Organization of American States love

Organization of American States

Definitions

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  • noun an association including most countries in the western hemisphere; created in 1948 to promote military and economic and social and cultural cooperation

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Examples

  • A run-off election that had been scheduled for last Sunday was postponed, amid international pressure for the government to accept reforms recommended by the Organization of American States.

    US Sanctions Haitian Officials for Election Abuses 2011

  • But it's hard to believe that simple campesinos cooked up this scheme on their own and tricked sophisticated lawyers, the Colombian legal system, and the Organization of American States's human rights court.

    A 'Human Rights' Swindle in Colombia Mary Anastasia O'Grady 2011

  • A commission from the Organization of American States, which had monitored the vote, later found evidence of fraud.

    Aristide Roils Haiti Election Ingrid Arnesen 2011

  • The Organization of American States and major donors including the U.S. want Haitian officials to change the official results from a chaotic Nov. 28 vote, dropping the government candidate, Jude Celestin, from a run-off between the top two winners in favor of candidate Michel Martelly, a singer.

    Election Dispute in Haiti Threatens Aid Ingrid Arnesen 2011

  • The Organization of American States has called for the government-backed candidate, Jude Celestin, to be eliminated from the runoff vote.

    Aristide Says He Wants to Return to Haiti 2011

  • In fact, the Western Hemisphere saw rare consensus in the days after the coup as Heads of State from the United States and Colombia to Brazil and Ecuador condemned the coup and called for the reinstatement of Zelaya, as did the Organization of American States, which promptly kicked Honduras out.

    Vincent Warren: "The Truth Comes Out in Honduras": A Response from the Center for Constitutional Rights Vincent Warren 2011

  • Also Tuesday, the Organization of American States welcomed the court's ruling and called on both governments to resume dialogue on the subject and pave the way for a solution to the problem that separates them.

    World Court Rules on Costa Rica-Nicaragua Dispute 2011

  • Residents of three shantytowns recently filed a complaint with the Organization of American States, saying that the city is arbitrarily relocating them.

    Report: Brazil needs to improve upgrade pace for 2014 World Cup 2011

  • In fact, the Western Hemisphere saw rare consensus in the days after the coup as Heads of State from the United States and Colombia to Brazil and Ecuador condemned the coup and called for the reinstatement of Zelaya, as did the Organization of American States, which promptly kicked Honduras out.

    Vincent Warren: "The Truth Comes Out in Honduras": A Response from the Center for Constitutional Rights Vincent Warren 2011

  • UNITED NATIONS AP The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations said Thursday that Haiti must accept the Organization of American States' call to replace the candidate backed by President Rene Preval in a disputed presidential election.

    U.S.: Haiti needs credible elections 2011

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