OAS
Americanabbreviation
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Organization of American States
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Organisation de l'armée secrète; an organization of European settlers in Algeria who opposed Algerian independence by acts of terrorism (1961–63)
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The proposal, made at a gathering of OAS ambassadors, was supported by a large majority, though Mexico and Brazil expressed reservations.
From Barron's ● Aug. 5, 2026
In 2019 Ms Villarán admitted taking funds from Odebrecht and OAS to finance her 2013 mayoral campaign to stay in office, but denied they constituted bribes.
From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2025
The OAS also called for a meeting to discuss the Ecuador incident.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 6, 2024
The U.S. is an influential member of the OAS.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 30, 2023
But Papi’s name and Tío Toni’s were not listed among those of the prisoners the OAS interviewed when they came.
From "Before We Were Free" by Julia Alvarez
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