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The Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs, headed by Assistant Secretary of State Peter F. Romero, 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.   Issues in the News U.S. Support for Plan Colombia Summit of the Americas 2001 Chile Declassification Project: Final Release Cuba   Annual Reports 1999 Human Rights Report 1999 International Narcotics Control Strategy Report   Regions || Policy || Services || The Department || Outreach Department of State ||| search ||| archive ||| faq ||| feedback ||| index Privacy Act Notice and Disclaimers