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Diego Castellanos, long-time friend of the Pan American Association, dies at 88
Friday May 6, 2022
The Pan American Association of Philadelphia mourns the passing of Diego Castellanos, the host of "P...
Russia in the Americas: What Now?
Wednesday March 2, 2022
Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine raises urgent questions about the full scope and nature of Russian ac...
Crypto in the Americas: Policy Considerations
Saturday January 29, 2022
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Post-Chavez Venezuela
Ambassador Patrick Duddy comments on post-Chavez Venezuela.
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Brazil vs. UK
Last year Brazil overtook UK as the world's sixth largest economy, but this may soon change back.
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Argentine Ambassador Visits Philadelphia to Strengthen Business and Friendship Ties
The Embassy of Argentina held the Argentine Week in Philadelphia from October 30 to November 3, 2012. An extensive program was put in place to celebrate and enhance the political, economic, social, cultural, and scientific relations between Argentina and Greater Philadelphia area.
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Daniel V. Schidlow, M.D. Appointed Walter H. and Leonore Annenberg Dean and Senior Vice President of Medical Affairs at Drexel University College of Medicine
Dr. Schidlow has been with the College of Medicine since 1994. He was the chairman of the Department of Pediatrics and the senior associate dean of the pediatric clinical campus. He also served as physician-in-chief and chief medical and academic officer at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children. He holds appointments as professor of pediatrics, medicine, and pharmacology and physiology.
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Mr. Dario Bellot nominated for the CFO of the Year Award 2012 in Philadelphia
Mr. Dario Bellot, was one of three individuals nominated for the CFO of the Year Award 2012 in Philadelphia. This award is given yearly by the Philadelphia Business Journal in cooperation with the Business School of Drexel University. Mr. Bellot was selected in recognition of his achievements at Congreso de Latinos Unidos where he is Vice President of Finance and Administration and CFO.
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Sara Manzano-Diaz appointed as Regional Administrator for the Mid-Atlantic Region of the U.S. General Services Administration
Sara Manzano-Diaz, has been appointed by President Obama as the new Regional Administrator for the Mid-Atlantic Region of the U.S. General Services Administration. She will manage over 1000 employees and oversee the federal government’s real estate portfolio, procurement of goods and services, and information technology for the six states in the Region.
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Colombia's Best Cop
General Oscar Naranjo, former director of Colombia’s National Police, will be an advisor on fighting drug trafficking to Mexican presidential candidate Enrique Peña Nieto if he is elected.
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Flying Down to Cartagena: The Sixth Summit of the Americas
Accompanied by an official entourage of 1,500 people, on April 14-15 President Barack Obama journeyed to one of the most beautiful and storied cities in Latin America-- Cartagena, Colombia. Cartagena has a prominent place in American history.
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