Celebrating International Women’s Day PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE MARCH 8, 2023 On International Women’s Day, the United States stands with the international community in celebrating the tenacity, determination, and leadership of women and girls around the world and the immense contributions and accomplishments they achieve toward more peaceful and democratic societies. …
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Educational Innovation Project Launched for the benefit of 300 Public Schools LA LIBERTAD – The Government of the United States and the Government of El Salvador, through the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MINEDUCYT), launched the Educational Innovation Project that will contribute to improve the basic skills of 2,000 teachers, with special emphasis on …
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Crimes Against Humanity in Ukraine PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE FEBRUARY 18, 2023 Based on a careful analysis of the law and available facts, I have determined that members of Russia’s forces and other Russian officials have committed crimes against humanity in Ukraine. Members of Russia’s forces have committed execution-style killings …
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United States Announces Additional $42.5 Million in Humanitarian Assistance for the People of El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras The United States Agency for International Development announced $42.5 million in new humanitarian funding for the people of El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras. This brings USAID’s total humanitarian funding for these three countries to nearly $261 million …
Read More» Treasury Sanctions MS-13-Affiliates for Drug Trafficking and Contract Killings in Central America and the United States February 8, 2023 Action Part of Interagency Effort to Disrupt Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13) WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned Yulan Adonay Archaga Carias a.k.a. “Alexander Mendoza” a.k.a. “Porky,” an …
Read More» U.S. Department of State Office of the U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator and Global Health Diplomacy For immediate release January 28, 2023 The U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief Celebrates 20 Years of Unprecedented Global Impact in the Fight to End HIV/AIDS WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief(PEPFAR) celebrates …
Read More» January 26th, 2023 Ambassador William H. Duncan Arrives in El Salvador U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of El Salvador, William H. Duncan arrived at the International Airport San Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez on Thursday, January 26. Prior to his arrival, he was sworn-in as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America …
Read More» DHS Continues to Prepare for End of Title 42; Announces New Border Enforcement Measures and Additional Safe and Orderly Processes Release Date: January 5, 2023 WASHINGTON – The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) continues to prepare for the end of the Title 42 public health order, which is currently the subject of multiple court …
Read More» Statement by the Department of Homeland Security on Supreme Court Title 42 Order Release Date: December 27, 2022 As required by today’s Supreme Court order, the Title 42 public health order will remain in effect and individuals who attempt to enter the United States unlawfully will continue to be expelled to Mexico or their home …
Read More» DHS Statement on Immigration Enforcement Release Date: December 24, 2022 The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) continues to fully enforce our immigration and public health laws at the border. Individuals and families attempting to enter without authorization are being expelled, as required by court order under the Title 42 public health authority, or placed into …
Read More» December 13, 2022 Senate confirms William H. Duncan as the next Ambassador to El Salvador The U.S. Senate confirmed William H. Duncan as the next U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of El Salvador, during an executive session held on Tuesday night, December 13. William H. Duncan, a career member of the Senior Foreign Service with …
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Lima Ministerial Meeting on the Los Angeles Declaration on Migration and Protection MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON OCTOBER 6, 2022 The October 6 Lima Ministerial Meeting on the Los Angeles Declaration convened endorsing countries to discuss successes, opportunities, and next steps in addressing the challenges posed by irregular migration in the Western Hemisphere. …
Read More» Humanitarian Assistance for Mexico and Central America ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 The United States is providing nearly $200 million in additional humanitarian assistance through international organizations and NGO partners in Mexico and Central America, bringing our total humanitarian assistance for the region since FY 2018 to more than $594 million. …
Read More» Commemorating the International Day of Democracy PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 On this International Day of Democracy, we underscore our support for democracy as we strive toward a more equitable, inclusive, and sustainable world. The United States places democracy and human rights at the center of our foreign policy; …
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The United States, IOM and Nueva Concepción municipality cooperate to reduce irregular migration and support reintegration of migrants in El Salvador Chalatenango, August 26, 2022. The Government of the United States, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the International Organization for Migration (IOM), and the Municipality of Nueva Concepción participated in the swearing-in …
Read More» The U.S. delivered 23 fumigators as part of the Humanitarian Assistance Program August 22, 2022 The United States government, through the Humanitarian Assistance Program (HAP) of the Southern Command, delivered 23 fumigators to the Mayor’s Offices of Soyapango, Ciudad Delgado, San Antonio Pajonal, and the Department of Cabañas. The donation is valued at $25 thousand …
Read More» Katherine Duffy Dueholm, new Chargé d’Affaires of the United States to the Republic of El Salvador August 11, 2022 The United States Embassy to the Republic of El Salvador is pleased to announce the arrival of career diplomat Katherine Duffy Dueholm to serve as Deputy Chief of Mission, replacing Brendan O’Brien. Ms. Dueholm will serve …
Read More» Release of the Section 353 List of Corrupt and Undemocratic Actors for Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, and Nicaragua The United States is committed to partnering with the people of Central America to strengthen democracy, improve rule of law, and combat corruption. We are advancing this effort today by releasing the Section 353 Corrupt and Undemocratic …
Read More» Release of the 2022 Women, Peace, and Security Report History shows that the meaningful inclusion of women in peace and security processes leads to more successful peace agreements, promotes stability, and strengthens U.S. national security. Through the implementation of the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) Act of 2017 and ongoing support for UN Security Council …
Read More» Secretary Blinken and Secretary Raimondo Co-Host Supply Chain Ministerial Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo will co-host a Supply Chain Ministerial Forum July 19-20, 2022, as part of ongoing work with key partner nations on supply chains. Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose W. Fernandez …
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President Biden and President Lopez Obrador Joint Statement The United States and Mexico affirm our broad and deep cooperation and commitment to building a more prosperous and secure future for the people of North America. As we face unprecedented global and regional challenges that require the concerted efforts of both our nations, we uphold democracy, …
Read More» Appointment of Matthew Rees to Serve as Chargé d’Affaires ad interim of the United States Embassy to the Republic of El Salvador June 27, 2022 The U.S. Embassy to the Republic of El Salvador is pleased to announce the appointment of career Senior Foreign Service officer Matthew Rees to serve as the new Chargé …
Read More» Appointment of Patrick Ventrell to Serve as U.S. Chargé d’Affaires to the Republic of El Salvador The U.S. Embassy announces the appointment of senior career diplomat Patrick Ventrell to serve as the new Chargé d’Affaires ad interim to the Republic of El Salvador, following the departure of Chargé d’Affaires Brendan O’Brien. Patrick will serve as …
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U.S. Government Donates 107 pediatric Wheelchairs to Salvadoran Children The Comprehensive Rehabilitation Center for Children and Adolescents, (CRINA), received a donation of 107 pediatric wheelchairs from the United States government. This subdivision of the Salvadoran Institute for Integral Rehabilitation (ISRI), welcomes more than 400 children and adolescents daily to receive physical therapy and psychological care. …
Read More» DHS Statement on District Court Ruling on Title 42 Release Date: May 20, 2022 As we have repeatedly stated, Title 42 is not an immigration authority, but a public health authority employed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to protect against the spread of communicable disease, in this case, COVID-19. We will comply …
Read More» Statement by White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on the District Court Ruling on Title 42 MAY 20, 2022 The Administration disagrees with the court’s ruling, and the Department of Justice has announced that it will appeal this decision. The authority to set public health policy nationally should rest with the Centers for Disease Control, …
Read More» DHS and DOL Announce Availability of Additional H-2B Visas for Second Half of Fiscal Year Release Date: May 16, 2022 WASHINGTON—The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Labor (DOL) announced today the availability of an additional 35,000 H-2B temporary nonagricultural worker visas during the second half of fiscal year (FY) 2022. These visas …
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Initiative Launched to Promote Business Innovation The United States Government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), and TERNOVA launched a business innovation initiative to help 20 micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) and 10 start-ups increase their sales and generate more jobs. The launch event was presided over by the Chargé d’Affaires …
Read More» Summit of the Americas 2022 - Media Logistics Advisory Media Credential Application Deadline: Friday, May 6th 5:30 PM Eastern Time (ET). Background The United States will host the Ninth Summit of the Americas the week of June 6-10 in Los Angeles, California with a focus on “Building a Sustainable, Resilient, and Equitable Future” for our hemisphere. As …
Read More» Equipment of computer and robotics labs in 7 schools SAN SALVADOR – The “High Impact Soyapango” Project, executed by the United States Government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), and the Rafael Meza Ayau Foundation (FRMA), began equipping computer and robotics laboratories in seven schools in Soyapango. With an investment of more …
Read More» USAID Launches Initiative for the Digital Transformation of 200 Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises SAN SALVADOR – The United States Government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), launched a digital transformation initiative for 200 micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in the areas of metalworking, manufacturing and agribusiness. With this project, the …
Read More» Statement by Press Secretary Jen Psaki on President Biden’s Selection of Special Advisors for the Summit of the Americas APRIL 11 Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. announced that former U.S. Senator Christopher Dodd of Connecticut and former U.S. Representative Debbie Mucarsel-Powell of Florida will serve as special advisors for the Ninth Summit of the Americas that will …
Read More» Statement by Secretary Mayorkas on CDC’s Title 42 Order Termination Release Date: April 1, 2022 WASHINGTON – Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas released the following statement in response to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) determination that it will, effective May 23, 2022, terminate its Title 42 public health Order. Pursuant …
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Embassy donates more than 100 thousand dollars in support of several municipalities The Charge d’Affaires of the Embassy of the United States, Brendan O’Brien, participated this Thursday, March 31, in the donation of personal protective equipment (PPE), disinfectants, 400 water purifiers, and 750 school kits to the Municipality of Santiago de la Frontera, in Santa …
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United States Donates $200,000 in COVID-19 Prevention Equipment for 10 Municipalities Nejapa, March 29, 2022- The United States Government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), donated $200,000 worth of tools and supplies to 10 municipalities in four departments of El Salvador to strengthen COVID-19 prevention activities. The Chargé d’Affaires of the U.S. …
Read More» United States, El Salvador and Mexico held a meeting on irregular migration in the region March 22, 2022 The governments of the United States, El Salvador and Mexico held a trilateral meeting to explore joint efforts on irregular migration and the creation of legal pathways for employment. The meeting was attended by the Deputy Assistant Secretary …
Read More» $1 Billion in New U.S. Security Assistance for Ukraine This Week PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE MARCH 16, 2022 In recent days, Russia has escalated its premeditated, unprovoked, and unjustified war on Ukraine, striking hospitals, demolishing schools, leveling civilian infrastructure, and killing hundreds of civilians. As Ukrainian forces bravely continue to combat …
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New wing of the National Institute of Ciudad Arce Inaugurated LA LIBERTAD – The United States Government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID); Indufoam, through the Toruño Steiner Foundation; the Ministry of Education (MINED), and the Business Foundation for Educational Development (FEPADE), within the framework of the Education and Coexistence Project, inaugurated …
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USAID LAUNCHES PROJECT TO SUPPORT YOUTH IN SAN SALVADOR, SANTA ANA AND SAN MIGUEL Santa Ana – The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and NGO Glasswing International launched the “NIDO: Building Safer Communities” project, which will be carried out in the departments of San Salvador, Santa Ana and San Miguel, with the aim …
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FEBRUARY 24 Russia to Face Massive Costs from its Isolation from the Global Financial and Trade System and Cutting-Edge Technology Today, the United States, along with Allies and partners, is imposing severe and immediate economic costs on Russia in response to Putin’s war of choice against Ukraine. Today’s actions include sweeping financial sanctions and stringent …
Read More» President Biden announced his intention to appoint William H. Duncan U.S. Ambassador to El Salvador The White House announced President Biden’s intention to nominate William H. Duncan as the next United States Ambassador to El Salvador. This nomination is the first step in the U.S. Senate’s ratification process. William H. Duncan, a career member of …
Read More» “The Embassy of the United States of America categorically denies allegations made in a recording recently released on the Nuevas Ideas twitter account. The persons speaking in the audio are not representatives of the U.S. Embassy. The U.S. Embassy does not support one political party over another and meets with a wide variety of Salvadoran …
Read More» “The Embassy of the United States of America categorically denies allegations made in a recording recently released on the Nuevas Ideas twitter account. The persons speaking in the audio are not representatives of the U.S. Embassy. The U.S. Embassy does not support one political party over another and meets with a wide variety of Salvadoran …
Read More» The United States Applauds the OAS Resolution Condemning the Undemocratic Electoral Process and Repression in Nicaragua ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE OCTOBER 22, 2021 This week’s resounding vote at the Organization of American States (OAS) underscores that member states emphatically condemn President Ortega and Vice President Murillo’s undemocratic electoral process and ongoing repression. With …
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Justice Department Anticorruption Task Force Launches New Measures to Combat Corruption in Central America October 15, 2021 WASHINGTON – The Department of Justice today announced a tip line to help assist its Anticorruption Task Force fight corruption in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras, a key component of the Vice President’s work to address the …
Read More» United States Signs Debt Swap Agreement with El Salvador to Direct $20 million to NGOs that support Environment protection We are pleased to announce the United States and El Salvador signed a Tropical Forest and Coral Conservation Agreement on September 29, 2021. The agreement, over time, will re-direct $20 million in debt to a tropical …
Read More» STATEMENT BY NED PRICE, SPOKESPERSON September 5, 2021 Salvadoran Re-Election Ruling Undermines Democracy The United States government condemns the September 3 ruling by the Constitutional Chamber of the Supreme Court of El Salvador, which authorized immediate presidential re-election in contravention of the Salvadoran constitution. The Salvadoran constitution clearly prohibits presidential incumbents from re-election to a consecutive term. This ruling is a direct result of the decision on May 1 by the Salvadoran Legislative Assembly to remove the sitting justices of the Constitutional Chamber and install replacements …
Read More» August 26, 2021 Post Press Release The United States is pleased to announce we are preparing to ship an additional 188,370 doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine to El Salvador via COVAX on Friday, August 27, at 3:00 a.m. This third shipment adds to the 3 million doses shipped to El Salvador in July and is part …
Read More» DHS Statement on Supreme Court Decision on MPP The Department of Homeland Security respectfully disagrees with the district court’s decision and regrets that the Supreme Court declined to issue a stay. DHS has appealed the district court’s order and will continue to vigorously challenge it. As the appeal process continues, however, DHS will comply with …
Read More» Asylum and other legal migration pathways should be readily available to those who need them, and this Administration is committed to fairly and efficiently considering asylum claims. Those not seeking protection or who do not qualify will be promptly returned to their country of origin. Consistent with that approach, the Department of Homeland Security today …
Read More» United States announces second batch of 1.5 million vaccines for El Salvador July 20, 2021 The United States is pleased to announce that we are preparing to ship an additional 1.5 million doses of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine to El Salvador on Thursday, July 22, at 7:45 a.m. This second shipment adds to the 1.5 million …
Read More» This Tuesday, an agent of the National Civil Police (PNC) assigned to the protection of the U.S. Embassy was attacked and injured. As an Embassy, we denounce this act of violence and pray for the Agent’s speedy recovery. We appreciate the support of the PNC and will cooperate closely with the authorities in their investigation. …
Read More» U.S. Releases Section 353 List of Corrupt and Undemocratic Actors for Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE JULY 1, 2021 The United States is committed to improving social, economic, and political conditions in Central America because U.S. security and prosperity is tied to the success of our regional …
Read More» Report to Congress on Foreign Persons who have Knowingly Engaged in Actions that Undermine Democratic Processes or Institutions, Significant Corruption, or Obstruction of Investigations into Such Corruption in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras Section 353(b) of the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2021 (Div. FF, P.L. 116-260) Consistent with …
Read More» Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland’s Travel to Paraguay, Panama, and El Salvador MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON JUNE 25, 2021 Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland will travel to Asuncion, Paraguay; Panama City, Panama; and San Salvador, El Salvador, June 27-June 30 with an interagency delegation to …
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Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland will travel to Asuncion, Paraguay; Panama City, Panama; and San Salvador, El Salvador, June 27-June 30 with an interagency delegation to engage with senior leaders, government officials, and civil society throughout the region. Other senior members of the delegation include Acting Assistant Secretary for the Western Hemisphere …
Read More» Media Advisory For Immediate Release Friday, June 11, 2021 Office of Press Relations press@usaid.gov U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Administrator Samantha Power will travel to Honduras, El Salvador, and Guatemala from June 13-17 to advance USAID’s efforts to help address the governance, economic, and security challenges that are driving Central Americans to migrate north. …
Read More» May 21, 2021 U.S. Departments of Homeland Security and Labor Issue Joint Rule Supplementing H-2B Visa Cap WASHINGTON—The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Labor (DOL) have published a joint temporary final rule making available an additional 22,000 H-2B temporary nonagricultural guest worker visas for fiscal year (FY) 2021 to employers who …
Read More» MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON MAY 10, 2021 Special Envoy for the Northern Triangle Ricardo Zúniga will travel to El Salvador from May 10-12, 2021. Special Envoy Zúniga will meet with Salvadoran government officials, as well as representatives from the private sector, to discuss areas of mutual interest, including strengthening democratic governance and …
Read More» By Capt. Annabel Monroe JTF-Bravo Public Affairs Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, – Joint Task Force-Bravo, a U.S. Southern Command unit at Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, will conduct a rapid response exercise with the Salvadoran Military to simulate a natural disaster response in and around La Union, El Salvador from 10-22 May. The exercise will take …
Read More» US Department of State Spokesperson’s Office PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE APRIL 27, 2021 President Biden and Vice President Harris have set out an ambitious, multi-pronged approach to address the root causes of irregular migration and strengthen collaborative migration management across Central America. Yesterday’s announcement by the Vice President represents the next …
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UNITED STATES AND GLORIA DE KRIETE FOUNDATION TO INVEST $14.2 MILLION IN YOUTH EDUCATION San Salvador, April 2021- The U.S. government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), and the Gloria de Kriete Foundation announced the creation of an alliance that will allow the expansion of the Opportunities Program of this Foundation thanks …
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U.S. Government Donates Additional $2 Million to Combat COVID-19 in El Salvador SAN SALVADOR — The U.S. Government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), donated an additional $2 million to support the Government of El Salvador’s (GOES) response to the COVID-19 pandemic. With this grant, the U.S. Government has provided $28 million to …
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United States Announces $2 Million Contribution to CICIES to Fight Corruption The U.S. Department of State Special Envoy Ricardo Zúñiga and U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires Brendan O’Brien met on Wednesday, April 7 with Ambassador Ronalth Iván Ochaeta, Commissioner of the International Commission Against Impunity in El Salvador (CICIES), to discuss the work being done in …
Read More» April 4, 2021 Special Envoy for the Northern Triangle Ricardo Zuniga Travels to Guatemala and El Salvador Special Envoy for the Northern Triangle Ricardo Zuniga will travel to Guatemala and El Salvador April 5-8, 2021 for discussions with key stakeholders on our joint, comprehensive efforts to address the root causes of migration and irregular migration …
Read More» World Wildlife Day 2021 PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE MARCH 3, 2021 On this World Wildlife Day, we recognize the importance of the world’s forests, which are home to 80 percent of the globe’s terrestrial biodiversity and contribute to the livelihoods of over one billion people. They also absorb nearly a …
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Joint Statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs of El Salvador Alexandra Hill Tinoco and United States Embassy in El Salvador Chargé d ‘Affaires Brendan O’Brien Regarding Irregular Migration San Salvador, January 25, 2021 Today Foreign Minister Alexandra Hill Tinoco and United States Embassy in El Salvador Chargé d ‘Affaires Brendan O’Brien met virtually to discuss …
Read More» MS-13’S HIGHEST-RANKING LEADERS CHARGED WITH TERRORISM OFFENSES IN THE UNITED STATES WASHINGTON – Earlier today, an indictment was unsealed in Central Islip, New York charging 14 of the world’s highest-ranking MS-13 leaders who are known today as the Ranfla Nacional, which operated as the Organization’s Board of Directors, and directed MS-13’s violence and criminal …
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Update on Consular Services during the COVID-19 Pandemic The U.S. Embassy in San Salvador, in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, has resumed limited appointments for work visas, student visas, and some immigrant visa categories, considering local conditions. Routine interviews for tourist and immigrant visas remain suspended currently. Appointments are scheduled for nonimmigrant visas …
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U.S. Embassy in San Salvador Announces the 2021 Cohort of the Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) Fellowship Program San Salvador. The U.S. Embassy is proud to announce the 2021 cohort from El Salvador for the U.S. Department of State’s Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) Fellowship Program . This program will begin in January 2021 and close in April 2021, …
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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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More than 1,500 students benefited from the National Institute built by FOMILENIO II, in La Paz FOMILENIO II inaugurated the Instituto Nacional Profesor Francisco Guerrero, in San Rafael Obrajuelo, La Paz, which was built entirely with an investment of $1.6 million, with funds granted by the United States government, through the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC). …
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SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador – U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Keith Davids, Commander of Special Operations Command South, met with U.S. Ambassador Ronald D. Johnson, Salvadoran Minister of Defense Rear Adm. Rene Merino Monroy, Chief of Defense Brig. Gen. Carlos Alberto Tejada, Chief of Naval Operations, Capt. Exon Oswaldo Ascencio and Salvadoran Special Operations military leaders …
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El Salvador Begins Implementation of Asylum Cooperative Agreement On December 15, 2020, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that that the United States and El Salvador have concluded the implementation accords for the Asylum Cooperative Agreement (ACA) signed in September 2019. Under the ACA, certain migrants requesting asylum or similar humanitarian protection at …
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LA LIBERTAD- The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM), together with the Ministry of Education, inaugurated today the reconstruction works of the José María Peralta Lagos National Institute, in the municipality of Quezaltepeque. With a total investment by USAID of $2.9 million dollars, the new facilities will …
Read More» Salvadoran arrested for using fraudulent document The U.S. Embassy in San Salvador reports that the Central Investigations Division (DCI) of the National Civilian Police (PNC), detained a Salvadoran national in Antiguo Cuscatlán for the use and possession of a false document on December 8, 2020. The man applied for an immigrant visa using a fraudulent …
Read More» More than 700 Members Of Transnational Organized Crime Groups Arrested in Central America in U.S. Assisted Operation Today, senior law enforcement officials from the United States, El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras announced criminal charges in Central America against more than 700 members of transnational criminal organizations, primarily MS-13 and 18th Street gangs, which resulted …
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U.S. Ambassador Ronald Johnson, his wife Alina Johnson, the Executive Director of People Helping People El Salvador, Lisselot Troconis, and the director of Convoy of Hope El Salvador, Winifred Patricia Menéndez, participated this Friday in the delivery of donated food and hygiene kits sent by American NGOs in support of people affected by storms Amanda and Cristobal. This …
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USG Delivers 189 More Life-Saving Ventilators to El Salvador for the COVID-19 Response Sept. 1, 2020 The U.S. government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), sent today a third donation of 189 portable ventilators in support of El Salvador’s response to COVID-19. The ventilators, which arrived today, are part of the 192 …
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The U.S. government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), provided El Salvador with a second donation of 158 portable ventilators in support of the response of El Salvador to COVID-19. The ventilators donated today arrived in El Salvador last Saturday, August 22. These were not part of the second shipment of ventilators …
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As part of the U.S. government’s continued support to El Salvador, the U.S. Embassy in San Salvador provided a donation consisting of three ultra-low freezers and 1,720 water purifiers to the Salvadoran Ministry of Health (MINSAL) to assist in the emergency created by COVID-19 and the needs created by Tropical Storms Amanda and Cristobal. The …
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U.S. support for El Salvador to meet the challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic and post-Tropical Storm Amanda and Cristobal recovery continues to arrive. U.S. NGOs People Helping People and Convoy of Hope sent a donation of 64,000 pounds in food and hygiene kits to benefit Salvadorans. The C-17 cargo plane, from the Department of …
Read More» The Department of Justice Announces Takedow of Key MS-13 Criminal Leadership The Operation is a coordinated effort to dismantle and destroy MS-13 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, President Donald J. Trump and Attorney General William P. Barr announced significant cases related to Joint Task Force Vulcan (JTFV), an initiative launched in August 2019 aimed at disrupting, …
Read More» U.S. Government Delivers Donation to 12 Municipalities for the Prevention of COVID-19 July 2, 2020 The United States Government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), delivered, between Tuesday and today, a $300,000 donation of supplies, equipment and tools to 12 municipalities to support COVID-19 prevention efforts and the provision of essential public …
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U.S. Embassy delivers personal protection equipment to security and law enforcement institutions in El Salvador June 26, 2020 The U.S. Embassy, through the International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs Office (INL), donated gloves, masks, thermometers, disinfectants and cleaning supplies for officials of government security and law enforcement institutions in El Salvador. The ceremony was attended …
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The United States delivers autonomous Self Contained Breathing Apparatus to El Salvador Firefighters June 25, 2020 The United States government, through the Southern Command, delivered 96 Self Contained Breathing Apparatus to the Fire Department of El Salvador. The donation is part of the South Command Humanitarian Assistance Program, with the aim of strengthening the response …
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U.S. announces an additional $58.2 million in foreign assistance for El Salvador June 25, 2020 Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced that the United States had allocated $252 million in additional foreign aid for El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras. These new funds will focus on regional programs aimed at advancing joint efforts to reduce illegal …
Read More» U.S. Government Provides Additional $5 million for Tropical Storm Amanda and COVID-19 Relief on the third annual U.S. El Salvador Friendship day celebration June 15, 2020 As another example of the friendship between the United States and El Salvador, the U.S. government, through its embassy in El Salvador, announced $5 million in additional assistance …
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The United States donates 35,000 surgical masks for medical personnel to combat COVID-19 June 9, 2020 As a key partner to El Salvador in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, the United States government has donated 35,000 surgical masks to the Ministry of Health (MINSAL) and Presidential House (CAPRES). The donation was made by U.S. …
Read More» June 3, 2020 The United States Embassy Supports Prison Centers to Control COVID-19 Infection On June 3 the United States Embassy donated 157 hospital mattresses to the Prisons General Directory through the Embassy’s Office of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement (INL). The mattresses delivered this week by INL personnel to officials at the Esperanza Prison …
Read More» U.S. Government donates $120,000 in Emergency Relief Assistance to El Salvador due to Tropical Storm Amanda June 2, 2020 The U.S. Government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development’s Office for Foreign Disaster Assistance (USAID/OFDA) and other U.S. Embassy offices will donate emergency relief supplies valued at $120,000 for Salvadorans affected by Tropical Storm Amanda. …
Read More» Federal Register published certification of El Salvador May 27, 2020 As required by U.S. law, and as a result of its evaluations, the U.S. Department of State sent a recommendation to Congress to certify that El Salvador, and other partner countries in Central America, can continue to receive assistance from the US government. When the …
Read More» USG Delivers Life-Saving Ventilators to El Salvador for the COVID-19 Response May 26, 2020 The U.S. government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), delivered a donation of 250 portable ICU-quality ventilators to El Salvador to assist with its national response to COVID-19. This first tranche of 250 life-saving ventilator units, including the accompanying …
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USG Donates Biohazard level 3 Medical Gowns and Industrial Fans to Fight Against the Spread of COVID-19 in Quarantine Centers May 21, 2020 On May 20, the United States Government, through the Southern Command Humanitarian Assistance Program, delivered 174 industrial fans to be used in quarantine centers and 5,000 level 3 medical gowns to the …
Read More» U.S. Government Provides Additional $2 million for El Salvador’s Economic Recovery May 19, 2020 The U.S. Government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), announced $2 million in additional funding to help El Salvador’s economy recover from the challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic. With the new assistance, USAID will support small and …
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15 May 2020 The U.S. government, through the U.S. Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM) remodeled the barracks and dining rooms of the Special Forces Command, located in Ilopango, with an investment of $84,000. The remodeling work included the cleaning, general maintenance and repairs for the barracks and dining rooms which accommodate 400 soldiers. The United States and El Salvador have a …
Read More» U.S. continues to support El Salvador’s efforts during the COVID-19 emergency May 14, 2020 Support from the United States Government for El Salvador’s efforts to manage the COVID-19 emergency continues to arrive. This week, the United States, through the United States Office for Foreign Disaster Assistance of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID / …
Read More» April 30, 2020 U.S. Government Provides Additional $2.6 Million for COVID-19 Response in El Salvador The U.S. Government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), is providing an additional $2.6 million in health assistance to help control the COVID-19 outbreak in El Salvador. The new health assistance will provide critical medical supplies …
Read More» April 16, 2020 U.S. donates $2.8 million to IOM to support El Salvador’s response to COVID-19 The U.S. Government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), is providing $2.8 million to the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to support El Salvador’s emergency response to the COVID-19 pandemic. With these funds, IOM will be …
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April 15, 2020 U.S. to allocate more than $66 million in assistance to El Salvador The Trump Administration announced the allocation of $66 million in foreign assistance to strengthen the capacity of El Salvador to improve security, to promote prosperity, to help reintegrate their returnee population to productive life, and to protect vulnerable populations. With …
Read More» United States Government Strengthens Border Security Measures at the to Prevent Further Spread of the Coronavirus March 20, 2020: United States President Donald Trump announced today that the United States has reached mutual agreements with Canada and Mexico to restrict non-essential travel across our northern and southern borders. As part of this agreement, persons …
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March 17, 2020 U.S. Embassy suspends immigrant and nonimmigrant visa appointments As of March 18, 2020 and until further notice, the United States Embassy in El Salvador is suspending all immigrant and nonimmigrant visa appointments. We will resume routine visa services as soon as possible but are unable to provide a specific date at this …
Read More» March 16, 2020 U.S. Embassy suspends nonimmigrant visa appointments for business and tourism travel As of March 17, 2020 and until further notice, the United States Embassy in El Salvador is suspending B1/B2 nonimmigrant visa appointments. We will resume routine visa services as soon as possible but are unable to provide a specific date at …
Read More» 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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February 7, 2020 U.S. Customs and Border Patrol Acting Commissioner Visits El Salvador Acting Commissioner of the United States Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Patrol (CBP), Mark Morgan, visited El Salvador February 6-7, 2020. Commissioner Morgan met with Salvadoran government officials to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the factors driving illegal migration …
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February 6, 2020 The United States and El Salvador sign MOU on temporary workers program Ambassador of the United States, Ronald Johnson, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Alexandra Hill Tinoco, signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen the participation of Salvadoran workforce in the program of temporary workers in the United States. …
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International bidding process for Public Private Partnership for lighting and video surveillance on selected road sections begins With the aim of contributing to road safety and citizen safety, FOMILENIO II and the Ministry of Public Works announced an international tender for a Private Public Partnership (PPP) for lighting and video surveillance (IVV). This project will …
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January 31, 2020 Embassy of the United States and Rotary Club organize a beach cleanup and turtle release at Playa Cangrejera The United States Embassy, in collaboration with the Rotary International Club and the Turtle Association of Los Pinos Cangrejera Beach (ATOPLOPC), organized a day to promote environmental awareness and preserve marine species in danger …
Read More» United States and El Salvador Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Implement “América Crece” January 30, 2020 The government of the United States, with the objective of promoting economic development in Latin America, signed a memorandum of understanding with the government of El Salvador to begin the implementation of the America Crece (Growth in the Americas) …
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DFC CEO Adam Boehler to Travel to El Salvador WASHINGTON – U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) Chief Executive Officer Adam Boehler will travel to San Salvador, El Salvador January 30. Boehler will join U.S. Ambassador to El Salvador Ronald D. Johnson and Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele to discuss opportunities through the U.S. Government’s América …
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STATEMENT BY SECRETARY MICHAEL R. POMPEO January 29, 2020 Public Designation of Thirteen Former Salvadoran Military Officials Due to Involvement in Gross Violations of Human Rights Today, the Department of State is publicly announcing the designation of 13 individuals under Section 7031(c) of the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act 2019. …
Read More» Monday, January 27, 2020 Today at the Judicial Studies Institute (JSI) in San Juan, Puerto Rico, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor addressed 24 judges from El Salvador, Mexico, and Panama as part of a Department of Justice (DOJ) training program for the judiciaries of the Western Hemisphere. Justice Sotomayor stressed the importance of their …
Read More» Press release January 20, 2020 MINED begins the school year at an education center built by FOMILENIO II The Ministry of Education (MINED) held a ceremony to open the 2020 school year today. The event was held at the La Libertad Educational Complex, a construction built with an investment of $2.1 million in funds provided …
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January 17, 2020 USA, El Salvador and Colombia graduate the first class of police specialized in maritime response 40 agents of the National Civil Police of El Salvador successfully completed the “Maritime Response Operational Tactical Section” (STORM) course. The United States government, through the State Department Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), …
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El Salvador and the United States inaugurated the Slaughterhouse of San Juan Opico January 15, 2020 The Government of El Salvador and the United States Embassy inaugurated a Pork Slaughterhouse in San Juan Opico, as part of the project “Equipment of the slaughterhouse for the improvement of the safety and quality management of pork meat …
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United States Agency for International Development Office of Press Relations For Immediate Release January 6, 2020 Statement by U.S. Agency for International Development Administrator Mark Green Congratulates Juan Guaidó on His Re-Election as President of the Venezuelan National Assembly On behalf of the United States Agency for International Development, I extend …
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The Mayor of Coral Gables Receives Keys to the City of Santa Tecla. November 14, 2019 – The mayor of the city of Coral Gables, Florida, USA, Raúl Valdés-Fauli, visited El Salvador between November 13 to 15 in recognition of the sister city arrangement that exists between the two cities. The ceremony was chaired by …
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Friday, November 8, 2018 Embassy will be closed on Monday, November 11 The United States Embassy in El Salvador informs the general public that all its offices will be closed on Monday, November 11, for the commemoration of “Veterans Day”, as a sign of respect and in recognition of the contributions that the members …
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY SECRETARY MICHAEL R. POMPEO October 29, 2019 Meeting of the President’s Interagency Task Force to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons It was an honor to chair this Administration’s second meeting of the President’s Interagency Task Force to Monitor and Combat Trafficking …
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October 30, 2019 Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary in the Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs visited El Salvador Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary (PDAS) for Western Hemisphere Affairs, Julie Chung, visited El Salvador between October 28 to 30, 2019. The PDAS conducted a brief tour in the region toward strengthening bilateral relations with El Salvador, …
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U.S. and El Salvador Sign Arrangements on Security & Information Sharing; Give Salvadorans with TPS More Time Department of Homeland Security Press Release: October 28, 2019 Department of Homeland Security, WASHINGTON – Today, at Department of Homeland Security (DHS) headquarters in Washington, D.C., Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Kevin K. McAleenan, El Salvador Foreign Minister …
Read More» U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY SECRETARY MICHAEL R. POMPEO October 17, 2019 Illegitimate Maduro Regime’s Election to the UN Human Rights Council The UN High Commissioner report on Human Rights issued this past July documented egregious human rights abuses of the former Maduro regime in Venezuela. It …
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Release Date: October 16, 2019 Acting Secretary McAleenan traveling to El Salvador WASHINGTON – Today, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Kevin K. McAleenan is traveling to San Salvador, El Salvador, to meet with regional partners and visit DHS personnel from the U.S. Coast Guard. The Acting Secretary will participate in a Central American Ministerial with …
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The White House Fact Sheets October 8, 2019 President Donald J. Trump’s Efforts to Combat the Crisis at Our Southern Border Are Delivering Results “We have taken very unprecedented action to stop the flow of illegal immigration.” President Donald J. Trump STEMMING THE SURGE OF ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION: President Donald J. Trump’s efforts to confront this …
Read More» Today the U.S. Department of State downgraded the travel alert for El Salvador from Level 3, “reconsider travel,” to Level 2, “exercise increased caution.” This recognition of improvements in the security climate is a positive step for El Salvador. To determine a travel alert, the United States Government takes into account a wide range of …
Read More» The White house Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release September 25, 2019 Statement from the Press Secretary Regarding a Democratic Transition in Venezuela Today, President Donald J. Trump and other United States officials hosted leaders from Western Hemisphere countries to discuss the need for a democratic transition in Venezuela to resolve the …
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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 …
Read More» September 20, 2019 The United States and El Salvador sign bilateral cooperation agreement on security and migration issues Today, on September 20, 2019, United States Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Kevin McAleenan and El Salvador Foreign Minister Alexandra Hill Tinoco, representing the President Donald Trump and President Nayib Bukele, are signing an agreement on bilateral cooperation regarding protection requests. Both governments are committed to addressing the issue of migration in a joint and …
Read More» Substantial Changes to U.S. Immigration and Border Security Regulations On September 9, 2019 the U.S. Supreme Court upheld changes to the U.S. migration policy which determine that individuals seeking asylum in the United States who pass through other eligible asylum countries en route to the U.S. must have previously applied for and been denied protection …
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Washington, D.C. — Speaker Nancy Pelosi is leading a bipartisan Congressional delegation to Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras and McAllen, Texas. “As our high-powered delegation begins our visit to the Northern Triangle, we look forward to strengthening our partnership to enhance regional security and stability, create greater economic opportunity, combat corruption and advance human rights to …
Read More» U.S. Department of State Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release Statement by Morgan Ortagus, Spokesperson July 16, 2019 Secretary Pompeo’s Travel to Puerto Rico, Argentina, Ecuador, Mexico, El Salvador, and Florida Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo will travel to Buenos Aires, Argentina; Guayaquil, Ecuador; Mexico City, Mexico; and San Salvador, El Salvador …
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July 2, 2019 Acting Secretary of Homeland Security visited El Salvador to address agenda on security and fight against migration Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Kevin McAleenan visited El Salvador from july 1- 2. McAleelan’s arrival is part of a regional pact between the U.S. and the countries of the region to develop an action …
Read More» U.S. Embassy expresses condolences to former President Cristiani’s family June 15, 2019 – The Embassy of the United States expresses its condolences to the family of former President Alfredo Cristiani for the death of his son, Javier Cristiani, in a tragic accident that occurred this morning while riding with a group of bicyclists. Javier was …
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release MEDIA NOTE June 7, 2019 U.S.-Mexico Joint Declaration The United States and Mexico met this week to address the shared challenges of irregular migration, to include the entry of migrants into the United States in violation of U.S. law. Given the dramatic increase in …
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U.S. Department of State Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release Statement by Secretary Pompeo June 3, 2019 On the 30th Anniversary of Tiananmen Square On June 4, we honor the heroic protest movement of the Chinese people that ended on June 4, 1989, when the Chinese Communist Party leadership sent tanks into Tiananmen Square to …
Read More» May 30th 2019 Senior Advisors to the Senate Committee on Budget Assignments visited El Salvador Two senior advisers to the Senate Committee on Appropriations of the Department of State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs, Mr. Adam Yezerski and Ms. Katherine Jackson, visited El Salvador from May 28-30, 2019. During the visit they observed projects financed by …
Read More» April 23, 2019 Kimberly Breier, the Assistant Secretary in the Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs in the U.S. Department of State, visited El Salvador on April 22 and 23. Undersecretary Breier arrived in San Salvador to discuss security, prosperity, and governance in the region and to seek solutions to address the drivers of Salvadoran emigration. …
Read More» The 100,000 Strong in the Americas Innovation Fund: New Winners and Visionary Partners On Tuesday, March 19, U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs, Kimberly Breier, celebrated the fifth-year milestone of the 100,000 Strong in the Americas Innovation Fund , the Department of State’s signature education initiative that links U.S. universities with higher-education institutions in the Western Hemisphere. At the event, Assistant Secretary Breier recognized university and business leaders for their visionary commitment …
Read More» Today, the U.S. Government, through the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) approved up to $350 million in financing to construct a 378 MW Energía del Pacífico liquefied natural gas power generation facility in Acajutla. The new power plant will be the largest thermal power plant in El Salvador. It will increase El Salvador’s power generating …
Read More» February 28, 2019 DHS Announces Extension of TPS until January 2020 The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced on February 28, that it will automatically extend the validity of TPS-Related Documentation for those beneficiaries under the TPS designations for Sudan, Nicaragua, Haiti, and El Salvador. Current TPS beneficiaries do not need to pay a …
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U.S Department of Homeland Security Office of Public Affairs For Immediate Release February 20, 2019 Secretary Nielsen Announces Historic Steps with Northern Triangle Security Ministers to Confront Irregular Migration, Caravans WASHINGTON – Today, Secretary of Homeland Security Kirstjen M. Nielsen met Northern Triangle security ministers in San Salvador, El Salvador to discuss the development of …
Read More» U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Office of Public Affairs FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 19, 2019 Secretary Kirstjen M. Nielsen to Travel to San Salvador, El Salvador WASHINGTON – Secretary of Homeland Security Kirstjen M. Nielsen will travel to San Salvador, El Salvador to attend a meeting of her Northern Triangle Security Minister counterparts – Guatemalan …
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Office of Public Affairs FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 5, 2019 Secretary Nielsen Statement on New Migrant ‘Caravan’ WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen M. Nielsen released the following statement on the new migrant ‘caravan’ that arrived at the Southern Border of the United States: “Approximately 2,000 …
Read More» For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY ROBERT PALLADINO, DEPUTY SPOKESPERSON February 4, 2019 Presidential Elections in El Salvador The United States congratulates Nayib Bukele on his election as the next president of the Republic of El Salvador. We salute the Salvadoran people for their commitment to democracy and their participation in a successful election. The United …
Read More» Homeland Security Release Date: January 24, 2019 MIGRANT PROTECTION PROTOCOLS “We have implemented an unprecedented action that will address the urgent humanitarian and security crisis at the Southern border. This humanitarian approach will help to end the exploitation of our generous immigration laws. The Migrant Protection Protocols represent a methodical commonsense approach, exercising long-standing …
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The Embassy of the United States announces that this Friday the US government reached an agreement for the approval of temporary funds, the offices and all the services of the Embassy will return to normal operations from Monday. The provisional financing measure will allow the government to function normally until February 15.
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Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC January 10, 2019 The United States condemns Maduro’s illegitimate usurpation of power today following the unfree and unfair elections he imposed on the Venezuelan people on May 20, 2018. The United States remains steadfast in its support of the Venezuelan people and will continue to use …
Read More» December 19, 2018 Reminder: Both Salvadorans and U.S. citizens departing the US with firearms must have appropriate exportation and importation documentation Removal of a firearm or ammunition from the U.S. by anyone and by any method is an exportation. A visitor admitted to the United States under a nonimmigrant visa is prohibited from shipping, transporting, …
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U.S. FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION LAWS Gun Control Act of 1968 and the Arms Export Control Act (both as Amended) FACT SHEET For a full review of U.S. Firearms and Ammunition Regulations and Laws, please go to ATF’s public website at https://www.atf.gov/questions-and-answers/firearms-qas . To read the published Press Release about this subject please visit: https://sv.usembassy.gov/reminder-firearms-appropriate-exportation-and-importation-documentation/ (A7) Are there …
Read More» December 18, 2018 United States-Mexico Declaration of Principles on Economic Development and Cooperation in Southern Mexico and Central America The United States and Mexico seek to continue modernizing our bilateral engagement to reflect changes in the world and to ensure our citizens directly benefit. We are committed to promoting strong regional economic growth, good jobs, …
Read More» December 18, 2018 The U.S. Strategy for Central America and Southern Mexico The United States, in partnership with the government of Mexico, is committed to promoting a safer and more prosperous Central America by enhancing security, governance, and economic prosperity that can create greater opportunities and benefits for the people of the region and help …
Read More» 12 December 2018 The Embassy of the United States would like to clarify that we did participate in the private meeting on October 24 that CEPA is calling the “Road Show” for the Port of La Union concession. However, we do not consider the meeting a success. In fact, we raised serious concerns about the …
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release INTERVIEW October 18, 2018 Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo With Sabrina Bacal of TVN October 18, 2018 U.S. Embassy Panama City, Panama QUESTION: (In Spanish) Welcome to this interview. SECRETARY POMPEO: Thank you. QUESTION: Mr. Secretary, what is the purpose of this sudden …
Read More» THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Vice President ________________________________________________________________ For Immediate Release October 11, 2018 REMARKS BY VICE PRESIDENT PENCE AT CONFERENCE ON PROSPERITY AND SECURITY IN CENTRAL AMERICA Harry S. Truman Building Washington, D.C. 10:05 A.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Secretary, thank you for your hospitality this morning and for the outstanding leadership that …
Read More» Remarks at the Conference on Prosperity and Security in Central America Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State President Juan Orlando Hernandez of Honduras, President Jimmy Morales Cabrera of Guatemala, Vice President Oscar Ortiz of El Salvador and Foreign Secretary Luis Videgaray Caso of Mexico Ben Franklin Room Washington, DC October 11, 2018 SECRETARY POMPEO: Well, …
Read More» U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release NOTICE TO THE PRESS October 10, 2018 United States and Mexico to co-host Second Prosperity and Security Conference in Central America Vice President Michael R. Pence, Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo, and Secretary of Homeland Security Kirstjen M. Nielsen, along with Mexican Foreign …
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The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release July 30, 2018 Statement from the Press Secretary on Nicaragua The United States strongly condemns the ongoing violence in Nicaragua and human rights abuses committed by the Ortega regime in response to protests. After years of fraudulent elections and the regime’s manipulation of Nicaraguan law …
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Media NoteOffice of the Spokesperson Washington, DC July 19, 2018 Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs Carl Risch will travel to El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras July 23-27 to meet with counterparts to discuss a range of consular issues, including the importance of deterring and reducing illegal immigration. While in the region, the Assistant …
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July 18, 2018 The Organization of American States (OAS) today condemned the acts of violence in Nicaragua, called on all parts to participate “actively and in good faith” in the National Dialogue and urged the Government “to support an electoral calendar,” in a resolution approved by the Permanent Council with 21 votes in favor. The …
Read More» U.S. Department of Homeland Security Office of Public Affairs FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 12, 2018 Trump Administration Completes Reunification for Eligible Children Under Age 5 HHS Secretary Alex Azar, DHS Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen, and Attorney General Jeff Sessions made the following joint statement regarding reunification efforts for children under age 5: “Dedicated teams at the …
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Venezuela’s election was a sham – neither free nor fair. The illegitimate result of this fake process is a further blow to the proud democratic tradition of Venezuela. Every day, thousands of Venezuelans flee brutal oppression and grinding poverty – literally voting with their feet. The United States will not sit idly by as Venezuela …
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STATEMENT BY SECRETARY POMPEO May 21, 2018 An Unfair, Unfree Vote in Venezuela The United States condemns the fraudulent election that took place in Venezuela on May 20. This so-called “election” is an attack on constitutional order and an affront to Venezuela’s tradition of democracy. Until the Maduro regime restores a democratic path in Venezuela through …
Read More» The final allotment of a 322 vehicle donation made possible by a grant from the Howard G. Buffett Foundation was delivered to the National Civil Police (PNC) today. The donation of these new vehicles, valued at $8.2 million, was facilitated by the Embassy of the United States in El Salvador through the Bureau of International …
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The “Beyond the Horizon” humanitarian exercise will offer medical services and carry out engineering projects. On April 14, 2018, the USNS Brittin arrived at the port of Acajutla to kick off the joint U.S.-El Salvador humanitarian exercise known as “Beyond the Horizon 2018” with the arrival of the equipment and construction materials that will support …
Read More» April 18, 2018 From April 16 to the 19, about 2,2000 young people from different educational centers in San Salvador and Cuscatlán participated in the “I choose my destiny” program given by anti-drug experts from the U.S. Administration for Drug Control (DEA). The “I chose my destiny” program educates young people on ways they can …
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The White House Office of the Vice President For Immediate Release April 10, 2018 Statement From Vice President Mike Pence’s Deputy Chief of Staff and Communications Director Jarrod Agen The Vice President is honored to represent the United States at the 8th Summit of the Americas at President Trump’s request. He looks forward to promoting …
Read More» U.S. Department Of State Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release Statement By Heather Nauert, Spokesperson April 10, 2018 Acting Secretary Sullivan Travel to Lima, Peru to Participate in the Summit of the Americas Acting Secretary of State John J. Sullivan will travel to Lima, Peru from April 11-14 to accompany Vice President Mike Pence …
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March 14, 2018 Press Release WASHINGTON, DC — Today, a bipartisan group of 14 Members of Congress sent a letter to the Deputy Secretary of State, John Sullivan, underscoring the importance of the upcoming selection processes for new Attorneys General in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras. The letter comes as Guatemala formally begins the process …
Read More» Twenty-five families that will be resettled, on account of work undertaken for the extension of the coastal highway between the international airport and Zacatecoluca, today received the title deeds for the land where their new homes or businesses will be located. These families are currently located in the segment between the the Costa del Sol …
Read More» Due to recent news reports in which “asesorias” (visa consultants) have been portrayed as having the certification and/or validation of the U.S. Embassy, we want to clarify that the U.S. Embassy does not make any assessments with respect to the expertise or usefulness of any asesorias in El Salvador nor does the Embassy have any …
Read More» The United States Embassy will have limited public services Due to the lack of a U.S. Government budget agreement as of Monday, January 22, the U.S. Embassy in El Salvador will be operating in a limited manner until further notice. However, the Consular Section will be open to the public and will continue with its …
Read More» Today, January 18, 2018, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a notice in the Federal Register to begin the process of re-registration for Salvadorans who are covered by Temporary Protected Status (TPS). The re-enrollment period lasts 60 days and ends on March 19, 2018. Re-registration is necessary for beneficiaries of TPS to maintain their …
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Press Release SECRETARY OF HOMELAND SECURITY KIRSTJEN M. NIELSEN ANNOUNCEMENT ON TEMPORARY PROTECTED STATUS FOR EL SALVADOR Nielsen Carefully Considered Conditions on the Ground WASHINGTON— Today, the Secretary of Homeland Security announced her determination that termination of the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for El Salvador was required pursuant to the Immigration and Nationality Act. To …
Read More» Embassy reiterates its support for the Salvadoran democratic process As El Salvador approaches election season, the U.S. Embassy in El Salvador supports a free, transparent and fair democratic process. The Embassy does not endorse any particular political party or candidate. The Embassy works with the democratically elected Salvadoran government on a wide range of issues, …
Read More» U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of Public Affairs Press Release: July 26, 2017 Contact: Treasury Public Affairs, (202) 622-2960 Treasury Sanctions 13 Current and Former Senior Officials of the Government of Venezuela Action Targets Officials of Entities Undermining Democracy in Venezuela Washington – Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of …
Read More» A fugitive from El Salvador wanted for aggravated homicide, Carlos Vidal Navarro-Montecinos, 22 years old, was deported today by officers with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) in Laredo, Texas. Upon arrival in El Salvador, U.S. officials turned Navarro-Montecinos over to the custody of El Salvador’s Civilian National Police …
Read More» The U.S. Department of the Treasury, Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) removed Jose Adan Salazar Umaña “Chepe Diablo” from the list of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons (SDN List) pursuant to the Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Designation Act (“Kingpin Act”). The President identified Jose Adan Salazar Umaña as a Significant Foreign Narcotics Trafficker (also …
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The Presidents of El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras met with U.S. Vice President Biden, to discuss the Partnership for Prosperity Plan and the U.S. Strategy for Engagement in Central America.
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