Department of State Launches New Spanish-Language Website

The U.S. Department of State launched spanish.state.gov, a new website for Spanish-speaking members of the U.S. and international public. The site features a selection of information from the Department’s English-language site at www.state.gov, including:

About the State Department
Readers can access biographies of Department of State senior officials; information about the agency, including an organization chart, "Diplomacy: The State Department at Work," and "Diplomacy at Work: A U.S. Embassy;" information about U.S. embassies and consulates and tours of the Department; and related links, such as the U.S. Agency for International Development.

Secretary of State
This section features key press releases from Secretary of State Colin L. Powell, along with his biography and duties.

Background Notes
All Background Notes on the countries of the Western Hemisphere have been translated into Spanish, with plans eventually to translate into Spanish Background Notes prepared on all countries in the world.

International Business Support
Information in this section includes: Doing Business in International Markets, Trade and Investment in Middle East, Iraq Reconstruction Contracts (U.S. Government), Global Corruption, Secretary's Award for Corporate Excellence, Business-Related Contacts, and Frequently Asked Questions.

Western Hemisphere Affairs
This section focuses on key material about this region, such as the U.S. and Organization of American States, U.S.-Mexico Partnership, Plan Colombia, and the Summit of the Americas.

For more information about this website, contact the Public Affairs Bureau’s Electronic Information Office, Mr. Dan Schaub at (703) 875-5087.

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