On Thursday, May 31, Ambassador Frank Baxter visited the city of Mercedes in Soriano. This is the third of a series of visits to Uruguay's interior by the ambassador since he assumed post 5 months ago. On January 3-4, Ambassador Baxter visited Canelones, San Jose and Colonia, and on May 29 he visited the city of Minas. (See related article.)

Ambassador Baxter's schedule in Mercedes included a private meeting with the governor of Soriano, Guillermo Besozzi, followed by a press conference and visits to the Uruguayan-American School of Mercedes, the Alianza Binational Center and the local English immersion public school. Ambassador Baxter received a warm welcome from the directors, teachers and students of these isntitutions, and held informal discussions with them about their projects and activities.

Ambassador Baxter also visited areas in Mercedes affected by recent flooding and spoke with some of the victims. On May 11, 2007 the U.S. Government announced a 50,000 dollar donation to help alleviate the suffering of the thousands of people who have had to evacuate their homes as a result of the severe weather that has affected many regions of Uruguay. (See related article.)

Soriano's National Representative Roque Arregui, Governor Guillermo Besozzi, Ambassador Frank Baxter.		Ambassador Baxter receives a gift from Governor Besozzi.

Ambassador Baxter is greeted by students upon his arrival to the Uruguayan-American School in Mercedes.

Ambassador Baxter joins students at the Uruguayan-American school in Mercedes for a group photo.		Ambassador Baxter with Alianza Binational Center directors Susana Selios and Maria Teresa Marsicano.

Ambassador Baxter with students of the Alianza Binational Center in Mercedes.		Ambassador Baxter with students of the English immersion public school in Mercedes.

Ambassador Baxter visits the areas affected by recent flooding in Mercedes and speaks with some of the victims.

 
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