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Remarks delivered by President Mike Pence on the administration’s policy towards China at Hudson Institute on October 4, 2018

Remarks delivered by President Mike Pence on the administration’s policy towards China at Hudson Institute on October 4, 2018 Thank you, Ken, for that kind introduction. To the Members of the Board of Trustees, to Dr. Michael Pillsbury, to our distinguished guests, and to all of you who, true to your mission, “think about the ...

By U.S. Embassy San Salvador | 5 October, 2018 | Topics: Speeches

American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) Hotline for Questions regarding Family Reunifications

FAMILY REUNIFICATION HOTLINE (overseas): +001 646-478-1560 Toll Free Number Calling from the United States: 888-582-2853 Family members, legal representatives and others with questions about family reunification may call this hotline established by the American Civil Liberties Union and the Steering Committee, related to a lawsuit in the United States regarding the reunification of immigrant families ...

By U.S. Embassy San Salvador | 24 August, 2018 | Topics: News

The Cybersecurity 202: Huawei’s access to 5G could expand China’s surveillance state, cyber diplomat warns

The Cybersecurity 202: Huawei’s access to 5G could expand China’s surveillance state, cyber diplomat warns By Joseph Marks The Washington Post February 7, 2019 at 7:33 AM The United States’ top cyber diplomat just offered an unusually blunt warning to other nations: Allowing Huawei and other Chinese companies into their next-generation telecommunications networks would allow ...

By U.S. Embassy San Salvador | 15 February, 2019 | Topics: News

Three Ambassadors Praise El Salvador’s Free and Fair Presidential Election

On February 6, Ambassador of the United States Jean Manes, Ambassador of the United Kingdom Bernhard Garside, and Ambassador of the European Union in El Salvador Andreu Bassols discussed El Salvador’s democracy and prospects for institutional development on a popular national radio show hosted by Pencho Duque and Aída Farrar. The three chiefs of mission ...

By U.S. Embassy San Salvador | 14 February, 2019 | Topics: News

Aviation Communities Strengthen Ties at Ilopango Airshow

On January 26, Ambassador Jean Manes joined over 40,000 spectators from El Salvador, Central America and other countries for a day of aerial acrobatics, pyrotechnics and exhibits of aircraft at the 2019 Ilopango Airshow. The United States was well-represented at Central America’s largest annual aviation event, with four American pilots participating in the aerial demonstration. ...

By U.S. Embassy San Salvador | 11 February, 2019 | Topics: News

OPIC delegation visits energy projects in El Salvador

In February 2019, a delegation from the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) visited El Salvador to monitor progress on two important energy projects: Energía del Pacífico natural gas plant and the AES El Salvador Bósfiro solar energy project. The Energía del Pacifico project represents a total investment of $800 million from OPIC. The AES project ...

By U.S. Embassy San Salvador | 7 February, 2019 | Topics: News

El Salvador – Travel Advisory: Reconsider Travel to El Salvador

The Department of State renewed its travel advisory for El Salvador without changes. The full text of the Travel Advisory is as follows: Reconsider travel to El Salvador due to crime. Violent crime, such as murder, assault, rape, and armed robbery, is common. Gang activity, such as extortion, violent street crime, and narcotics and arms trafficking, ...

By U.S. Embassy San Salvador | 5 February, 2019 | Topics: Alert

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