Tuesday, August 2, 2016

99 Brasilia 02762: Meeting with Foreign Ministry Undersecretary Canabrava





Note:  FOIA exemption 1.4(B) is for "foreign government information" while 1.4(D) pertains to "foreign relations or foreign activities of the US, including confidential sources."  These are under B1 of the the Freedom of Information Act (5 USC 552):  "Information specifically authorized by an executive order to be kept secret in the interest of national defense or foreign policy. Executive Order 13526."

Wednesday, July 27, 2016

99 Brasilia 02706: Consequences and Implications of Kosovo: Brazil






Note:  Sometimes, for various reasons, cables are repeated.  This one was in response to a general request for reactions to events surrounding the NATO intervention in Kosovo and had originally be sent by my predecessor. 

Friday, July 8, 2016

99 Brasilia: Various Cities in Sao Paulo State Attempt to Curb Corruption




The chief political officer in the Embassy classified this cable which was produced by his section with input, no doubt, from AmConsul Sao Paulo.  The political section of a post keeps track of local politics to keep Washington informed.  Do we need posts everywhere to do this and carry out other officials functions?  Read: http://realdiplomacy.blogspot.com/2016/03/us-foreign-policy-for-21st-century_14.html

Tuesday, July 5, 2016

99 Brasilia 02633: Biographic Material on New Main Cabinet Members


Note:  A continuing embassy function it to provide basic information on senior officials of the host government.  This information will often go into briefing memos for use by US officials when they meet counterparts.

Wednesday, June 29, 2016

99 Brasilia 2630: MINURCA: Proposed Expansion and Extension


Note: MINURCA was the United Nations Mission in the Central African Republic, and it was extended until 2000.