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Last summer Guatemala adopted the Hague. At first everyone thought, oh its going to take some time to implement and that could last for years. After all the USA has signed the treaty, but we have never implemented. Most of this whole mess you can blame on UNICEF. Bruce Harris is one of the people from UNICEF who is totally against international adoptions and feels that Guatemala is selling babies ect.. its long and involved but this guy was deeply involved in Guatemala actions. Mr. Harris is also trying to convince some Guatemalan how evil it is for Americans to adopt their children. Until you go through the process, it is impossible to understand how many checks and balances were in and still are in place. Where some adoptions not ethical? I am sure, but that has to be a mininal number. There are many oportunties for the birth mother to change her mind, and DNA, birth mother interviews, INS approval. So for all of you who are longing to bring their babies home or long for a child think twice before you shop at Pier ONE, and give money to UNICE for Halloween ect. THey are supporting Mr. Harris and these actions that are causing some of these problems. Mr. Harris is also being sued in Guatemala because of some of his statements. Even though I have my son home and this is not directly effecting me, I pray that this whole mess is declared illegal in Guatemala. The attorneys are working hard! After all, they were successful in overturning the passport problem that added months on to some adoptions. I'm not sure what I would do if I did not have a referral, but at this point I think I would wait until a court date is set or a little more solid information is available. 6 months is not that long and you may be in the process that long without any new rules or regualtions. I wish you all well and don't give up your dream. Mary, mom to Daniel JOrdan Jose, home December 24, 2002
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