Organization of American States

Ecuador: raid on Mexican embassy draws international criticism – but President Noboa hopes voters approve

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
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Ecuador’s security forces recently conducted a raid on the Mexican embassy in the country’s capital city, Quito.

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  • Ecuador’s security forces recently conducted a raid on the Mexican embassy in the country’s capital city, Quito.
  • Against the backdrop of rampant narco-terrorism and escalating regional tensions, concerns have been raised about Ecuador’s respect for these fundamental principles.
  • The police raid on April 5 has drawn widespread criticism targeting Ecuador’s president, Daniel Noboa.
  • The country’s president, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, condemned what it called the “despicable authoritarian” raid which is declared to be in violation of international law.

A political raid

  • To an extent the raid on the Mexican embassy is bound up with the Ecuadorian government’s aggressive approach to the country’s problems with drugs and gang violence.
  • Noboa’s initially high approval ratings have been falling thanks to the public perception that his hardline policies have done little to address the issue.
  • But Noboa’s referendum appears to serve a dual political purpose.

Sovereignty and security

  • So the raid on the Mexican embassy has raised doubts in many people’s minds as to whether a government with apparently scant regard for international law can be trusted not to abuse its new security laws.
  • The importance of Mexico’s relationship with Ecuador is central to addressing the mobility crisis in the region.
  • To protect people’s security in the region, diplomatic collaboration between countries such as Ecuador and Mexico is vital.


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Gunster Strategies Worldwide Expands: Welcomes Ambassador Omar Arouna as President of Global Public Affairs and Engagement, Promotes Jonathan Stember to Partner

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Gunster Strategies Worldwide today announced the addition of Ambassador Omar Arouna as President of Global Public Affairs and Engagement.

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  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Gunster Strategies Worldwide today announced the addition of Ambassador Omar Arouna as President of Global Public Affairs and Engagement.
  • "As Gunster Strategies continues to grow, we recognize the importance of maintaining a strong presence in domestic and international markets.
  • We are committed to providing our clients with the highest level of service consistently," said Gerry Gunster, Founder and CEO of Gunster Strategies.
  • Jonathan Stember's promotion from President to Partner underscores Gunster Strategies' increasing campaign load and expanding client portfolio.

President of the United States Joe Biden to visit Canada

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Thursday, March 9, 2023
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During the visit, the Prime Minister and the President will highlight ongoing cooperation on continental defence, including NORAD's key role in defending North America.

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  • During the visit, the Prime Minister and the President will highlight ongoing cooperation on continental defence, including NORAD's key role in defending North America.
  • "Canada and the United States are allies, neighbours, and most importantly, friends.
  • This will be President Biden's first in-person visit since becoming president.
  • He will be joined by the First Lady of the United States, Jill Biden.

On the Sidelines of the US-Africa Leaders Summit, the Head of State, His Excellency Mr. Denis Sassou-Nguesso, Is Working to Advance Several Strategic Issues for the Republic of Congo

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022
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Five years after his last official visit to the United States, the President of the Republic of Congo, supported by his closest advisers as well as eight ministers, will remain in the American capital until December 16.

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  • Five years after his last official visit to the United States, the President of the Republic of Congo, supported by his closest advisers as well as eight ministers, will remain in the American capital until December 16.
  • This visit also aims to advance the Congo on several strategic issues.
  • His Excellency Denis Sassou-Nguesso, President of the Republic and Head of State declared: This agreement demonstrates not only the viability of our economy, but also Congo's capacity for diplomatic projection.
  • We thank the American State for its invitation and wish all of our peers an excellent Summit.

AJC Hails Brazilian Jewish Leader's Appointment As First OAS Commissioner to Combat Antisemitism

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Tuesday, October 5, 2021
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NEW YORK, Oct. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --American Jewish Committee (AJC), the leading global Jewish advocacy organization, congratulates Fernando Lottenberg on his appointment as the first Organization of American States (OAS) Commissioner for Monitoring and Combating Antisemitism.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --American Jewish Committee (AJC), the leading global Jewish advocacy organization, congratulates Fernando Lottenberg on his appointment as the first Organization of American States (OAS) Commissioner for Monitoring and Combating Antisemitism.
  • Creation of the position was initially announced by OAS Secretary General Luis Almagro at the AJC 2021 Global Forum in June.
  • "Secretary General Luis Almagro has long shown groundbreaking leadership in the global fight against antisemitism," said AJC CEO David Harris.
  • Lottenberg' s appointment is the latest action by Secretary General Almagro to mobilize countries across the region to fight antisemitism.

American Jewish Committee Publishes Traduciendo el Odio, Spanish Edition of Innovative Online Antisemitism Resource

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Monday, October 4, 2021
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NEW YORK, Oct. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- A Spanish language edition of Translate Hate , American Jewish Committee's (AJC's) widely-used glossary of common antisemitic terms and tropes, is now available at Traduciendo el Odio .

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- A Spanish language edition of Translate Hate , American Jewish Committee's (AJC's) widely-used glossary of common antisemitic terms and tropes, is now available at Traduciendo el Odio .
  • Translate Hateis an innovative digital resource aimed at enabling Americans of all backgrounds to recognize and expose antisemitic language and images.
  • "There is no glossary in Spanish like Traduciendo el Odio," said Siegel Vann.
  • Law enforcement agencies already are using Translate Hate as a vital resource to help identify incidents of antisemitism.

2021 Concordia Annual Summit to hear from Special Envoy John Kerry, President Duque, Gillian Tett, Dr. Oz, Madame Geingos, and others

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Thursday, September 16, 2021
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NEW YORK, Sept. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Concordia , the New York-based nonprofit that builds partnerships for social impact, is holding its 2021 Annual Summit the week of September 20.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Concordia , the New York-based nonprofit that builds partnerships for social impact, is holding its 2021 Annual Summit the week of September 20.
  • The Annual Summit is taking place at the Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel and on SpotMe.
  • About Concordia: Concordia is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that builds meaningful partnerships for positive social impact.
  • As equal parts convener, campaigner, and idea incubator, Concordia is actively fostering cross-sector collaboration to create a more prosperous and sustainable future.

ASHA Renews Status With PAHO, Stage Set for Continued Collaboration

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Monday, June 28, 2021
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PAHO first conferred this status on ASHA 7 years ago, although the term then was "Non-Governmental Organization (NGO)."

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  • PAHO first conferred this status on ASHA 7 years ago, although the term then was "Non-Governmental Organization (NGO)."
  • It did not impact the nature of ASHAPAHO's collaborative work, and ASHA continued to have the opportunity to participate in high-level PAHO and WHO meetings.
  • As of today, the ASHAPAHO collaboration has conducted support in six countries: Honduras, El Salvador, Guyana, Paraguay, Belize, and Ecuador.
  • In each collaboration, the ASHA members of an ASHAPAHO ad hoc committee have collaborated with key stakeholders to develop a sustainable project that supports individuals who have communication disorders.

Dominica Had an "Exemplary Response to the Coronavirus Crisis", Says UK Development Director in the Caribbean

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Monday, October 19, 2020
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This is according to Stefan Kossoff, the UK Development Director in the Caribbean, who made the statement during a ceremony last Friday.

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  • This is according to Stefan Kossoff, the UK Development Director in the Caribbean, who made the statement during a ceremony last Friday.
  • The Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO), alongside the UK and Canada, donated respirators, masks and other personal protective equipment for frontline workers.
  • Mr Kossoff also noted that the British government stands by Dominica on its journey to become "the world's first climate-resilient nation".
  • "I would like to commend the Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica for its exemplary response to the coronavirus crisis," Mr Kossoff said during the handover ceremony.

United States Charged with Human Rights Abuses for Border Patrol Slayings

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Friday, October 2, 2020
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The Petitioners are the families of victims killed by United States Border Patrol agents along the nation's southern border.

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  • The Petitioners are the families of victims killed by United States Border Patrol agents along the nation's southern border.
  • The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR), located in Washington, D.C., is the human-rights arm of the Organization of American States (OAS), created in 1959 "to promote and protect human rights in the American hemisphere."
  • The petition alleges that U.S. Border Patrol agents systematically engage in extrajudicial killings of Mexican citizens along the U.S. Mexico border.
  • The United States must be held accountable; there must be police reform in this country; and it must happen now."