U.S. Embassy in Honduras

PRESS STATEMENT MATTHEW MILLER, DEPARTMENT SPOKESPERSON NOVEMBER 21, 2023 The State Department today launched a new visa restriction policy targeting individuals running charter flights into…

MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON NOVEMBER 7, 2023 The Russian government is currently financing an on-going, well-funded disinformation campaign across Latin America. The Kremlin’s…

MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON NOVEMBER 6, 2023 The U.S. Department of State created the Indigenous Youth Leadership Coalition (IYLC) as a new network to elevate the voices…

PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE NOVEMBER 6, 2023 President Biden announced at the Americas Partnership for Economic Prosperity Leaders’ Summit nearly $485…

PRESS STATEMENT MATTHEW MILLER, DEPARTMENT SPOKESPERSON NOVEMBER 2, 2023 More than 350 journalists have been killed since the UN General Assembly established the International Day…

Tegucigalpa M.D.C. – The United States Embassy, through the Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs American Film Diplomacy program, the American Film…

Let the AWE women who are ready make some noise!   Today, they embark on their journey in the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) 2023 program.  …

Release Date: September 27, 2023 WASHINGTON – Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and U.S. Customs and…

Human Rights Defenders Guidance   The Biden-Harris Administration is committed to putting human rights and democratic principles at the center of our foreign policy. These …

Location: Honduras Event:  Demonstrators are blocking traffic to and from La Paz Avenue.  The U.S. Embassy has advised employees to avoid the Embassy at this time.  U.S. citizens…

Security Alert: Planned Protests Around Tegucigalpa Location: Honduras Event:  According to local media reports there are demonstrations planned for Saturday, November 11, 2023, at 9:00 a.m.  The demonstrations…

Release Date: November 3, 2023 Increase Will Help Address the Need for Seasonal Workers and Reduce Irregular Migration WASHINGTON – Today, the Department of Homeland Security…

Location: Honduras Event:  Increasing protests are possible near the Presidential Palace, National Congress area, and the Public Ministry buildings related to the process to select a new Attorney General.  Several…

Location: Honduras Event:  Local media is reporting road closures and enhanced security throughout Tegucigalpa in relation to the planned protest taking place on Tuesday, August 29th.…

Location: Honduras Event:  A planned protest is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, August 29th in Tegucigalpa. The U.S. Embassy has advised employees to avoid…

Good morning to all present! Let’s be honest, no one really wants to talk about a morgue. So, why is the US Government here today?…

At a glance, I can see the most important military leaders in Honduras, Minster of Defense Zelaya, Joint Chief of Staff Vice Admiral Fortin. Also,…

UNITED STATES MISSION TO THE UNITED NATIONS Office of Press and Public Diplomacy FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 3, 2023 Ninety-One Countries Sign U.S.-Led Joint Communiqué…

Location: Honduras Event:  Several planned protests are expected throughout Tegucigalpa Friday afternoon, that will exacerbate weekend traffic.  U.S. citizens are advised to monitor local media, take…

Location: Honduras Event:  Update: The government of Honduras has announced changes in curfews in two northern cities, Choloma and San Pedro Sula. The updated curfew…

Location: Honduras Event:  The government of Honduras has announced curfews following a sharp escalation in violence in the country.  The curfew is starting in two…

Good night!  Welcome everyone!  Before we begin, I think it’s important to recognize that there are many bereaved families.  Our condolences to the families and…

The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the Hurricane Season which lasts through November 2023. Hurricane Season in the Atlantic begins June 1 and…

Sara and Elizabeth: two teenagers. One in Santa Rosa de Copan, and the other in La Ceiba. Both with dreams and aspirations that they didn’t…

Medical brigades traveling to Honduras for mission work are advised that there has been an increase in customs confiscating medical equipment and supplies upon arrival.…

Happy graduation day, Eagles! I’m Laura Dogu, the U.S. Ambassador here in Honduras. I am thrilled to join the class of 2023 for this important…

Good morning. Minister of Health, Dr. José Manuel Matheu; Executive Secretary of the Council of Ministers of Health of Central America and Panama, Dr. Alejandra…