GRASSLEY
[...] (C) On behalf of Embassy Buenos Aires, I warmly welcome your visit to Argentina on March 23-26. Your visit comes as President Nestor Kirchner continues to consolidate his resounding victory in mid-term legislative elections last October 23. Based on these results, Kirchner has tightened his [...]
2006-03-15 19:01:00Embassy Buenos AiresCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL ECON EAGR PARM SNAR AR
06BUENOSAIRES623MEDIA REACTION UN HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL US-
[...] SUMMARY STATEMENT Today's major local newspapers lead with the creation of the UN Human Rights Council to replace "the discredited UN Human Rights Commission." Based on an article from the New York "Forward" magazine, business- financial, center-right "InfoBae's" Website reports that "The B [...]
2006-03-17 13:10:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR PREL MEDIA REACTION
06BUENOSAIRES666Argentina: Environmental Challenges in Argentina's
[...] Summary: ESTHOFF and Brasilia Regional Environmental Officer (REO) traveled to Chaco and Santiago del Estero provinces in Argentina's environmentally sensitive Grand Chaco area from March 6 - 9 to visit national and provincial parks and to examine deforestation and the ecological challenges [...]
2006-03-21 17:55:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIEDSENV ECON EAGR KSCA AR
06BUENOSAIRES688MEDIA REACTION USG TRIES MAIN COLOMBIAN
[...] SUMMARY STATEMENT Today's papers lead with the Basque separatist group ETA declaring a permanent ceasefire after almost four decades of attacks in Spain; Bolivian President Evo Morales blaming the USG for two criminal assaults launched against La Paz; the US Embassy in Sao Paulo's statement [...]
2006-03-23 17:17:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR PREL MEDIA REACTION
06BUENOSAIRES727ARGENTINA'S TOURISM SECTOR CONTINUES TO EXPERIENCE
[...] (U) Sensitive but unclassified, not for internet distribution ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. (U) Argentina received a record number of 3.7 million foreign tourists in 2005, a twelve percent rise over 2004. Argentina's tourist sector was the third most important source of foreign exchange [...]
2006-03-29 12:31:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON AR
06BUENOSAIRES787ARGENTINA: AMBASSADOR'S POST MEMORANDUM FOR OIG
[...] (SBU) BACKGROUND: Argentina's size, importance to the regional economy, and ability to contribute to U.S. security goals make the bilateral relationship important to U.S. interests. Argentina is the size of the United States east of the Mississippi, with a population of 39 million inhabitants [...]
2006-04-06 21:53:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAMGT ASIG BBG
06BUENOSAIRES903ARGENTINA NAMES STRONG CHAVEZ ALLY AS AMBASSADOR
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The GOA announced April 18 that it was seeking acceptance from the Government of Venezuela to name former airline stewardess, union leader, congresswoman, and Chavez ally Alicia Castro as the new Argentine Ambassador to Venezuela. Castro, 56, is known as one of Chavez's most [...]
2006-04-21 19:15:00Embassy Buenos AiresCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV OVIP ENRG AR VZ
06BUENOSAIRES915MEDIA REACTION GLOBAL TORTURE CHINESE
[...] SUMMARY STATEMENT Key international stories today include Osama bin Laden issuing new threats in an audiotape broadcast on Arab TV accusing average Westerners of supporting "a Zionist, crusaders' war on Islam" and urging his followers to go to Sudan to fight a proposed UN peace force; criti [...]
2006-04-24 20:40:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR PREL MEDIA REACTION
06BUENOSAIRES925MEDIA REACTION US IMMIGRATION POLICY BLOW TO
[...] SUMMARY STATEMENT Leading international stories today include terrorist bombs hitting the Egyptian resort of Dahab killing at least 23 people and wounding more than 60; US President George W. Bush's trip to California and defense of his proposal to grant a temporary work permit to immigrant [...]
2006-04-25 19:41:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR PREL MEDIA REACTION
06BUENOSAIRES940MEDIA REACTION CHAVEZ' INFLUENCE ON LATIN
[...] SUMMARY STATEMENT Today's key international stories include President Bush's investigation into oil price abuses; Presidents Lula and Kirchner's reaction to Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez's increasing influence in Latin America; the increasing amount of Bolivian cocaine entering Argentina [...]
2006-04-26 20:06:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR PREL MEDIA REACTION
06BUENOSAIRES956MEDIA REACTION IRANIAN LEADER'S THREAT TO THE
[...] SUMMARY STATEMENT Today's most important international stories include Iranian Ayatollah Khamenei's serious war threat to the US; the US reinforcing its espionage operations in Latin America; the implications of the complaints by several US military retirees against US Defense Secretary Don [...]
2006-04-27 20:48:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR PREL MEDIA REACTION
06BUENOSAIRES964MEDIA REACTION AMBASSADOR LINO GUTIERREZ'S
[...] SUMMARY STATEMENT All major local papers extensively report on statements made by US Ambassador Lino Gutierrez as the keynote speaker of a diplomatic and business lunch at Club de la Union Nacional. Ambassador Gutierrez is reported to have said that his country "never backed the violation o [...]
2006-04-28 17:55:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR PREL MEDIA REACTION
06BUENOSAIRES97A/S SHANNON MEETS WITH ARGENTINE PRESIDENT KIRCHNER
[...] No summary [...]
2006-01-13 20:04:00Embassy Buenos AiresCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV MOPS ENRG EPET AR
06CARACAS1169IS CHAVEZ LOSING IT?
[...] (C) Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez' rhetoric has always been radical. Yet, up until the last six to 12 months, he reserved his most extreme statements for domestic audiences. Lately, he has flown off the handle in front of international microphones. He has criticized regional counterpar [...]
2006-05-03 16:38:00Embassy CaracasCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL MARR VE
06CARACAS1709UPDATE ON PETROAMERICA
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Petroamerica, the Chavez administration's initiative for Latin American and Caribbean energy integration, is composed of three parts: Petrocaribe (Caribbean),Petroandina (Colombia, Bolivia, Ecuador, and Peru),and Petrosur (Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay). In addition, the BRV h [...]
2006-06-12 15:36:00Embassy CaracasCONFIDENTIALEPET ENRG EINV VE
06CARACAS1791VENEZUELA,S PROPOSED MEGA NATURAL GAS PIPELINE FOR
[...] (U) SUMMARY: Venezuela's proposed mega natural gas pipeline for South America (GASUR) -- which could span 12,000 to 15,000 kilometers and cost $20 to $40 billion to construct -- is Chavez's most recent and audacious effort to use the country's hydrocarbon endowment to expand his influence in t [...]
2006-06-19 19:34:00Embassy CaracasUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG EPET SENV EINV VE
06CARACAS2067BRV PUBLIC CREDIT CHIEF'S VIEWS ON DEBT MANAGEMENT
[...] (C) On July 6, econoffs met with Public Credit Chief Rudolf Romer to discuss the BRV's debt management strategy and upcoming bond issues, including the recently announced joint Venezuelan-Argentine "Bonds of the South." Noting Venezuela's debt profile had improved significantly in recent yea [...]
2006-07-10 19:11:00Embassy CaracasCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNEFIN PGOV VE
06CARACAS226ILO VISITS VENEZUELA, ORIT LEAVES
[...] (C) The International Labor Organization (ILO) Direct Contact Mission visiting Venezuela told Poloff January 25 the Venezuelan government had promised, once again, to make necessary changes to laws governing unions to comply with ILO Agreement 87 on the Freedom of Association. Venezuelan Work [...]
2006-01-31 15:39:00Embassy CaracasCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM ELAB KDEM VE
06CARACAS2736IMPLICATIONS OF VENEZUELA'S LEAVING THE CAN AND
[...] (U) SUMMARY: Venezuela's April withdrawal from the Andean Community (CAN)and subsequent July Mercosur accession has cast much of Venezuela's trade law into limbo, while its agreement to open the country's doors to Brazilian and Argentine imports by 2012 raised alarms among local manufacturers [...]
2006-09-08 15:33:00Embassy CaracasUNCLASSIFIEDETRD ECON EPET BEXP VE
06CARACAS3042VENEZUELAN IMPORTS SURGING AS ECONOMIC POLICIES
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: With implicit BRV blessing, the Commission for the Administration of Foreign Exchange (CADIVI) has significantly increased foreign exchange authorizations in recent weeks, much of which have gone to fuel the on-going import binge in Venezuela. These purchases seem to contradi [...]
2006-10-06 21:12:00Embassy CaracasCONFIDENTIALECON EFIN PGOV VE
06CARACAS3345THE VENEZUELA-IRAN ECONOMIC RELATIONSHIP
[...] (SBU) In the last two years, Venezuela and Iran have signed at least 61 agreements, respective presidents have visited each other at least four times, and trade between both countries has increased exponentially in percentage terms. However, the number of joint ventures in operation on the g [...]
2006-11-08 12:59:00Embassy CaracasUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ETRD PGOV PREL EFIN VE IR
06CARACAS3667MEETING WITH VENEZUELAN DEVELOPMENT BANK PRESIDENT
[...] (SBU) At a November 29 meeting with EconCouns, Vice Minister of Finance and President of the Bank for Economic and Social Development (BANDES) Edgar Behrens outlined BANDES's operations in Venezuela and abroad and detailed future plans to fund the development of Venezuela through promoting coo [...]
2006-12-21 18:48:00Embassy CaracasCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNECON EFIN VE
06CARACAS854BOLIVARIAN DOLLAR DIPLOMACY
[...] (U) SUMMARY: During the past year President Chavez has undertaken an extensive dollar-diplomacy campaign to win friends and influence countries in the region and beyond. Two recent studies, drawn from Chavez' announcements, place BRV public commitments of support (donations, discounts, gover [...]
2006-03-29 16:52:00Embassy CaracasUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EAID PREL VE
06DOHA1639QATAR SEEKS USG SUPPORT FOR PARAGUAY TO HOST NEXT
[...] (C) Mohamed al-Rumaihy, Assistant to the Minister for Follow-Up Affairs at the Qatari MFA and Qatar's chief organizer for the Sixth International Conference for New or Restored Democracies (ICNRD - see reftel),asked Ambassador November 8 for USG assistance in raising funds for Paraguay to hos [...]
2006-11-09 13:11:00Embassy DohaCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPREL KDEM QA
06GEORGETOWN521DEMARCHE DELIVERED- CBTPA WAIVER (GUYANA)
[...] EconOff delivered demarche as requested in reftel to Neville Totaram, Coordinator of the National Advisory Committee on External Negotiations (NACEN) within the Ministry of Foreign Trade, on June 2. Trade Minister Rohee was out of the office. Totaram agreed that approaching Paraguay on the sub [...]
2006-06-02 20:26:00Embassy GeorgetownUNCLASSIFIEDETRD WTRO GY
06GEORGETOWN642DEMARCHE DELIVERED: WTO DOHA ROUND NEGOTIATIONS
[...] EconOff delivered reftel talking points to Chairman of the National Committee for External Negotiations (NACEN) Neville Totaram. Totaram agreed to pass the message to Minister of Foreign Trade Clement Rohee, who is en route to Geneva. Totaram observed that all the "technical arguments had been [...]
2006-06-29 19:09:00Embassy GeorgetownUNCLASSIFIEDWTRO ETRD ECON GY
06GUATEMALA188FOREIGN MINISTER'S COMMENTS ON GUATEMALA'S UNSC BID
[...] (C) SUMMARY. IN JANUARY 31 CONVERSATION WITH THE AMBASSADOR, FOREIGN MINISTER BRIZ COMMENTED ON LATEST DEVELOPMENTS REGARDING GUATEMALA'S CAMPAIGN TO BE ELECTED TO THE 2007-8 UN SECURITY COUNCIL. GUARDEDLY OPMISTIC ABOUT GUATEMALA'S LOBBYING EFFORTS, HE REQUESTED U.S. INTERCESSION WITH PANA [...]
2006-01-31 21:12:00Embassy GuatemalaCONFIDENTIALPREL GT UNSC
06LAPAZ1530INDIA'S JINDAL STEEL WINS MUTUN BID
[...] (SBU) Summary: GOB officials announced June 1 that India's Jindal Steel and Power had won the right to develop Mutun, one of the world's largest iron ore deposits. The firm expects to invest USD 2.3 billion over the next ten years, not only to exploit Mutun's estimated 40 billion tons of iron [...]
2006-06-06 17:06:00Embassy La PazUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEMIN EINV ECON PGOV BL
06LAPAZ169CHILE'S LAGOS HOPEFUL ABOUT BOLIVIA'S MORALES
[...] (C) Summary: During their January 22 meeting in La Paz, President of Chile Ricardo Lagos told WHA A/S Shannon that the U.S. should keep the doors open with Evo Morales to prevent Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez from gaining disproportionate influence. Lagos said he had explained Chile's his [...]
2006-01-23 21:06:00Embassy La PazCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL ECON SOCI ELAB CI BL
06LAPAZ2017STATE CRITICIZES CHURCH
[...] (C) Summary: A growing confrontation between church and state, which began as a debate about religious education, has broadened into a larger discussion of religion in general. Religion and religious education will be discussed in Congress in relation to a pending education bill as well as in [...]
2006-07-26 18:47:00Embassy La PazCONFIDENTIALASCH APER AMGT PGOV PREL SOCI BL
06LAPAZ2139CONSTITUENT ASSEMBLY INAUGURATION
[...] (SBU) Summary: Bolivians celebrated their independence and the inauguration of the Constituent Assembly August 6 in Sucre. Festivities included introduction of all 255 Assembly members, speeches by President Morales and Vice President Garcia Linera, a parade of Bolivia's indigenous communities [...]
2006-08-09 13:25:00Embassy La PazUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL ECON BL
06LAPAZ2269HYDROCARBONS MINISTER BASHES BRAZIL
[...] (C) Summary: Hydrocarbons Minister Soliz Rada told the DCM on August 21 that Brazil's strong presence in Bolivia is the root of many of the nation's problems, particularly in the hydrocarbons sector. Soliz said that Bolivia needs to develop alternate markets to Brazil, including Argentina and [...]
2006-08-22 15:52:00Embassy La PazCONFIDENTIALECON EINV ENRG EPET BL
06LAPAZ2627BOLIVIA - PARAGUAY RELATIONS HIT A BUMP, BOUNCE
[...] (C) Summary: Bolivian Interior Vice Minister Rafael Puente's September 27 statement calling Paraguayan President Nicanor Duarte a "cynical liar" caused a diplomatic roil between Bolivia and Paraguay which ended with an official apology by the GOB and Puente's dismissal. End summary. 2. [...]
2006-09-28 20:37:00Embassy La PazCONFIDENTIALECON PGOV PREL BL
06LAPAZ2730RESPONSE TO LAC BIOFUELS INITIATIVE
[...] (U) Summary: This cable responds to the questions posed in reftel on the investment climate, the energy sector and the sugar industry in Bolivia. The investment climate, particularly in natural resource industries, is poor due to legal uncertainty and increasing governmental interference. Bo [...]
2006-10-11 20:27:00Embassy La PazUNCLASSIFIEDECON EINV ENRG PREL PGOV BL
06LAPAZ2732BOLIVIAN-VENEZUELAN MILITARY AGREEMENT
[...] (C) Summary: The Bolivian senate suspended its October 10 vote on a Bolivian-Venezuelan military agreement signed by Presidents Morales and Chavez May 26, postponing further debate to the week of October 16. The agreement provides for a wide range of military cooperation, including high level [...]
2006-10-11 21:41:00Embassy La PazCONFIDENTIALECON PGOV PREL BL
06LAPAZ2934PILCOMAYO RIVER POLLUTION ATTRACTS NEW ATTENTION
[...] (U) Summary: For centuries, mining and milling wastes from Bolivia's Potosi mining district have polluted the Pilcomayo River, an important body of water in Bolivia's southwest. A recent study indicated that many agricultural fields and waterways are contaminated with heavy metals and arsenic, [...]
2006-10-27 18:42:00Embassy La PazUNCLASSIFIEDEMIN ECON BL
06LAPAZ299AFTER BRIEF INTERRUPTION, USED CLOTHING IMPORTS
[...] (U) Summary: Used clothing imports were temporarily interrupted January 31, when the supreme decree authorizing their entry expired. The issue attracted the attention of local clothing manufacturers, who claimed cheap imports undercut their operations and called for a total ban, and of used c [...]
2006-02-07 14:35:00Embassy La PazUNCLASSIFIEDETRD EINV ECON BL
06LAPAZ2992MORALES' SHRINKING CIRCLE OF SUPPORT?
[...] (C) Summary: Evo Morales rode a wave of popularity to the Bolivian presidency, winning the December 2005 elections by the largest margin in Bolivia's democratic history. Throughout that campaign, and to a lesser extent during the July Constituent Assembly elections, his support base consisted [...]
2006-11-03 18:17:00Embassy La PazCONFIDENTIALECON PGOV PREL BL
06LAPAZ3355SOUTH AMERICAN SUMMIT: ALL HYPE NO SUBSTANCE
[...] (SBU) On December 8-9, Cochabamba played host to the Second Summit of the South American Community of Nations (CSN). Despite Bolivia's current political turmoil (reftel),nine presidents attended the conference. Cochabamba's lack of experience hosting such a high-profile event was obvious, [...]
2006-12-12 21:49:00Embassy La PazCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPGOV PREL ECON BL
06LAPAZ417MINISTER OF PRESIDENCY ON COCA, ERADICATION, AND
[...] (C) Summary: Minister of the Presidency Juan Ramos de la Quintana told the Ambassador February 15 that the GOB wanted USG agencies to continue their programs in the Chapare, though implementation methods may need to be modified. He acknowledged that the GOB's counternarcotics policies were sti [...]
2006-02-16 23:10:00Embassy La PazCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL ECON SNAR PINR PHUM EAID BL
06LAPAZ439BIDDING ON MUTUN IRON ORE PROJECT DELAYED AGAIN
[...] (U) Summary: Shortly before an earlier sixty-day delay expired, the GOB announced plans to postpone for an additional ninety days international bidding on the rights to develop Mutun, one of the world's largest iron ore deposits. Interested firms may now be expected to fund not only the extrac [...]
2006-02-21 17:36:00Embassy La PazUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEMIN ECON EINV PGOV BL
06LAPAZ692BOLIVIA AND URUGUAY SIGN ENERGY AGREEMENT
[...] Summary: The Presidents of Uruguay and Bolivia signed an agreement to strengthen energy cooperation between the two nations on March 13. The agreement provides for the future sale of Bolivian natural gas, thermoelectricity, and liquid petroleum gas (LPG) to Uruguay. Although the agreement ex [...]
2006-03-14 19:48:00Embassy La PazUNCLASSIFIEDENRG PREL ECON BL
06LIMA117Peru's Investment Climate Statement 2006
[...] The following is Post's submission of Peru's 2006 Investment Climate Statement, as requested in reftel. Openness to Foreign Investment ------------------------------ 2. The Peruvian government seeks to attract investment -- both foreign and domestic -- in nearly all sectors of the econo [...]
2006-01-11 18:46:00Embassy LimaUNCLASSIFIEDEINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB PGOV OPIC USTR PE
06LIMA461BRAZILIAN PRESIDENTIAL FOREIGN POLICY ADVISOR
[...] (C) Brazilian presidential foreign policy advisor Marco Aurelio Garcia visited Peru the week of 1/30, meeting with President Alejandro Toledo; Foreign Minister Oscar Maurtua and other Foreign Ministry officials; Andean Community Secretary General Allan Wagner; leading presidential SIPDIS [...]
2006-02-03 18:48:00Embassy LimaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV SNAR BR PE
06LIMA64FOREIGN MINISTER ON PERU'S "ISOLATION," BOLIVIA,
[...] (C) Foreign Minister Oscar Maurtua, in a breakfast hosted by the Ambassador on 1/4, said that Peru, as a pro-U.S. and pro-free trade advocate, sees itself as increasingly isolated in a South America moving leftwards, with only Colombia for company. Maurtua pushed for signals of USG support: [...]
2006-01-09 13:25:00Embassy LimaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PE BL
06LIMA699PERU: SPECIAL 301 REVIEW
[...] Summary. Post recommends that Peru remain on USTR's Special 301 Watch List for 2006. Peru continued to face high levels of copyright piracy in all sectors, including media, books, toys, apparel and other merchandise, in 2005, including a slight increase in optical disc piracy. Indecopi, the [...]
2006-02-22 15:54:00Embassy LimaUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD KIPR PE
06MADRID2564SPAIN ON GUATEMALA/VENEZUELA UNSC ELECTION
[...] (C) In a brief meeting on the margins of a representational event on October 11, the Ambassador and MFA Secretary of State for Ibero America Trinidad Jimenez SIPDIS discussed the status of the Venezuelan and Guatemalan candidacies for a non-permanent UN Security Council seat. Jimenez reiter [...]
2006-10-13 11:02:00Embassy MadridCONFIDENTIALPREL UNGA VZ SP
06MADRID41Investment Climate Statement, Spain
[...] Openness to Foreign Investment A. The socialist (PSOE) government of Spain that assumed office in March 2004 is interested in attracting foreign investment. There have been no significant changes in Spain's regulations for investment and foreign exchange under the new government. Spanish [...]
2006-01-10 16:34:00Embassy MadridUNCLASSIFIEDEINV EFIN KTDB SP USTR OPIC
06MADRID516SIXTH ANNUAL ANTI-TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (TIP)
[...] (SBU) Following is Embassy Madrid,s input for the Sixth Annual Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report. Embassy POC is Political Officer Tim Dougherty, tel. (34) 91 587-2294. Staff hours spent in preparation of this report includes the following: Political Counselor - FE-OC: 3 hours Deputy [...]
2006-03-01 18:03:00Embassy MadridUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM ELAB KCRM KFRD PREF SP KWMN SMIG ASEC
06MONTEVIDEO1097HOW MERCOSUR HAS CHANGED
[...] (C) Summary and Introduction: This telegram contains a healthy dose of subjective analysis designed to stimulate constructive debate on an issue of regional importance. The Embassy is keenly interested in Mercosur, not only because its headquarters are located here, but also because we have [...]
2006-11-16 13:31:00Embassy MontevideoCONFIDENTIALETRD ECON PREL AORC SOCI UY
06MONTEVIDEO1179LEFT USING HUMAN RIGHTS TO DISCREDIT US
[...] (SBU) Summary: Uruguay's leftist groups increasingly resort to human rights as an anti-U.S. rallying cry. Uruguayan press coverage of Augusto Pinochet's death on Human Rights day serves to reinforce the local assertion that leftists are the only "true" defenders of human rights. Recently declassifi [...]
2006-12-13 11:45:00Embassy MontevideoCONFIDENTIALPROP PHUM PREL PINR KPAO UY
06MONTEVIDEO1194URUGUAY VOICES DEEP DISSATISFACTION AT MERCOSUR
[...] (C) Summary: At the Brasilia Mercosur ministerial, Economy Minister Astori publicly expressed some of the strongest criticism of Mercosur to date by a GOU official. Referring to Mercosur's situation as "dreadful," Astori called on partner states to take action on two issues: 1) the Argentine [...]
2006-12-19 20:31:00Embassy MontevideoCONFIDENTIALECON ETRD EINV PREL UY
06MONTEVIDEO149DISPUTE OVER PULP MILLS DEEPENS
[...] (C) Summary: The pulp mill dispute between Argentina and Uruguay (reftel) has only intensified in the past month, and the dispute, which until recently had been a provincial issue for Argentina, has become a national cause in Uruguay for which vital interests are at stake. Uruguay contends tha [...]
2006-02-13 19:08:00Embassy MontevideoCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV SENV SOCI EAGR AR UY
06MONTEVIDEO229VAZQUEZ SAYS HE WANTS A FREE TRADE AGREEMENT
[...] (C) Summary: Charge met with President Tabare Vazquez at the Embassy's request on March 7 to advise the President on his upcoming meeting with the Secretary on March 11 at the margins of Michelle Bachelet's inauguration ceremony in Santiago, Chile. Vazquez explicitly stated that he wanted a F [...]
2006-03-07 16:09:00Embassy MontevideoCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV ETRD PINR KCRM AORC UY
06MONTEVIDEO259 VAZQUEZ'S DEALS IN CARACAS: A GOOD FIRESALE
[...] (SBU) Summary: On March 14-15, President Vazquez visited Venezuela as part of a six-day Latin American tour. Out of eleven bilateral agreements signed on a variety of issues, two stand out, with the remainder of a mostly cultural or technical nature. The GOU managed to dump on the GOV unprofitabl [...]
2006-03-16 20:51:00Embassy MontevideoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN ECON EINV VZ UY
06MONTEVIDEO268PULP MILLS: VAZQUEZ' TRIP EXPOSES HARSH REALITIES
[...] (C) Summary: President Tabare Vazquez returned empty-handed from an erratic eight-day tour of regional countries designed to drum up support for Uruguay's position in the serious paper mill dispute with Argentina (ref A). From our point of view, the trip was a disaster, especially his confusi [...]
2006-03-20 18:34:00Embassy MontevideoCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV SOCI EINV ECON AORC UY
06MONTEVIDEO296URUGUAY GROWS STRONG FOR THIRD CONSECUTIVE YEAR
[...] Summary: In 2005, Uruguay met its key IMF targets and achieved a 6.6% growth rate, outpacing expectations and driving real GDP back to pre-crisis levels. Still, despite the ongoing strong recovery, per capita GDP (in dollar terms),investment and several social indicators remained below pre [...]
2006-03-28 12:15:00Embassy MontevideoUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD EINV ECIN UY
06MONTEVIDEO298URUGUAY: ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL TOPICS (C-AL6-00402)
[...] (C/NF) This telegram responds to Washington analysts' request for information, per ref A. 2. (C/NF) Summary: Though a small country, Uruguay is important to U.S. national interests as an example of long-standing democracy in a region that has largely lurched to the populist left. Policy makers we [...]
2006-03-28 15:04:00Embassy MontevideoCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPINR ETRD UY
06MONTEVIDEO376PAPERMILL DISPUTE HAS FINLAND'S ATTENTION
[...] (U) In Uruguay there has been widespread dissatisfaction over reports from Sao Paulo that Brazil and Argentina will not support the papermill dispute's submission to Mercosur's conflict resolution mechanism, as Presidents Lula da Silva and Nestor Kirchner apparently consider the affair to be p [...]
2006-04-26 19:55:00Embassy MontevideoUNCLASSIFIEDPREL SOCI EINV SENV AORC UY
06MONTEVIDEO415SCENESETTER AMBASSADOR MAISTO'S VISIT TO URUGUAY
[...] (SBU) Summary: Your visit to Uruguay on May 18 comes on the heels of a very successful May 4 meeting between Uruguayan President Vazquez and President Bush in Washington. Uruguay is important to U.S. interests as an example of temperate, long-standing democracy in a region that has largely lu [...]
2006-05-10 17:24:00Embassy MontevideoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYOVIP PREL AORC PGOV SOCI UY
06MONTEVIDEO448GOU CRITICAL OF MERCOSUR BUT STILL INTENDS TO
[...] (C) Summary: Harsh criticism of Mercosur continues unabated in Uruguay, fueled by a worsening dispute with Argentina, Brazil's distraction with regional events, and an increased marginalization of Mercosur's smaller members in the decision-making. The trade bloc could tilt towards a more pol [...]
2006-05-19 14:00:00Embassy MontevideoCONFIDENTIALETRD ECON PREL UY
06MONTEVIDEO465 MERCOSUR AGREES ON STEPS FOR VENEZUELA'S ENTRY
[...] (SBU) Summary: On May 24 in Buenos Aires, the four Mercosur countries and Venezuela agreed on a draft document detailing the necessary steps for Venezuela's entry into the trading bloc. While Venezuela will have to adopt the Common External Tariff (CET) within four years, it will be allowed [...]
2006-05-25 20:27:00Embassy MontevideoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETRD ECON PREL UY
06MONTEVIDEO567MERCOSUR: THE ARGENTINE PRO TEMP PRESIDENCY AND
[...] (C) Summary: Argentina's pro temp presidency of Mercosur is seen in Uruguay as a resounding failure that weakened the trading bloc's institutions. The conflict over the paper pulp mills overshadowed the entire presidency, as the dispute spun out of control and Argentina blocked the GOU's att [...]
2006-06-21 20:52:00Embassy MontevideoCONFIDENTIALETRD ECON PREL PINR AORC UY
06MONTEVIDEO616URUGUAY'S FTA AT CROSSROADS WHILE VENEZUELA JOINS
[...] (C) Summary: President Vazquez is caught between wanting a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with us and Brazil's open opposition to it. On June 23, Brazil's visiting Foreign Minister explicitly warned the Uruguayans that an FTA with us would be damaging to Mercosur and Uruguay. On June 26, GOU and [...]
2006-07-05 18:03:00Embassy MontevideoCONFIDENTIALPREL ETRD ECON PGOV AORC UY
06MONTEVIDEO746USTR VISIT PROMPTS PRESIDENT VAZQUEZ TO OPENLY
[...] (C) Summary: The recent visit by Assistant United States Trade Representative for the Americas Everett Eissenstat and USTR's Senior Director for Brazil and the Southern Cone, Sue Cronin, sparked an intense internal debate over the future direction of Uruguay's trade relationships and pitted o [...]
2006-08-14 19:07:00Embassy MontevideoCONFIDENTIALETRD PREL ECON PGOV AORC UY
06MONTEVIDEO825MAJOR COCAINE BUST IN URUGUAY
[...] (U) On September 5-6, the Uruguayan National Police's anti-drug unit DGRTID scored major success against international narco-traffickers operating here. The unit's "Operation Chimed" resulted in the largest cocaine HCl seizure (over 300 kg) in Uruguayan history. Police arrested twenty-four i [...]
2006-09-06 20:21:00Embassy MontevideoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYSNAR PREL KCRM UY
06PANAMA913HEALTH MINISTER ON REGIONAL FORUM, AVIAN FLU, AND
[...] (SBU) Summary: Health Minister Camilo Alleyne anticipates HHS Secretary Leavitt's participation at a regional forum of health ministers the GOP plans to host in early June, with a focus on pandemic flu issues. He is willing to attend the June 6-7 IPAPI meeting in Vienna. Alleyne believes that [...]
2006-05-11 22:39:00Embassy PanamaUNCLASSIFIEDTBIO KFLU SENV PM
06PARIS1006 UNESCO: INTANGIBLE CULTURAL HERITAGE CONVENTION
[...] SUMMARY: On February 9, 2006 UNESCO hosted an information session for member states on the Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage. Director General (DG),Matsuura and Assistant Director General (ADG) for Culture, Bouchenaki outlined the next steps for the impleme [...]
2006-02-16 15:48:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDSCUL AORC UNESCO
06PARIS2774 UNESCO: 174th EXECUTIVE BOARD HIGHLIGHTS CHALLENGES FOR
[...] Summary: The 174th Executive Board highlighted two major challenges that UNESCO faces in the Natural Sciences Sector. Firstly, the Secretariat needs to define a strategy for UNESCO's category two centers. Secondly, the Secretariat must respond to the demand from member states for cross-secto [...]
2006-04-27 11:02:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDUNESCO AORC TSPL EAID SENV KSCI
06PARIS332FRANCE 2006 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT
[...] Investment Climate Statement Contents A. French Investment Regime A1. Openness to Foreign Investment A2. Conversion and Transfer Policies A3. Expropriation and Compensation A4. Dispute Settlement A5. Performance Requirements and Incentives A6. Right to Private Ownership and Establis [...]
2006-01-18 17:12:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDEINV EFIN ELAB PGOV KTDB FR OPIC USTR
06PARIS6615 USUNESCO - A/S POWELL VISIT: PD SCENESETTER
[...] (U) SUMMARY: I am looking forward to your October 23 and 24 visit to UNESCO, and would like to suggest that UNESCO with its education, communication and culture mandates is the ideal platform to advance the Secretary's transformational diplomacy agenda. In this regard, I would like you to co [...]
2006-10-04 15:05:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYUNESCO KPAO
06PARIS792WHA A/S SHANNON'S 2/2 MEETINGS WITH FRENCH
[...] (C) SUMMARY: A/S Shannon visited Paris on February 2 to discuss the full range of WHA issues with officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Presidency. On Haiti, Shannon encouraged France to consider symbolic gestures during the election period to demonstrate GOF engagement, an a [...]
2006-02-08 08:25:00Embassy ParisCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV ECON FR AR VE BL BR CO CA IR HA
06PORTAUPRINCE1203UN SRSG MULLET ON MINUSTAH, SECURITY AND HAITI
[...] (S) Summary. I met with UN SRSG Edmond Mullet July 2 to discuss his views of Haiti, the security environment and other issues. Mullet said that MINUSTAH is prepared to take "decisive action" against the gangs when/if President Preval agrees. He reports that an unknown quantity of automatic w [...]
2006-07-06 20:03:00Embassy Port Au PrinceSECRET//NOFORNPREL PGOV MASS UN HA
06PORTOFSPAIN663WTO WAIVER FOR CBTPA BENEFICIARIES
[...] A/DCM delivered points from reftel on June 1 to Razia Ali, MFA Director for International Trade. Ali appreciated the fact that we were approaching other beneficiary countries of the Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act (CBTPA) and Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act (CBERA). Ali had raise [...]
2006-06-01 15:35:00Embassy Port Of SpainUNCLASSIFIEDETRD WTRO OAS TD XL
06PORTOFSPAIN787PARAGUAY TO MEET CARIBBEAN COUNTRIES ON WTO
[...] A brief AP story appeared in the June 28 Trinidad Express business supplement regarding Paraguay and the waiver in the World Trade Organization (reftels) for countries enjoying benefits of the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act (CBERA). The article, reporting on a recent meeting in Guyana, [...]
2006-06-29 14:19:00Embassy Port Of SpainUNCLASSIFIEDETRD WTRO EAID TD XL
06QUITO978REGIONAL IAEA CONFERENCE ENCOURAGES NUCLEAR
[...] (SBU) Summary: PolOffs on April 3-4 represented the USG at the first Pan-American IAEA Meeting on Strengthening Implementation of International Instruments for Enhanced Nuclear and Radiological Security. During the two-day conference, IAEA organizers explained international efforts to counte [...]
2006-04-21 00:12:00Embassy QuitoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL KNNP PTER KTIA IAEA CARICOM EC
06ROME263 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT 2006
[...] Summary. Italy continues to court foreign investors by actively seeking to implement the 2003 legal reforms designed to lift the Italian economy out of its malaise. In 2003 Italy successfully reformed its civil code and made important modifications to its Unified Rules on Financial Intermed [...]
2006-01-30 08:52:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDEINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB PGOV IT OPIC USTR
06ROME323(UPDATE) 2005 INCSR SUBMISSION FOR ITALY (PART I)
[...] In accordance with Ref B instructions, Post submits an update to the INCSR report (Ref A) transmitted in December 2005. The updated text and figures below reflect the latest information from the GOI and should be included in the final draft of the INCSR. 2. Ref A cable, paragraph five. [...]
2006-02-03 13:31:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR IT EUN
06SANJOSE63NATIONAL SECURITY PLANNING WORKSHOP FOR COSTA RICA
[...] (C) Tom: I am writing to seek your support for an inititiative to engage early on with the new Costa Rican leadership team before it enters office and while it is still forming its governing agenda. During my consultations in Washington before coming to post, I met with Dr. Richard Downie o [...]
2006-01-10 15:53:00Embassy San JoseCONFIDENTIALPINS MARR PREL CS
06SANJOSE88NATIONAL SECURITY PLANNING WORKSHOP FOR COSTA RICA
[...] (C) Dear General Craddock: I am writing to seek your support for an inititiative to engage early on with the new Costa Rican leadership team before it enters office and while it is still forming its governing agenda. During my consultations in Washington before coming to post, I met with Dr [...]
2006-01-13 13:39:00Embassy San JoseCONFIDENTIALPINS MARR PREL CS
06SANTIAGO1675BACHELET'S IDEA OF REGIONAL INTEGRATION: IS IT
[...] Summary: Beginning in her campaign last fall, President Michelle Bachelet made clear she would focus on domestic issues and improving Chile's relations within the region. Historical border disputes, the threat of domestic instability in Bolivia and Peru, economic uncertainty in Argentina, and [...]
2006-08-04 20:16:00Embassy SantiagoCONFIDENTIALPREL CI
06SANTIAGO2085MEDIA REACTION - VENEZUELA HELPING BOLIVIA BUILD MILITARY
[...] Two Santiago dailies cited UDI Members of Congress who denounced Venezuela for providing assistance to Bolivia to build 26 military bases along its border with Brazil, Paraguay, Chile, and Peru. Excerpts follow: 2. On October 4, conservative, influential newspaper-of-record "El Mercurio" (c [...]
2006-10-04 20:14:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC PREL KMDR KPAO PGOV VE BR PA PE CI
06SANTIAGO2117MEDIA REACTION - VENEZUELA'S AGREEMENT TO ASSIST BOLIVIA
[...] Summary: Revelations of an agreement between Venezuela and Bolivia to build military bases along Bolivia's frontier with Brazil, Paraguay, Peru, and Chile generated considerable public commentary in Santiago. Chile's Senate Foreign Relations and Defense Committees summoned the Ministers of F [...]
2006-10-11 12:34:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC PREL KMDR KPAO PGOV VE BR PA PE CI
06SANTIAGO2140CHILE EXPLAINS COUNTER-TERRORISM EFFORTS TO G-8
[...] (SBU) Summary. In a local G-8 CTAG meeting, the chiefs of Chile's National Intelligence Agency and the Director of intelligence for the National Investigative Police agreed Chile must seek to disrupt any activity that could benefit terrorists. They said they had no conclusive evidence of a te [...]
2006-10-12 20:50:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER PGOV SNAR EFIN RU CI
06SANTIAGO338MARCH 11 BACHELET INAUGURATION: UPDATE ON FOREIGN
[...] (SBU) Below is Post's latest information on attendance by foreign delegations for certain countries at President-elect Michelle Bachelet's March 11 inaguration ceremony, as provided by resident diplomats: --Argentina: President Kirchner. --Bolivia: President Morales. --Brazil: President [...]
2006-02-15 20:56:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYOVIP PREL PGOV CI INAUGURATION
06SANTIAGO411MARCH 11 BACHELET INAUGURATION: FEB 28 UPDATE ON
[...] (SBU) Below is Post's latest information on attendance by foreign delegations for certain countries at President-elect Michelle Bachelet's March 11 inauguration ceremony, as provided by resident diplomats: --Argentina: President Kirchner. (Arrives March 10, departs March 11, Sheraton Hotel [...]
2006-02-28 21:15:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYOVIP PGOV PREL CI
06SANTIAGO887FORMER LAGOS MINISTERS LAUNCH FOUNDATION TO
[...] This is an action request. See para 7. 2. Summary: Several ex-ministers and supporters of former President Lagos have launched a foundation to promote Chile's successes throughout the region. "Project America" Director Jose Viera-Gallo told Embassy officers that one of the foundation's ob [...]
2006-04-28 15:12:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL SOCI CI VZ
06SAOPAULO1002SOUTHWEST BRAZIL: CATTLE CRISIS, POROUS BORDER, AND U.S.
[...] (SBU) Consul General (CG) recently visited Brazil's southwestern border state of Mato Grosso do Sul. Meetings with representatives of the cattle ranching sector and government researchers shed light on an economic dichotomy in the Brazilian beef industry today: Drought conditions, market worr [...]
2006-09-18 13:36:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL EAGR ETRD ENRG SENV KPAO EINV ECON BR
06SAOPAULO1005SOUTH AND CENTRAL ASIA: AFGHANISTAN, NATO ROLE,
[...] "Relapse In Afghanistan" Leading national circulation daily liberal Folha de S. Paulo editorialized (9/18): "Compared with Iraq, Afghanistan is a kind of garden of delights. The US intervention was successful. The hated Taliban regime was deposed and replaced by a government that acquired le [...]
2006-09-18 18:30:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD BR
06SAOPAULO1054EXPORTS, POPULISM AND OLD ALLIES: A TRIP TO PARANA
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. On a recent trip to the state of Parana just southwest of Sao Paulo, Consul General helped launch a Commerce Department initiative at the Port of Paranagua, which, according to Port officials and the state's governor, is being revitalized into a dynamic commercial sea link for [...]
2006-10-02 18:18:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL EAGR ETRD EWWT EINV SCUL KPAO BR
06SAOPAULO1137 AMBASSADOR SOBEL'S MEETINGS ON ETHANOL IN SAO PAULO
[...] Summary: During his October 4-10 visit to Sao Paulo, Ambassador Sobel met with the new country president of Archer Daniels Midland (ADM),who advised that prospects for new infrastructure investment in Brazil are poor and that the company does not plan to produce ethanol outside the U.S. The [...]
2006-10-24 12:41:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR ENRG ETRD EINV BR
06SAOPAULO1206FAVORABLE TRENDS IN FIGHTING IPR PIRACY IN SAO PAULO
[...] (U) Econoff met recently with Marcio Vaz Guimaraes de Souza Netto, the head of the Sao Paulo State Interagency Council to Combat Piracy, to discuss recent activities of the organization and new developments in the fight against piracy. The Council has been reaching out to law enforcement in o [...]
2006-11-21 17:22:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKIPR ETRD ECON KJUS BR
06SAOPAULO198Santa Catarina - Port Development and Challenges
[...] SUMMARY. The Port of Itajai's phenomenal growth, the development of a competing port in the neighboring city of Navegantes, and the 2005 opening of a private port facility in Itapoa highlight the southern Brazilian state of Santa Catarina's prominent role in Brazilian trade. A U.S. company, [...]
2006-02-23 10:14:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDECON EWWT PGOV KIPR ETRD BEXP BR
06SAOPAULO360REP. ISSA'S MEETING WITH LEADERS OF LEBANESE COMMUNITY IN
[...] (SBU) During the visit to Sao Paulo of CODEL Grassley (septels),Rep. Darrel Issa (CA) held a separate meeting with four leaders of Sao Paulo's Lebanese community. They discussed the size and activities of Brazil's Lebanese community as well as the influence of the broader Arab community on th [...]
2006-04-04 13:59:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYOREP PGOV PREL ETRD PTER EFIN BR LE
06SAOPAULO484MEDIA REACTION: WESTERN HEMISPHERE: SOUTH AMERICA, BOLIVIA,
[...] "Obsolescence of What Is Still Unfinished" The lead editorial in center-right O Estado de S. Paulo remarked (5/5): "What should have been dealt with yesterday in Puerto Iguazu was the premature dismantling of the unfinished projects of [South American] regional integration. The ruined buildin [...]
2006-05-05 17:03:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD BR
06SAOPAULO498SAO PAULO'S ARAB COMMUNITY: DIVERSITY AND DIVISIONS
[...] (SBU) While the Lebanese Christian community in Sao Paulo is active in politics, the Arab community in general (Muslim and Christian) lacks political clout at the national level. In fact, our conversations with a number of Christian and Muslim leaders of Sao Paulo's large Middle Eastern comm [...]
2006-05-09 16:00:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PINR PREL KPAO KISL KIRF SOCI SCUL BR
06SAOPAULO577Building on Momentum: Sao Paulo Forms IPR Working Group
[...] (U) Through sustained outreach over the last year, Post has successfully raised the profile of IPR problems in the consular district and forged relationships with local business and law enforcement interlocutors as effective means for encouraging improved IPR protection. To build on recent su [...]
2006-05-24 09:42:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDKIPR ETRD KJUS EIND EAGR BR
06SAOPAULO666MEDIA REACTION: WESTERN HEMISPHERE: FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS,
[...] No summary [...]
2006-06-13 12:20:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD BR
06SAOPAULO675COMMERCE SECRETARY PROMOTES U.S. EXPORTS, PUSHES
[...] During his June 7-8 visit to Sao Paulo, Secretary of Commerce Carlos M. Gutierrez discussed intellectual property rights with the Governors of four states and attended a meeting of the Sao Paulo State Interagency Committee to Combat Piracy; met with leaders of major business and industrial gro [...]
2006-06-16 16:30:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDOVIP ETRD BEXP KIPR EINV PGOV EAGR ENRG BR
06SAOPAULO699MEDIA REACTION: WESTERN HEMISPHERE, FREE-TRADE, DOHA ROUND;
[...] No summary [...]
2006-06-26 11:35:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD BR
06SAOPAULO782SAO PAULO LEBANESE AND MUSLIM REACTIONS TO EVENTS IN
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The Federation of Muslims Associations in Brazil sent a letter to the Consul General in Sao Paulo expressing "immense concern" regarding the recent military actions conducted by Israel in Lebanon, especially as it affects Brazilians currently in Lebanon for tourism and to visit [...]
2006-07-18 19:08:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV SOCI ASEC PREL BR
06SAOPAULO785BRAZIL: SENATOR CORNYN VISITS TRI-BORDER REGION
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. Senator John Cornyn of Texas and his Foreign Affairs Advisor Russ Thomasson visited Brazil and Paraguay on July 1-3 in order to study issues involving the tri-border region. The Senator sits on several subcommittees that provide oversight for matters involving the region, incl [...]
2006-07-20 18:35:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYOREP PGOV PREL ETRD PTER EFIN BRPA
06SAOPAULO910 BRAZIL'S NATIONAL PLAN TO COMBAT PIRACY: AN UPDATE ON
[...] SENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSIFIED; PLEASE PROTECT ACCORDINGLY 2. (U) Summary. At the July 26 Sao Paulo meeting of Brazil's National Council to Combat Piracy and Intellectual Property Crimes, the public-private Forum Against Piracy and Illegality (FNCP) officially became an autonomous unit of the [...]
2006-08-18 15:04:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKIPR ETRD ECON KJUS BR
06SAOPAULO962MEDIA REACTION: WESTERN HEMISPHERE: LEFTIST LEANINGS IN
[...] No summary [...]
2006-09-05 15:38:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR OPRC OIIP ETRD BR
06TAIPEI103Taiwan: 2005 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT
[...] The following is the Taiwan Investment Climate Statement for 2005, as requested reftel. A copy has been transmitted by e-mail to EB/IFD/OIA. ---------------------------------- A.1 Openness to Foreign Investment ---------------------------------- 2. Taiwan officially welcomes foreign di [...]
2006-01-12 06:52:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiUNCLASSIFIEDEINV EFIN ECON OPIC KTDB USTR TW
06TAIPEI1263TAIWAN STRUGGLING TO COUNTER THE PRC IN LATIN
[...] (C) Summary: Taiwan officials continue to worry about Taipei's diplomatic standing in Latin America and Beijing's growing influence in the region. Taipei is particularly concerned that Panama, Costa Rica, and Nicaragua might soon switch recognition from Taipei to Beijing. In an effort to cou [...]
2006-04-10 22:53:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiSECRETCR NC PM PGOV PREL TW XR
06TEGUCIGALPA139HONDURAS SCENESETTER FOR ATTORNEY GENQL
[...] (U) Summary: New Honduran President, Jose Manuel "Mel" Zelaya Rosales, will face a difficult task leading one of the poorest countries in Latin America. There were national elections for a new President, the unicameral Congress, and all 298 municipalities on November 27, 2005; Congress will b [...]
2006-01-24 01:28:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYOVIP PREL PGOV ECON MOPS SNAR PTER KJUS HO
06TEGUCIGALPA743HONDURAS SCENESETTER FOR DAS WHA MADISON, VISIT TO
[...] (U) Summary: New Honduran President, Jose Manuel "Mel" Zelaya Rosales, will face a difficult task leading one of the poorest countries in Latin America. On November 27, 2005, there were national elections for a new President, the unicameral Congress, and all 298 municipalities; a new (and ov [...]
2006-04-21 17:19:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYOVIP PREL PGOV ECON ECIN MOPS SNAR PTER KJUS
06THEHAGUE1262006 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT - THE NETHERLANDS
[...] The following transmits the draft 2006 Investment Climate Statement (ICS) for the Netherlands. This update corresponds with Chapter VI in the FY 2006 Country Commercial Guide. The full text of the ICS has been forwarded by e-mail to EUR/IFD/OIA to the attention of J. Nathaniel Hatcher and Pa [...]
2006-01-19 14:46:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIEDEINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB NL OPIC USTR
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