Ambassador Duncan Visits H2 Visa Job Fair

Ambassador Duncan Visits H2 Visa Job Fair The U.S. Ambassador to El Salvador, William Duncan, attended this past Wednesday, February 15, an H2 visa job fair, where U.S. companies interviewed more than a thousand Salvadorans to apply for a temporary work visa in the United States. This visa program is an initiative of the U.S. …

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Donation of water filters and water purifiers to Tepecoyo

The Embassy of the United States, through the Humanitarian Assistance Program of the Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), handed over 400 water filters and water purifiers to benefit residents of Tepecoyo, La Libertad, who will have a better quality of life by having clean water for their consumption. Chargé d’Affaires Brendan O’Brien delivered the donation with Tepecoyo’s …

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Reception of the “Orden Nacional José Matías Delgado, Gran Cruz Placa de Plata” and “Gran Orden Francisco Morazán”

Remarks by Ambassador Ronald Johnson on the reception of the “Orden Nacional José Matías Delgado, Gran Cruz Placa de Plata” and “Gran Orden Francisco Morazán” Award   January 18, 2021 ## This is a courtesy translation. Only the original Spanish version should be considered authoritative. ## First, thank you very much to all of you …

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United States Ambassador Ronald Johnson ends his term in El Salvador

The U.S. Embassy announces that Ambassador Ronald Douglas Johnson will end his term in the country on January 20, 2021. With the change of government in the United States, from that date, all the ambassadors who were politically appointed will have to finish their term. Ambassador Ronald Johnson was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on …

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World Food Programme

World Food Programme Ambassador Ronald Johnson Thursday, October 15, 2020, 11:00 A.M., MFA Remarks by Ambassador Ronald Johnson at the Launch of the World Food Programme in El Salvador   ** This is a courtesy translation. Only the original Spanish language text should be considered authoritative ** This year, the world has been faced with …

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More than 32,000 Salvadorans affected by COVID-19 and tropical storms receive food assistance from USAID

MORE THAN 32,000 SALVADORANS AFFECTED BY COVID-19 AND TROPICAL STORMS RECEIVE FOOD ASSISTANCE FROM USAID San Salvador, October 20, 2020 – Over 32,300 people living in 21 municipalities of El Salvador’s Dry Corridor, affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and by the damage caused by tropical storms Amanda and Cristóbal, are receiving food assistance from the …

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Parque Cuscatlán Reopening

Parque Cuscatlán Reopening Ambassador Ronald Johnson Monday, October 5, 2020, 2020, 10:00 A.M. Parque Cuscatlán Remarks by Ambassador Ronald Johnson at the Reopening of Parque Cuscatlán   * This is a courtesy translation. Only the original Spanish language text should be considered authoritative.  October 5th, 2020 A little over a year ago, I was here …

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Remarks by Ambassador Ronald Johnson at the delivery of the second batch of ventilators in response to COVID-19

It is an honor to be here with President Bukele, and to have the opportunity to speak with the Salvadoran people. Today I have a message about friendship, assistance and partnership between our two countries. The relationship between the United States and El Salvador is unique. We have a diplomatic relationship of more than a …

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Democracy and Partnership are the Answer in the Time of COVID-19

Democracy and Partnership are the Answer in the Time of COVID-19 OpEd by U.S. Ambassador Ronald Johnson May 4, 2020  There is no doubt that COVID-19 has changed our daily lives, our habits and our cultural norms. The current pandemic requires our best ideas, our most competent people, and our non-stop effort. Secretary of State …

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Ambassador delivers Easter gifts to patients at the Bloom Children’s Hospital

On April 12, 2020, U.S. Ambassador to El Salvador Ronald Johnson led a U.S. Embassy delegation to deliver toys to children receiving medical treatments at the Benjamin Bloom National Children’s Hospital. Ambassador Johnson said the Embassy team was blessed to be able to deliver gifts to children at Hospital Bloom this Easter Sunday and to …

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Embassy will remain operative during the national quarantine resulting from COVID-19

March 11, 2020 – Following Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele’s announcement regarding the government’s efforts to prevent the COVID-19 pandemic, which originated in Wuhan, China, from arriving in El Salvador, we wish to inform the public that United States Embassy services involving visas and American Citizens Services will continue to operate at the established times. However, …

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Inauguration of the renovated “American Space” at the University of Don Bosco

Remarks by Ambassador Ronald Johnson during the Inauguration of the renovated “American Space” at the University of Don Bosco Ambassador Ronald Johnson Wednesday, February 19, 2020, 2:00 PM Universidad Don Bosco El Salvador * This is a courtesy translation. Only the original Spanish version should be considered authoritative. Good afternoon. It is a pleasure for …

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America Crece MOU Signing Ceremony

Ambassador Ronald Johnson Thursday, January 30, 2020, 5:00 PM, CAPRES   Remarks by Ambassador Ronald Johnson at the America Crece MOU Signing Ceremony January 30, 2020 Para dejar la mejor parte de nuestro tiempo hoy a los demás voy a abreviar una larga lista de saludos tradicionales. Solamente permítanme decirle señor presidente, gracias por estar …

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Remarks of Ambassador Johnson expressing his appreciation for the work of the police over the New Year holiday

Remarks of Ambassador Ronald Johnson January 3, 2020 Transit Office, National Police, San Salvador Good morning! I am very pleased to be here today at the in the Traffic Division of the National Civil Police alongside the General Director of the Police, Commissioner Mauricio Arriaza Chicas. Commissioner Arriaza Chicas, without a doubt, I can say …

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Statement by Ambassador Ronald D. Johnson about US-El Salvador cooperation agreement regarding the examination of protection applications

Statement by Ambassador Ronald D. Johnson about US-El Salvador cooperation agreement regarding the examination of protection applications September 20, 2019 I believe that today is an extremely important day in our bilateral relationship. The United States has always been a country of migrants and there is no doubt that throughout the centuries legal migrants have …

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More than 200 young encoders participate in “Cihuahack” launch

As part of U.S. Government support to Salvadorans, more than 200 young coders met in San Salvador to participate in the “Cihuahack” launch, a series of virtual reality activities to develop their skills.   U.S. augmented reality and app developer Megan Slater and Cihuatán Chief Archaeologist Paul Amaroli participated in the event, Salvadoran-American Binational Center …

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