[KevinK]

I just received word that the meeting to present the Protocolo of Good Practices has been postponed. No other info on what that means, for howlong, etc.

Kevin
Guatadopt.com

[rapf777]

Does that mean No meeting for the Berger dude???

[JenRo]

There is a link on the DOS website about the Protocol but I can't open it. If anyone else can, will you let us all know what it says?

Jen R.

[akasohappy]

Thanks Kevin.
I am going to roll to your site now.
It is my routine now, email, forum, Guatadopt.

[Larue]

Here is the link. I can't open it either. Must be a connection issue on their side. Give it a little while!

Intercountry Adoption News

[isabel41206]

I feel like I can breathe a little now . thanks Kevin.

[AdoptingABaby]

bumping up!

[esnyder]

I just got my call from the DOS. They really don't know. I'm sure that Kevin is correct when he said it's postponed. I told them there link isn't active. They said the best thing that we can do is keep calling. I told her to tell Mr. Bush to please do all that he can in his visit next month. So, I reall don't think it's a rumor. I also don't think they will tell us until they absolutely know.
Erik

[jpl]

It seems due to selfishly send Guatemalan workers back to Guatemala the Guatemalan Gov't is trying to get us back somehow. Good people, very good people, as well as children are suffering here and there.

[rapf777]

I official heard it from my agency..yiiipppeee


The meeting has been cancelled. But we never know what might happen in the future.

but since we heard the news we have been

[b_fettes]

Kevin,
I really appreciate all the information you pass on. It is really great how you take the time to help those in process.

Many thanks

Mary

[stephjoel99]

Kevin do you think it was "postponed" or was this another DOS smack down??

[Snow girl]

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you Kevin for all you do for those of us in process.

[juliemom23]

Great news! Thanks!

Julie

[JenRo]

Here is info from the DOS website (they will have it fixed shortly) But this is straight from the DOS staff itself.

Guatemala Plans to Announce Protocol of Good Practices on February 16, 2007

The government of Guatemala has invited the U.S. Embassy to attend a ceremony publicly announcing a “Protocol of Good Practices” on adoption on Friday, February 16. As details of the implementation of the Protocol become available we will provide updated information.

Rumors that the U.S. Embassy is no longer accepting adoption cases are not correct. The U.S. Embassy continues to process adoption cases as stipulated under U.S. law and procedures.

The U.S. government supports efforts by the Guatemalan government to increase protection of children and parents and a smooth transition to implementation of the Hague Convention on Intercountry Adoption for Guatemala.