The United States donates $26,000 in school kits to five schools in Caluco June 9, 2021 As a trusted partner to the El Salvadorian people, the United States government donated 1,150 school kits for elementary school children from Centros Escolares in Caluco,Sonsonate. The schools receiving the donations were Cantón El Zapote, Caserío Las Victorias, Caserío …
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Chargé d’Affaires ad interim Jean Manes Arrival Statement June 1, 2021 ** This is a courtesy translation. Only the original Spanish version should be considered authoritative. Good afternoon everyone. How good it is to be back in El Salvador and it is truly a privilege to be back in El Salvador. My family and I …
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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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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 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 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 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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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 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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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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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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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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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 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 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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In a ceremony in San Salvador, the Fire Department of El Salvador paid tribute to the 343 firefighters who lost their lives in the line of duty in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. The ceremony was held at the Fire Brigade Headquarters, in the Santa Anita neighborhood of San Salvador, with the participation …
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Launch of the Mayor’s Vision for the Historic District of Downtown San Salvador Ambassador Jean Manes Tuesday, April 2, 2019, 5:00 P.M., Teatro Nacional Remarks by Ambassador Jean Manes at the Launch of the Mayor’s Vision for the Historic District of Downtown San Salvador April 2, 2019 * This is a courtesy translation. Only the …
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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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On June 26, 2018, the United States Embassy in El Salvador commemorated the 242nd anniversary of American independence. In her remarks at the ceremony, U.S. Ambassador to El Salvador Jean E. Manes highlighted the U.S. commitment to supporting El Salvadoran efforts. “As I begin my third year as the Ambassador in El Salvador, I have …
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On December 6, FOMILENIO II laid out their annual achievements and stated that the entity has fully entered the project implementation phase.Authorities expect that between December 2017 and February 2018, FOMILENIO II will have obligated 40% of the program’s $365.2 million budget. By the end of 2018, the goal is to have signed contracts for …
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25 of July, 2017 Clarification regarding an article published in Salvadoran media In an article published by El Diario de Hoy on their website, www.elsalvador.com, they quoted Ambassador Jean Manes with a statement never said by her. This phrase was the title of the article. The article was corrected but we would like to …
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The capital of the world and branch of the sky, Santa Ana was the first, of the 6 departments on receiving this Friday June 23rd, the U.S. Symphony Of Americas, Chorus and Youth Orchestra Symphony of Don Bosco Polygon and Chalchuapa Philharmonic Orchestra to celebrate the friendship between the United States and El Salvador in …
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U.S. Ambassador Jean Elizabeth Manes, Mayor of Lourdes,Colon Guillermo González Huezo, Head of Lourdes Colon Police Delegation Américo Pereira and the Antinarcotics Division (DAN in Spanish) representative Héctor Salomón Orellana Claros from the National Civilian Police (PNC in Spanish) Canine Technical Unit participated in the demonstration of abilities of dogs that are part of this …
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