On the comments made by Federal U.S. Judge Donald Mosley in relation to Uruguay
United States Embassy in Uruguay Wednesday, November 9, 2016 Montevideo, Uruguay In the United States of America, the three executive branches of government are separate…
Presidential Proclamation — National Entrepreneurship Month, 2016
NATIONAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP MONTH, 2016 – – – – – – – BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Entrepreneurs in…
Samantha Power’s Remarks at a UN General Assembly Meeting on the Cuba Embargo
Ambassador Samantha Power U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City October 26, 2016 “For more than…
Mari Carmen Aponte on the Passing of Former President Jorge Batlle Ibáñez of Uruguay
“On behalf of the Department of State, I offer our deepest condolences to the family of former President Batlle and the people of Uruguay whom…
Iowa State Trade Mission Visited Montevideo
Iowa Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds and a trade delegation from the state of Iowa visited Montevideo on October 7, 2016. The delegation met with public…
Message for U.S. Citizens: Final Opportunities to Return Voted Ballots
U.S. Embassy Montevideo Message for U.S. Citizens Final Opportunities to Return Voted Ballots Don’t wait, return your voted ballot right away! Remember U.S. embassies and…
President Obama to Nominate Jeffrey DeLaurentis to Be First U.S. Ambassador
President Obama said, “Today, I am proud to nominate Ambassador Jeffrey DeLaurentis to be the first U.S. Ambassador to Cuba in more than 50 years.…
Address by President Obama to the 71st Session of the United Nations General Assembly
PRESIDENT OBAMA: Mr. President; Mr. Secretary General; fellow delegates; ladies and gentlemen: As I address this hall as President for the final time, let…
The DV-2018 program registration period opens October 4th
The DV-2018 program registration period will run from noon, EDT on October 4, 2016, through noon, EST November 7, 2016.
Remarks at the UN High-Level Plenary Meeting on Refugees and Migration
John Kerry Secretary of State United Nations Headquarters New York City September 19, 2016 Good afternoon, Mr. Chairman. I apologize for being a little bit…
Starting November 1, eye glasses will no longer be allowed in passport photos
Picture Perfect Passport Did you know? Bad photos are the #1 reason passport applications get held up during the application process. In 2015, we received…
Our Ocean Conference
Secretary Kerry will host the third annual Our Ocean conference on September 15-16 in Washington, DC.
The Embassy Is Closed on September 5 for Labor Day
Please be aware that on Monday, September 5, the U.S. Embassy in Montevideo will be closed in observance of the U.S. holiday: Labor Day. Thank…
Inaugural Class of Fellows for the Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative Exchange Program
The YLAI Program will take place in October and November 2016, and will bring 250 young leaders from Latin America and the Caribbean to the…
Call for Candidates: Program SUSI 2017
Study of the United States Institutes for Student Leaders Program was designed for participants interested in the topic U.S. History and Government. Apply today!
President Obama to Create the World’s Largest Marine Protected Area
On Friday, President Obama will expand the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument off the coast of Hawaii, creating the world’s largest marine protected area. Building on…
Remarks by President Barack Obama on the Colombia Peace Agreement
This is a historic day for the people of Colombia. With the finalizing of a peace agreement between Colombia and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of…
Secretary John Kerry on Uruguay’s Independence Day
Secretary John Kerry: “On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I congratulate the people of Uruguay as you celebrate the…