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JAMAICA Honors Departing OAS Diplomat as Historic Leadership Transition Unfolds

WASHINGTON, DC, July 10, 2025 - A decade of distinguished service came to an emotional close this week as Ambassador Nestor Mendez stepped down from his role as Assistant Secretary General of the Organization of American States, marking the end of an era for one of the hemisphere's most influential diplomatic voices. 

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His Excellency Major General (Ret’d) Antony Anderson, bids farewell to outgoing Assistant Secretary General Ambassador Nestor Mendez. Looking on is Ambassador Steve Ferrol of Dominica, current Chair of the of the OAS Permanent Council. (Photo | Derrick Scott)
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