As a federal employee, Ms Velazquez worked for the state department's development arm, the US Agency for International Development, held a top-security clearance and was posted to US embassies in Nicaragua and Guatemala.

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The objective of the site clearance was to remedy the illegal development in the area, and this objective was achieved.

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In particular, we welcomed the significant contribution of the United States through USAID in supporting the development of ASEAN Single Window project, which aims to develop an integrated cross-border process for customs clearance to increase trade efficiency, trade security, and competitiveness across the region.

WHITEHOUSE: Joint Statement of the 4th ASEAN-U.S. Leaders' Meeting