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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Ambassador Manes designated as Civilian Deputy to the Commander and Foreign Policy Advisor, U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) Ambassador Manes announced today that in October 2019 she will assume duties as Civilian Deputy to the Commander and Foreign Policy Advisor, U.S. Southern Command, Miami, FL. As Civilian Deputy to the Commander, she will be responsible for …
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Graduación G.R.E.A.T. San Salvador Ambassador Jean Manes Wednesday, June 12, 2019, 9:00 A.M., INFRAMEN Remarks by Ambassador Jean Manes at the San Salvador G.R.E.A.T. Graduation I am so happy to see these future leaders of El Salvador, who are graduating today from the G.R.E.A.T. Program. First of all, a big round of applause for all …
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Remarks by Ambassador Jean Manes in the FBINAA Latin America-Caribbean Re-Trainer Conference Monday, May 6, 2019, 8:00 A.M., Sheraton Hotel ## This is a courtesy translation. Only the original Spanish version should be considered authoritative ## We are here today to explore the future of criminal investigations in the Latin American region and to find …
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Remarks by Ambassador Jean Manes at ECADE Graduation * This is a courtesy translation. Only the original Spanish version should be considered authoritative. April 3, 2019 It is an absolute honor to be here today with the graduating class of ECADE because I myself graduated from my Masters in Public Administration almost 26 years ago. …
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Tuesday, March 19, 10:00 AM, Cihuatán Remarks by Ambassador Jean Manes at the Closing of the Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation Project in Cihuatán * This is a courtesy translation. Only the original Spanish language text should be considered authoritative. It’s incredibly exciting for me to be here this morning, especially since archeology is a …
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Remarks by U.S. Ambassador Jean E. Manes at the Launch of the Project for the Protection and Quality of Care for Children
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Remarks of U.S. Ambassador Jean E. Manes Veteran’s Day Ceremony 2018 Good morning to our Embassy community, and especially our veterans and active duty service members. It is an honor to also welcome some special guests to our Embassy, veterans who have chosen El Salvador as their home. And I would like to say it …
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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, joined by U.S. Ambassador …
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To celebrate International Youth Day, the main theme of which is “safe spaces for youth,” 450 young people, between 15 and 17 years old, had the opportunity to participate in a conversation with U.S. Ambassador, Jean Elizabeth Manes. All of the young participants are beneficiaries of the US Embassy sponsored program “English Access.” The young …
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Inauguración de la Nueva Operación de Teñido Textil de Hanes Ambassador Jean Elizabeth Manes Discurso de la Embajadora Jean E. Manes en la inauguración de la nueva operación de teñido textil * This is a courtesy translation. Only the original Spanish language text should be considered authoritative. It is a great pleasure to accompany you …
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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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Ambassador Jean Elizabeth Manes Tuesday May 30, 11:00 AM, El Rosario, La Paz * This is a courtesy translation. Only the original Spanish language text should be considered authoritative. The focus of US Embassy efforts are Salvadoran citizens; on the families that make up this country. While progress always brings with it an impact, this …
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The Ambassador of the United States, Jean Manes, participated in the Central American Security Conference (CENTSEC), which took place on May 9th and 10th in San Salvador. The Leaders of defense and public security analyzed how to strengthen regional networks to combat the threats faced by the countries of the region. The Commander of U.S. …
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The Government of the United States, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), inaugurated the Regional Meeting on the Reintegration of Migrant People, which seeks to provide a technical space for the exchange of experiences on programs and projects related to return migration and the reincorporation of mobile populations. The Ambassador of the …
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Last Friday, March 23, Ambassador Manes led a U.S. Embassy delegation to visit U.S. government-supported projects in El Zonte, La Libertad. The delegation began with a tour of Puro Surf Academy and Hotel, a project that is being developed with private sector investment and will help to advance tourism in the area. The hotel is …
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Remarks by Ambassador Jean Elizabeth Manes at the ILEA International Women’s Month Community Outreach Event Thursday March 22, 10:00 AM, ILEA **This is a courtesy translation. Only the original Spanish language text should be considered authoritative. It is a great joy to see so many young women — and very young women — gathered …
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Ambassador Jean Elizabeth Manes March 9, 9:00 AM, Barceló Hotel * This is a courtesy translation. Only the original Spanish language text should be considered authoritative. Throughout my career, I have had the most humbling pleasure of meeting women from all around the world. If there is one thing that I have learned, it is …
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Ambassador Jean Elizabeth Manes March 8, 8:00 AM, FUSADES * This is a courtesy translation. Only the original Spanish language text should be considered authoritative. Some of you might not know yet what your passion is. This day is very special, because for many of you, perhaps even for all, today marks the beginning of …
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“Anti-Fraud” Conference Ambassador Jean Elizabeth Manes February 8, 8:30 AM, * This is a courtesy translation. Only the original Spanish language text should be considered authoritative. I want to start with a phrase that many Salvadorans send me on Twitter. They say, “somos más los buenos [there are more good ones].” And in …
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* This is a courtesy translation. Only the original Spanish language text should be considered authoritative. I would like to begin by expressing my most sincere respect towards the Salvadoran people, their culture, their history, and their character. In the year and a half that I have been living and working in El Salvador, …
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Ambassador Jean Elizabeth Manes Thursday December 14, 10:30 AM, UNICAES * This is a courtesy translation. Only the original Spanish language text should be considered authoritative. Graduations are wonderful moments that allow us to celebrate achievements with family, friends, colleagues and teachers. It is a moment where you can look back, see the path …
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On December 14, the U.S. Embassy San Salvador and the Catholic University of El Salvador (UNICAES) graduated their fourth class of 150 young people from the Santa Ana and Ilobasco of the English Access Microscholarship (Access) Program. The program has trained 400 Salvadoran young people in English and computer studies through a two-year program. U.S. …
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Ambassador Jean Elizabeth Manes Wednesday December 6, 10:00 AM, MARTE I want to thank everyone here, for your commitment to the country. Not just the people who are working for FOMILENIO, but also all of you who are here today to hold us accountable, because it’s mechanisms such as this public presentation of the …
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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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The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) will support the pork industry in the country through the financing of $2,053,887 for a new pork processing facility in San Juan Opico, La Libertad. USDA will provide financing through its project “La Libertad Pork Processing Facility Equipment for Improved Safety and Quality Management.” The pork processing facility …
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Groundbreaking Rastro Porcino Ambassador Jean Elizabeth Manes Wednesday November 30, 10:00 AM, Km 46 carretera de San Juan Opico a San Pablo Tacachico, Cantón Barranca Honda, San Juan Opico I remember when I came to El Salvador a little over a year and a half ago, I heard about this pig project. When I …
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Ambassador Jean Elizabeth Manes Wednesday November 29, 9:30 PM, Crowne Plaza This morning El Salvador is taking an important step, in its battle against corruption. Corruption is a worldwide phenomenon that is found in all countries, and evidence shows that it harms the poor more, slows economic growth and diverts funds from public services that …
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Ambassador Jean Elizabeth Manes Wednesday November 22, 12:00PM, Mesón de Goya Good afternoon to all. First of all, I would like to welcome everyone to this Thanksgiving lunch. We have members of the National Police of Lourdes Colón, Sonsonate, Soyapango, San Miguel, Usulután, Santa Ana, Zacatecoluca, La Paz, and San Salvador. Thanksgiving is a celebration …
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The U.S. Ambassador, Jean Manes, carried out activities throughout the week in commemoration of Thanksgiving. The celebration began on November 20 with a thank-you dinner for 100 Salvadorans who are helping people in their communities in areas such as education, security, economic development, environment, among others. Jean Manes said that Thanksgiving is his favorite celebration …
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CENPROMYPE Closing Remarks Ambassador Jean Elizabeth Manes Monday October 30, 4:30 PM, Crowne Plaza Hotel Some years ago I had the opportunity to meet a group of entrepreneurs in Afghanistan. A group of truly extraordinary women. But it made me think that they were not really extraordinary women. They are simply women. Because we …
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On October 27, The Prevention Department of the National Civil Police (PNC) Delegation in La Libertad Norte closed the first course of the Gang Resistance Education and Training Program (G.R.E.A.T.) in Quezaltepeque, promoted by the International Bureau of Law Enforcement and Law Enforcement (INL) of the United States Embassy in El Salvador. The graduation took …
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Seeking to contribute to the country in the fight against corruption, the Supreme Court of Justice (CSJ), with the support of the United States Government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), inaugurated the re-adaptation, equipment and strengthening of the Probity Section, in an event led by President of the CSJ, Dr. José …
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The Supreme Court Probity Unit Relaunch Ambassador Jean Elizabeth Manes Friday October 20, 9:00 AM Supreme Court This morning we celebrate a real breakthrough for El Salvador, with the relaunch of the Probity Unit of the Supreme Court of Justice. This is not just a legislative priority, it is also an important step towards …
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“Exprésate” Event Inauguration Ambassador Jean Elizabeth Manes Wednesday, October 18, 9:00 AM, CIFCO ** This translation is provided as a courtesy. Only the original Spanish copy should be considered authoritative. And of course I want to say hello to all of you here this morning! Are you feeling energetic? Very good! Today you have …
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More than 3,000 students from 22 municipalities from El Salvador participated in the “Exprésate 2017 Festival”, organized by the Education for Children and Youth Project, funded by the United States through its Agency for International Development (USAID) and its partners. U.S. Ambassador, Jean Elizabeth Manes, and the National Director of Prevention and Social Programs from …
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The Northern Triangle Youth Entrepreneurship Conference “#EmprendeTN” (StartUp Norther Triangle) launched on Friday, September 22, 2017. The two-day workshop hosted 93 young entrepreneurs of El Salvador, Honduras and Guatemala. Participants had the opportunity to share experiences, learn the best practices of successful entrepreneurs, and get information on digital marketing, leadership, networking and finance. The #EmprendeTN …
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** Remarks prepared — This English translation is provided as a courtesy. The original text was prepared and delivered in Spanish; only the original Spanish text should be considered authoritative. ** Before we begin, I would like to congratulate El Salvador for your “civic month” you are currently celebrating. I am constantly impressed by how …
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August 8, 2017 ** Remarks prepared — This English translation is provided as a courtesy. The original text was prepared and delivered in Spanish; only the original Spanish text should be considered authoritative. ** It’s a great joy to be here this afternoon and see you all in your jerseys! A couple weeks ago I …
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The U.S. Embassy in San Salvador, through the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), and the General Directorate of Criminal Centers inaugurated the bakery at the Women’s Preadaptation Center in Ilopango, which will benefits more than 2,000 inmates. The ceremony was attended by U.S. Ambassador, Jean Elizabeth Manes, Minister of Justice and …
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August 8, 2017 ** Remarks as prepared. This English translation is provided as a courtesy. The original text was prepared and delivered in Spanish; only the original Spanish text should be considered authoritative. ** A year ago I had the opportunity to visit this bakery. At that time it was under construction. I am very …
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August 8, 2017 ** Remarks prepared — This English translation is provided as a courtesy. The original text was prepared and delivered in Spanish; only the original Spanish text should be considered authoritative. ** It’s a great joy to be here this afternoon and see you all in your jerseys! A couple weeks ago I …
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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 United States Government, through the U. S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the Mayor’s Office of Ciudad Delgado, and Price Philanthropies inaugurated a new outreach center called “El Algodon”, the seventh in the municipality. The center will benefit more than 250 children and youth from the community and students from surrounding areas. The opening …
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July 25, 2017 ** This English translation is provided as a courtesy. The original text was prepared and delivered in Spanish; only the original Spanish text should be considered authoritative. ** Good morning to you all. What great energy we have this morning! I would like to once more applaud the enormous talent that the …
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On July 21, the US Embassy in El Salvador through INL and in coordination with the National Civilian Police (PNC) along with grantee Fundacion Patria Unida held the inauguration ceremony for the Soyapango Police Athletic League (PAL), with more than 800 kids in attendance. Soyapango has already enrolled more than 600 youth at-risk with the cooperation of the PNC delegation which now …
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Police Athletic League Remarks of U.S. Ambassador Jean Manes Soyopango, El Salvador July 21, 2017 ** This English translation is provided as a courtesy. The original text was prepared and delivered in Spanish; only the original Spanish text should be considered authoritative. ** What a great joy to see so many soccer players here today! …
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On July 12, 2017, the government of El Salvador and international community representatives gathered to provide ideas and encourage a dialog to address El Salvador’s lack of a fiscal policy. U.S. Embassy stood alongside the Cooperation Agency of Germany, Spain Embassy to El Salvador, the European Union Delegation to El Salvador, World Bank for Latin …
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Sonsonate was the final destination on the seven-city tour of the “Amistad en Acción” Festival, hosted by the U.S. Embassy in El Salvador, U.S. Symphony Of Americas, the Choir and Youth Symphony Orchestra of Polígono Don Bosco and the Acajutla Philharmonic Orchestra. Around 900 people enjoyed the concert in Sonsonate which contributed to the total …
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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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Remarks of U.S. Ambassador to El Salvador Jean Elizabeth Manes June 23, 2017 ** This English translation is provided as a courtesy. The original text was prepared and delivered in Spanish; only the original Spanish text should be considered authoritative. ** Today we launch the “Friendship in Action” Music Festival in commemoration of June 15th …
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U.S. Ambassador Jean Elizabeth Manes addressed Salvadoran legislators at the plenary of the Legislative Assembly as part of the celebration of the first Friendship Day between El Salvador and the United States. Friendship Day was created by a Legislative decree on March 9th, 2017 and it is to be commemorated on June 15th every year. …
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On June 15, 2017, U.S. Ambassador to San Salvador, Jean Elizabeth Manes and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hugo Martínez planted an Izote flower in a garden at the U.S. Embassy in San Salvador as a symbol of the friendship and bilateral relations stablished between the United States and El Salvador on June 15, 1863. The …
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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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In honor of World Environment Day, U.S. Ambassador Jean Elizabeth Manes along with British Ambassador Bernhard Garside, accompanied by volunteersfrom both diplomatic Missions together diving school El Salvador Divers and Tourist Police (POLITUR) joined forces in a clean-up of Lake Ilopango.. “We are doing this activity to preserve the environment, but more than that, we …
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1,144 students from 27 educational centers around San Salvador were part of the first graduation of the Gang Resistance Education and Training (GREAT) program. The program is funded by the United States Department of State’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), and is implemented in El Salvador by the Department of Prevention …
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The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), along with the Business Foundation for Educational Development (FEPADE), the National Foundation for Development (FUNDE), the Salvadoran Foundation for Health and Human Development (FUSAL), Glasswing International and the Salvadoran Foundation for Economic and Social Developmet (FUSADES), celebrated the achievements obtained from 2012 to 2017 with the SolucionES …
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Under the slogan, “Two countries, multiple orchestras, ten days of music, one goal: to celebrate what unites us!”, the U.S. Embassy announced the dates of the “Amistad en Acción” (Friendship in Action) Festival, an initiative that celebrates the bilateral relations between the United States and El Salvador. U.S. Ambassador Jean Elizabeth Manes, along with Director …
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U.S. Embassy El Salvador, through the U.S. Foreign Commercial Service office, organized the Connect USA Expo and Conference on May 4 in San Salvador. U.S. companies with an existing presence in El Salvador as well as US companies seeking distributors in El Salvador, participated in this networking conference. U.S. Ambassador to El Salvador Jean Manes …
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More than two thousand civic-minded Salvadoran children, youth, and adults, ran Sunday, May 7th in the race “New Runners #YoMeAtrevo (I dare to)”, organized by the U.S. Embassy in San Salvador, through its Agency for International Development (USAID). Routes of 3k, 5k and 10k courses departed from the Jorge “El Mágico” González stadium. The mission …
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I welcome you all to Connect USA, an event created to provide business opportunities between companies in El Salvador and the United States. I would like to congratulate the whole team of our Commercial Section, for organizing this very successful event and to you, for appreciating the relationship with our Commercial Office. Some of you …
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Ambassador Jean Elizabeth Manes Education Fair RemarksTuesday, April 25, 4:00 PM, Hotel Barceló Salón Bristol ** This English translation is provided as a courtesy. The original text was prepared and delivered in Spanish; only the original Spanish text should be considered authoritative. ** Good afternoon, It is a pleasure for me to welcome to El …
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On April 25, the U.S. Embassy in San Salvador, through the Foreign Commercial Services (FCS) and EducationUSA, hosted the Community College Education Fair alongside representatives from six Community Colleges with the aim of exposing attendees the opportunities for study in the United States on April 25th. Community Colleges are academic institutions with the same accreditations …
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Saturday, April 22, 2017 ** This English translation is provided as a courtesy. The original text was prepared and delivered in Spanish; only the original Spanish text should be considered authoritative. ** Honorable Mayor of Santa Tecla Roberto D’Aubuisson; Glasswing International Vice president, Celina de Sola; Colleagues of the Embassy ; Friends of the press; …
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More than 200 volunteers from the U.S. Embassy in San Salvador, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Glasswing International and the Municipality of Santa Tecla joined efforts to celebrate Earth Day and Global Youth Service Day on March, April 22nd. The American and Salvadoran volunteers worked together to revitalize “Park Extreme” located in Santa …
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U.S. Ambassador Jean Elizabeth Manes marked the anniversary of her first year in El Salvador on March 29, 2017. The U.S. diplomat leads a mission that includes 15 government agencies, 200 Americans and about 400 Salvadorans. Since her arrival, the Ambassador has been committed to strengthening bilateral relations and supporting efforts to create a more …
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U.S. Ambassador to El Salvador, Jean Elizabeth Manes, visited the municipality of Ilobasco, Cabañas on March 30, 2017, to inaugurate seven reclaimed public spaces, funded by the U.S. government, through its Agency for International Development (USAID) in coordination with the Mayor’s Office of Ilobasco. Ilobasco is one of the municipalities that are part of the …
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The Consultative Group of the Alliance for Prosperity Plan in the Northern Triangle (PAPTN, for its Spanish acronym) and representatives from the Government of El Salvador and the Government of the United States, with support from the Inter-American Development Bank (IADB), held the “Civil Society Forum on PAPTN.” Participants included representatives from public, private, social …
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Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hugo Martínez; United States Ambassador Jean E. Manes; Technical Secretary of the Presidency, Roberto Lorenzana; and United States Agency for International Development (USAID) El Salvador Director Larry Sacks, signed amendments to the Bilateral Donor Agreements for an amount totaling $97.9 million. This FY16 budget of $97.9 million represents an increase of …
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The “Generation Now Festival”, an initiative supported by USAID, Glasswing International, Istmo Music and MTV, created a space of reflection, dialogue, and call to action to inspire and empower more than 15,000 youth from Central America to become active change-makers in their lives, schools, homes, workplaces and communities. U.S. Ambassador Jean Manes and other Salvadoran …
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On November 4, U.S. Embassy El Salvador recognized League Collegiate Outfitters (League) as the 2016 winner of the Ambassador’s Award for Corporate Excellence. At the awards ceremony, Ambassador Manes highlighted League’s inclusive hiring practices which benefit both its employees and the community at large in a variety of ways, including providing opportunities for disabled workers …
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