Since the September 2001 terrorist attacks on New York and Washington, U.S. attention to terrorism in Latin America has intensified, with an increase in bilateral and regional cooperation. This report discusses the issue in relation to the U.S. State Department's April 2009 Country Report on Terrorism; Colombian President Hugo Chávez's sympathies with terrorist groups and lack of cooperation on antiterrorism efforts; growing U.S. concern over activities of terrorist groups Hezbollah and Hamas in the tri-border area of Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay; and various legislative initiatives related to Latin American terrorism issues being considered by the 112th Congress.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.

This report analysis Brazil's political, economic, and social conditions, and how those conditions affect its role in the world and its relationship with the United States.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story of a disastrous fire which has officially claimed 172 lives.

This report analyzes Brazil's political, economic, and social conditions, and discusses how those conditions affect its role in the region and its relationship with the United States.

Letter from I. H. Kempner to R. M. Armstrong discussing upcoming visits to Sugar Land, Texas, with agenda ideas.

Letter from M. Daniel Haskins to Basil C. Wehrman introducing Wehrman to Harris L. Kempner, the president of H. Kempner Cotton Company. Kempner and his wife are planning a trip to Brazil and may visit him.

As the largest and one of the most influential countries in Latin America, Brazil has emerged as a leading voice for developing countries in setting regional and multilateral trade agendas. Brazil is critical of U.S. trade policies such as the Byrd Amendment (repealed, but program in effect until October 1, 2007), which directs duties from trade remedy cases to affected industries, the administration of trade remedy rules, and what it considers to be discriminatory treatment in the U.S. expansion of free trade agreements in Latin America. Despite the differences, both countries recognize the potential for important gains to be had from mutually acceptable trade liberalization at all levels.

Message from José De Q Lacerda to Haris L. Kempner discussing the details of their business trip to Brazil during the Carinval and providing the address for Mrs. L. A. Correa de Costa.

Telex message from Joao de Souza Dantas to José De Q Lacerda discussing securing reservations for travel to Rio.

Letter from Dan Oppenheimer to Harris Leon Kempner discussing about the flight schedule to Miami and enquiring about the date of travel and hotel reservations for South America trip.

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Frank A. Richards asking him to write a few letters of introduction for his upcoming trip to South America and discussing potential business dealing he will make while away.

Letter from Frank A. Richards to Paul J. Lakers introducing Lakers to Harris L. Kempner, the president of H. Kempner Cotton Company.

Letter from Frank A. Richards to Robert H. Blocker introducing Blocker to Harris L. Kempner, the president of H. Kempner Cotton Company. Richards states Kempner is a gentleman of integrity and unquestioned financial responsibility.

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Donald Maclean thanking him for the letter and hoping to see him sometime soon.

Magazine of the United Nations Environment Programme discussing worldwide environmental policies and other concerns. This issue is devoted to programs in several countries that are investing in a "green economy" in order to ensure the efficient and sustainable use of natural resources.

Magazine of the United Nations Environment Programme discussing worldwide environmental policies and other concerns. This issue is devoted to solutions to financing sustainable development and climate change adaptation.

Magazine of the United Nations Environment Programme discussing worldwide environmental policies and other concerns. This issue is devoted to so called "Green Economy" measures such as large public transportation plans, tree planting programs, and government policies that provide incentives for improving energy efficiency.

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Dan Oppenheimer discussing potential flights to take for an upcoming trip abroad due to the fact that Oppenheimer wanting to spend extra time in Lima with his wife before returning to the U.S.