isacson + [x]usgovtdocument   250

Defense.gov News Article: Special Operations Delegates from 96 Nations Meet in Florida
“The situation in Colombia is very different [today] because our democracy now has support from the other countries, but especially from the United States,” the brigadier general said
120525  colombia  c-uspolicy  [x]usgovtdocument 
4 days ago by isacson
Pages - US-Army-Engineers-Continue-School-Building-Project-in-Guatemala.aspx...
BTH 2012 is a U.S. Army South planned exercise that deploys military engineers and medical professionals to Guatemala for training, while providing services to rural communities
120524  guatemala  uspolicy  [x]usgovtdocument 
5 days ago by isacson
Pages - Beyond-The-Horizon-Honduras-Construction-Sites-Make-Steady-Progress.aspx...
U.S. military engineers working with Honduran forces are building two schoolhouses and two medical clinics in rural communities
120524  honduras  uspolicy  [x]usgovtdocument 
5 days ago by isacson
Pages - SOCSOUTH,-Nicaraguan-Troops-Participate-in-Training-Exchange.aspx...
Special Warfare Combatant-craft Crewmen trained on critical skills such as water survival, tactical casualty combat care, communications, basic maritime navigation, boat handling maneuvers on small tactical boats, weapons familiarization, and tactical boat operations
120521  nicaragua  uspolicy  [x]usgovtdocument  newsemail 
9 days ago by isacson
[no title]
The 2012 Strategic Plan, applying the principles of risk management, sets a strong foundation for the continued evolution of the Border Patrol
120521  mexico  uspolicy  bordersecurity  [x]usgovtdocument 
10 days ago by isacson
Defense.gov News Article: Panetta Reaffirms Partnership, Friendship With Chile
Panetta said the U.S.-Chile defense relationship in many ways is a fulfillment of the Defense Department’s new strategy
120427  chile  uspolicy  [x]usgovtdocument 
4 weeks ago by isacson
Defense.gov News Article: Panetta: Violent Extremism Threatens Latin America
“We always have a concern about, in particular, the [Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps] and efforts by the IRGC to expand their influence, not only throughout the Middle East but also into this region,” Panetta said
120425  entireregion  iranianforeignpolicy  uspolicy  [x]usgovtdocument 
4 weeks ago by isacson
Defense.gov News Transcript: Joint Press Conference with Secretary Panetta and Colombian Minister Pinzon in Tolemaida, Colombia (English language comments only)
What Venezuela is doing in strengthening their military, we don’t object to the fact that they’re strengthening their military.  What we’d be concerned about is how they use that military in this part of the world
120425  colombia  venezuela  c-uspolicy  [x]usgovtdocument 
4 weeks ago by isacson
Defense.gov News Article: Panetta Promises Continued Support to Colombia
From that cooperation arises the potential for the two military forces to work closely to help build the capacity of other nations in this region
120424  colombia  c-uspolicy  [x]usgovtdocument 
5 weeks ago by isacson
Defense.gov News Article: Secretary: U.S., Latin America Face Common Challenges
Partnerships in the region will include joint training, exercises, technology sharing and other kinds of assistance
120424  colombia  brazil  chile  c-uspolicy  [x]usgovtdocument 
5 weeks ago by isacson
Defense.gov News Article: Panetta Visit to Expand South American Defense Ties
“In the context of limited resources of the United States for defense … we have an opportunity to partner together with other nations so they become security exporters.”
120423  colombia  brazil  chile  [x]usgovtdocument  c-uspolicy 
5 weeks ago by isacson
Remarks With Brazilian Foreign Minister Antonio de Aguiar Patriota
I think it’s important to emphasize that at the heart of this partnership are values. We are two of the largest democracies in the world, two of the most diverse countries in the world
120418  brazil  uspolicy  [x]usgovtdocument 
5 weeks ago by isacson
'Colombia muestra que el éxito es posible': Barack Obama - Cumbre de las Américas 2012 - ELTIEMPO.COM
En entrevista con EL TIEMPO, la primera a un medio colombiano, relanza su compromiso con Colombia
120413  colombia  c-uspolicy  [x]usgovtdocument 
6 weeks ago by isacson
Obama: "Está bajo ataque la libertad de expresión" - 13.04.2012 - lanacion.com  
Al responder una pregunta sobre Venezuela, Obama señaló que su país espera que se respete la voluntad popular en las elecciones presidenciales
120413  entireregion  uspolicy  pressfreedom  [x]usgovtdocument 
6 weeks ago by isacson
The Colombia Strategic Development Initiative (CSDI)
We support Colombia’s efforts through the Colombia Strategic Development Initiative (CSDI), an inter-agency approach that provides U.S. assistance across a full spectrum of activities
120413  colombia  c-uspolicy  [x]usgovtdocument 
6 weeks ago by isacson
Fact Sheet: U.S.-Brazil Defense Cooperation | The White House
Our militaries are expanding the training that they conduct together into new categories
120410  brazil  uspolicy  defensecooperation  [x]usgovtdocument 
7 weeks ago by isacson
defence.professionals | defpro.com
Dempsey said he believes the training would increase the cooperation between the two militaries. Past chairmen who have visited the area also wanted to increase U.S. participation in the Jungle School
120330  brazil  uspolicy  [x]usgovtdocument 
8 weeks ago by isacson
Defense.gov News Article: Dempsey: Colombia Has Strategy to Take Down Terror Group
The strategy calls for Colombia to cut the FARC forces in half in two years. “They selected 2014 as a key moment for them,” he said
120330  colombia  c-uspolicy  c-politicsandsecurity  [x]usgovtdocument 
8 weeks ago by isacson
Un mensaje para El Espectador | ELESPECTADOR.COM
Así como Colombia ha evolucionando, también lo ha hecho nuestra colaboración
120322  colombia  c-uspolicy  [x]usgovtdocument 
9 weeks ago by isacson
Readout of the President’s Call with Colombian President Santos | The White House
Finally, the President thanked President Santos for his invitation to hold bilateral meetings following the conclusion of the Summit on Sunday, April 15, noting that he looks forward to the opportunity
120320  colombia  c-uspolicy  [x]usgovtdocument 
10 weeks ago by isacson
USAID FRONTLINES: Promoting Civilian-Military Cooperation Beyond Borders
Even though the quick-impact projects were essential to signaling positive change in La Macarena, the civilian and military planners had to keep their minds focused on the long-term projects as well
120316  colombia  c-uspolicy  [x]usgovtdocument 
10 weeks ago by isacson
2012 International Narcotics Control Strategy Report
It describes the efforts of key countries to attack all aspects of the international drug trade in Calendar Year 2011
120308  entireregion  narcotrafficking  uspolicy  [x]usgovtdocument 
11 weeks ago by isacson
Building a Deeper Partnership With Brazil
We’ve made a lot of progress since President Obama’s visit, but the upcoming stretch of high-level engagement, starting with President Rousseff’s visit to Washington in April, represents an opportunity to do even more
120302  brazil  uspolicy  [x]usgovtdocument 
12 weeks ago by isacson
U.S. Policy and Engagement in the Americas
I know there are voices that say we don’t pay enough attention to Latin America, or that our “importance” there is waning. It’s a folkloric narrative when it comes to this region, and it is also somewhat patronizing
120229  entireregion  uspolicy  [x]usgovtdocument 
february 2012 by isacson
Vice President Biden to Travel to Mexico and Honduras | The White House
In Mexico City, the Vice President will meet with President Calderón and will underscore the United States’ commitment to deepening our close dialogue and cooperation with Mexico on a broad range of issues
120223  mexico  honduras  uspolicy  [x]usgovtdocument 
february 2012 by isacson
Commandant of Colombian Marine Corps awards U.S. Marines
Two U.S. Marines assigned to U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South in Doral, Florida recently received Colombia’s highest award that can be bestowed upon foreign nationals
120222  colombia  c-uspolicy  [x]usgovtdocument 
february 2012 by isacson
Boletines de Prensa 2012 | Embajada de los Estados Unidos Guatemala
Si las drogas ilegales fueran descriminalizadas mañana en Centroamérica, las organizaciones criminales transnacionales y las pandillas continuarían involucrándose en actividades ilícitas
120213  guatemala  narcotrafficking  uspolicy  [x]usgovtdocument 
february 2012 by isacson
La Jornada: La asociación México-Estados Unidos contra la trata de personas
Como embajador de los Estados Unidos en México espero con ansias poder seguir trabajando con el gobierno y con la sociedad civil de México para continuar avanzando en esta batalla
120210  mexico  humantrafficking  uspolicy  [x]usgovtdocument 
february 2012 by isacson
Mexico
Below is a state-by-state assessment of security conditions throughout Mexico divided into northern and southern regions
120210  mexico  publicsecurity  uspolicy  [x]usgovtdocument 
february 2012 by isacson
Folha.com - Poder - Poder e Política - Interview with Wendy Sherman, undersecretary for Political Affairs of the United States - 06/02/2012
I don't think that anyone can bring up President Dilma short as an advocate for human rights, and someone who understands in her own life experience how crucial this is
120206  brazil  uspolicy  [x]usgovtdocument  video 
february 2012 by isacson
Visita de Obama a Colombia - Noticias de Europa - Mundo - ELTIEMPO.COM
La número tres del Departamento de Estado llegó para preparar la agenda de Obama en Colombia
120131  colombia  c-uspolicy  [x]usgovtdocument 
january 2012 by isacson
Democratic Conditions in Nicaragua
The elections marked a setback to democracy in Nicaragua and undermined the ability of Nicaraguans to hold their government accountable
120126  nicaragua  uspolicy  [x]usgovtdocument 
january 2012 by isacson
[no title]
This project will implement an integrated monitoring system for the reduction
of excess coca cultivation and will provide technological support to enable Bolivia to
identify new areas of coca expansio
120125  bolivia  brazil  narcotrafficking  uspolicy  [x]usgovtdocument 
january 2012 by isacson
Taken Question: Appointment of Venezuela's Defense Minister
Our concerns about Rangel Silva are well known and of long standing
120120  venezuela  uspolicy  [x]usgovtdocument 
january 2012 by isacson
Remarks to CCAA's 35th Annual Conference on the Caribbean and Central America
In many parts of the hemisphere, old patterns of inequality persist. Institutions of governance haven’t always kept pace with new needs
111207  centralamericaregional  CaribbeanRegional  uspolicy  [x]usgovtdocument 
december 2011 by isacson
The Merida Initiative: Expanding the U.S./Mexico Partnership
Under the Merida Initiative, the United States has forged strong partnerships to improve citizen safety in affected areas
111130  mexico  uspolicy  [x]usgovtdocument 
november 2011 by isacson
FBI — 2011 National Gang Threat Assessment
Increasing Coordination between Mexican Drug Cartels, Alien Smuggling Networks, and US-Based Gangs
111025  uspolicy  entireregion  publicsecurity  [x]usgovtdocument 
october 2011 by isacson
Remarks at The Americas Competitiveness Forum Opening Reception
We have to create the conditions that will allow millions of our fellow citizens to break free from poverty
111006  entireregion  uspolicy  [x]usgovtdocument 
october 2011 by isacson
Press Availability in the Dominican Republic
Earlier today I announced that the United States will commit up to $17.5 million to fund projects that foster inclusive economic growth in the Americas
111006  entireregion  uspolicy  [x]usgovtdocument 
october 2011 by isacson
Statement from President Obama on the Submission of the Korea, Colombia, and Panama Trade Agreements | The White House
The series of trade agreements I am submitting to Congress today will make it easier for American companies to sell their products in South Korea, Colombia, and Panama
111004  colombia  panama  uspolicy  freetrade  [x]usgovtdocument 
october 2011 by isacson
Release No. 0430.11
Congress must now take action on an important part of President Obama's jobs agenda: new trade agreements with Colombia, Panama and South Korea and trade adjustment assistance
111004  colombia  panama  uspolicy  freetrade  [x]usgovtdocument 
october 2011 by isacson
Balanced trade would fuel U.S. jobs - POLITICO.com Print View
Under the U.S.-Colombia trade agreement, elimination of tariffs on U.S. goods exported to Colombia is estimated to increase total U.S. goods exports to Colombia by more than $1.1 billion
111003  colombia  panama  c-uspolicy  c-freetrade  [x]usgovtdocument 
october 2011 by isacson
Bolivia: TIPNIS Road Issue (Taken Question)
We share the view of the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights that the TIPNIS road issue should be resolved peacefully through dialogue and consultation
110928  bolivia  politicsandsecurity  indigenouscommunities  uspolicy  [x]usgovtdocument 
september 2011 by isacson
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts | The White House
Roberta S. Jacobson currently serves as Acting Assistant Secretary and Principal Deputy Secretary of the Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs (WHA) at the Department of State
110928  entireregion  uspolicy  [x]usgovtdocument 
september 2011 by isacson
Background Briefing: Secretary's Bilateral Meetings on Colombia, Vietnam, and the Ukraine
The Secretary opened by thanking Colombia for its leadership, regionally and globally. They discussed the state of the free trade agreement and their shared hope that it’ll move quickly through the Senate
110927  colombia  c-uspolicy  [x]usgovtdocument 
september 2011 by isacson
China-Latin America Military Engagement: Good Will, Good Business, and Strategic Position
This monograph finds that the level of PRC military engagement with the region is higher than is generally recognized, and has expanded in important ways in recent years
110926  entireregion  chineseforeignpolicy  [x]usgovtdocument 
september 2011 by isacson
Defense.gov News Article: General Cites Southcom Regional Challenges
Fraser said the United States’ security concerns in the region encompass transnational organized crime, illicit trafficking, violent extremist organizations, narco-terrorism, criminal gangs and natural disasters
110923  entireregion  uspolicy  [x]usgovtdocument 
september 2011 by isacson
Press Release 2011 | Embassy of the United States Mexico City, Mexico
Pam and I are headed to a place that could not be more different from Afghanistan
110912  mexico  uspolicy  [x]usgovtdocument 
september 2011 by isacson
Treasury Designates Four Venezuelan Officials for Providing Arms and Security to the FARC
“Today’s action exposes four Venezuelan government officials as key facilitators of arms, security, training and other assistance in support of the FARC’s operations in Venezuela,” said OFAC Director Adam Szubin.
110909  venezuela  c-uspolicy  colombia  c-farcinternationallinks  c-relationswithvenezuela  [x]usgovtdocument 
september 2011 by isacson
Coordination Meeting of the U.S.-Brazil Joint Action Plan to Eliminate Racial and Ethnic Discrimination and Promote Equality
The United States and Brazil will hold a coordination meeting of the U.S.–Brazil Joint Action Plan to Eliminate Racial and Ethnic Discrimination and Promote Equality (Joint Action Plan) September 1-2 in Brasilia, Brazil.
110831  brazil  uspolicy  humanrights  [x]usgovtdocument 
august 2011 by isacson
Colombia's Independence Day
The United States and Colombia are united by our common interests, including a steadfast commitment to democracy, equal opportunity, and human rights
110719  colombia  c-uspolicy  [x]usgovtdocument 
july 2011 by isacson
Statement of Deputy Attorney General James Cole Regarding Information Requests for Multiple Sales of Semi-Automatic Rifles with Detachable Magazines
Federal, state and foreign law enforcement agencies have determined that certain types of semi-automatic rifles – greater than .22 caliber and with the ability to accept a detachable magazine – are highly sought after by dangerous drug trafficking organizations
110712  mexico  uspolicy  armstrafficking  [x]usgovtdocument 
july 2011 by isacson
Office of National Drug Control Policy - Increasing Security along the Southwest Border
The strategy outlines Federal, State, local, tribal and international actions that will substantially reduce the flow of illicit drugs, cash, and weapons across the border
110708  mexico  uspolicy  bordersecurity  narcotrafficking  [x]usgovtdocument 
july 2011 by isacson
Remarks at the Central American Security Conference (SICA)
Businesses and the rich in every country must pay their fair share of taxes and become full partners in a whole-of-society effort
110623  centralamericaregional  publicsecurity  uspolicy  [x]usgovtdocument 
june 2011 by isacson
U.S. Actions To Combat Trafficking in Arms in the Western Hemisphere
The United States has implemented programs to strengthen partnerships with the nations of the Western Hemisphere to combat trafficking in arms
110623  entireregion  uspolicy  armstrafficking  [x]usgovtdocument 
june 2011 by isacson
Briefing on the Secretary's Upcoming Trip to Guatemala and Jamaica
My own suggestion to you is we have not been asleep for the last three or four years. We have a fairly ambitious program of a bilateral nature with Guatemala
110621  centralamericaregional  uspolicy  [x]usgovtdocument 
june 2011 by isacson
Arturo Valenzuela, subsecretario de Estado para América Latina, y TLC con Colombia - Política en Colombia y el Mundo: Noticias de Política - ELTIEMPO.COM
En la que puede ser su última visita como funcionario del Gobierno estadounidense -pues anunció que regresará próximamente a la academia- reitera que, contrario a lo que se cree, el compromiso de su país hacia Colombia sigue firme
110616  colombia  c-uspolicy  [x]usgovtdocument 
june 2011 by isacson
Remarks to the Center for Strategic and International Studies Colombia Conference
This is a model that serves as an exemplar all through the region and around the world that people can look to as an example of societies that come together to vindicate that democratic objective
110616  colombia  c-uspolicy  [x]usgovtdocument 
june 2011 by isacson
U.S.-Brazil Global Partnership Dialogue
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and Minister of External Relations Antonio de Aguiar Patriota convened on June 1, 2011 the second U.S.-Brazil Global Partnership Dialogue
110603  brazil  uspolicy  [x]usgovtdocument 
june 2011 by isacson
Honduras' Admission to the OAS
The United States welcomes today’s decision by members of the Organization of American States (OAS) to lift the suspension of Honduras’ participation in the organization
110602  honduras  uspolicy  internationalcommunity  [x]usgovtdocument 
june 2011 by isacson
U.S.-Colombia High-Level Partnership Dialogue
Many of you have been involved in this conversation for a long time, and today, with the convening of five working groups, three for the first time, we hope there will be even greater contact
110601  colombia  c-uspolicy  [x]usgovtdocument  [x]othergovernmentstatement 
june 2011 by isacson
Remarks With Colombian Foreign Minister Maria Angela Holguin After Their Meeting
"Since the first High Level Partnership Dialogue last October, Colombia has made significant progress on human, labor, and civil rights"
110601  colombia  c-uspolicy  [x]usgovtdocument  [x]othergovernmentstatement 
june 2011 by isacson
"Estamos perdiendo mercado en Colombia" | ELESPECTADOR.COM
Michael Camuñez, subsecretario adjunto de Comercio para Acceso a Mercados y Cumplimiento del Departamento de Estado de EE.UU., le dijo a El Espectador que la demora en la aprobación del TLC les está costando dinero
110526  colombia  c-uspolicy  c-freetrade  [x]usgovtdocument 
may 2011 by isacson
Remarks at the 41st Washington Conference on the Americas
As all of you know, rates of violence and crime are unacceptably high in too many places in our hemisphere. But when I look at the experience of Colombia in recent years, I see that we can overcome this threat
110512  entireregion  uspolicy  [x]usgovtdocument 
may 2011 by isacson
Obama’s Remarks on Immigration — Text - NYTimes.com
We have gone above and beyond what was requested by the very Republicans who said they supported broader reform as long as we got serious about enforcement. All the stuff they asked for, we've done
110511  mexico  uspolicy  migration  [x]usgovtdocument 
may 2011 by isacson
Colombian Marine Corps hosts Senior Enlisted Marine Leaders of the Americas conference
Senior Enlisted Leaders representing Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Panama, Paraguay, Peru and Uruguay, made history April 4th – 7th as they met for the first time
110413  colombia  entireregion  uspolicy  [x]usgovtdocument 
april 2011 by isacson
Napolitano and Locke: The Southwest Border Is Open for Business - WSJ.com
Unfortunately, there is a widespread misperception that the Southwest is wracked by violence spilling over from Mexico's ongoing drug war. The facts tell a different story
110404  mexico  uspolicy  bordersecurity  [x]usgovtdocument 
april 2011 by isacson
Comando Sur elogia al Ejército de Nicaragua por atención a desastres · El Nuevo Diario
El país ha sabido tomar notas y aprender muchas cosas en prevención, a como lo destaca y elogia el Teniente General P. Ken Keen
110329  nicaragua  uspolicy  [x]usgovtdocument  naturaldisasters 
march 2011 by isacson
The Blog @ Homeland Security: The Southwest Border is Open For Business
El Paso, Texas is one of the best examples. Not only have crime statistics shown it to be one of the safest big cities in the country, but the value of imports crossing into the United States through El Paso has risen 40 percent
110325  mexico  bordersecurity  uspolicy  [x]usgovtdocument 
march 2011 by isacson
USAID Press Release: U.S. and Brazil Expand Cooperation in Latin America, Caribbean and Africa
The new agreement broadens the geographic scope of trilateral cooperation into more countries in Africa and new ones in Latin America and the Caribbean
110323  brazil  uspolicy  brazilianforeignpolicy  [x]usgovtdocument 
march 2011 by isacson
« earlier      

related tags

080305  081211  081212  090108  090113  090114  090122  090126  090202  090220  090225  090226  090303  090316  090323  090330  090406  090417  090529  090601  090604  090608  090609  090612  090615  090616  090619  090624  090629  090630  090717  090720  090721  090730  090807  090810  090812  090903  090904  090915  090916  090923  090929  091008  091009  091013  091022  091023  091027  091102  091104  091109  091130  091201  091210  091211  091214  argentina  armstrafficking  armstransfers  bolivia  bordersecurity  brazil  brazilianforeignpolicy  c-afro-colombiancommunities  c-economyandsecurity  c-extradition  c-farchostages  c-farcinternationallinks  c-freetrade  c-humanrightscases  c-justicesystem  c-narcotrafficking  c-politicsandsecurity  c-relationswithvenezuela  c-uribegovtsecuritypolicies  c-uspolicy  CaribbeanRegional  centralamericaregional  chile  chineseforeignpolicy  colombia  costarica  cuba  defensecooperation  development  diplomaticrelations  dominicanrepublic  drugseizures  economyandsecurity  ecuador  elsalvador  entireregion  environment  freetrade  guatemala  haiti  honduras  humanrights  humantrafficking  indigenouscommunities  internationalcommunity  iranianforeignpolicy  landmines  mexico  migration  narcotrafficking  naturaldisasters  newsemail  nicaragua  overseasmilitarymissions  panama  peru  politicsandsecurity  pressfreedom  publicsecurity  russianforeignpolicy  uspolicy  venezuela  venezuelanforeignpolicy  video  [X]CongressStatement  [x]ngodocument  [x]othergovernmentstatement  [x]othergovtstatement  [x]usgovtdocument 

Copy this bookmark:



description:


tags: