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"It really is a powerful tool for uniting families," said Erika Pineda Sharron, Consul General of Guatemala, whose offices are located on the same floor as those of AmigoLatino. "It's such a wonderful service. I heartily endorse it."

Hugo Herrera, Consul General of El Salvador voiced similar sentiments. "The implementation of these technological services represents a very important contribution that helps promote the union of families, businesses and community activities between Hispanics in the U.S. and Latin America."

Although not affiliated with any consulate, AmigoLatino's location is no accident: San Francisco's historic landmark Flood Building. With eight Spanish-speaking consulates on the premises - Chile, El Salvador, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Peru, Bolivia, Honduras, Panama -- San Francisco's 870 Market Street is in a very real way a "Latin American crossroads" for the Bay Area.

"We knew this was the location for us," says Biguria. "And we try to make our office a little bit of Latin America, a little bit of home for our clients. Our goal is to be a bridge between modern technology and old-fashioned family ties which is so important in the Latin American culture."

Also, Biguria feels that AmigoLatino provides a service appropriate to the current times.

"Due to the challenges we are experiencing nowadays, including the war in Iraq, many people have postponed business and family trips to other countries and US cities," he says. "Through our videoconferencing services at very accessible rates and our wide network of US/International offices, we are well positioned to address the needs of small to large organizations and businesses across the world.

Amigo Latino's videoconferencing services are scheduled in 30 minute increments and priced at $30-$40 per half hour; $40-$80 for one hour depending on the international location selected. Prices include the use of private meeting rooms between two countries and all international connection fees. AmigoLatino accepts most major
credit cards, cash and money order.

AmigoLatino is located in downtown San Francisco in the historic landmark Flood Building, 870 Market Street, Suite 662. For more information, please call (415) 362-4732 or email gabriel@amigolatino.com. Access information online in English and Spanish at www.amigolatino.com

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