Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs

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The Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs is headed by Assistant Secretary of State Arturo A. Valenzuela, 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 drug trafficking and crime, poverty reduction, and environmental protection.
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  Description: Regional map of Western Hemisphere Affairs.


 Travel to the Region
Secretary Clinton: "We have so much work to do in this hemisphere, that the more we can cooperate, that we can put past grievances behind us, that we can look for ways to solve problems together – for example, Haiti, every single country in the hemisphere, even the poorest ones have contributed something. So when countries come together and say we want to do more and cooperate more, the United States is for that." Full Text» Trip Page» Photos: State Department» Flickr»


 Diplomacy Briefing Series: Issues and Challenges of U.S. Relations With Latin America
Assistant Secretary Valenzuela: "We want to reengage with the hemisphere on the basis of mutual respect, of working together to solve common problems, where the United States is being a partner." Full Text» Secretary Clinton's Remarks»