Designation of Paraguayan Officials Edgar Melgarejo, Jorge Bogarin, and Vicente Ferreira for Involvement in Significant Corruption

Today the United States is announcing the designations of the former Director of the Paraguayan Civil Aviation Authority Edgar Melgarejo, current member of the Paraguayan Panel for the Discipline of Judges and Prosecutors Jorge Bogarin, and current Court Clerk Vicente Ferreira for their involvement in significant corruption under Section 7031(c) of the annual Department of …

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Designation of Paraguayan Vice President Hugo Velazquez and EBY Legal Counsel Juan Carlos Duarte for Involvement in Significant Corruption

Press Statement Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State August 12, 2022 The United States is designating Paraguayan Vice President Hugo Velazquez and Yacyretá Bi-National Entity Legal Counsel Juan Carlos “Charly” Duarte for involvement in significant corruption, including bribery of a public official and interference in public processes. Duarte, a close personal and professional associate of Vice President Velazquez, offered a bribe …

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$89 Million in New U.S. Humanitarian Demining Assistance for Ukraine

Media Note State Department Office of the Spokesperson August 9, 2022 On August 9 the Department announced its intention to provide $89 million of FY 2022 funding to help the Government of Ukraine address the urgent humanitarian challenges posed by explosive remnants of war created by Russia’s brutal war of aggression. Russia’s unlawful and unprovoked further invasion of Ukraine …

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Designation of Former Paraguayan President Horacio Cartes for Involvement in Significant Corruption

Press Statement Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State July 22, 2022 The United States is designating former Paraguayan President Horacio Manuel Cartes Jara for his involvement in significant corruption. Former President Cartes obstructed a major international investigation into transnational crime in order to protect himself and his criminal associate from potential prosecution and political damage. These actions undermined the stability of …

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United States Sanctions Corrupt Actors in Paraguay

The United States is imposing financial sanctions on three Paraguayan individuals for their roles in corruption schemes in Paraguay, as well as on five associated entities connected with those schemes, pursuant to Executive Order 13818.  This Executive Order builds upon and implements the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act and targets perpetrators of serious human …

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Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland’s Travel to Paraguay, Panama, and El Salvador

Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland will travel to Asuncion, Paraguay; Panama City, Panama; and San Salvador, El Salvador, June 27-June 30 with an interagency delegation to engage with senior leaders, government officials, and civil society throughout the region.  Other senior members of the delegation include Acting Assistant Secretary for the Western Hemisphere …

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Paraguay, United States and Taiwan Deepen Private Sector and Entrepreneurship Partnerships

ASUNCION, Paraguay – The embassies of the United States and Taiwan in the Republic of Paraguay partnered with the Government of Paraguay to host a virtual Partnership Opportunity Delegation on Thursday, May 6.  The United States and Taiwan are working together with Paraguay to identify private sector opportunities that will increase economic opportunities for Paraguay …

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U.S. Customs and Border Protection and National Customs Directorate of Paraguay Reach Agreement to Help Secure Paraguay’s Borders

ASUNCION, Paraguay – U.S. Customs and Border Protection and National Customs Directorate of Paraguay reached an agreement today to help Paraguay secure its borders through the implementation of the Automated Targeting System-Global traveler screening system, or “ATS-G.” “The United States and Paraguay enjoy a close partnership in security cooperation,” said Chargé d’Affaires of the U.S. …

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Designation of Representative in Paraguayan Congress for Involvement in Significant Corruption

For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY SECRETARY ANTONY J. BLINKEN April 6, 2021 I am announcing today the public designation of a Representative in the Paraguayan Legislature’s Lower House, Ulises Rolando Quintana Maldonado due to his involvement in significant corruption. During his time as a representative, Mr. Quintana engaged in acts that facilitated transnational organized crime, …

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Secretary Blinken’s Call with Paraguayan President Abdo Benitez

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Paraguayan President Mario Abdo Benítez.  The Secretary reiterated United States support for the Paraguayan people as they struggle with the impact of the global COVID-19 pandemic and outlined our efforts to help.  He underscored the importance of free expression, peaceful …

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CDC Expands Negative COVID-19 Test Requirement to All Air Passengers Entering the United States

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is expanding the requirement for a negative COVID-19 test to all air passengers entering the United States.  Testing before and after travel is a critical layer to slow the introduction and spread of COVID-19. This strategy is consistent with the current phase of the pandemic and more efficiently …

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Former Paraguayan Congresswoman and Husband Admit Roles in International Money Laundering Conspiracy

TRENTON, N.J. – A former member of Paraguay’s Congress and her husband have admitted their roles in an international money laundering conspiracy, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced today. Raimundo Va, 45, pleaded guilty today before Chief Judge Freda L. Wolfson to an information charging him with one count of conspiracy to commit money laundering. His wife, …

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Joint Statement on Hong Kong

MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON MAY 28, 2020   The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Begin Text: Signatories to this statement reiterate our deep concern regarding Beijing’s decision to impose a national security law in Hong Kong. …

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Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, congratulates Paraguay on Independence Day

On behalf of the people of the United States, I congratulate the people of Paraguay as you celebrate the 209th anniversary of your independence. Our bilateral relationship with your country is stronger than ever.  In December 2019, President Abdo Benitez visited President Trump at the White House, where the two leaders pledged to deepen our …

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Eastern Airlines Charter to Miami on April 23 – U.S. Embassy Asuncion

Dear U.S. Citizens in Paraguay,  Eastern will offer a direct sales charter departing Asuncion for Miami on the morning of Thursday, April 23. Eastern is in the process of obtaining permissions for the flight and the exact time may shift.  The ticket price is $1600. Two pieces of checked luggage up to 70 lb (31 kg) each are permitted with each ticket and a third and fourth piece …

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Global Level 4 Health Advisory – Do Not Travel

For the latest information, please visit https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-3-health-advisory-issue.html The Department of State advises U.S. citizens to reconsider travel abroad due to the global impact of COVID-19. Many areas throughout the world are now experiencing COVID-19 outbreaks and taking action that may limit traveler mobility, including quarantines and border restrictions. Even countries, jurisdictions, or areas where cases …

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Expert Meeting of the Regional Security Mechanism (RSM) in Asuncion

With the objective of strengthening cooperation among governments to counter transnational crime and terrorism, experts from Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and the United States with experience in countering terrorism, terrorist financing, and transnational crime, are participating in this RSM meeting.  The experts are sharing information to deepen each country’s understanding of the risks of terrorists, those …

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Speech of Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo: The China Challenge

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK HUDSON INSTITUTE’S HERMAN KAHN AWARD GALA OCTOBER 30, 2019 MR MURDOCH: Ladies and gentlemen, I’m delighted to be here with you tonight to honor a man of many, many achievements and titles: Captain Pompeo, Editor Pompeo, Chief Executive Pompeo, Representative Pompeo, Director Pompeo, Secretary Pompeo, Senator Pompeo. (Laughter and applause.) President …

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Remarks of Secretary Michael R. Pompeo at the Department of State’s Energy Resources Governance Initiative Event

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson Secretary Michael R. Pompeo At the Department of State’s Energy Resources Governance Initiative Event September 26, 2019 New York City, New York SECRETARY POMPEO: Thank you, and thank you all for joining us this morning. I want to begin by welcoming Australia, Botswana, and Peru, founding partners …

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Statement by Secretary Pompeo on International Day of Democracy

U.S DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY SECRETARY MICHAEL R. POMPEO September 15, 2019 International Day of Democracy On this International Day of Democracy, we reflect on our nation’s unwavering commitment to the unalienable rights that create the foundation of our democracy. In the United States, those rights are …

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Deputy Secretary Sullivan’s Meeting with Paraguayan President Mario Abdo Benítez 

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson September 8, 2019 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Morgan Ortagus:‎ On September 6, Deputy Secretary of State John J. Sullivan in Asunción, Paraguay, with President Mario Abdo Benítez.  He was joined by Advisor to the President Ivanka Trump.  They discussed our shared interest in efforts to create economic opportunity, combat corruption, and build …

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Advisor to the President Ivanka Trump reaffirms the Commitment of the United States and Paraguay to Advancing Women’s Economic Empowerment

September 6, 2019 Presidential Palace Asuncion, Paraguay Today, President Mario Abdo Benítez of the Republic of Paraguay received Advisor to the President of the United States of America Ivanka Trump at the Palacio de López in Asuncion, Paraguay, to discuss ways to deepen the bilateral relationship between the two countries and strategies to advance women’s …

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Statement by Secretary Pompeo on Paraguay’s Designation of Hizballah as a Terrorist Organization

August 21, 2019 Paraguay’s Designation of Hizballah as a Terrorist Organization We commend Paraguay for designating Hizballah, al-Qa’ida, ISIS, and Hamas as terrorist organizations.  This important step will help cut off the ability of these groups to plot terrorist attacks and to raise money around the world, including in the Western Hemisphere. The world is …

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Treasury Disrupts Corruption Network Stealing From Venezuela’s Food Distribution Program, CLAP  

U.S. Department of the Treasury July 25, 2019 Alex Saab bribed stepsons of Nicolás Maduro and exploited no-bid contracts to loot hundreds of millions of dollars from starving Venezuelans Washington – Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned Colombian national Alex Nain Saab Moran (Saab), a profiteer orchestrating …

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The United States Takes Action Against Corruption Network of Maduro-Aligned Associates

Statement by Secretary Pompeo July 25, 2019 On July 25, the United States sanctioned five individuals involved in a complex network of bribery and money laundering that has been stealing from the people of Venezuela for years, as well as an additional five individuals and 13 entities connected to these corrupt actors.  Among the individuals …

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Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo at the United Nations Security Council Meeting on Venezuela

January 26, 2019/ United Nations/ New York City, New York SECRETARY POMPEO: Good morning. On behalf of President Trump and the American people I first want to thank Foreign Minister Miguel Vargas of the Dominican Republic, the current president of the Security Council, for scheduling this meeting. My former colleague, Ambassador Haley, lobbied for a year to …

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Reciprocity Fee for student and inter-country transfer work for Paraguayans

On Wednesday, January 16, 2019, the U.S. government will implement a reciprocity fee for student (F) and inter-country transfer work (L) visas for Paraguayans. Under the principle of reciprocity, these fees will make these U.S. visa costs for Paraguayans equal to the costs for the equivalent Paraguayan visa for Americans. Paraguayans applying for F visas …

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State Department, office of Spokesperson: United States assisting venezuelans in need

MEDIA NOTE June 26, 2018 United States Assisting Venezuelans in Need Vice President Mike Pence announced today in Brazil nearly $10 million in additional humanitarian U.S. assistance for Venezuelans who have fled their country due to the man-made crisis there. This funding for the Venezuelan people includes a contribution to the International Organization for Migration …

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Secretary of State Mike Pompeo remarks on LGBTI pride month

Press Statement Washington, DC June 1, 2018 ———————————– The United States joins people around the world in celebrating Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Intersex (LGBTI) Pride Month, and reaffirms its commitment to protecting and defending the human rights of all, including LGBTI persons. In many parts of the world, LGBTI individuals and their supporters continue …

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Statement from the Press Secretary on the Move of the Paraguayan Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, Israel

THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 22, 2018 The United States welcomes the move of the Paraguayan Embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. We thank our Western Hemisphere partner for joining us in recognizing Israel’s capital and encourage additional moves. By being the first head of state to recognize …

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Statement by Secretary Pompeo: An Unfair, Unfree Vote in Venezuela

The United States condemns the fraudulent election that took place in Venezuela on May 20.  This so-called “election” is an attack on constitutional order and an affront to Venezuela’s tradition of democracy.  Until the Maduro regime restores a democratic path in Venezuela through free, fair, and transparent elections, the government faces isolation from the international …

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The Paratesol 2018 convention for English teachers closed with great participation

PARATESOL, The Association of Teachers of English in Paraguay, with the support of the Embassy of the United States in Asunción, Paraguay held the Second Edition of the Convention of PARATESOL 2018 “Bridging Expectations and Realities”, in which English teachers from Asunción and the interior of the country, participated in Professional Development sessions in English …

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Secretary Pompeo remarks on the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia

Press Statement Mike Pompeo  Secretary of State May 17, 2018 – Washington, DC The United States stands for the protection of fundamental freedoms and universal human rights. Our nation was founded on the bedrock principle that we are all created equal – and that every person is entitled to life, liberty and the pursuit of …

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Financial investigation and money laundering course with instructors from the IRS and the US Department of Justice

On Thursday, April 26, at 09:00 at the Sheraton Hotel in Asuncion, the Ambassador of the United States of America, M. Lee McClenny, opened the Financial Investigation and Money Laundering Techniques course run by the Department of Education. Justice and the Internal Revenue Service (Criminal Investigation Unit), with the support of the Embassy of the …

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Secretary of State Rex Tillerson tour for Latin America

Secretary of State of the United States, Rex Tillerson, started a seven-day tour around several countries in Latin America and the Caribbean, on February 1st. The starting point of the tour was visiting the University of Austin in Texas, where he described the priorities on the policies in relation to Western Hemisphere matters, for the …

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US-DOL increases funding for the development of the “Paraguay Okakuaa” program to prevent child labor

In partnership with the Paraguayan Ministry of Labor, Paraguay Okakuaa is strengthening the enforcement of labor laws in agriculture in the Department of Guairá and providing educational and livelihood opportunities for families vulnerable to child labor, particularly young women. And in response to the government’s political will to address forced labor, the project is now …

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Significant progress towards beef exportation from Paraguay to the United States

On Thursday, October 12, representatives of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) of the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) presented the results of a risk assessment regarding beef exportation from Paraguay to the United States. Experts from APHIS and SENACSA (Paraguay’s National Secretary for Animal Health) ​​worked hard to find the technical arguments …

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Youth Ambassadors Program: Paraguay 2018

The Youth Ambassadors Program is one of the exchange programs of the Office of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the United States Department of State. The Department of State implements the programs through the United States Embassies in each country. In Paraguay, the program is run and implemented by “Fundación Paraguaya” together with the Educational …

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US Southern Command and General Staff of Paraguay, develop special operations skills competition

Fuerzas Comando 2017 is a Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff-approved, and U.S. Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM)-sponsored, special operations skills competition and combating terrorism fellowship program under the responsibility of Commander, Special Operations Command South (SOCSOUTH). History: Fuerzas Comando is a competition held annually since 2004. The competition first held in El Salvador had 13 participating countries. …

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INL Strengthens Southern Cone Collaboration to Combat Transnational Organized Crime

The Tri-Border Area (TBA), where Paraguay shares both water and land borders with Brazil and Argentina, is a hub for money laundering and transnational smuggling. Given our shared interests with the TBA countries in strengthening border security and combatting transnational organized crime, INL supports counter-narcotics and rule of law efforts that strengthen police, prosecutors, and …

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US Supreme Court defines implementation President Trump’s Executive Order

Office of the Spokesperso, Heather Nauert U.S. Supreme Court Decision On The President’s Executive Order “Protecting the Nation From Foreign Terrorist Entry Into The United States” With the objective of maximizing national security, the Department of State will implement Executive Order 13780,  “Protecting the Nation From Foreign Terrorist Entry Into the United States” in an orderly …

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Professional Exchange Program “Atlas Corps”

Open call to NGO leaders to apply for a professional exchange program, from 6 to 18 months, during which participants will work in renowned organizations dedicated to making positive social changes. Host organizations from previous years include: American Red Cross, Ashoka, CARE, Grameen Foundation, Habitat for Humanity, Malala Fund, Peace Corps, Save the Children, Special Olympics, …

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NASA Engineer Visits Paraguay

Miércoles, 26 de abril – 18:00hs. – Salón Auditorio “Prof. Dr. Luis Berganza”- Campus UNA San Lorenzo Miércoles, 26 de abril – 19:30hs. – Biblioteca de la Facultad Politécnica- Campus UNA San Lorenzo Jueves, 27 de abril -19:00 hs.- Sociedad Científica del Paraguay (Andres Barbero esq. Artigas) La Ingeniera Sandra Cauffman, Directora Adjunta de la …

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The Acting Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs, Francisco L. Palmieri, visits Paraguay

The Acting Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs, Francisco L. Palmieri, will visit Asunción, Paraguay from April 18 to 19, 2017 as part of a tour of the region’s countries. The purpose of your visit is to talk about areas of mutual interest, and strengthen ties and bilateral cooperation. During his visit, Acting …

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Scholarships for Professional Exchanges, Young Leaders of the Americas (YLAI)

Deadline for submission of applications: Sunday, April 23 The professional internship program, Young Leaders of the Americas (YLAI) expands opportunities and empowers emerging entrepreneurs and civil society leaders to effectively contribute to the social and economic development of their communities. In 2017, 250 Fellows from Latin America and the Caribbean will expand their leadership and …

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West Virginia University (WVU) Vice-President, Dr. William Brustein, visits Paraguay

Dr. William Brustein, Vice President of Global Strategies and International Affairs, University of West Virginia (WVU), will visit Asuncion on March 30 and 31 to expand contacts with Paraguayan educational institutions and explore the Establishment of more educational and cultural exchange programs between the US and Paraguay. Dr. Brustein will be accompanied by Dr. Angel …

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Second edition of the Parkranger course by local professionals and the University of Colorado.

Start: Thursday, March 23, 08:30 – Hotel Cerrito (Benjamín Aceval, Ruta Transchaco Km 46.5) On Thursday, March 23, at 08:30 at the Hotel Cerrito located in Benjamín Aceval, Chaco will be held the opening ceremony of the 2nd Training Course of Ranger Park of the National System of Protected Wild Areas (SINASIP) of Paraguay. This …

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2017 TechCamp Paraguay

Friday 10 and Saturday, March 11 – Ykua Sati Farm (Mayor Perenciolo Merlo 2150, C / Dr. Bestard) – Asunción Tomorrow, Friday, March 10, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturday, March 11, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., the first tech camp TechCamp Paraguay 2017 will be held, under the auspices of the …

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Becas de Inglés Hayes otorgadas por la Embajada de los EE.UU., la Fundación AMCHAM, en convenio con el CCPA

Thursday, February 23, 2017/19: 00 – Teatro de las Américas, CCPA Representatives of the US Embassy, ​​along with representatives of the companies of the Paraguay-American Chamber of Commerce and the Paraguayan-American Cultural Center (CCPA), will participate in the ceremony of graduation of 109 outstanding Paraguayan youth, beneficiaries With the scholarships of English Hayes. The event …

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Office of Technical Assistance (OTA) of the US Department of the Treasury offers workshop on International Accounting Standards

From February 20 to 24, 2017, the Office of Technical Assistance of the United States Department of the Treasury (OTA) will hold a workshop on International Accounting Standards for Public Sector (IPSAS) applicable to Public-Private Partnership (PPP) concession contracts. IPSAS-32 was issued in response to the 2008 financial crisis to improve the way governments around …

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GLOBE: NASA program relaunches in Paraguay

On Tuesday, February 21, at 9:00 AM, the US Embassy, ​​the Ministry of Education and Culture, the Scientific Society of Paraguay, and the Benjamin Franklin American Corner will relaunch the GLOBE Program Observations in Benefit of the Environment) in Paraguay. The event will be held at the premises of the Scientific Society of Paraguay and …

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Check out Our New Site!

Yes, we have a brand new website! Have a look around! The new-look website has seven sections representing broad topics that may be of interest to you. The sections are broken down further into sub-categories to assist you in finding specific information. The Seven Sections are: Visas – For all your Visa needs and questions. U.S. Citizen Services – …

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Official launch of the Fulbright and Fulbright programs – CAL 2018-2019 for postgraduate scholarships

Monday, February 6 / 19hs / Gallery Agustín Barrios of the CCPA (Spain 352) This Monday, February 6 at 7:00 p.m. The official launch of the Fulbright and Fulbright-CAL 2018-2019 programs for postgraduate scholarships will be held at the conference, attended by representatives of the Embassy of the United States of America, representatives and scholars …

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