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Young Scholarship Recipients Complete Short Professional Training Courses

Young Scholarship Recipients Complete Short Professional Training Courses CABAÑAS – Representatives from the International Organization for Migration (IOM), the United States Government and the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology presented graduation diplomas to 77 young scholarship recipients who completed their Short Vocational Training Courses at the Megatec Ilobasco. The activity is part of the ...
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Celebrating International Women’s Day

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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Travel Advisory: El Salvador Updated Travel Advisory- Level 3 (Reconsider Travel)

Last Update: Reissued after periodic review with updates to the crime risk indicator. Reconsider travel to El Salvador due to crime.   Country Summary: In March 2022, the Government of El Salvador (GOES) declared a “State of Exception” in response to an increase in homicides. The declaration remains in effect.  The State of Exception grants authorities power ...
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Educational Innovation Project Launched for the benefit of 300 Public Schools

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

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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