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CURRENT ISSUES Statement On the Situation in Nicaragua The United States Government stands firmly with the democratically elected government of President Enrique Bolanos. We deplore recent politically motivated attempts, based on dubious legal precedent, to undermine the constitutional order in Nicaragua and his presidency. [Full Text...] A Day with Dennis Martinez The U.S. Embassy and the National Police worked together in the presentation of one of the most famous Nicaraguan baseball players, Dennis Martínez. Dennis Martínez gave a series of baseball clinics for young students from Managua public schools. He also talked to them about the importance of staying away from drugs and alcohol. COMMENTARIES OF THE DEPUTY ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF STATE DAN FISK "As the democratically elected President of Nicaragua, President Bolaños has fought courageously against corruption and in favor of transparent, ethical government. We support President Bolaños, who we consider a good friend of the United States, and applaud his efforts to bring corrupt politicians to justice. Contrary to local press reports, the policy of the United States government continues to be the same. We stand by President Bolaños and will continue to work with him and all other democrats in Nicaragua to end corruption and bring prosperity to the Nicaraguan people, who so rightly deserve it" TRIP OF AMBASSADOR BARBARA C. MOORE TO MATIGUAS, MATAGALPA The director of health of CARE, Ivette Arauz, shows Ambassador Moore a mural with the advances in health reached in Matiguás with projects financed by the Government of the United States of America. Ambassador Moore also attended the Democratic Forum with the candidates for mayors of that city. U.S. Government Providing Assistance to the Department of Matagalpa ICE FINANCIAL INVESTIGATORS SEIZE $671,000 FROM CORRUPT FOREIGN OFFICIALS Shell company used to launder stolen funds from Nicaragua government U.S. Announces 18-month Extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Nationals of Nicaragua U.S. Military donates school supplies to a needy school The New Color of Money: Safer. Smarter. More Secure The Network of Terrorism International Religious Freedom Report for 2004 /NICARAGUA SECTION - New! New youth oriented web site is launched - New! Grand Opening of the National Museum of the American Indian Summits of the Americas Hope and Rebuilding: Three Years After 9/11 U.S. Engagement in the Western Hemisphere New E-Journal: Access to the Courts: Equal Justice for All Trafficking in Persons Report (TIP) / Nicaragua Section SUPPORTING HUMAN RIGHTS AND DEMOCRACY: THE U.S. RECORD 2003-2004 REPORT / WESTERN HEMISPHERE SECTION 2003 HUMAN RIGHTS REPORTS / NICARAGUA SECTION Principles of Democracy

WASHINGTON NEWS Bush Wins 2004 U.S. Presidential Election President George W. Bush on November 2 was re-elected president of the United States. "Voters turned out in historic numbers and delivered a historic victory," Bush said in a November 3 speech to supporters in Washington. "America has spoken, and I'm humbled by the trust and the confidence of my fellow citizens."  News from Washington

ECONOMIC ISSUES U.S. Releases Text of Central American Free Trade Agreement New Bioterrorism Regulations Office of the United States Trade Representative U.S. Department of Commerce

WESTERN HEMISPHERE Summits of the Americas - New! The United States and Haiti The United States and Cuba Colombian Initiative U.S. & Mexico: A growing partnership The Andean Region Information on the US-VISIT Program US-VISIT Program Brochure

IRAQ Iraq Update The New Iraq: Progress & Accomplishments Photo Gallery USAID Assistance for Iraq Coalition Provisional Authority Publications Iraqi Cultural Heritage Radio Free Iraq

AFGHANISTAN Assistance for Afghanistan Rebuilding Afghanistan

OF INTEREST RESPONSE TO TERRORISM Dept. of Homeland Security Fight Against VIH/AIDS

INFORMATION & SERVICES Electronic Journals

U.S. GOVERMENT RESOURCES U.S. Department of State U.S. Executive Branch Bureau of Consular Affairs Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs Visa Services

ART & CULTURA Smithsonian's Naitonal Museum of the American Indian U.S. Protection of Pre-Hispanic Archaeological Materials Fulbright Gallery Visual Arts Overview American Literature Overviews Dance Overviews