Press Releases 2010
Local News
December 2010
November 2010
- Remarks to the Press on the Release of Confidential Documents by Secretary of State, Hillary Rodham Clinton.
- Statement by the Press Secretary. November 29, 2010.
- Grants For Grassroots Development in Colombia.
- Statement by Vice President Biden on Tomorrow's Anniversary of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. November 24, 2010
- Thanksgiving Day documents.
- Climate Change Conference COP 16/ CMP 6 Cancun 2010.
- Presidential Proclamation on Thanksgiving Day.
- Thanksgiving Day in the United States. (PDF 836kb)
- National Native American Heritage Month 2010. (PDF 770kb)
- Remarks at Opening Plenary of the U.S. Summit & Initiative for Global Citizen Diplomacy. November 17, 2010
- U.S. Department of State Launches ExchangesConnect “Postcards from Home” Photo Contest to Enhance People-to-People Diplomacy.
- Remarks of President Barack Obama. November 10, 2010
- The Emberá Eyabida will Enjoy A New Reservation in Mutatá, Antioquia.
- U.S. Supports Opening of Chili Pepper Collection Center in Puerto Nare, Antioquia.
- Presidential Proclamation on Native American Heritage Month. November 4, 2010.
October 2010
- Presentation of the 2010 Americas Barometer Results. October 28, 2010.
- Deputy Secretary Steinberg – HLPD opening remarks. October 25, 2010.
- Joint Statement by United States Deputy Secretary of State James Steinberg and Colombian Foreign Minister Maria Angela Holguin. October 25, 2010
- Commerce Department announces open media registration for Americas Competitiveness Forum IV. October 22, 2010
- Treasury Designates Former Colombian Official as a Specially Designated Narcotics Trafficker. October 19, 2010
- United States Supports Credit Guarantees to Benefit SMEs . October 15, 2010.
- Treasury Targets Sinaloa Cartel Financial and Air Cargo Networks. October 13, 2010
- First American Studies Center opens in Colombia. October 7, 2010.
- U.S. Supports Workshop on the Reparation of Victims. October 5, 2010.
- First annual Education Empowers Video contest from October 1 - November 1, 2010
- Joint Statement by Secretaries Clinton and Sebelius on a 1946-1948 Study. October 1, 2010
September 2010
- 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.
- Three Colombian Nationals Plead Guilty to Alien Smuggling and Visa Fraud Charges. September 29, 2010.
- Americas Competitiveness Forum 2010
- OFAC Removes Seven Names from SDN List. September 29,2010.
- U.S. Launches New Access to Justice Program. September 27, 2010.
- U.S. Joins “This is My City” Radio Campaign. September 24, 2010.
- Readout of President Obama’s Meeting with President Santos of Colombia. September 24, 2010
- Remarks by President Obama and President Juan Manuel Santos Calderón of Colombia Before Bilateral Meeting. September 24, 2010
- Statement by White House's National Security Council Spokesman Mike Hammer on the death of FARC Leader Mono Jojoy. September 23, 2010
- Remarks by the President to the United Nations General Assembly. September 23, 2010.
- U.S. and Colombia Sign Agreement to Support Potato Crops in Nariño. September 17, 2010
- National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week, 2010. September 17, 2010
- Remarks by Obama at Congressional Hispanic Caucus Awards Gala. September 17, 2010
- Determination and Certification of the Colombian Government and Armed Forces with Respect to Human Rights Related Conditions. September 15, 2010
- International Day of Democracy, September 15, 2010.
- Statement by Secretary Clinton on Eid celebration. September 10, 2010
- Colombia’s National Day of Human Rights. September 9, 2010
- U.S. Leaders Condemn Intolerance: America Not Built on Hate. September 8, 2010.
- U.S. Supports Promotion and Defense of Human Rights in Colombia. September 8, 2010
- Request for Applications to the Avon Award for the Elimination of Gender Based Violence. September 7, 2010
- Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton At the Annual State Department Iftar. September 7, 2010
- Remarks by vice President Joseph Biden at The change of Command Ceremony for United States Forces-Iraq. September 1, 2010
- OFAC removes eight individuals. September 1, 2010
August 2010
July 2010
June 2010
May 2010
- Statement by Philip J. Crowley,Assistant Secretary of State for Public Affairs - Secretary Clinton Travel to Latin America. May 28, 2010.
- U.S. Supports Play on Child Abuse. May 28, 2010.
- Colombia Alumni Small Grants Competition Announcement: Small Grant Opportunity for Alumni of U.S. Government-sponsored Exchange Programs. May 26, 2010
- Colombian Finalist in Democracy Video Challenge Contest. May 25, 2010
- Secretary's Innovation Award for the Empowerment of Women and Girls. May 2010
- Commerce Department to Help Showcase U.S. Companies at Expo Oil & Gas Colombia 2010. May 19, 2010.
- 2010 Democracy Video Challenge - 18 Finalists Announced. May 18, 2010
- Statement on Colombia’s Endorsement of Proliferation Initiative. May 18, 2010.
- U.S. Supports Memorandum of Understanding to help 1,400 IDPs in Valle del Cauca Department. May 13, 2010.
- Comments by Secretary Clinton and Afghan President Karzai. May 12, 2010
- Clinton Pledges Long-Term U.S. Commitment to Afghanistan. May 12, 2010
- Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton at the 40th Washington Conference on the Americas. May 12, 2010.
- Peace Corps to Open a New Program in Colombia. May 11, 2010
- President Obama Releases National Strategy to Reduce Drug Use and Its Consequences. May 11, 2010
- New Reconciliation Centers in Suba and Ciudad Bolivar will support demobilized paramilitaries and recipient communities. May 11, 2010.
- Cali Demobilized Paramilitaries find an alternative life in wood. May 10, 2010.
- U.S. Acts to Combat Illicit Trafficking in Arms in the Western Hemisphere. (PDF 2.3MB)
- Treusury Targets Colombian Money Laundering Network Tied to the FARC. May 6, 2010
- U.S. Supports Former Combatants in Pereira. May 3, 2010
- World Press Freedom Day - Statement by Secretary of State Clinton. May 3, 2010
- 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
- Obama Calls Arizona Immigration Law “Poorly Conceived”. April 30, 2010.
- Statement by the President on Senate Proposal Outlined Today to Fix Our Nation’s Broken Immigration System. Abril 30 de 2010
- U.S. Promotes Greater Care for Victims of Crimes. April 29, 2010.
- Presidential Proclamation - Death of Dorothy Height. April 29, 2010.
- Statement by the President on the Passing of Dr. Dorothy Height. April 29, 2010.
- Ambassador Brownfield visits Huila Department. April 28, 2010.
- U.S. and Colombia Provide Health Services to People of Pasca, Cundinamarca. April 28, 2010.
- Web chat Invitation. April 28, 2010
- ICE removes alien wanted for involvement in double homicide. April 27, 2010
- Students from Sergio Arboleda University win National University Mock Trial Competition. April 27, 2010.
- Fact Sheet Operation Unified Response - 100 Days (PDF 554kb)
- Fact Sheet Operation Unified Response - USNS Comfort (PDF 373kb)
- World Intellectual Property Day. April 22, 2010
- Ambassador Brownfield Celebrates Earth Day. april 22, 2010
- 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
- Earth Day
- Ambassador Brownfield Meets with NGO that Tracks Human Rights Violations. April 16, 2010.
- United States Supports Strengthening of Ballistic Labs at the Attorney General’s Office. April 13, 2010
- Two Top Associates of Colombian Narco - Terrorist Organization Found Guilty of Conspiring to Import Tons of Cocaine into The United States. April 15, 2010.
- 2010: Year of the Bicentenial, April 15, 2010
- Press Conference by the President - Nuclear Security Summit. April 13, 2010
- Visit of Assistant Secretary of State for WHA Arturo Valenzuela Reaffirms Commitment to Colombia. April 9, 2010.
- Remarks by President Obama and President Medvedev of Russia al New Start Treaty Singing Ceremony and Press Conference. April 8, 2010.
March 2010
- New Park in Trujillo, Valle will Help Community Reestablish their Dreams. March 26, 2010.
- Producer of Child Pornography Sentenced to 264 Month’s Incarceration. March 26, 2010
- The United States Reiterates the Important Role Unions Play in Democracies. March 26, 2010.
- U.S. Supports the Establishment of Over 1,500 Hectares of Forests in Quindío. March 19, 2010
- Rice farming is the hope of displaced families in Tierralta, Córdoba. March 18, 2010
- Treasury Designates Key Associates of Colombian Drug Lord Daniel Rendon Herrera as Narcotics Traffickers. March 18, 2010.
- U.S. Supports Modernization of Specialty Coffees and Cocoa Trees in Tolima. March 15, 2010.
- Victim’s Assistance Center Supports 800 Cases in Its First Year of Service. March 12, 2010
- International Seminar Analyzes Future of Sustainable Coffee in Colombia. March 3, 2010
- U.S. Supports Transparency in Justice Forum. March 3, 2010
- Readout of President Obama's meeting with the Congressional Hispanic Caucus. March 12, 2010
- Ambassador Brownfield Meets with Women’s Group on International Women’s Day. March 8, 2010
- International Women's Day. March 8, 2010.
- Assistant Secretary Johnson’s Visit Reiterates Continuing U.S./Colombia Counternarcotics Partnership . March 8, 2010.
- Non-Imigrant Visas Application. March 5, 2010.
- Pathways to Prosperity Ministerial. March 4, 2010
- Treasury Designates most Wanted Colombian Drug Lords AlliedD with the FARC as Specially Designated Narcotics Traffickers. March 2, 2010.
- 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.
- DOE to Participate in Colombian Regional Energy Meeting Ahead of Energy and Climate Ministerial of the Americas. March 1, 2010.
February 2010
- Readout of President Obama’s call with President Michelle Bachelet of Chile. February 27, 2010
- Remarks by the President on the Earthquake in Chile. February 27, 2010
January 2010