Wanted by the FBI - Cesar Armando Laurean
Aliases: Cesar Gudino, Cesar Sanchez, Cesar Armando Laurean Ramirez
DESCRIPTION
Date of Birth Used: November 13, 1986 Hair: Black
Place of Birth: Unknown Eyes: Brown
Height: 5'9" Sex: Male
Weight: 160 pounds Race: White (Hispanic)
NCIC: W653665173 Nationality: Unknown
Occupation: United States Marine Corps Corporal
Scars and Marks: Laurean has a tattoo of a skull on one of his upper arms, and a tattoo of a black widow spider, including an hourglass on the spider's abdomen, on the other upper arm.
Remarks: Laurean is a United States citizen. He is also a United States Marine Corps Corporal currently assigned to Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.
CAUTION
Cesar Armando Laurean is wanted for his alleged involvement in the murder of 20-year-old Maria Lauterbach, who was pregnant at the time of her murder. Lauterbach was a United States Marine Corps Lance Corporal assigned to Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. She had been missing since December 14, 2007. The charred remains of Lauterbach and her unborn baby were recovered in a shallow grave in the backyard of Laurean's Jacksonville, North Carolina, residence.
A state arrest warrant was issued on January 12, 2008, in Onslow County, North Carolina, after Laurean was charged with murder. That same day, Laurean was charged federally with unlawful flight to avoid prosecution by the United States District Court, Eastern District of North Carolina, Wilmington, North Carolina, and a federal warrant was issued for his arrest.
REWARD
The FBI is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the location and arrest of Cesar Armando Laurean.
SHOULD BE CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS
IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS PERSON, PLEASE CONTACT THE FBI TIPLINE AT 1-800-CALLFBI (1-800-225-5324), YOUR LOCAL FBI OFFICE OR THE NEAREST AMERICAN EMBASSY OR CONSULATE. ANYONE WITH INFORMATION IN MEXICO SHOULD CONTACT THE OFFICE OF THE LEGAL ATTACHE, U.S. EMBASSY IN MEXICO, FROM 8:30 A.M. TO 5:30 P.M., AT 011-52-55-5080-2177; OR AFTER HOURS CALL 011-52-55-5080-2000, AND REQUEST TO SPEAK WITH AN OFFICIAL FROM THE LEGAL ATTACHE.
Country Reports on Human Rights Practices
Country Reports on Human Rights Practices 2007
Released by the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor
March 11, 2008
Introduction
These reports describe the performance of governments in putting into practice their international commitments on human rights. These fundamental rights, reflected in the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights, constitute what President Bush calls the "non-negotiable demands of human dignity." As Secretary Rice has said, the full promise of the UN Universal Declaration cannot be realized overnight, but it is urgent work that cannot be delayed. (see complete text).
Text Report
The complete text report can be accessed at the Department of Sate.
Country Reports on Human Rights Practices
Country Reports on Human Rights Practices 2007
Released by the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor
March 11, 2008
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U.S. Department of State
Country Reports on Human Rights Practices – 2006
Released by the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor
March 6, 2007
Introduction
These reports describe the performance of governments in putting into practice their international commitments on human rights. These fundamental rights, reflected in the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights, constitute what President Bush calls the "non-negotiable demands of human dignity." As Secretary Rice has said, the full promise of the UN Universal Declaration cannot be realized overnight, but it is urgent work that cannot be delayed. (see complete text).
"ESTA" Program
Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA)
ESTA does not apply to Mexican citizens traveling on their Mexican passport.
What is the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA)?
ESTA is a new system that will help determine eligibility to travel to the United States under the VWP. Citizens and eligible nationals of VWP countries will apply online for an ESTA in advance of their flight and a determination of whether they are cleared to travel will be made in advance of boarding.
Who is required to use ESTA?
ALL citizens and eligible nationals of VWP countries who plan to travel to the US for temporary business or pleasure must apply for an ESTA once it is implemented. This includes every child, accompanied or not, regardless of age. Third parties such as relatives or travel agents may apply for an ESTA on behalf of the traveler.
What is the Visa Waiver Program (VWP)?
Currently, citizens and eligible nationals of certain countries may travel to the United States for business or tourism of less than 90 days without a visa. A decision whether VWP travelers may enter the US is made in customs at their port of entry.
Who is in the Visa Waiver Program?
Citizens and eligible nationals with machine-readable passports from:
Andorra
Austria
Australia
Belgium
Brunei
Denmark
Finland
France
Germany
Iceland
Ireland
Italy
Japan
Liechtenstein
Luxembourg
Monaco
The Netherlands
New Zealand
Norway
Portugal
San Marino
Singapore
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
United Kingdom
When will ESTA be implemented?
The Department of Homeland Security plans to implement ESTA January 12, 2009.
When can travelers apply?
Eligible travelers may already begin to submit ESTA applications voluntarily. Once ESTA is implemented (and there is a requirement to use ESTA) travelers are recommended to apply at least 72 hours in advance of their flight.
Why was ESTA created?
ESTA will automate VWP admission and will eliminate the paper I-94W form that VWP travelers currently fill out at the port of entry. In addition, it will add an extra layer of security by preventing ineligible applicants from entering the US and, time permitting, allow them to apply for a visa before boarding rather than being detained and deported after arriving in the US.
Where can I find more information?
You can find more information on the Customs and Border Patrol website: www.cbp.gov/esta
Joint Statement of the Merida Initiative
Joint Statement of the Merida Initiative High-Level Consultative Group
December 19, 2008
Following is the joint statement issued by the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Defense, the Attorney General, the Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Director of National Drug Control Policy of the United States and the Secretary of Foreign Affairs, the Secretary of National Defense, the Attorney General, the Secretary of Public Security, and the Under Secretary of the Navy of Mexico, who together with other senior government officials met December 19, 2008, as the Merida Initiative High-Level Consultative Group:
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Presidents Felipe Calderon and George Bush met in Merida, Mexico in March 2007 and reviewed the broad range of issues affecting our two countries. The Joint U.S.-Mexico Communiqué issued on March 14, 2007 recognized the threat posed by organized crime and drug trafficking to both nations and our shared responsibility to address this threat. Moreover, the Presidents reaffirmed the commitment of our two countries to establish a lasting partnership to expand and intensify cooperation in what we have come to call the Merida Initiative. The Merida Initiative High-Level Consultative Group held its inaugural meeting today to discuss progress to date on these critical issues, and to chart a course for future cooperation.
Since the 2007 Summit in Merida, the Government of Mexico has taken bold and unprecedented steps to confront organized crime and violence, often at great cost. As his administration enters into its third year, President Felipe Calderon has reiterated and clearly demonstrated his commitment to combat, head-on, drug-trafficking and organized crime. The Government of the United States has supported this effort by increasing the provision of information and technical assistance and by complementary steps to stop the trafficking of illegal weapons from the United States, impede bulk currency smuggling across our border, reduce the domestic demand for illicit drugs, and combat drug trafficking and organized crime in the United States.
To provide resources for an enhanced security cooperation partnership as set forth in the 2007 Summit, President Bush sought funding from Congress for the “Merida Initiative.” The Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2008, signed by President Bush on June 30, provided $400 million to fund training, equipment and other assistance under the Merida Initiative in Mexico, an initial installment of a multi-year, $1.4 billion program of support. On December 3, Mexico and the United States signed a Letter of Agreement (LOA) making available the first $197 million of this package.
Even before the signing of the LOA, Mexico and the United States have taken steps to strengthen our law enforcement and security cooperation by accelerating existing efforts and by focusing previously agreed upon assistance in areas that will advance the objectives of the Merida Initiative. In this regard, we have already:
enhanced forensic capabilities, including the inauguration of a new forensics lab in Mexico;
strengthened ties to investigate cross-border financial flows and combat money laundering;
expanded collaboration to trace weapons and stop the illegal export of arms used by drug organizations;
developed technical requirements for the transfer of counter-drug aviation assets;
increased the number of fugitive apprehensions and extraditions;
deployed X-ray equipped vans and radiation monitoring technology; and
increased intelligence sharing on transnational drug trafficking organizations.
The breadth and depth of the cooperation between the United States and Mexico in confronting transnational organized crime and security threats requires new institutional mechanisms to ensure effective coordination, the timely use of operational intelligence, and the efficient use of resources. Our governments intend therefore to establish before the end of 2009, a bilateral follow-up and implementation mechanism in Mexico City where officials of the United States and Mexico will work together to carry out mutually agreed assistance projects, monitor results, and revise and update cooperative activities under the Merida Initiative.
In the meantime, we direct our agencies to convoke a bilateral working level meeting in Mexico City to discuss implementation over the next 12 months. This meeting should establish priorities and identify potential problem areas and specific solutions. This meeting should take place as early as practical in 2009 to ensure activities under the Merida Initiative unfold smoothly.
We intend to continue working on key issues that affect the national security of our countries and developing specific dialogue mechanisms with a view to strengthen cooperation and information exchanges.
Future meetings of the High-Level Consultative Group are important to provide guidance, chart the way forward, renew priorities, review accomplishments, and consider new or revised objectives. We recommend that the Consultative Group meet again during the second half of 2009.
We also recognize the importance of close engagement with the countries of Central America and the Caribbean in addressing the common threats emanating from organized crime. A successful Merida Initiative must have a strong regional and hemispheric component, and we intend to explore ways to ensure that our bilateral U.S.-Mexico partnership addresses this dimension.
Criminality and violence threaten the security and prosperity of both Mexico and the United States. Our success in confronting organized crime and narcotics trafficking depends on our continued cooperation and our ability to strengthen this new strategic partnership. The Merida Initiative reflects this spirit of renewed collaboration based on the principle of joint responsibility and provides us with a mechanism to ensure our cooperation is effective and successful.
The Merida Initiative is a first and important step towards a common strategy to confront transnational security threats. We are confident that it will serve as the foundation for deeper and wider cooperation on joint security challenges.
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