On May 14, U.S. Chargé D'Affaires (CDA) Robin Matthewman visited the city of Artigas situated in Uruguay's northern frontier region, approximately 600 kilometers (373 miles) from Montevideo. It has a population of nearly 42,000.

CDA Matthewman's visit began with a courtesy call on Artigas Intendant Julio Cesar Silveira followed by a joint press conference. Later, she visited a local public school where a special program on dental hygiene is underway. The project is sponsored by Uruguay's First Lady Maria Auxiliadora Delgado de Vazquez and made possible with the support of the Uruguayan government, various embassies and several private companies. CDA Matthewman also visited the Hemingway Alianza Binational Center where she spoke with several of the students enrolled in English as a second language.

Following is a photo/video gallery of CDA Matthewman's visit to Artigas:

>Click to enlarge photo  CDA Matthewman meets with Artigas Intendant Silveira and other officials to discuss issues of mutual concern.

>Click to enlarge photo  CDA Matthewman meets with Artigas Intendant Julio Cesar Silveira.

>Click to enlarge photo  Artigas Intendant Silveira and CDA Matthewman during joint press conference.

>Click to enlarge photo  CDA Matthewman speaking to local media as Intendant Silveira looks on.

>Click to enlarge photo  CDA Matthewman and Intendant Silveira exchange gifts.

>Click to enlarge photo  CDA Matthewman presents a bag of soccer balls for the Intendencia's sports program.

>Click to enlarge photo  CDA Matthewman chats with Intendant Silveira and Youth Ambassador Bruno Hiriart.

>Click to enlarge photo  Youth Ambassador Bruno Hiriart accompanies CDA Matthewman for a walk in Artigas.

>Click to enlarge photo  CDA Matthewman visits the Alianza Binational Center in Artigas. Pictured above with director Mary I. Da Silva and teaching staff.

>Click to enlarge photo  CDA Matthewman in photo op with students and staff at the Alianza Binational Center in Artigas.

>Click to enlarge photo  CDA Matthewman visits Public School No. 17 in Artigas to learn about the school's dental hygiene program.

>Click to enlarge photo  CDA Matthewman observes as a health care professional at Public School No. 17 in Artigas describes the school's dental hygiene program.

>Click to enlarge photo  CDA Matthewman observes a couple of students at Public School No. 17 as they explain proper oral hygiene.

>Click to enlarge photo  With their toothbrushes handy, students at Public School No. 17 pose for a photo with CDA Matthewman.

>Click to enlarge photo  While visiting an agates and amethysts plant in Artigas, CDA Matthewman observes an artisan painting the back side of an amethyst stone.

>Click to enlarge photo  CDA Matthewman visits a community workshop in Artigas.

>Click to enlarge photo  CDA Matthewman and Intendant Silveira visit the newly restored municipal auditorium.