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December 2010

1. The two richest men in the United States are encouraging other billionaires to give away the bulk of their fortunes to philanthropic causes.
2. Dreaming of a Green Christmas.
3. Statement by the President on the attack in Chabahar, Iran. December 16, 2010.
4. Statement by Secretary Clinton Bombings at Mosque in Chabahar, Iran. December 16, 2010.
5. US Supports Antioquia Coffee Growers.
6. Treasury Targets Financial Network of Colombian Drug Lords Allied with the FARC.
7. Presidential Proclamation on Human Rights Day, Bill of Rights Day.
8. Secretary Clinton remarks on Human Rights Day.
9. 3 Colombian nationals sentenced to 23 months for alien smuggling and visa fraud charges.
10. Absentee Voting experience of Overseas US Citizens.
11. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) 2011 Competition. Dec 3, 2010.
12. Presidential Proclamation on World AIDS Day.

November 2010

1. Remarks to the Press on the Release of Confidential Documents by Secretary of State, Hillary Rodham Clinton.
2. Statement by the Press Secretary. November 29, 2010.
3. Grants For Grassroots Development in Colombia.
4. Statement by Vice President Biden on Tomorrow's Anniversary of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. November 24, 2010
5. Thanksgiving Day documents.
6. Climate Change Conference COP 16/ CMP 6 Cancun 2010.
7. Presidential Proclamation on Thanksgiving Day.
8. Thanksgiving Day in the United States. (PDF 836kb)
9. National Native American Heritage Month 2010. (PDF 770kb)
10. Remarks at Opening Plenary of the U.S. Summit & Initiative for Global Citizen Diplomacy. November 17, 2010
11. U.S. Department of State Launches ExchangesConnect “Postcards from Home” Photo Contest to Enhance People-to-People Diplomacy.
12. Remarks of President Barack Obama. November 10, 2010
13. The Emberá Eyabida will Enjoy A New Reservation in Mutatá, Antioquia.
14. U.S. Supports Opening of Chili Pepper Collection Center in Puerto Nare, Antioquia.
15. Presidential Proclamation on Native American Heritage Month. November 4, 2010.

October 2010

1. Presentation of the 2010 Americas Barometer Results. October 28, 2010.
2. Deputy Secretary Steinberg – HLPD opening remarks. October 25, 2010.
3. Joint Statement by United States Deputy Secretary of State James Steinberg and Colombian Foreign Minister Maria Angela Holguin. October 25, 2010
4. Commerce Department announces open media registration for Americas Competitiveness Forum IV. October 22, 2010
5. Treasury Designates Former Colombian Official as a Specially Designated Narcotics Trafficker. October 19, 2010
6. United States Supports Credit Guarantees to Benefit SMEs . October 15, 2010.
7. Treasury Targets Sinaloa Cartel Financial and Air Cargo Networks. October 13, 2010
8. First American Studies Center opens in Colombia. October 7, 2010.
9. U.S. Supports Workshop on the Reparation of Victims. October 5, 2010.
10. First annual Education Empowers Video contest from October 1 - November 1, 2010
11. Joint Statement by Secretaries Clinton and Sebelius on a 1946-1948 Study. October 1, 2010

September 2010

1. U.S. Supports Colombian Prosecutor General’s Office in Launching of New Training Modules on the Principle of Opportunity and Assets in the Penal Process. September 30, 2010.
2. Three Colombian Nationals Plead Guilty to Alien Smuggling and Visa Fraud Charges. September 29, 2010.
3. Americas Competitiveness Forum 2010
4. OFAC Removes Seven Names from SDN List. September 29,2010.
5. U.S. Launches New Access to Justice Program. September 27, 2010.
6. U.S. Joins “This is My City” Radio Campaign. September 24, 2010.
7. Readout of President Obama’s Meeting with President Santos of Colombia. September 24, 2010
8. Remarks by President Obama and President Juan Manuel Santos Calderón of Colombia Before Bilateral Meeting. September 24, 2010
9. Statement by White House's National Security Council Spokesman Mike Hammer on the death of FARC Leader Mono Jojoy. September 23, 2010
10. Remarks by the President to the United Nations General Assembly. September 23, 2010.
11. U.S. and Colombia Sign Agreement to Support Potato Crops in Nariño. September 17, 2010
12. National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week, 2010. September 17, 2010
13. Remarks by Obama at Congressional Hispanic Caucus Awards Gala. September 17, 2010
14. Determination and Certification of the Colombian Government and Armed Forces with Respect to Human Rights Related Conditions. September 15, 2010
15. International Day of Democracy, September 15, 2010.
16. Statement by Secretary Clinton on Eid celebration. September 10, 2010
17. Colombia’s National Day of Human Rights. September 9, 2010
18. U.S. Leaders Condemn Intolerance: America Not Built on Hate. September 8, 2010.
19. U.S. Supports Promotion and Defense of Human Rights in Colombia. September 8, 2010
20. Request for Applications to the Avon Award for the Elimination of Gender Based Violence. September 7, 2010
21. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton At the Annual State Department Iftar. September 7, 2010
22. Remarks by vice President Joseph Biden at The change of Command Ceremony for United States Forces-Iraq. September 1, 2010
23. OFAC removes eight individuals. September 1, 2010

August 2010

1. U.S. Sponsors “First Antinarcotics Agency Environmental Symposium”. August 31, 2010.
2. U.S. Shifts from Military to Civilian-Led Mission in Iraq. August 31, 2010
3. President Obama on End of U.S. Combat Mission in Iraq. August 31, 2010.
4. Iraq: POTUS Speech Preview. August 31, 2010.
5. Irak Transition. August 25, 2010
6. Statement by National Security Council Spokesman Mike Hammer on National Security Advisor Jim Jones' visit to Colombia August 6-8. August 9, 2010.

July 2010

1. Visit of Under Secretary Judith A. McHale. July 28, 2010.
2. Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy Judith McHale visited Colombia. July 28, 2010.
3. Statement by Secretary Clinton, Colombia's Bicentennial Independence Day. July 19, 2010.
4. Treasury Targets Drug Trafficking Networks in Colombia and Mexico. July 15, 2010
5. Uganda Bombings. July 13, 2010
6. Launch of Inaugural Democracy Photo Challenge. July 8, 2010
7. Remarks by the President Announcing the President's Export Council. July 7 , 2010
8. U.S. Independence Day a Civic and Social Event. July 4, 2010

June 2010

1. The United States Supports Social Responsibility and Human Rights Training for Colombian Businessmen. June 25, 2010
2. Ambassador Brownfield’s visits Valledupar for the First Time. June 20, 2010.
3. The United States applauds the work of Colombian Human Rights Defenders. June 24, 2010
4. U.S. Supports First Regional Seminar on Traditional Eco-Native Farming in northern Cauca. June 23, 2010
5. Colombia, Western Hemisphere Winner of the Democracy Video Challenge 2010. June 21, 2010.
6. Treasury Targets Financial Network of the FARC’s 48th Front. June 17, 2010.
7. U.S. Supports Victims of Violence in Montes de Maria region to sell avocados. June 15, 2010.
8. United States reviews results of support to alternative development projects in Colombia. June 9, 2010
9. Presidential Summit on Enterpreneurship. June 2010
10. Steering Committee to advance Action Plan on Racial and Ethnic Equality meets for the first time. June 3, 2010.
11. Secretary Clinton Travels to Latin America June 6–10, June 1, 2010.

May 2010

1. Statement by Philip J. Crowley,Assistant Secretary of State for Public Affairs - Secretary Clinton Travel to Latin America. May 28, 2010.
2. U.S. Supports Play on Child Abuse. May 28, 2010.
3. Colombia Alumni Small Grants Competition Announcement:  Small Grant Opportunity for Alumni of U.S. Government-sponsored Exchange Programs. May 26, 2010
4. Colombian Finalist in Democracy Video Challenge Contest. May 25, 2010
5. Secretary's Innovation Award for the Empowerment of Women and Girls. May 2010
6. Commerce Department to Help Showcase U.S. Companies at Expo Oil & Gas Colombia 2010. May 19, 2010.
7. 2010 Democracy Video Challenge - 18 Finalists Announced. May 18, 2010
8. Statement on Colombia’s Endorsement of Proliferation Initiative. May 18, 2010.
9. U.S. Supports Memorandum of Understanding to help 1,400 IDPs in Valle del Cauca Department. May 13, 2010.
10. Comments by Secretary Clinton and Afghan President Karzai. May 12, 2010
11. Clinton Pledges Long-Term U.S. Commitment to Afghanistan. May 12, 2010
12. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton at the 40th Washington Conference on the Americas. May 12, 2010.
13. Peace Corps to Open a New Program in Colombia. May 11, 2010
14. President Obama Releases National Strategy to Reduce Drug Use and Its Consequences. May 11, 2010
15. New Reconciliation Centers in Suba and Ciudad Bolivar will support demobilized paramilitaries and recipient communities. May 11, 2010.
16. Cali Demobilized Paramilitaries find an alternative life in wood. May 10, 2010.
17. U.S. Acts to Combat Illicit Trafficking in Arms in the Western Hemisphere. (PDF 2.3MB)
    
18. Treusury Targets Colombian Money Laundering Network Tied to the FARC. May 6, 2010
19. U.S. Supports Former Combatants in Pereira. May 3, 2010
20. World Press Freedom Day - Statement by Secretary of State Clinton. May 3, 2010
21. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton Excerpt from taped Interview with NBC's David Gregory for Sunday, May 2 edition of Meet the Press. (Watch a Video)  May 3, 2010.

April 2010

1. Obama Calls Arizona Immigration Law “Poorly Conceived”. April 30, 2010.
2. Statement by the President on Senate Proposal Outlined Today to Fix Our Nation’s Broken Immigration System. Abril 30 de 2010
3. U.S. Promotes Greater Care for Victims of Crimes. April 29, 2010.
4. Presidential Proclamation - Death of Dorothy Height. April 29, 2010.
5. Statement by the President on the Passing of Dr. Dorothy Height. April 29, 2010.
6. Ambassador Brownfield visits Huila Department. April 28, 2010.
7. U.S. and Colombia Provide Health Services to People of Pasca, Cundinamarca. April 28, 2010.
8. Web chat Invitation. April 28, 2010
9. ICE removes alien wanted for involvement in double homicide. April 27, 2010
10. Students from Sergio Arboleda University win National University Mock Trial Competition. April 27, 2010.
11. Fact Sheet Operation Unified Response - 100 Days (PDF 554kb)
12. Fact Sheet Operation Unified Response - USNS Comfort (PDF 373kb)
13. World Intellectual Property Day. April 22, 2010
14. Ambassador Brownfield Celebrates Earth Day. april 22, 2010
15. Join us in our Webchat with U.S. Assistant Secretary for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor Michael Posner on April 26 at 10:30 AM. April 22, 2010
16. Earth Day
17. Ambassador Brownfield Meets with NGO that Tracks Human Rights Violations. April 16, 2010.
18. United States Supports Strengthening of Ballistic Labs at the Attorney General’s Office. April 13, 2010
19. Two Top Associates of Colombian Narco - Terrorist Organization Found Guilty of Conspiring to Import Tons of Cocaine into The United States. April 15, 2010.
20. 2010: Year of the Bicentenial, April 15, 2010
21. Press Conference by the President - Nuclear Security Summit. April 13, 2010
22. Visit of Assistant Secretary of State for WHA Arturo Valenzuela Reaffirms Commitment to Colombia. April 9, 2010.
23. Remarks by President Obama and President Medvedev of Russia al New Start Treaty Singing Ceremony and Press Conference. April 8, 2010.

March 2010

1. New Park in Trujillo, Valle will Help Community Reestablish their Dreams. March 26, 2010.
2. Producer of Child Pornography Sentenced to 264 Month’s Incarceration. March 26, 2010
3. The United States Reiterates the Important Role Unions Play in Democracies. March 26, 2010.
4. U.S. Supports the Establishment of Over 1,500 Hectares of Forests in Quindío. March 19, 2010
5. Rice farming is the hope of displaced families in Tierralta, Córdoba. March 18, 2010
6. Treasury Designates Key Associates of Colombian Drug Lord Daniel Rendon Herrera as Narcotics Traffickers. March 18, 2010.
7. U.S. Supports Modernization of Specialty Coffees and Cocoa Trees in Tolima. March 15, 2010.
8. Victim’s Assistance Center Supports 800 Cases in Its First Year of Service. March 12, 2010
9. International Seminar Analyzes Future of Sustainable Coffee in Colombia. March 3, 2010
10. U.S. Supports Transparency in Justice Forum. March 3, 2010
11. Readout of President Obama's meeting with the Congressional Hispanic Caucus. March 12, 2010
12. Ambassador Brownfield Meets with Women’s Group on International Women’s Day. March 8, 2010
13. International Women's Day. March 8, 2010.
14. Assistant Secretary  Johnson’s Visit Reiterates Continuing  U.S./Colombia Counternarcotics Partnership . March 8, 2010.
15. Non-Imigrant Visas Application. March 5, 2010.
16. Pathways to Prosperity Ministerial. March 4, 2010
17. Treasury Designates most Wanted Colombian Drug Lords AlliedD with the FARC as Specially Designated Narcotics Traffickers. March 2, 2010.
18. Assistant Secretary of State for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs David T. Johnson on the Release of the 2010 International Narcotics Control Strategy Report. Marc 1, 2010.
19. DOE to Participate in Colombian Regional Energy Meeting Ahead of Energy and Climate Ministerial of the Americas. March 1, 2010.

February 2010

1. Readout of President Obama’s call with President Michelle Bachelet of Chile. February 27, 2010
2. Remarks by the President on the Earthquake in Chile. February 27, 2010

3. U.S. Embassy Bogotá Implements Electronic Visa Application Form. February 17, 2010 

4. US-financed Survey Doing Business in Colombia 2010, Shows Progress In Business Regulation Reforms throughout Colombia. February 16, 2010

5. U.S., Colombia Sign Action Plan on Racial and Ethnic Equality. February 16, 2010

6. Binational Cooperation for Haitians. February 4, 2010

7. U.S. Supports Strengthening of Public Defender System in Colombia. February 3, 2010

8. 2011 U.S. Budget Would Increase Security and Development Aid. February 1, 2010

9. “Colombia Commitment 2010”: U.S. and Colombian Governments carry out MEDRETE in San Vicente del Caguán and La Macarena Communities. February 1, 2010

 January 2010

1. New Electronic System to Fill out U.S. Visa Application Form. January 28, 2010
2. Colombian and US Governments join efforts to help Afro-Colombian and Indigenous Professionals. January 28, 2010
3. Demobilized People Donate Footwear to Soldiers and Policemen Injured during Combat. January 26, 2010
4. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton on Internet Freedom. January 20, 2010
5. Colombian buyers, U.S. Exporters to benefit from $1 billino Ex-Im Bank preliminary commitment to Colombia's Ecopetrol. January 19, 2010
6. U.S. Ambassador Meets with Indigenous Group. January 15, 2010
7. Deputy Secretary Steinberg's visits reafirms strong US-Colombia ties. January 15, 2010
8. US imposes new sanctions on Colombian drug network. January 14, 2010.
9. Earthquake in Haiti - Documents
10. U.S. to Assist with Forest Fires in Colombia. January 12, 2010
11. Deputy Secretary Steinberg meets with Preside Uribe and signs Action Plan on Racial and Ethnic Equality. January 12, 2010.