March 3 marks one year since the brutal murder of renowned Honduran environmentalist Berta Cáceres. Her life as an activist and her work on behalf of indigenous communities and the environment had a global impact, and we again extend our sincerest condolences to her family, friends, and colleagues on this sad anniversary. To date, eight ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 2 March, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Environment, Statements, U.S. & Honduras
| Tags: Berta Caceres, human rights
TEGUCIGALPA, M.D.C. – On Thursday, the Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC) Tegucigalpa Country council formally signed its Charter and Bylaws in a signing ceremony at Banco Lafise. Founded in 1985, OSAC started as a means for private U.S. companies located overseas to share security concerns. Today, OSAC members include international NGOs, faith-based organizations and academia. “Time ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 20 January, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Economic Issues, Press Releases, U.S. & Honduras
| Tags: assistance, economy, security
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 supporters of José Ángel Flores, President of the Unified Campesino Movement of the Aguán (MUCA), who was murdered by unknown gunmen yesterday while leaving a meeting in Tocoa, Honduras. We ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 19 October, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Human Rights, Political Affairs, Statements
| Tags: human rights, security
We welcome the announcement of arrests in the murder of Berta Cáceres. From the very beginning, we have called for a thorough investigation into Caceres’ murder – one that followed the evidence and that would lead to those who committed the crime, including the intellectual authors. We will continue to follow closely as the suspects ...
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By Ambassador James D. Nealon | 2 May, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Statements
| Tags: human rights, security
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 a call to action for gender equality and the respect of women’s human rights, including their right to learn, to express themselves, and to live free from violence. Today, we ...
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By Ambassador James D. Nealon | 8 March, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Gender Issues, Statements
| Tags: gender issues, human rights
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 selected Tegu as one of four finalists worldwide for the Secretary of State’s Award for Corporate Excellence for small and medium-sized companies. My country is very proud of the contributions ...
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By Ambassador James D. Nealon | 2 March, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Business, Economic Issues, Events, Speeches, Success Stories
| Tags: award, corporate excellence
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. Each year we set aside this month to honor the accomplishments of African Americans in every aspect of American society. I want to thank the Trio Experimental Lalo Rojas for ...
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By Ambassador James D. Nealon | 11 February, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Culture, Speeches
| Tags: african american issues, civil society, culture, human rights
Every year on April 22 the world celebrates Earth Day. One of the biggest long-term challenges we face today is climate change. According to recent studies by the United States Agency for International Development, USAID, Honduras will be one of the countries most affected by climate change, with temperature increases causing rainfall to decrease by ...
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By Ambassador James D. Nealon | 22 April, 2015 | Topics:
Agriculture, Ambassador, Economic Issues, Environment, Statements
| Tags: assistance, environment
TEGUCIGALPA – Ambassador James Nealon and Guillermo Bueso, Executive Director for Banco Atlantida, announced today the first call for applications to the Fulbright – Banco Atlantida Scholarships, which will allow for young Honduran professionals to study at U.S. universities. Banco Atlantida is providing US$ 600,000 to fund up to six scholarships over the next three ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 27 February, 2015 | Topics:
Ambassador, Education, Press Releases, Scholarships and Exchanges
| Tags: education, scholarships, youth
As Prepared for Delivery Today we celebrate the signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which enshrined the principle that the “equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family are the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the world.” In principle, the concept that all human beings are born free ...
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By Ambassador James D. Nealon | 10 December, 2014 | Topics:
Ambassador, Human Rights, Policy, Political Affairs, Speeches
| Tags: assistance, human rights
It is difficult to overstate the profoundly negative impact that corruption has on society. The abuse of entrusted power for private gain does violence to our values, our prosperity, and even our security. Today is International Anti-Corruption Day, an excellent opportunity to remind ourselves of the scourge of corruption, the need for public sector transparency, ...
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By Ambassador James D. Nealon | 9 December, 2014 | Topics:
Ambassador, Policy, Political Affairs, Statements
| Tags: anti-corruption, civil society, transparency
TEGUCIGALPA – U.S. Ambassador James Nealon, an avid birder, traveled to Cerro Azul Meambar National Park (PANACAM) on October 18 to inaugurate two bird watching towers. The U.S. Government partnered with the park to install the bird-watching towers and three lookouts, and has improved the hiking trails in an effort to improve the infrastructure for ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 22 October, 2014 | Topics:
Ambassador, Environment, Press Releases, Travel & Tourism, U.S. & Honduras
| Tags: assistance, environment
This week we celebrate both the International Day of Democracy and the International Day of Peace. I believe it is appropriate that we celebrate these two days together, as democracy and peace are inextricably linked. In my first month here in Honduras, I’ve had the great privilege of meeting many Hondurans who are working to ...
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By Ambassador James D. Nealon | 19 September, 2014 | Topics:
Ambassador, Human Rights, Policy, Statements
| Tags: anti-corruption, civil society, Democracy, human rights, security, transparency
TEGUCIGALPA – A high level delegation from the governments of Honduras and the United States traveled to La Paz today, to see first-hand how U.S. assistance is helping reduce poverty and malnutrition in one of the departments most impacted by the current drought. U.S. Ambassador James D. Nealon and Tjada McKenna, Assistant to the USAID ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 9 September, 2014 | Topics:
Agriculture, Ambassador, Economic Issues, Health Issues, Key Officials, Press Releases, U.S. & Honduras, U.S. Agencies
| Tags: assistance, development, economy, food security
TEGUCIGALPA – On Thursday, August 21, U.S. Ambassador to Honduras James D. Nealon presented his credentials to the Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez in a brief ceremony at Casa Presidencial. Ambassador Nealon arrived in Tegucigalpa on August 13 after being confirmed by the United States Senate as Ambassador on July 15, and being sworn in ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 21 August, 2014 | Topics:
Ambassador, Press Releases, U.S. & Honduras
TEGUCIGALPA – The Ambassador to the Republic of Honduras James D. Nealon arrived in Tegucigalpa this Wednesday, August 13. After his confirmation by the United States Senate as Ambassador on July 15, 2014, he was sworn in on August 11, 2014. He will present his credentials to President Juan Orlando Hernandez in the days ahead. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 13 August, 2014 | Topics:
Ambassador, Press Releases, U.S. & Honduras
