Bolivia Tourism
Renewal of the Andean Trade Preferences Act
The U.S. is Peru's leading trading partner. Peru's economic rebound likely will be driven by copper and zinc production due to new mines coming on stream, stronger tourism and increased agricultural production. U.S. imports under the ATPA from Peru increased significantly in 2000 to $846 million, compared to $631 million in 1999. The leading Peruvian import under ATPA is copper cathodes. ... [Read More]
South America
Drug trafficking organizations also use Venezuela as a location to divert essential and precursor chemicals used in the production of illegal drugs in drug source countries, and use Venezuela’s modern financial, real estate and tourism sectors to launder drug profits. The GOV has introduced effective U.S.-style currency transaction reporting requirements for banks, but investigation and prosecution of money laundering is hampered by lack of legislation and effective police work. ... [Read More]
Report on European Contributions to Counternarcotics Efforts, Alternative Development and Judicial Reform in the Andean Region
Danish aid also funded a program which facilitated the transfer of collectively owned indigenous property to individuals. Funding was also allocated to programs that provided education assistance, job training, and promoted self-governance and political representation among indigenous peoples. Danish assistance supported sustainable development projects dedicated to conservation of the environment, development of eco-tourism, agricultural reform, and protection of natural resources. Additionally, Danish aid was allocated to programs that promoted women in politics, gender equality, and the prevention of sexual abuse of children. ... [Read More]
Tips for Travelers to Central & South America
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IV. Country Narratives: Western Hemisphere
The government undertakes no information campaign to prevent trafficking for sexual exploitation, although it admits that prostitution is a problem. The government fails to publicize the incidence and dangers of child prostitution. DOMINICAN REPUBLIC (TIER 2 - WATCH LIST) The Dominican Republic is a source, transit, and destination country for men, women, and children trafficked for the purposes of sexual exploitation and forced labor. Dominican women and girls are trafficked to countries in Western Europe, Central American, the Caribbean, and South and North America for sexual exploitation. Estimates vary, but experts believe that 50,000 Dominicans have been in prostitution abroad, many having suffered some form of trafficking exploitation. The Dominican Republic is also a destination country – mainly for Hai ... [Read More]
Overview
The examples of implementation noted above further the goal of the Act by helping countries stabilize a situation of pillage so that improved law enforcement techniques can be developed and elements necessary for sustainable protection may be identified and put into place. Such elements may include scientific research, exhibition exchange, conservation training, museum development, educational programs, economic development through cultural tourism and other activities that will serve to ameliorate the problem of pillage for the long term. ... [Read More]
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Bankoni Figurine from Mali: National Directorate for Arts and Culture Ministry of Culture and Tourism B.P. 91 Bamako, Republic of Mali ... [Read More]
V. Country Narratives -- Countries A through G
France is a destination country for women trafficked for the purposes of sexual exploitation and involuntary domestic servitude, primarily from Eastern and Central Europe and Africa. The number of Chinese women trafficked to France for sexual exploitation increased in 2004. The government estimates that there are 10,000 to 12,000 trafficking victims in France, 3,000-8,000 of whom are children forced into prostitution and labor. Nigerian trafficking networks continued to expand their activities in France. Trafficking of Brazilian women and girls for sexual exploitation to French Guiana — a French possession — remained a serious problem. The Government of France fully complies with the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking. Although the government did not provide full data on investigations, prosecutions, convictions, and sentences, the Secretary of State has ... [Read More]
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