U.S. ENCOURAGES DEMOCRATIC DIALOGUE IN BOLIVIA

In light of yesterday’s referendum in Santa Cruz, the United States encourages the Government of Bolivia and the opposition to return to their dialogue, and to resolve outstanding differences of concern to all Bolivians in a peaceful and lasting fashion. We urge Bolivia’s leaders to seize this opportunity to consolidate democracy by promoting reconciliation as they seek to build a consensus on Bolivia’s future.  We call on all Bolivians to reject violence and exercise restraint during this critical period. (more)

U.S. Embassy and Partners save young pitcher's arm

The U.S. Embassy in Panama arranged for an operation to save a promising young baseball pitcher’s left arm, long-atrophied after a prior accident several years earlier and subsequent botched treatment left it deformed and functionless. U.S. Ambassador to Panama William A. Eaton presided over a press conference April 3 that featured the Punta Pacifica/Johns Hopkins Medicine International Hospital in Panama.   (more)

2007 Human Rights Report

During the press conference

"In every region of the world, men and women are working peacefully, and often at great risk to themselves and their families, to secure human rights and fundamental freedoms, to follow their consciences and speak their minds without fear, to choose those who would govern them and to hold their leaders accountable and to achieve equal justice under the law." (more)

Human Rights Report Briefing                     Panama Report
by Secretary Rice

"Beyond the Horizons 2008" in Panama

Students during the  closing ceremony

Since February 11 2008, the U.S. Army South had a team of 14 engineers in Panama who were making repairs and improvements to facilities that the U.S. Army constructed in recent years at Bocas del Toro, Chiriqui, Comarca Ngobe Bugle, and Los Santos.  They have been coordinating with the Ministry of Government and Justice, SINAPROC, the Ministry of Education, and the Ministry of Health.  On 2 Apr 08, they moved on to make repairs and improvements at facilities in Guatemala and Belize.   (more)

U.S. Elections 2008

"Free and fair elections are the keystone of any democracy. They are essential for the peaceful transfer of power. When voters elect representatives, they elect the leaders who will shape the future of their society. This is why elections empower ordinary citizens: they allow them to influence the future policies of their government, and thus, their own future."  (more)

The American Citizens Service Unit Closes for One Day

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The American Citizens Services Unit, Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Panama located in Building 783, Clayton, announces that they will be closed the last Wednesday of each month.   (more)