IBA Global Signs Agreement with Consular Chamber of Commerce

Honorary Consul of Uzbekistan Gary Furlong, Honorary Consul of Chile and World Federation of Consuls Board Member Paulina Biggs Sparkuhl, Consular Chamber of Commerce Board Chairman Jonathan Warren, Honorary Vice Consul of Guatemala and Consular Chamber of Commerce President Dr. Aldo A. Aguirre, and Guatemala Trade and Investment Commissioner Jose Rodrigo Guevara, MBA, at the 17th Annual World Trade Conference.

The IBA Global signed an agreement with the Consular Chamber of Commerce during the 17th Annual World Trade Conference, held May 4-5, 2010 at the Ontario, CA Hilton Hotel.

The IBA Global is a non-profit, non-political, world trade membership organization, that provides leadership, support, and voice for individuals, institutions and company’s engaged or interested in international trade and services. The association promotes the growth and enhancement of trade for its members worldwide. For more information about the IBA Global visit www.ibaglobal.org.

The Consular Chamber of Commerce was formed in 2004 by honorary consuls, their representatives and supporters, to provide free services to honorary consulates, and consular corps the world over. The Consular Chamber of Commerce is a global, non-political, not-for-profit, secular organization incorporated in Las Vegas, Nevada in 2007, with over 1100 consular and diplomatic members. For more information about the Consular Chamber of Commerce visit www.consularchamberorcommerce.com.

Guatemala Dance Group Active in Las Vegas, Nevada

Guatemalans from Las Vegas, Nevada participated in the Latin American Carnival, held this past Saturday, May 29, 2010 at Sunset Park. Ana de la Roca coordinated the dancers and prepared the traditional colorful garments.

Guatemala is a land of predominantly small area festivals and larger national holidays, many of which are rooted in religious traditions. Mayans religions and traditions continue to remain strong within the indigenous population and are often intertwined with Catholic tendencies. Small village festivals are celebrated around the country at different times of the year.

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"Congratulations to Ana de la Roca and to the rest of the members of the Guatemalan Dance Group, for a wonderful display Guatemala's traditional clothing, music and dances. We are a better community when we learn to appreciate the traditions and cultures from other nations. This first Latin American Carnival has contributed to enriching the quality of life for all people in southern Nevada," commented Honorary Vice Consul of Guatemala, Dr. Aldo A. Aguirre.

Agatha Strikes Guatemala with Flooding and Landslides

Huricane Agatha struck Guatemala with rain, causing flooding and landslides, and leaving more than 92 persons dead, displacing over 92,000 people housed in 97 centers, according to Alejandro Maldonado, secretary of the National Coordinator of Disaster Reduction (CONRED). The international airport remained closed due to accumulation of sand fro the eruption of the Pacaya volcano, although small engine planes and helicopters were able to take off. Corn, beans, drinking water, instant soups, diapers, and sanitary napkins are in high demand.

Assistant Secretary of HUD Visits Las Vegas, Nevada

Honorary Vice Consul Aldo A. Aguirre, Department of Housing and Urban Development Assistant Secretary John D. Trasvinia, and Las Vegas HUD Office Director Kenneth J. Lobene.

Assistant Secretary for Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Honorable John D. Trasvina provided the keynote address at the Tri-Chamber Luncheon, hosted by the Asian Chamber of Commerce, the Latin Chamber of Commerce, and the Urban Chamber of Commerce, at the beautiful Paris Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Prior to the luncheon, Assistant Secretary Trasvina held a roundtable discussion with some 25 Leaders from the Minority Chambers, addressing local issues related to housing and the economy. Also present were HUD Director of Program Standards Pamela Doong Walsh, and Las Vegas HUD Office Operations Analyst Bernard C. Yergeau.

Representing the Asian Chamber was Vida Lin; the Latin Chamber was represented by Alex Garza; and the Urban Chamber was represented by Deborah Nelson.

Central America Strikes Agreement with European Union

The Central American countries and the European Union concluded negotiations for an Association Agreement, during the meeting held in Madrid, Spain. The official announcement will take place on Wednesday, when Madrid hosts the Central American Presidents.

The Agreement to Associate included Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama.

Guatemalan Association of San Diego County Welcomes Honorary Vice Consul

Seated: Ana Lourdes Encinias, Vilma Joralmon, and Argelia Escobar

Standing: Aldo A. Aguirre, Henri Soza, Edgar Silvestre, and Edgar Escobar

The board of directors of the Guatemalan Association of San Diego County welcomed Honorary Vice Consul Dr. Aldo A. Aguirre, during a regularly scheduled board meeting. "We are very honored to welcome Dr. Aguirre to San Diego and are grateful for his ongoing support," said Vilma Joralmon, current secretary and acting chair.

"San Diego County is a very important link for immigrants coming through Mexico from Guatemala. As the very first major city just north of the San Ysidro border point in Tijuana, San Diego needs to have a well-organized group of Guatemalans to address the needs of so many immigrants chasing the American Dream," commented Aguirre.

For more information about the Guatemalan Association of San Diego County contact Ms. Vilma Joralmon at vjoralmon@hotmail.com or Ms. Ana Lourdes Encinias at lasvelas@yahoo.com. To contact the Honorary Vice Consul of Guatemala in Las Vegas, Nevada send an Email to viceconsulguate@aol.com.

Consular Chamber of Commerce Signs Agreement with International Business Association

Honorary Consul of Uzbekistan Gary Furlong, Honorary Consul of Chile Paulina Sparkuhl,

Honorary Vice Consul of Guatemala Aldo A. Aguirre, and Guatemala Trade & Investment Agency

Commissioner Jose Rodrigo Guevara, display certificate of strategic inter-agency agreement.

The Consular Chamber of Commerce announced today that it has expanded its global reach by signing a strategic alliance agreement with the International Business Association (IBS Global).

Ontario, California - The Consular Chamber of Commerce, a global chamber of commerce with over 1,100 members, announced today that it has expanded its global reach by signing a strategic alliance agreement with the International Business Association. The partnership will strengthen each organization's ability to promote growth and the enhancement of grade for its members worldwide.

"The collaboration is a natural, given the overlapping missions of our organizations. Together we will provide added resources and services to further serve our individual members. At the same time, the alliance will make it easier for the collective membership to benefit from joint conferences and events," stated Dr. Aldo A. Aguirre, president of the Consular Chamber of Commerce.

The International Business Association is a non-profit, non-political, world trde membership organization that provides leadership, support, and voice for individuals, institutions and company's engaged or interested in international trade and services. The association promotes the growth and enhancement of trade for its members worldwide.

The Consular Chamber of Commerce is a global, non-political, non-profit, secular organization, incorporated in 2007, to establish, standardize, maintain, and promote a global community of honorary consuls, while implementing and elevating standards of practice for more transparent global business transactions, business diplomacy, academics, and charity.

Guatemalans March in Support of Immigration Reform

Guatemalans marched in Washington, DC and about 72 other cities across the nation to remind President Obama about his promise to pass comprehensive immigration reform. The marches were fueled by the immigration law passed recently in Arizona.

Gloria Estefan marched alongside Mayor Antonio Villarraigosa in Los Angeles. Gloria Estefan said, "this country is a nation of immigrants."

The absence of a comprehensive immigration reform has torned families apart, keeps children in fear that their parents may be deported, as well as many young adults who are inelligible for a higher education.