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The Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs is headed by Assistant Secretary of State Roberta Jacobson, 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»

Regional map of Western Hemisphere Affairs.

Citizen Safety
Date: 10/27/2010 Description: Policeman and policewoman in Mexico City. - State Dept Image
Social Equity
Date: 10/27/2010 Description: Garifuna women holding award for entrepreneurship in Honduras - State Dept Image
Economic Opportunity
Date: 10/27/2010 Description: Smiling woman working in textile factory. - State Dept Image
Clean Energy
Date: 10/27/2010 Description: Solar panels generating electricity. © Dept of Energy Image

Organization of American States General Assembly

Secretary Kerry (June 5): "As long as OAS countries remain united and committed to promoting opportunity for all people ... then the Americas are headed towards a bright and a prosperous future." Full Text» More»


Strengthening the U.S.-Guatemala Relationship

Secretary Kerry (June 4): "We have a great deal to talk about, about strengthening this relationship and building the future for both of our people. And I thank you for your welcome and the opportunity to be here." Full Text» More»


U.S.-Chile Cooperation

Secretary Kerry (June 3): "Chile is a strong democracy, what we would say a consolidated democracy, and deeply cooperative on any number of issues, not just in Latin America but on a global basis." Full Text» More»


U.S.-Brazil Relationship

Secretary Kerry (May 20): "Our relationship with Brazil is an extremely important one, growing in its significance. … We want to strengthen the Global Partnership Dialogue that we share, and there's a lot that we work on together." Full Text»


U.S.-Mexico Cooperation

Secretary Kerry (Apr. 19): "We want to increase the economic growth of both of our countries. We want to expand economic opportunity for our people, and we want to provide greater security for the people of the U.S. and of Mexico." Full Text»


U.S.-Canada Partnership

Secretary Kerry (Feb. 8): "Canada and the U.S. stand shoulder to shoulder and work together as partners, as allies, and as trusted friends." Full Text»




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