The Organization of American States (OAS) headquarters is located in a picturesque building only 400 yards away from the White House. The OAS, which receives 60 percent of its regular funds from the American taxpayer, is the international organization that represents the nations of the Americas: North, Central and South, as well as the Caribbean.

On March 18th, the OAS will vote for a new secretary general, and there is only one candidate: the former Foreign Minister of Uruguay, Luis Almagro.