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2009 Ambassador Speeches
- Remarks for Consejo Empresarial de América Latina (November 12, 2009)
- Marine Ball 2009 (November 7, 2009)
- Regional IDEC Conference (October 27, 2009)
- MEDRETE in San Fernando, Chalatenango (August 25, 2009)
- Second Stretch of Northern Longitudinal Highway (August 19, 2009)
- MCC Commitments to Education (August 13, 2009)
- SEED Scholarships Ceremony (July 28, 2009)
- Moon Rock Unveiling (July 25, 2009)
- Educational Material Donation (July 24, 2009)
- Pathways to Prosperity Recognition Ceremony (July 23, 2009)
- FCS Client Appreciation Night (July 22, 2009)
- Moon Landing 40th Anniversary (July 20, 2009)
- U.S. Brazil Biofuels Conference (July 14, 2009)
- 233rd 4th of July Celebration (July 2, 2009)
- The United States and El Salvador: An Enduring Relationship (June 17, 2009)
- V Annual Gang Conference (April 30, 2009)
- Term Extension of Cooperative Security Location (April 2, 2009)
- Civil-Military Relations Seminar (March 27, 2009)
- Remarks to INCAE Graduates (March 25, 2009)
- ILEA graduation (March 6, 2009)
- CAFTA-DR Third Anniversary (February 26, 2009)
- Doing Business with the US Seminar (February 25, 2009)
- Peace Corps in San Pedro Nonualco (February 20, 2009)
- HIV Equipment Donation to Military Hospital (February 18, 2009)
- MCC at National School of Agriculture (February 16, 2009)
- Glass of Milk Public-Private Partnership Launching (February 10, 2009)
- Final Remarks (January 15, 2009)
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs Decoration (January 14, 2009)
- Merida Initiative Signing Remarks (January 13, 2009)
- Remarks to the 10th Cuscatlan Battalion Contingent (January 6, 2008)
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Messages for U.S. Citizens
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2013 Messages for U.S. Citizens
- (02-27-2013) Deadlines for the Illinois Special General Election
- (02-25-2013) Security Message: Worldwide Caution
- (01-29-2013) South Carolina to Hold Primary Election For Congressional District 1
- (01-23-2013) Travel Warning - El Salvador
- (01-16-2013) Illinois to Hold Special Primary Election for Congressional District Two - UPDATE
- (01-08-2013) Illinois to Hold Special Primary Election for Congressional District Two
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2012 Messages for U.S. Citizens
- (12-21-2012) Security Message for U.S. Citizens - Holiday Safety and Security Information
- (12-06-2012) Louisiana to Hold Runoff Election for Congressional District 3
- (11-29-2012) Travel Warning: Mexico
- (11-21-2012) Travel Warning: Honduras
- (10-25-2012) Final Opportunities to Return Voted Ballots
- (10-04-2012) Completing and Returning Absentee Ballots
- (09-11-2012) November General Election
- (07-19-2012) Security Message for U.S. Citizens- WORLDWIDE CAUTION
- (06-28-2012) A 4th of July Voting Reminder
- (06-05-2012) Travel Alert: Hurricane and Typhoon Season 2012
- (06-04-2012) Upcoming Primaries & Voting Contest
- (04-20-2012) Security Message: Credit Card Fraud
- (03-19-2012) Register and Request your Ballot for April, May and June Primaries
- (03-13-2012) Security Message: Increase in Residential Crime
- (03-09-2012) Security Message: Election Security Precautions
- (02-21-2012) Register and Request your Ballot for Upcoming Primaries
- (02-09-2012) Travel Warning: MEXICO
- (02-03-2012) 2012 Election Cycle
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2011 Messages for U.S. Citizens
- (12-16-2011) Holiday Safety and Security Information
- (12-08-2011) Apply Early for your US Passport
- (11-08-2011) January and February 2012 Primaries
- (10-26-2011) Upcoming Early Presidential Primaries, New Voter Registration and Ballot Requests
- (10-26-2011) Security Information
- (10-14-2011) Heavy Rainfall in El Salvador
- (10-12-2011) Worldwide Travel Alert - Iran Plot
- (10-11-2011) Statewide General Elections
- (10-03-2011) Worldwide Travel Alert
- (09-22-2011) Arkansas Special Elections
- (09-02-2011) Worldwide Travel Alert
- (08-29-2011) West Virginia to hold Special Election for Governor
- (08-29-2011) Oregon Special Election for Congress
- (08-29-2011) Nevada Special Election for Congress
- (08-23-2011) New York Special Election
- (07-26-2011) Worlwide Caution
- (07-20-2011) Security Information
- (07-15-2011) Virginia State & Local Primaries
- (06-09-2011) Embassy Text Message Notifications
- (06-02-2011) Travel Alert: Hurricane Season 2011
- (05-13-2011) Organization of American States (OAS) General Assembly June 5-7
- (05-09-2011) Safety and Security Information
- (05-02-2011) World Wide Travel Alert
- (04-28-2011) Town Hall Meeting for American Citizens II
- (04-20-2011) Town Hall Meeting for American Citizens
- (04-05-2011) FVAP News Release for West Virginia
- (03-17-2011) FVAP News release - NY Special Election for Congress
- (03-15-2011) Presidential Visit/Embassy Closure March 22-23
- (03-11-2011) Red Alert: Tsunami Warning
- (02-03-2011) World Wide Caution
- (01-07-2011) Chicago Military and Overseas Voters, Register and Request your ballot for the Upcoming Election
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2013 Messages for U.S. Citizens
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Security Notices
- Security Notices 2013
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Security Notices 2012
- (12-13-2012) ONGOING Protest
- (10-12-2012) Security Considerations for Soccer Match
- (10-11-2012) Protest Activity
- (10-04-2012) ONGOING Protests - UPDATE
- (10-01-2012) FDA drug safety alert
- (09-14-2012) Seismic Activity at the Fuego Volcano in Guatemala
- (09-12-2012) ONGOING Peaceful Demostration
- (07-13-2012) Potential for Violence at Centro de Gobierno Complex
- (06-22-2012) TEACHERS' DAY Protest
- (04-30-2012) Labor Day Marches
- (04-17-2012) Traffic Accidents
- (03-08-2012) ONGOING Protest
- (03-07-2012) ONGOING Protest
- (03-05-2012) UPCOMING Protest
- (01-12-2012) UPCOMING Protests
- (01-11-2012) ONGOING Protest
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Security Notices 2011
- (12-16-2011) ONGOING Protest
- (11-10-2011) ONGOING Protest - Update
- (11-01-2011) ONGOING Protest - Update
- (10-27-2011) ONGOING Protest - Update
- (10-20-2011) Security Announcement - Weather Advisory
- (09-14-2011) Tomorrow's Events for Salvadoran Independence Day
- (09-14-2011) ONGOING Event - Security/Traffic Announcement
- (09-02-2011) ONGOING Protest
- (08-12-2011) ONGOING Protest
- (07-21-2011) ONGOING Protest
- (03-31-2011) Road Closure for April 1-2
- Emergency Preparation
- Fee Chart
- Travel Requirements
- Public Services
- Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA)
- Passports
- Children's Issues
- Region Specific Information
- Social Security and Federal Benefits
- Personal Security Suggestions
- Information Meeting
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News
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Embassy News Archive
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2013 News
- Education for Children and Youth Project Launched (April 5, 2013)
- Youth Trained for Aeronautics Sector (March 11, 2013)
- U.S. Supports Salvadoran Joint Counter-Drug Task Force (March 6, 2013)
- U.S. Donates $125,000 in equipment to PNC (February 22, 2013)
- U.S. Donates $2M for Municipal Violence Prevention (February 19, 2013)
- $42 Million for Crime and Violence Prevention (February 13, 2013)
- U.S.G. and El Salvador bring fugitives to Salvadoran justice (February 12, 2013)
- U.S. Sponsors Nationwide "Entrepreneur of the Future" Competition (February 11, 2013)
- U.S. Applauds 1,200 Vital Voices Entrepreneurs (February 7, 2013)
- Model Precinct Launched in Santa Ana (January 23, 2013)
- Ambassador encourages youth not to give up (January 16, 2013)
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2012 News
- Ambassador Aponte gets first direct flight between Washington and San Salvador (December 19, 2012)
- Ambassador Aponte Inspires Women Graduates (December 18, 2012)
- Delegation Reviews PFG Progress (December 6, 2012)
- Ambassador Aponte Discusses 1st Year of Partnership for Growth (December 5, 2012)
- Call for Proposals for the Ambassador's Fund Cultural Preservation 2013 (December 4, 2012)
- Partnership for Growth Completes Its First Year (November 27, 2012)
- Embassy and ITCA celebrate Thanksgiving Day (November 20, 2012)
- Hundreds of Youths Ready for Employment (November 19, 2012)
- U.S. Ambassador Inaugurates FORMARTE JOVEN (November 14, 2012)
- Ambassador Delivers Medical Equipment to Ministry of Health (November 13, 2012)
- U.S. Embassy Celebrates Presidential Elections (November 7, 2012)
- Ambassador Promotes Public-Private Partnerships (October 30, 2012)
- U.S. Supports Science Fair on Robotics and Renewable Energy (October 29, 2012)
- U.S. Army Sponsors Biofuel Research in El Salvador(October 26, 2012)
- 70 Children From Soyapango Meet With American Soccer Stars (October 25, 2012)
- USDA Invests $1.8M in Safe Water and Hygiene (October 25, 2012)
- Three “Little Birds” Join the Salvadoran Air Force (October 16, 2012)
- MCC Concludes 5-year Compact with El Salvador (October 9, 2012)
- U.S. Training Targets Family and Gender Violence (October 9, 2012)
- U.S. Recognizes Kimberly-Clark for Public Outreach (Septiembre 17, 2012)
- Statement by Secretary Clinton for El Salvador's Independence Day (September 15, 2012)
- U.S. Sponsors Brass Master Classes in El Salvador (September 12, 2012)
- Embassy Encourages Absentee Voting (September 7, 2012)
- U.S. Supports New Civil Service Draft Law (September 4, 2012)
- Visit USA Comes to El Salvador! (August 22, 2012)
- Ambassador Aponte Launches $7 Million ILEA Expansion (August 15, 2012)
- U.S., E.S. Inaugurate Northern Highway (August 15, 2012)
- Ambassador Opens English Teaching Conference in El Salvador (August 8, 2012)
- Truck Donation Boosts Salvadoran Military (July 27, 2012)
- US Invests $5.2 Million in Salvadoran Agriculture (July 16, 2012)
- Customs Workshop Promotes Int’l Trade (July 16, 2012)
- PFG Presents First 6-Month Scorecard (July 10, 2012)
- Ambassador Aponte returns to El Salvador (June 30, 2012)
- U.S. Inaugurates Tallest Bridge in ES (June 28, 2012)
- A/S Jacobson Delivers Seed Grants (June 27, 2012)
- U.S. Donates $600,000 in Equipment to Combat Illegal Trafficking (June 27, 2012)
- Youth Art from El Salvador and United States in MARTE (June 24, 2012)
- Statement by the President on the Senate Confirmation of Ambassador Mari Carmen Aponte (June 14, 2012)
- USAID Director Honored With Order of José Matías Delgado (June 12, 2012)
- U.S. Conference Engages Women Entrepreneurs (June 11, 2012)
- MOP receives equipment donation for House of Transparency (June 8, 2012)
- American and Salvadoran Military bring health to La Hachadura (June 7, 2012)
- ILEA Offers Over Than 100 Specialized Courses to Combat Transnational Crime (June 4, 2012)
- U.S. to Provide E.S. with Technical Assistance in Infrastructure Finance (May 15, 2012)
- Family Mediation as a Tool for At-Risk Youth (May 15, 2012)
- CALEE Returns to El Salvador (May 11, 2012)
- El Salvador Signs CHIP (May 9, 2012)
- The Summit of the Americas, Quiet Progress amidst the Noise (May 4, 2012)
- CAPSTONE Leaders Visit El Salvador (May 3, 2012)
- USAID supports prevent violence in Santa Ana (April 30, 2012)
- “Digital Learning Centers” Launched (April 19, 2012)
- Security Meeting starts in El Salvador (April 19, 2012)
- The Summit of the Americas (April 13, 2012)
- Changes to visa appointment scheduling procedure and fees (March 30, 2012)
- Donation Underscores U.S. Support for Citizen Security (March 27, 2012)
- Model Precinct Shows 40% Drop in Homicides (March 26, 2012)
- Embassy Strengthens Language Lab at UES (March 23, 2012)
- Joven360 Celebrates its Achievements (March 22, 2012)
- PFG Supports Youth Employment in El Salvador (March 14, 2012)
- Embassy Recognizes Union Leader (March 8, 2012)
- Fair for Entrepreneurs on International Women’s Day (March 8, 2012)
- US and ES Release PFG Monitoring Plan (February 29, 2012)
- Secretary Napolitano Visits El Salvador (February 28, 2012)
- New Donation for Science Corner (February 24, 2012)
- IEESFORD Seminar (February 15, 2012)
- Agreement Signed with Pollo Campero for Job Placement (February 14, 2012)
- MCC Visit Highlights Ongoing Progress with Compact Implementation (January 27, 2012)
- FCS Carries Out "Doing Business with the U.S.” Seminar (January 26, 2012)
- Chargé and Minister of Justice Inaugurate ILEA San Salvador (January 20, 2012)
- ILEA San Salvador Inaugurates New Building (January 20, 2012)
- US Competitiveness Council Meets Salvadoran Development Council (January 10, 2012)
- Salvadoran Teens Become Youth Ambassadors (January 9, 2012)
- Common Visa Application Errors (January 5, 2012)
- White House Releases 2012 Drug Control Strategy (April 17, 2012)
- PFG Supports Access to Information Law (April 20, 2012)
- U.S. Army Sponsors Biofuel Research in El Salvador(October 26, 2012)
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2011 News
- Embassy Announces Changes to NIV Application Process
- Swift Seabees Finish School (December 20, 2011)
- El Salvador Eligible for Second MCC Compact (December 16, 2011)
- U.S. Supports Children’s Library in Santa Tecla (December 12, 2011)
- New iSupérate! School Opens in Santa Tecla (December 8, 2011)
- Remarks in Recognition of International Human Rights Day (December 7, 2011)
- HSV Swift Arrives in El Salvador (December 06, 2011)
- U.S. Donates $5.5 Million of Go-Fast Boats (November 29, 2011)
- Visit to La Union Underscores Support for Partnership for Growth (November 15, 2011)
- Vital Voices and the U.S. Embassy conduct successful seminar for women entrepreneurs (November 15, 2011)
- El Salvador Passes MMC Scorecard (November 9, 2011)
- List of U.S. Contributions after Tropical Depression 12-E
- USG and El Salvador sign Partnership for Growth (November 3, 2011)
- Youth from the United States and El Salvador Unite Around Art (October 29, 2011)
- CARSI Helps Improve Security at Salvadoran Jails (October 27, 2011)
- ATF Outfits Salvadoran Bomb Squad (October 25,2011)
- USAID Sends Assistance Plane to El Salvador (October 23, 2011)
- United States Continues Assistance to El Salvador (October 21, 2011)
- Embassy Announces Emergency Disaster Assistance for El Salvador (October 17, 2011)
- Ambassador Aponte Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month (October 11, 2011)
- El Salvador Celebrates “Ethics Week” (October 3, 2011)
- El Salvador and United States Advance the Partnership for Growth (September 29, 2011)
- U.S. Support for Wildlife Compliance and Enforcement Policy in Central America (September 26, 2011)
- FOMILENIO Celebrates 4 Year Anniversary (September 20, 2011)
- El Salvador Independence Day (September 14, 2011)
- Embassy Community Remembers 9/11 Victims (September 12, 2011)
- 9/11: Answering the Call to Service (September 11, 2011)
- Ambassador Celebrates U.S.-Funded Cathedral Restoration (September 8, 2011)
- Ambassador Closes Women’s Congress (September 7, 2011)
- Salvadoran Troops Deploy to Afghanistan (August 26, 2011)
- Salvadoran Congressmen applaud MCC investment (August 25, 2011)
- Ambassador Delivers Cultural Preservation Funds to ProArte (August 24, 2011)
- U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor Visits El Salvador (August 15, 2011)
- Partnership for Growth (August 12, 2011)
- Peace Corps and MCC/FOMILENIO Joint Projects (August 1, 2011)
- Linking Students to the Workforce (July 26, 2011)
- Ambassador Attends Sister Cities Signing Ceremony in Morazán (July 26, 2011)
- U.S. Awards forty-nine “SEED” scholarships for college studies in the United States (July 26, 2011)
- USNS Comfort Provides Free Medical Care in Sonsonate (July 19, 2011)
- New Trilateral Accord Supports El Salvador Agricultural Sector (July 18, 2011)
- USNS Comfort Arrives in El Salvador (July 15, 2011)
- Partnership for Growth Executive Summary (July 11, 2011)
- Ambassador Aponte Highlights Respect to Constitution on Independence Day (July 6, 2011)
- Ambassador Aponte Goes “Frente a Frente” on Partnership for Growth (June 23, 2011)
- El Salvador Wins 8th Military Olympics Fuerzas Comando 2011 (June 23, 2011)
- Sry. Clinton's Remarks at the Central American Security Conference (June 22, 2011)
- Ambassador Attends Closing of Children’s Program (June 16, 2011)
- “Fuerzas Comando” Competition Begins in El Salvador (June 15, 2011)
- Why not a Pizzapusa? (June 9, 2011)
- US Delegation Satisfied with OAS Meetings (May 8, 2011)
- Under Secretary Burns’ Intervention at the OAS General Assembly (June 06, 2011)
- Beyond the Horizons 2011 Concludes in San Vicente (May 31, 2011)
- PFG Identifies Constraints for Economic Growth (May 27, 2011)
- USAID Promotes Internship Program (May 23,2011)
- Ambassador Swears-In New USAID Mission Director (May 20, 2011)
- Ambassador Aponte Motivates Digigirlz Participants (May 20, 2011)
- Inauguration of MCC Funded Highway (May 17, 2011)
- Remarks by President Barack Obama on Immigration and Border Security (May 10, 2011)
- Seabees Fill in the Missing Pieces (May 5, 2011)
- Under Secretary of Commerce Sanchez visits youth at Superate program (May 3, 2011)
- Earth Day in El Salvador’s Northern Zone (April 28, 2011)
- Center for Victims of Domestic and Sexual Violence Inaugurated (April 6, 2011)
- MCC Inaugurates Technological Institute of Chalatenango (April 5, 2011)
- Beyond the Horizons 2011 Begins Operations (March 29, 2011)
- El Salvador Receives Wheat Donation (March 24, 2011)
- Regional Clean Production Fair Kicks Off in San Salvador (March 16, 2011)
- Peace Corps Teacher Training in Suchitoto (March 10, 2011)
- Two Disaster Mitigation Projects Launched (February 28, 2011)
- Peace Corps 50th Anniversary (February 25, 2011)
- Ambassador Launches 2011 Military Exercises in El Salvador (February 25, 2011)
- CAFTA-DR Celebrates 5th Anniversary in El Salvador (February 24, 2011)
- Tympani Donation to Salvadoran Youth Orchestra (February 18, 2011)
- UES Welcomes First U.S. Ambassador in 40 Years (February 16, 2011)
- A/S Valenzuela Visits El Salvador (February 11, 2011)
- Swift Arrives in La Union (February 10, 2011)
- INL A/S Brownfield Visits El Salvador (February 8, 2011)
- Long-Awaited Wiretapping Agreement Signed (January 28, 2011)
- MCC Awards 1,172 Scholarships (January 26, 2011)
- ATF Brings Arms Tracing Software to El Salvador (January 25, 2011)
- Departament of Treasury Visits El Salvador (January 21, 2011)
- Ambassador Aponte Motivates Digigirlz Participants (May 20, 2011)
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