El Salvador Seeks U.S. Renewal of Cultural Property MoU
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El Salvador Seeks U.S. Renewal of Cultural Property MoU

El Salvador has petitioned the United States for a Memorandum of Understanding to renew cultural property import controls that preserve archaeological objects from looting and smuggling. This Maya effigy vessel…

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Endangered Archaeology from El Salvador Protected by Renewed MoU with the United States

Maya mask subject torenewed import restrictionswith El Salvador. The United States has agreed to renew a bilateral agreement with El Salvador, which offers protections to cultural heritage in danger. The Central American…

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Opposition to MoU’s: A Change in Policy for the Association of Art Museum Directors?

Museums are vital to the protection of cultural heritage. They preserve art and artifacts for the benefit of present and future generations, and they inspire visitors, students, and scholars to…

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Upcoming CPAC Meeting To Consider Honduras MoU Renewal – El Salvador Interim Review Also Expected

Today’s Federal Register announces the U.S. Secretary of State’s intention to propose a renewal of the cultural property Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Honduras. The request to extend the five…

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U.S. v. Perez: Criminal Penalties for Violating Convention on Cultural Property Implementation Act

As 2012 comes to a close, a case concluded in the Central District of California this year is important to highlight.  It is the federal district court matter of United…