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The Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs is headed by Acting Assistant Secretary of State Mari Carmen Aponte, who is responsible for managing and promoting U.S. interests in the region by supporting democracy, trade, and sustainable economic development, and fostering cooperation on issues such as citizen safety, strengthening democratic institutions and the rule of law, economic and social inclusion, energy, and climate change. More about WHA» |
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The United States is taking historic steps to chart a new course in our relations with Cuba and to further engage and empower the Cuban people. More» White House Fact Sheet»
Secretary Kerry (May 11): "I want to express my gratitude and admiration for the significant effort that President Santos has made in order to end the longest conflict in our hemisphere and one of the longest on the planet. This is always difficult work, but I think the president has shown a tenacity and a commitment to this that has been absolutely critical." Full Text»
Secretary Kerry (May 10): "Our goal is simple. To save lives and open the door to the full promise of a peace agreement, greater rural development, access to markets and new economic opportunities for those Colombians who have suffered the consequences of half a century of war." Full Text»
Secretary Kerry (Mar. 30): " We very much welcome Argentina’s restoration of its own engagement in politics in so many different issues – on energy, on human rights, on the environment, on trade, and we very much look forward to the signing in New York on the 22nd of April, where I know the president will be there and you’ll be there with him." Full Text»
Secretary Kerry (Mar. 10): "We are partners. We are allies. We are friends. We are family. And the United States looks forward to continuing its work with Canada, side by side, on the full range of challenges and opportunities that are confronting our nations today." Full Text»
Secretary Kerry (Feb. 5): "Today, Colombia’s democratic institutions are strong, the level of violence is at the lowest in decades, the economy is growing and poverty is falling. And as President Obama said yesterday, this is one of the strongest partnerships in the hemisphere, and increasingly we are global partners." Full Text» White House Fact Sheet»
Secretary Kerry (Oct. 5): "Today, Chile’s announcements about setting aside over a million kilometers of ocean that will be protected forever is an enormous contribution to this global effort, and I congratulate Chile for doing that." Full Text» Our Ocean» Trip Page»
Secretary Kerry (Aug. 14): "Thank you for joining us at this truly historic moment as we prepare to raise the United States flag here at our embassy in Havana, symbolizing the re-establishment of diplomatic relations after 54 years." Full Text» DipNote» Photos» Trip Page»
