Statement of Senator Patrick Leahy on Support for Attorneys General in Central America
Congressional Record Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, the Northern Triangle countries of Central America –El Salvador, Honduras, and Guatemala– face many similar challenges. Poverty, gangs, violence,…
Statement by the Secretary of Homeland Security Johnson on the Resumption of Removals to Haiti
Following the tragic earthquake that struck Haiti in January 2010, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) ceased removing Haitians to Haiti. In 2011, we resumed…
U.S. Embassy Alerts Hondurans to Avoid Being Deceived by Human Smugglers
TEGUCIGALPA – Given recent reports in the news that coyotes are using the results of United States presidential election as a ruse to lure Hondurans into…
Honduran Students Lead the Way for Central American Students Pursuing Higher Education in the United
TEGUCIGALPA – The number of Honduran students enrolled in U.S. higher education increased 12.8 percent, to 1,985, according to the 2016 Open Doors Report on…
Statement Regarding Comments in Washington on Honduran Presidential Reelection
It is clear that remarks made by the Spokesman about the electoral process in Honduras have been misinterpreted. Media and others are interpreting the Spokesman’s…
Statement on the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists
TEGUCIGALPA – Today is the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists. In the United States, in Honduras, and around the world, we…
United States, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras Convene High Level Dialogue
WASHINGTON, DC – Building on the commitments made by Vice President Biden and Northern Triangle leaders in February 2016, the United States and the governments…
Statement by Ambassador James D. Nealon on the Assassination of José Ángel Flores, President of the
On behalf of the people and government of the United States of America, I wish to express my deepest condolences to the family, friends and…
Investigation of Santos Rodriguez Orellana, Captain in the Honduran Armed Forces
TEGUCIGALPA – The Embassy of the United States of America announces that Santos Rodriguez Orellana, Captain in the Honduran Armed Forces, is under investigation for…
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Investigation of People Linked to Narcotrafficking and Corruption
TEGUCIGALPA – The Embassy of the United States of America announces that the following individuals are under investigation due to their suspected involvement in narcotrafficking…
U.S. Provides Support for Honduran Bean Producers
TEGUCIGALPA – In June, 56 producer organizations participating in the MAS project implemented by TechnoServe with funds from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)…
Statement by OAS Members on Venezuela
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic Argentina, Belize, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, United States of America, and Uruguay We,…
Secretary Johnson’s Trip to Honduras
Statement by Press Secretary Marsha Catron on Secretary Johnson’s Upcoming Trip to El Salvador and Honduras On May 19-20, Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson…
U.S. Embassy Announces Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) Professional Fellows Program
TEGUCIGALPA – The Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) Professional Fellows Program, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, is looking for 250 young…
Security Notice: Demonstrations
The U.S. Embassy has information that the Civic Council of Popular and Indigenous Organization of Honduras (COPINH) has called for demonstrations in several locations throughout…
Holiday Closure
The U.S. Embassy in Tegucigalpa, Honduras will be closed for business on Thursday, March 24 and Friday, March 25, 2016, in observance of the Holy…
Security Notice: Demonstrations
The U.S. Embassy has been informed of the following demonstrations throughout Honduras. The Civic Council of Popular and Indigenous Organization of Honduras (COPINH) have called…
U.S. Congressman Steve Chabot Visits Honduras
TEGUCIGALPA, M.D.C. – Representative Steve Chabot (Republican from the state of Ohio), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, completed a two-day trip to…
Statement from Ambassador James D. Nealon on International Women’s Day
On March 8, we celebrate International Women’s Day in which the world praises the economic, social, and political achievements of women. This day also marks…
Security Notice: Demonstrations
The Embassy has received information of numerous demonstrations happening throughout the day and evening, especially in the area of the Casa Presidencial and Universidad Nacional…
Remarks by Ambassador Nealon at a Ceremony to Recognize Tegu as a Finalist for the Secretary of Stat
As Prepared for Delivery Mr. Chris Haughey, Chief Executive Officer of Tegu, Members of the Media, Ladies and Gentlemen. The U.S. Department of State has…
Joint Communique of the Presidents of El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras, and the Vice President o
Joint Communique of the Presidents of El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras, and the Vice President of the United States of America in Relation to the…
Zika Infection: Situational Awareness
Zika virus infection is an emerging infection now widespread through much of Latin America. There is a strong potential that this infection will continue to…
Holiday Closure
The U.S. Embassy will be closed on February 15, 2016 in observance of President’s Day. U.S. citizens should plan accordingly. For emergency contact please call telephone…
Remarks by Ambassador James D. Nealon at a Reception in Celebration of African American History Mont
As Prepared for Delivery Good evening, and welcome. It’s a pleasure to welcome everyone here tonight. In the United States, February is Black History Month.…
Security Message: Possible Repercussions of Killing of 18th Street Gang Leader
Multiple sources report: On January 27, 2016, a high ranking gang member of the Mara 18, under the guard of the Honduran National Police (HNP),…