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U.S. condemns Russia’s persecution of Crimean Tatars
Why are the Crimean Tatars such a threat to the Russian authorities? Conditions worsen for the indigenous people of Crimea under Russian occupation.
U.S.: ‘Venezuela can be prosperous again’
The United States is committed to working with Venezuela through its transition to democracy and seeing prosperity return.
Don’t get caught in China’s Belt and Road debt trap [video]
As China promotes its Belt and Road Initiative, countries should look at the record of predatory lending, opaque deals and erosion of sovereignty.
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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…
Visit to the first Intermediate House of the New Correctional Model for Youth
Ambassador Luis Arreaga participated with President Morales and the First Lady in a visit to the first Intermediate House of the New Correctional Model for…
Meeting with Pronacom and the private sector
Ambassador Luis Arreaga and members of the private sector learned about the discussions held by the Commissioner of Pronacom, Víctor Asturias, with the indigenous authorities…
Security Alert – As a precaution, official approval is required for Embassy personnel to trave
Security Alert – U. S. Embassy Guatemala City, Guatemala – (March 29, 2019) Location: Huehuetenango and San Marcos Departments Event: As a precaution, official approval…
Join the YLAI Challenge
The Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) Network empowers Guatemalan entrepreneurs to develop the skills necessary for their companies to grow and strengthen their…
The 100,000 Strong in the Americas Innovation Fund: New Winners and Visionary Partners
Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC March 20, 2019 On Tuesday, March 19, U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs, Kimberly Breier, celebrated…
Join in the YLAI Network Challenge
We need Guatemala to gather more entrepreneurs than El Salvador and Honduras to be part of the Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative network –…
Program to prevent Illegal Migration “Raíces Chapinas”
We are committed to raising awareness and educating Guatemalans about the realities of Illegal Migration. We work to offer young people reasons to make their…
International Jazz Festival 2019
American artists Jamie Ousley & Florida International University Jazz Faculty Band accompanied by Rosse Aguilar Barrascout, Guatemalan saxophonist, participated in the 19th IGA Jazz Festival.…
Deputy Chief of Mission Hodge visits Del Monte facilities in Izabal
Deputy Chief of Mission David Hodge visited Del Monte Fresh Produce facilities in the department of Izabal, where he learned about the banana planting process…
Town Hall Meeting and Passport Renewal Services
U.S. Embassy Guatemala City, Guatemala – (March 15, 2019) Location: Quetzaltenango Event: Town Hall Meeting and Passport Renewal Services The U.S. Embassy will hold a…
Guatemalan Man Sentenced to Prison for Illegally Reentering the United States After Prior Deportatio
Attempted to enter Meskwaki Casino using fraudulent identification Tuesday, March 12, 2019 A man who illegally returned to the United States after being deported was…
Visit of Rear Admiral Peter Gautier of the U.S. Coast Guard
Ambassador Luis Arreaga and Rear Admiral Peter Gautier of the U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Northwest met with representatives of the Guatemalan Army to discuss the…
Inauguration of the Access and SEAL programs
More than 500 students from the departments of Huehuetenango, Quetzaltenango, Chichicastenango, Sololá, Cobán, Chiquimula, and Guatemala started classes in the Department of State-sponsored English Micro-scholarship…
USAID’s “Dynamic Leaders Closing Gaps” Forum on International Women’s Day
In commemoration of International Women’s Day, Ambassador Luis Arreaga participated in the forum “Dynamic Leaders Closing Gaps” that celebrates advances and contributions from the U.S.…
Observance of International Women’s Day
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson STATEMENT BY SECRETARY POMPEO March 8, 2019 The United States is proud to observe International Women’s Day, March…
State Department Launches the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs
U.S. Department of State Office of the Spokesperson March 6, 2019 Today, the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) launched…
Ambassador Arreaga visited the School of Government
Ambassador Luis Arreaga visited the School of Government, where he spoke to the graduate students in Public Management and Leadership about the importance of a…
Ambassador Arreaga spoke with Wendy Miranda
Since his arrival in Guatemala in October 2017, Ambassador Luis Arreaga decided to take time out of his diplomatic agenda to meet distinguished Guatemalans, who…
