PURE Expo cancels Las Vegas, citing lack of local government support

Despite hundreds of exhibitor requests, dozens of booths reserved and an over abundance of speakers, the Consular Chamber of Commerce has cancelled its Las Vegas Expo, which had been slated for 21-24 September, 2011.  The Royal African Ball, which was to end the event, is likewise cancelled for relocation next year.

Objections from the State of Nevada's office of protocol, as well as from staffers at the office of the Mayor of the City of Las Vegas, and objections from the Nevada Consular Corps corporation, took root at the District Export Council and with others.  This understandably caused primary sponsors to pull back.

PURE did receive support from the Southern Nevada Water Authority, the Embassy of Uzbekistan, and others.  We thank all who made this attempt, and apologize for the end result. 

The Southern Nevada Water Authority will be having its annual expo, WaterSmart Innovations, October 4-7 in Las Vegas.  Watersmart innovations has broadened its focus to international potability issues, as well as conservation.  We strongly recommend attending Watersmart Innovations, where many Consular Chamber members will be present.

PURE will continue as an online forum until a friendly venue is decided upon in the future. 

Nevada pulls back from inviting foreign consuls

The State of Nevada showed what some have described as conspicuous lack of support for large meeting of foreign dignitaries.

Nevada Consular Corps trumped by Monaco in bid to host world’s largest conference of consuls « Consular Chamber of Commerce

Infighting and animosity from international trade and protocol sectors of the State and local government have made some sponsors and participants of PURE and other events run for cover. Here is the latest chapter.

Mobile Consulate of Guatemala in Las Vegas, Nevada

The Consulate of Guatemala will issue passports and other documents to Guatemalans in Las Vegas, Nevada, from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 19, and from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 20, 2011, at the International Church, 501 N. Mojave Road.

• Passaports cost $65.00 and require an expried passport; another government issued identification (cedula de vecindad), and or a birth certificate.

• The Consular I.D. Cards cost $25.00 and require an expired Consular I.D. card, another government issued I.D. (cedula de vecindad), and/or a birth certificate.

• Civil Registry. Registry for children of Guatemalan nationals who were born in the U.S. and wish to aspire to a dual citizenship; the requirements are a valid passport or another government issued I.d. (cedula de vecindad), a birth certificate for the child, and the birth certificate for both parents. This process is free of charge.

• Registration of Marriage. Matrimonio. All Guatemalans married in the U.S. must register with the Consulate of Guatemala to be valid in Guatemala. This process requires a recent birth certificate (issued no longer than 6 months) for each of the partners, a government issued I.D. (cedula de vecindad) and/or a passport, and a marriage certificate. This service is free.

• Registration of deaths

• Reports of living citizens

• Legalization of documents, $1o each.