2008 Press Releases

• Fulbright Scholarship Application Period is Open (December 31, 2008)
• Presidential Christmas Message (December 30, 2008)
• Fulbright Re-Entry Breakfast (December 24, 2008)
• US Embassy Sponsors exhibit at Children’s Museum (December 22, 2008)
• Ambassador Glazer honored by CNSP (December 19, 2008)
• President Bush and President Saca Meet at the White House (December 16, 2008)
• USDA Financed Milk Processing Plant Inaugurated (December 15, 2008)
• FBI Director Meets with Top Law Enforcement Officials in El Salvador (December 10, 2008)
• Winners of Children’s Contest, “Name the Little Turtle,” Are Awarded (December 9, 2008)
• Visit by President Elias Antonio Saca of El Salvador (December 8, 2008)
• High Speed Vessel Swift Starts Exercise with Salvadoran Military (December 3, 2008)
• Remarks by President Bush on World AIDS Day (December 1st, 2008)
• American Universities Promote Education in the US (October 1st, 2008)
• Authorities commemorate first anniversary of Transnational Anti Gang Unit (September 25, 2008)
• President Bush and President Saca announce new TPS extension (September 24, 2008)
• Ambassador Glazer and President Saca Visit West Point (September 22, 2008)
• Secretary of State Meets With Salvadoran Foreign Affairs Minister (September 19, 2008)
• Embassy Community helping children at the Hogar de la Niña San Jose Orphanage (September 16, 2008)
• Patriot’s Day, September 11th Remembered (September 11, 2008)
• El Salvador Wins Their World Cup Qualifier (September 9, 2008)
• USAID Announces New Mission Director for El Salvador (September 5, 2008)
• Itinerant Library visits Yucuaiquin, La Union (September 4, 2008)
• Textile Sector Thrives Under CAFTA (September 2, 2008)
• ILEA Joint Committee Meets in El Salvador (August 29, 2008)
• Salvadoran Government Officials Echo Ambassador’s Request for Wire tapping (August 27, 2008)
• University of El Salvador Seeks to Increase Cooperation with U.S. Universities (August 25, 2008)
• U.S. Trains Salvadoran Judges on Intellectual Property Issues (August 19, 2008)
• Salvadoran President addresses the Americas Competitiveness Forum (August 18, 2008)
• US Embassy and Salvadoran Museum of Anthropology Launch Marx Brothers’ Film Festival (August 14, 2008)
• CAPSTONE -- High ranking US military officers visit El Salvador (August 14, 2008)
• There is Still Time to Register for the Americas Competitiveness Forum (August 12, 2008)
• El Salvador Renews Troop Commitment to Iraq (August 8, 2008)
• Consulate facilitates Salvadoran Athletes Participation in Beijing (August 1, 2008)
• Ambassador Glazer Attends WHINSEC Change of Command (July 31, 2008)
• Forensics Anti-Gang Course Closes in ILEA San Salvador (July 30, 2008)
• ACYPL Delegation Visits El Salvador (July 29, 2008)
• Ambassador Charles L. Glazer hands out the Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation (July 25, 2008)
• Mrs. Glazer Inaugurates USAID Health Program for Rural Communities (July 21, 2008)
• Ambassador Glazer and Mrs. Glazer visit ADOC’s social responsibility project (July 16, 2008)
• ICE Assistant Secretary Myers visits El Salvador (July 15, 2008)
• FOL Comalapa Personnel Donate to El Salvador Orphanage (July 11, 2008)
• US Ambassador Opens National Conference for English Teachers (July 10, 2008)
• President Saca Joins Embassy’s Independence Day Celebration (July 8, 2008)
• Statement by Ambassador Charles L. Glazer: Rescue of Hostages from FARC Captivity (July 3, 2008)
• Secretary of Health Meets With Beneficiaries of USS Boxer Visit (June 27, 2008)
• US Secretary of Health inaugurates conference in El Salvador (June 24, 2008)
• Scholarship Grantees make Courtesy Call at Ambassador’s Residence (June 20, 2008)
• Military Group Welcomes New Commander (June 16, 2008)
• Embassy Supports Prevention Programs for Children and Youth at Risk (June 10, 2008)
• Deputy Secretary Negroponte Meets with President Saca (June 4, 2008)
• Deputy Secretary of State John D. Negroponte Visits El Salvador (June 3, 2008)
• USS Boxer treats more than 11,000 patients in El Salvador (June 2, 2008)
• Salvadoran National Assembly Members Visit USS Boxer (May 29, 2008)
• Ambassador Glazer and Salvadoran President visit USS Boxer (May 27, 2008)
• Continuing Promise Shares “Vision” with El Salvador (May 23, 2008)
• USS Boxer Brings Medical and Engineering Assistance to El Salvador (May 20, 2008)
• Ambassador Glazer Meets with Salvadoran Troops in Iraq (May 16, 2008)
• US Government Captures Salvadorans Wanted for Crimes in El Salvador (May 13, 2008)
• USS Boxer to Bring Humanitarian Assistance to El Salvador (May 08, 2008)
• New US Grants Complement MCC Compact (May 05, 2008)
• Merida Initiative Would Help Region Combat Crime (April 29, 2008)
• Ambassador Hits the Airwaves on Top Morning Show (Apr 24, 2008)
• US Embassy and Museum Present Hitchcock Film Festival (Apr 22, 2008)
• US Trade Representative Says El Salvador Not Complying with Telecommunications Agreement (Apr 17, 2008)
• Public Security Remains Embassy’s Top Priority (April 15, 2008)
• USAID-SICA Inaugurate Regional Youth Alliance Offices (April 11, 2008)
• Ambassador Urges Political Parties to Approve New Laws to Fight Crime (April 8, 2008)
• Seminar On Cross Border Trade Inaugurated (April 08, 2008)
• DELL Contributes to Salvadoran Development (April 02, 2008)
• International Anti-Gang Conference Announced (April 01, 2008)
• US Governnment Supports “Consumer Bill of Rights” Initiative (March 28, 2008)
• USAID Donates $1.5 Million in Medical Equipment and Supplies (March 28, 2008)
• FOL Comalapa Brings Joy to Orphanage in El Salvador (March 25, 2008)
• United States Performers Unmask Salvadoran Talent (March 18, 2008)
• Media and Public React to Ambassador’s Speech Calling for More Action on Crime (March 13, 2008)
• Inauguration of the Itinerant Library in Sensuntepeque (March 11, 2008)
• Ambassador Challenges Private Sector to Take Action Against Crime and Help Take Back the Streets (March 05, 2008)
• Ceremony Marks CAFTA Second Anniversary (February 28, 2008)
• FMLN Deputies visit the International Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) (February 23, 2008)
• ICE Spokespersons Brief Salvadoran Media (February 22,2008)
• U.S. and SICA Sign Amendment to Agreements to Foster Economic Growth and Security in Central America (February 20, 2008)
• Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Praises Cuscatlan Battalion (January 23, 2008)
• Ambassador Presents Books and School Materials to Minister of Education (February 15, 2008)
• US Government Funded Height Census Presented (February 14, 2008)
• FOL Comalapa Sailors Team up with Habitat for Humanity (February 12, 2008)
• Design of Facilities of ILEA San Salvador Unveiled (February 8, 2008)
• Ambassador Charles L. Glazer and Minister for Public Security and Justice Rene Figueroa at the presentation of the new ILEA building design (February 5, 2008)
• US Helps Build New Schools for Young Salvadorans (February 1, 2008)
• USAID to Continue its Support of Small and Medium Enterprises’ Exports (February 01, 2008)
• USAID Donates Children’s Influenza Vaccines (January 29, 2008)
• MCC CEO Visits El Salvador (January 25, 2008)
• English Language Fellow Brings Experience to Salvadoran Teachers (January 17, 2008)
• Embassy Calls for Proposals for the Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation (January 7, 2008)
• Embassy Briefs Visiting American Citizens (January 14, 2008)