Nobody can deny the rise of the Hispanic United States. And neither can be given back. Approximately 45 million people speak and feel in the language of Cervantes. Now it seeks to tap this projection for the Spanish channel with the announcement of the opening of Casa Spain 'in Washington. It will be an 'embassy' cultural, social and economic address, invigorate and attract a group that represents the largest minority in the country and serve as a magnet to the rest of the U.S. population for closer ties. Foreign Minister Miguel Angel Moratinos, has revealed on Monday that there will be a 'Casa Spain' in United States, the sister of the already 'born' Casa América, Casa Arabic ',' Africa House 'and' Casa Sefarad - Israel

', in these cases on national territory. Function as a Board composed of government and private companies as an independent. Casa Spain 'was born as an "informal" foreign policy that opens the window to a "public diplomacy" Spanish separated from politics "pure and hard'. Speaking of Spain and the Hispanic world through culture, language, history, civil society and economic relations and business. The goal is to become a platform to promote the Spanish reality in the streets Americans, explaining foreign sources. It is not just exhibitions or conferences, perhaps most visible through the media, "is beyond", said since the ministry contact with institutions and associations, collaboration with schools and universities, professional meetings, analysis of problems social, training, ... The language will remain in the hands of the Instituto Cervantes. "From California to Puerto Rico, through Florida, Texas and New Mexico, lies a vast historical, cultural, economic and social links us closely with United States and its Hispanic community," he stressed Moratinos. Hispanics and add about 45 million, more than the total population of Spain. It will continue to grow. This has united the local interest, which has skyrocketed. U.S. Spanish demand. The seat of Washington just wants to be the point of origin and coordination of some tentacles covering the vast territory of the USA. From there to practice as a pole of attraction for other organizations, especially Latin American. Hence the establishment in the federal capital to host the continent's most important institutions such as the Inter-American Development Bank or the Organization of American States. There remains open the door to close or sporadically with other Latin American governments. Apart from the cultural field, 'Spain House' has a strong economic interest, which is enhanced by the social ties among Hispanics. Usually affect only the language but also the links relevant to the story and, in some ways, tastes and habits. In this sense, are becoming increasingly important investment in Spain. In fact, Minister Moratinos said that Spain has in the past year was the fourth investor in the world's leading economic power. Sources from the ministry forecast that private companies are involved in the project and provide funding for either permanent or temporary. Not for nothing is a door to enter the U.S.. A door can be opened in the opposite direction and attract American interest. The headquarters will be located at 16 Washington Street, in the former residence of the ambassador of Spain. The building, owned by the State, is being remodeled and equipped for his new role, according to the same sources. The idea of the project, announced Monday by Moratinos, dates back to 2005. External sources indicate that it is "foolhardy" to set dates for their initiation. These are "clear and open", and in any case, met at the pass this year. We will have to wait a little longer.

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