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Left to right, in front, Embera leaders Norman Cabrera (general cacique of the Cemaco region of the Embera-Wounaan Comarca), Fabio Mezúa Casama (a jaibana and the first general cacique of the Embera-Wounaan Comarca), activist Felino Mezúa (Fabio's son). Sitting behind is Luis Mezúa, Fabio's grandson.

The old Museum of the American Indian in New York has been absorbed by the Smithsonian Institution and moved to more spacious quarters in Washington DC. On December 2 the museum, with help from the US Embassy here, sponsored a three-way video conference with participants in Panama, the United States and Guatemala. A wide range of cultural, social, economic and political concerns were discussed, with participants on the Panamanian end of the conversation representing the Kuna, Embera and Wounaan nations.

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International indigenous video conference
First Lady and Operacion Sonrisa
US Embassy supports recycling education
Second annual American Fair on January 22

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