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Protecting religious freedom: A U.S. priority
Religious freedom is a fundamental right and a U.S. priority. The State Department's annual International Religious Freedom Report monitors abuses.
Survivors of religious persecution tell powerful stories
Survivors of religious persecution shared their stories at the State Department's second annual Ministerial to Advance Religious Freedom in Washington.
A Venezuelan mother in search of a better future [video]
Electricity blackouts and widespread medicine shortages mean that childbirth and motherhood present grave risks in Venezuela.
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Launching: Foreign National Student Intern Program (FNSIP) for Embassy
The purpose of the FNSIP is to offer foreign national students accepted into the program the unique opportunity of experiencing a foreign affairs work environment. …
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…
Remarks by President Trump During Visit to the Border Wall | San Diego, CA
Otay Mesa Border Wall Site San Diego, California September 18, 2019 3:11 P.M. PDT THE PRESIDENT: Yeah, why don’t you start, Kevin? And this has…
United States Takes Concrete Measures to Stop Illegal Immigration
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Ambassador interviews multi-medalist in ParaTaekwondo, Gersson Mejía
Ambassador Luis E. Arreaga had the opportunity to talk with Gersson Mejía, one of the best exponents of adapted Taekwondo in Guatemala. Distinguished with three…
Guatemala’s Independence Day
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson STATEMENT BY SECRETARY POMPEO Guatemala’s Independence Day September 14, 2019 On behalf of the Government of the…
Security Alert – U. S. Embassy Guatemala City, Guatemala – (September 12, 2019)
Location: Guatemala Event: Beginning Friday, September 13th through Sunday, September 15th, 2019, expect heavy traffic on all roads throughout Guatemala due to Independence Day celebrations…
Security Alert – U. S. Embassy Guatemala City, Guatemala – (September 5, 2019)
Location: Izabal and 22 municipalities in Guatemala Event: On Wednesday, September 4, 2019 following the deaths of three Guatemalan Marines in Izabal, President Morales announced…
SaborUSA presented several leading gastronomic products from the U.S.
Ambassador Luis E. Arreaga shared the culinary experience SaborUSA with hundreds of Guatemalans, who presented various leading American products to the local market, as part…
The U.S. Embassy will be closed on Monday, September 2
The U.S. Embassy, including the Consular Section, will be closed on Monday, September 2, to commemorate Labor Day in the United States. The mission, including…
Ambassador participated in the inauguration of VisitUSA Travel and Tourism
Ambassador Luis E. Arreaga participated in the inauguration of “VisitUSA Travel and Tourism,” which is an event aimed at travel agents, companies that promote tourism…
U.S. Embassy Guatemala City, Guatemala – (August 28, 2019)
Location: Guatemala Event: Criminal Records Requirement Change for Guatemalan Residency The Guatemalan Immigration office has recently changed their criminal records requirements to apply for Guatemalan…
Creation of the Venezuela Affairs Unit
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson PRESS STATEMENT MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE August 28, 2019 Creation of the Venezuela Affairs…
U. S. Embassy Guatemala City, Guatemala – (September 3-6, 2019)
Location: Real Intercontinental Hotel (14 Calle 2-51, Zona 10, Guatemala) – Caoba Room Event: Visit of Social Security and Federal Benefits Representatives Representatives from the…
U.S. National Security Council’s Senior Director for Western Hemisphere Affairs visits Guatema
Guatemala City — Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Western Hemisphere Affairs at the National Security Council (NSC) Mauricio Claver-Carone visited Guatemala…
Secretary Pompeo’s Call with Guatemalan President-elect Alejandro Giammattei
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release READOUT August 15, 2019 Secretary Pompeo’s Call with Guatemalan President-elect Alejandro Giammattei The…
Perdue Statement on Meeting with Guatemalan Ministers
Washington, D.C., August 14, 2019 U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today met with a host of Ministers from Guatemala to discuss implementation of the…
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Guatemala City, Guatemala – (August 14, 2019)
Location: Guatemala, countrywide Event: Increase in cases of dengue fever and hemorrhagic fever. This message is being issued to alert U.S. citizens residing and traveling in…
Statement by Secretary Pompeo – Presidential Elections in Guatemala
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson August 12, 2019 The United States congratulates Alejandro Giammattei on his election as the next president of…
Security Alert – U. S. Embassy Guatemala City, Guatemala – (August 9, 2019)
Location: Guatemala Event: Guatemala will hold the second round of presidential elections on Sunday, August 11, 2019. We wish to remind U.S. Citizens to be…
