Ex-Paraguay President Horacio Manuel Cartes Placed on US Corruption List

Ex-Paraguay President Horacio Manuel Cartes Placed on US Corruption List

The U.S. Department of State has revealed a list of corrupt officials. One of the biggest names on the list is former Paraguay President Horacio Manuel Cartes.
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U.S. Offers $5M Reward Each for Information Leading to Arrest of El Chapo's 4 Sons From Sinaloa Cartel

Feds offer a $5M reward in exchange for each information that will lead to the arrest of El Chapo's four sons.

Job Scouting? Here Are 5 Companies Willing to Hire Fresh College Graduates

Most companies require at least two or more years of experience from applicants. But what if you are a fresh college graduate with no job experience to present to an employer?

New Central American Refugee Program Receives Tepid Response From Lawmakers

The Obama administration announced it will expand the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program to help vulnerable Central American families -- a move that already received mixed support from lawmakers.

State Department Releases Latest Batch of Clinton Emails

The U.S. Department of State on Jan. 8 released the latest batch of emails from Hillary Clinton's private email account, which the former secretary was forced to make public under a court order.

US, Cuban Embassies Reopen

The U.S. and Cuba have formally re-established diplomatic relations on Monday morning with the reopening of respective embassies. Small ceremonies in Washington, D.C. and Havana marked the reopening of the Cuban and U.S. embassies, respectively. In the U.S. State Department, the Cuban flag was raised in a quiet non-ceremony with other flags recognized by the U.S.

Sen. Marco Rubio Lists Concerns For Ongoing US, Cuba Diplomatic Talks as House GOP Provision Bans US Embassy Funds

U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., still has concerns about the Obama administration normalizing diplomatic relations with Cuba, and wrote a letter to the U.S. State Department on prioritizing specific topics when having talks with the island.

American, Cuban Government Officials Set for Fourth Round of Diplomatic Talks

U.S. and Cuban government officials will host another round of diplomatic talks from Washington, D.C. on Thursday. As the U.S. State Department recognized, the latest talks will be the fourth round of discussions to reestablish diplomatic relations.

Central America's 'Instability' Puts U.S, Neighbors at Risk of Continued Illegal Migration.

The Obama administration has proposed pledging $1 billion to address the issues in Central America, specifically the region's security and governance.

US Latino Lawmakers Split on Cuba's Removal From Terror Sponsor List

President Barack Obama has written his support to remove Cuba from the State Sponsor of Terrorism list following the recommendation of the U.S. Department of State, but congressional lawmakers, particularly Latino legislators, have issued mixed responses to the decision.

President Barack Obama Writes Support to Remove Cuba From State Sponsor of Terrorism List

President Barack Obama has written his support to remove Cuba from the State Sponsor of Terrorism List. In a letter to Congress, Obama stated his administration has the intent to remove Cuba from the list.

US State Department's Jill Esposito Talks New Pilot Program to Streamline Immigrant Visas, Improve Communication

The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Consular Affairs is set to improve its immigrant visa process with a new pilot program and improved communication, which could particularly impact the tech sector. U.S. Department of State Director of Public and Diplomatic Liaison for the Bureau of Consular Affairs Jill Esposito spoke with Latin Post about new initiatives impacting the immigrant visa process, including after President Barack Obama's Nov. 20, 2014, immigration executive actions.

US, Cuba Delegations Preparing For Human Rights Talks

U.S. and Cuban government officials met in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday to discuss plans for a human rights dialogue.

US, Cuban Government Officials Set For New Diplomatic Talks in Havana

The U.S. and Cuba will hold another round of talks to reestablish diplomatic relations from Havana on Monday.

Cuba's Sponsor of Terrorism Label Still Under Review As Friday's State Department Meeting Nears

The U.S. State Department will host the second round of talks with Cuban government officials to normalize diplomatic relations between the two countries on Friday.

Cuban Government Delegation to Visit US for State Department Meeting This Week

The United States Department of State confirmed a Cuban government delegation will visit the U.S. this week as efforts to reestablish diplomatic relations continue.
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