Strong law enforcement institutions, rooted in democratic principles and protective of human rights, are vital to preventing a wide array of transnational threats to the Western hemisphere, from drugs to other forms of organized criminal activity to terrorism. The U.S. relies on a broad range of bilateral, regional, and global assistance programs to strengthen the law enforcement capacity of its partners.
Western Hemisphere Overview
State’s Shannon’s speech to Council of the Americas in New York
U.S. Missions in The Americas
Chemicals accounted for 34.7 percent of U.S. industrial exports to Colombia in 2005, totaling $1.35 billion. Colombian tariffs averaged 7.8 percent in 2005, and reached as high as 20 percent. For chemical products, 82 percent of U.S. industrial exports will receive duty-free treatment immediately on implementation of the U.S.-Colombia trade pact. Source: Prepared by the International Trade Administration
Unique experiences have helped prepare candidates in the U.S. presidential race.
Civil rights activist Elbert Ransom discusses race relations and the U.S. presidential election.
New media technologies enable average citizens to access broad networks of information and people.
Athletes, trainers and journalists share their memories of the Olympic experience.
The United States, often with partner nations, is exploring the solar system.
U.S. cities reflect cultural diversity, artistic ingenuity
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