US embassy cable - 02TEGUCIGALPA3126

UNCLAS TEGUCIGALPA 003126 
 
SIPDIS 
 
SENSITIVE 
 
DOC PASS TO PATRICE WILLIAMS, MARIANN CARRERA PAZ 
DOC FOR ADVOCACY CENTER 
 
E.O. 12958: N/A 
TAGS: EINV, ECON, ENRG, BEXP, HO 
SUBJECT: PRESIDENT MADURO RESPONDS TO COMMERCE SECRETARY 
EVANS ON AES BID 
 
1. (SBU) During a November 12 meeting, Honduran President 
Maduro provided DCM a letter in response to Commerce 
Secretary Evans' October 22 letter advocating for a fair and 
 
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transparent process in the 210MW energy bid sent on behalf of 
AES.  The original letter was sent via FedEx 2 day delivery 
on November 13, 2002 to the Advocacy Center, Department of 
Commerce under tracking number 8368 2020 8426. 
 
2. (SBU) Begin text: 
 
November 4, 2002 
 
Mr. Donald L. Evans 
The Secretary of Commerce 
Washington, D.C. 20230 
 
Dear Mr. Evans: 
 
I acknowledge receipt of your letter of October 22, referring 
to ENEE's tender for the supply of 210MW of new electric 
capacity. 
 
Please rest assured that in my Administration, we are 
committed to ensure the transparency in all our endeavours. 
 
I also look forward to continue the close and strong ties 
between our Governments which, throughout the years, have 
been highly appreciated by our people for the support and 
assistance you have always provided to Honduras. 
 
With the assurances of my highest esteem, 
 
(signature) 
 
Ricardo Maduro 
President of the Republic of Honduras 
 
End Text. 
 
PALMER