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Viewing cable 08BUENOSAIRES1434, ARGENTINA: LA RIOJA GOVERNOR WELCOMES U.S.

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Reference ID Created Released Classification Origin
08BUENOSAIRES1434 2008-10-20 12:02 2011-08-25 00:00 UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Embassy Buenos Aires
VZCZCXYZ0000
PP RUEHWEB

DE RUEHBU #1434/01 2941202
ZNR UUUUU ZZH
P 201202Z OCT 08
FM AMEMBASSY BUENOS AIRES
TO RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC PRIORITY 2268
INFO RUCNMER/MERCOSUR COLLECTIVE PRIORITY
RHEHAAA/NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL WASHINGTON DC PRIORITY
RUEAIIA/CIA WASHINGTON DC PRIORITY
UNCLAS BUENOS AIRES 001434 
 
SENSITIVE 
SIPDIS 
 
E.O. 12958: N/A 
TAGS: PREL PGOV ECON AR
SUBJECT: ARGENTINA: LA RIOJA GOVERNOR WELCOMES U.S. 
INVESTMENT 
 
REF: BUENOS AIRES 1401 AND 1380 
 
1. (SBU) Summary:  La Rioja Governor and Peronist party 
member Luis Beder Herrera described his rural province's 
economy and expressed hope for U.S. investment in the mining 
area.  The Governor asked about U.S. relations with 
Argentina, and the Ambassador highlighted strong cooperation 
in a wide range of initiatives, but noted relations have been 
somewhat strained by the ongoing "Valijagate" trial in Miami 
(reftels).  The Ambassador also highlighted the availability 
of U.S. training programs and seminars in which legal and law 
enforcement professionals from La Rioja could participate, 
particularly as part of the fight against trafficking in 
persons.  The governor's interest in U.S. investment in his 
province is a potential avenue for greater commercial 
cooperation.  End Summary. 
 
2. (SBU) Ambassador Wayne met with La Rioja Governor and 
Peronist party member Luis Beder Herrera on October 8.  The 
Governor was accompanied by La Rioja Province Liaison 
Coordinator Mariana Buratti.  Poloff (notetaker) also 
attended. 
 
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U.S. Business in La Rioja 
------------------------- 
 
3. (SBU) The Ambassador asked Governor Beder Herrera about 
investment in his province.  The Governor replied that 
although the current turmoil in international financial 
markets made it difficult to promote investment opportunities 
in his province, he noted that La Rioja, with a population of 
400,000, is rich in exportable products, including minerals, 
wine, olives, grapes, fish, and nuts.  The U.S. is a 
destination for much of these exports, he said.  He stated 
that La Rioja exports 95 percent of its olive production and 
described the province's olive valley in Chilecito as one of 
the best, even surpassing Spain.  When asked about U.S. 
commercial presence in La Rioja, the Governor mistakenly 
referred to the UK-Dutch company Unilever as U.S.-based and 
noted its positive contribution.  He added that the company, 
which has a large plant in La Rioja, provides its employees 
with good benefits and maintains environmentally-friendly 
work practices.  The Governor expressed interest in 
attracting U.S. investment in La Rioja's rich mineral sector. 
 The Ambassador said that the Embassy's Commercial Secton 
could assist with this request. 
 
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U.S. Relations with Argentina 
----------------------------- 
 
4. (SBU) When asked about U.S.-Argentine relations, the 
Ambassador cited our strong cooperation in 
anti-narcotrafficking and counter-terrorism and our recent 
joint agreements on educational exchanges, nanotechnology, 
and national parks.  He noted that Argentina has a strong 
middle class, high levels of education, and the potential to 
serve as an example for democratic values in the continent. 
He acknowledged, however, that the relationship is somewhat 
strained at present by the ongoing "Valijagate" trial in 
Miami of alleged Venezuelan agent Franklin Duran (reftels). 
 
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TIP and USG Training Programs 
----------------------------- 
 
5. (SBU) The Ambassador noted his recent discussion with 
Argentine anti-trafficking activist Susana Trimarco during 
the Vital Voices reception on October 7.  (Note: Trimarco, in 
her search for her daughter, who was kidnapped by traffickers 
in 2002 in Tucuman province, has rescued 100 women from 
bondage and raised public and government awareness of the 
crime.  Trimarco's leads suggest her daughter was trafficked 
to La Rioja and press reports suggest her remains may be in 
the province.  To date, these speculations have not been 
confirmed.)  The Governor said he appreciated the USG's 
recognition of Trimarco, one of ten women to receive the 
first International Women of Courage Award in March 2007. 
The Ambassador added that human trafficking is a crime which 
knows no borders and as such requires strong international 
cooperation.  In closing, the Ambassador highlighted the 
availability of U.S. training programs and seminars for La 
Rioja's legal and law enforcement professionals.  The 
Ambassador noted that Argentine judges and district attorneys 
from Buenos Aires City, Buenos Aires province, and Cordoba 
province have received such training.  The Governor noted 
that some La Rioja police personnel have attended law 
enforcement seminars in the United States and would welcome 
additional training opportunities.  He said he has worked 
hard to improve anti-trafficking efforts by provincial law 
enforcement and judicial authorities. 
 
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BIO Note 
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6. (SBU) Of Lebanese descent, Beder Herrera was born on May 
26, 1951 in Campanas, La Rioja.  A lawyer by training, 
Herrera was elected governor in August 2007 with 42.44 
percent of the vote under the electoral coalition Front for 
the People, beating the Victory Front's (FpV) candidate 
Ricardo Quintela by 15 percent of the votes.  In early 2007, 
then vice-governor Beder Herrera encouraged impeachment 
proceedings on allegations of improper performance of public 
office against then-Governor Angel Maza, who was later 
impeached.  Beder Herrera then replaced Maza as interim 
governor and called for elections.  The Governor is married 
and has two children. 
 
7. (SBU) Comment: The meeting provided a useful opportunity 
to hear the perspective of a Peronist party meber outside of 
the capital city.  The governor's interest in heightened U.S. 
investment in his province and his specific request to locate 
U.S. firms interested in mineral exploitation is a potential 
avenue for greater commercial cooperation. 
 
WAYNE