On May 29, U.S. Ambassador Frank Baxter visited the city of Minas accompanied by the embassy's Cultural and Public Affairs officer Linda Gonzalez and Press specialist Rubek Orlando. The visit was aimed at strengthening cultural and commercial bilateral relations.

This is Ambassador Baxter's second visit to the interior. On January 3 and 4, Baxter visited the municipalities of Canelones, Colonia and San Jose at which time he stated, "It is important that I know the entire country in order to enhance my understanding of Uruguay and I look forward to visit all the Departamentos [municipalities] [...]" (See related article.)

The Mayor of Lavalleja, Herman Vergara, welcomes Ambassador Baxter to the city of Minas.		Ambassador Baxter and Mayor Vergara are met by Bibian Espinosa and Julio Barreiro during their visit to the Alianza binational center in Minas.

Students of the Alianza binational center in Minas welcome ambassador Baxter.		Ambassador Baxter presents a book to Alianza's director Bibian Espinosa.

Ambassador Baxter enjoying a sip of mineral water from a fountain at the Salus plant in Minas.		Ambassador Baxter and Mayor Vergara visit the Salus mineral water plant in Minas.

General Pedro Barneix, commander of the army detachment in Minas, welcomes Ambassador Baxter.		Ambassador Baxter while visiting the museum Casa de Cultura in Minas, poses for a photo with a member of the museum's staff.

 
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