BRIEFING ROOM PRESIDENTIAL ACTIONS Presidential Determination No. 2023-12 MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE SUBJECT: Presidential Determination on Major Drug Transit or Major Illicit Drug Producing Countries for Fiscal Year 2024 By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, including section 706(1) of the Foreign …

PRESS STATEMENT MATTHEW MILLER, DEPARTMENT SPOKESPERSON JULY 19, 2023 Today, the Secretary of State transmitted a report to Congress required by Section 353 of the United States–Northern Triangle Enhanced Engagement Act, as amended, and announced 10 Guatemalan, 10 Honduran, 13 Nicaraguan, and six Salvadoran individuals as identified on this year’s iteration of the Section 353 …

Release Date: July 7, 2023 Biden-Harris Administration continues strategy to provide lawful pathways and reduce dangerous irregular migration WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today announced the implementation of new family reunification parole (FRP) processes for Colombia, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras, advancing the Biden-Harris Administration’s successful combination of expanded lawful pathways and strengthened …

June 20th, 2023 More than 17,000 Salvadoran youth participate in Police Athletic League 2023 Thousands of young people throughout El Salvador seek safe spaces to develop their talents and skills in sports, but their opportunities have been scarce due to the few safe places in their communities. This changed with the arrival of the Police …

The White House JUNE 13, 2023 Vice President Kamala Harris spoke today with President Alejandro Giammattei of Guatemala, following up on their May 26 call and the May 31 visit of her National Security Advisor, Dr. Phil Gordon, to Guatemala City. The Vice President and President Giammattei discussed the launch of the initial phase of …

Press Statement ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE JUNE 1, 2023 Every June, the United States celebrates Pride Month, marking the anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising, when police raided a gay bar in New York City and its patrons stood up against discrimination, abuse, and mistreatment.  Pride reminds us of the spirit of democratic protest …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

$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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

  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 …

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 …

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 …

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).  …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

 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 …

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 …

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 …

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.  …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 / …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …