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SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR COOPERATION AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE IN DEFENSE AND SECURITY BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND COLOMBIA

Signing of the Agreement
On Friday, October 30th, in Bogota, the United States and Colombian governments signed the Defense Cooperation Agreement (formally titled a Supplemental Agreement for Cooperation and Technical Assistance and Security, or SACTA), which is now in force. (more)






STATEMENT BY SECRETARY CLINTON ON HONDURAS

Secretary Hillary Clinton 
Secretary Hillary Clinton 
"I'm very pleased to announce that we've had a breakthrough in negotiations in Honduras. I want to congratulate the people of Honduras as well as President Zelaya and Mr. Micheletti for reaching an historic agreement.  I also congratulate Costa Rican President Oscar Arias for the important role he has played in fashioning the San Jose process and the OAS for its role in facilitating the successful round of talks. ... This is a big step forward for the Inter-American system and its commitment to democracy as embodied in the Inter-American Democratic Charter.  I'm very proud that I was part of the process, that the United States was instrumental in the process. But I'm mostly proud of the people of Honduras who have worked very hard to have this matter resolved peacefully."  (more)

Latest Headlines From the Embassy

Panama's Jazz Festival 2010 Press Conference

Members of the Head Table 
Press Conference
At the press conference announcing the 7th Annual Panama Jazz Festival, Thomas Mesa, the Embassy’s Public Affairs Officer, highlighted the fact that the U.S. Embassy has been a sponsor of the Jazz Festival since the beginning.  This year’s support will help bring prominent American jazz greats to Panama. (more)



Young Boy From Panama Brings Baseball Dreams to Philly

Michael Ibarra 
 Michael Ibarra
A documentary film crew following a 10-year-old Panamanian boy - with the love for baseball - is in Philadelphia for Wednesday night's Phillies game.  Michael and his parents are in Philadelphia for Wednesday night's Phillies game. He'll also get a chance to meet one of his heroes. Phillies catcher Carlos Ruiz also from Panama. The trip is a part of a documentary on baseball in Panama. Eric Soussanin is producing and directing the film. (more)



Foreign Service Officers Test (FSOT)

Register for the Foreign Service Officer Test and become a U.S. diplomat.  The American Embassy Panama will be offering the test in October 2009.  For detailed information we invite you to visit the following link: http://careers.state.gov/officer/employment.html to learn about the FSOT requirements and deadlines.


Statement on Honduras by Spokesman Ian Kelly

The United States views with grave concern the decree issued by the de facto regime in Honduras suspending fundamental civil and political rights.  In response to strong popular opposition, the regime has indicated that it is considering rescinding the decree. We call on the de facto regime to do so immediately.   (more)

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