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. We know that running a business is not easy, and it’s especially challenging for women. In 2019, Nayely Moreno from Santa Cruz de Yojoa had a cacao farm and was …
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By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 2 October, 2023 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches
Happy Sunday! It’s a perfect day to spend with family, as we come together in support of the Pan-American Festival, a source of pride for Zamorano. Dean, Sergio Rodríguez Royo; Under Secretary of State, Cindy Larissa Rodríguez Mendoza; Resident Coordinator of the United Nations, Alice Shackelford; Distinguished members of the Diplomatic Corps in Honduras; …
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By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 6 September, 2023 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches
Good evening, everyone. I wish I could be there with all of you on this significant day for FUNDAHRSE and its members. Unfortunately, I had to remain in Tegucigalpa due to the ongoing process for the selection of the new Attorney General and Deputy. Although I couldn’t travel to San Pedro Sula, I wanted to …
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By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 31 August, 2023 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches
Good morning, everyone. I believe that education is the first gateway to a prosperous future. That’s why, when I arrived in Honduras, I understood that we had to start by improving school infrastructure. So that children could have access to safer places for education and coexistence. And I said, “Let’s get to work!” with the …
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By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 25 August, 2023 | Topics: Speeches
In the year since my arrival, it has become clear to me that many Hondurans don’t fully understand how the people of the United States support the people of Honduras. There is constant speculation in media and social media about disagreements between the governments of the United States and Honduras. Today, I want to highlight …
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By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 23 August, 2023 | Topics: Speeches
Friends, I would have loved to be with you today, but I could not. I appreciate the invitation and I hope to be able to accompany you in the near future. Today I address you with a message of support and empowerment. And even though I’m not with you in person, my commitment to the …
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By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 28 July, 2023 | Topics: Speeches
I am convinced that our support and assistance transform lives. Nilsy, a first-grade student in Lempira, lives with spina bifida, and she needs her wheelchair to get around. Attending school was a challenge for her and her parents, since her school did not have what was necessary to facilitate her access. Today, thanks to the …
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By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 27 June, 2023 | Topics: Speeches
Illicit drug trafficking is a huge problem in our hemisphere and in this region, but working together we can address these security challenges. Welcome to the Minister of Defense, Honduran Armed Forces, guests, and our team from the United States. I have the pleasure this morning of announcing the completed restoration of the sensor of …
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By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 23 May, 2023 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches, U.S. & Honduras | Tags: assistance, security
Today more than ever, communication drives everything. Constant technological changes require us to keep up to date and adapt to new forms of communication. The police’s ability to communicate and notify the public is critical to their mission to “serve and protect.” The press room is a tool that allows for more effective communication. And …
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By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 22 May, 2023 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches, U.S. & Honduras | Tags: assistance, security, technology
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? Because we want to help many families who, in the past, had to face the difficult task of traveling to Tegucigalpa during already challenging times. General Deputy Attorney Daniel Sibrián; …
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By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 25 August, 2023 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches
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 friends of the victims of the terrible prison attack. In two weeks, on the 4th of July, the United States celebrates the signing of our Declaration of Independence in 1776. …
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By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 22 June, 2023 | Topics: Speeches
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 think they could reach. Why is this? Is it that their schools they did not have the basic infrastructure in place? But now things they are different for Saira and …
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By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 6 June, 2023 | Topics: Speeches
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 day! Congratulations to all the graduates and your families. You did it!!! For over five decades, AST and the Embassy have had an enduring and strong relationship, full of traditions. …
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By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 25 May, 2023 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches, U.S. & Honduras | Tags: education, events
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 Acuña; Director of the San Felipe Hospital, and other participants. First of all, thank you very much for receiving us at the San Felipe Hospital facilities. You are literally our …
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By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 28 April, 2023 | Topics: Speeches
Good Morning! We are in the summer, and it is supposed to be the dry season of the year. But note that lately it has rained much more than is typical for this season in Honduras. So it is timely that we are here today to talk about how in November 2020, the Department of …
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By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 13 April, 2023 | Topics: Speeches
The coffee sector is one of the main engines of the Honduran economy. And Honduras is one of the largest coffee exporters in the world. What makes Honduras different from other coffee-growing countries like Brazil is that here a large amount of coffee is produced by thousands of small producers and not just by a …
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By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 13 April, 2023 | Topics: Speeches
“You can be the first to do many things, and make sure you are not the last.” Vice President Kamala Harris shared this advice she received from her mother, which has guided her life and efforts to empower women and girls as a public servant. It is a very accurate advice because Harris, in the …
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By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 10 March, 2023 | Topics: Speeches
I am thrilled to be able to speak with this group of mayors. I believe that my work and yours is very similar. I work to bring more prosperity, more security and to strengthen democracy; and I believe that you work for the same thing, only daily. But your work is closer to the people, …
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By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 6 March, 2023 | Topics: Speeches
Good afternoon, Bulldogs! It is truly a pleasure to be here in San Pedro Sula with the EIS senior class and the school’s leadership team! Thank you for the opportunity to participate in this forum and offer encouragement as you head out into the world. As you quickly approach the end of your senior year, …
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By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 23 February, 2023 | Topics: Speeches
Good afternoon, Eagles! It’s great to be here again with AST’s entire team. Thank you for the opportunity to join your celebration of U.S. President’s Day. Many of you already know what I’m going to tell you now. But for some of you students, I’ll bet it’s the first time you’ll hear it… So, get …
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By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 21 February, 2023 | Topics: Speeches
Good evening, Tegucigalpa! Are you ready to dance? Like you, I’m ready to enjoy the weekend. And what better way to start it than with this concert, surrounded by families here in this beautiful Cerro Juana Laínez Park, with the Peace Monument in the background. Throughout history, music has served as a tool to inspire, …
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By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 21 February, 2023 | Topics: Speeches
Good morning! Today, we live in constantly changing times. Success in this dynamic world requires skills that were previously available only in our imaginations. Training in the digital field is key to international competitiveness. I am very happy to see the commitment of everyone here to strengthen knowledge in this field in Honduras. I would …
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By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 17 February, 2023 | Topics: Speeches
The United States Capitol Mr. Speaker. Madam Vice President. Our First Lady and Second Gentleman. Members of Congress and the Cabinet. Leaders of our military. Mr. Chief Justice, Associate Justices, and retired Justices of the Supreme Court. And you, my fellow Americans. I start tonight by congratulating the members of the 118th Congress and the …
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By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 7 February, 2023 | Topics: Speeches
I appear today in front of the final shipment of 800 thousand dollars of spare parts for Honduran military aircraft. They are a small physical representation of the great cooperation that we have between the United States and Honduras. Minister of Defense Zelaya, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation Reina, Head of the Joint Chiefs of …
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By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 7 February, 2023 | Topics: Speeches
Good morning and welcome to my home. It is a real pleasure to receive today a group of professionals as diverse as you. Among this group we have public servants, police officers, university teachers, social activists, and journalists, among others. But, although they work for different sectors or with different mandates, there are two important …
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By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 7 February, 2023 | Topics: Speeches
Good evening, everyone. I am delighted to host this reception in honor of the alumni of the United States Department of Agriculture’s COCHRAN Fellowship Program. Tonight, we celebrate the success of this long-standing Program that helps strengthen U.S.-Honduran bilateral ties. As you all know, the. Cochran Program is designed to provide short term training opportunities in the United States for government officials, academic professionals, …
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By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 18 January, 2023 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches
How impressive is it that more than half a century after his passing, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. can still rally people in pursuit of a more just and equitable society! Today, we celebrate and reflect on the life and work of Dr. King – a distinguished leader of the U.S. civil rights movement. I …
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By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 17 January, 2023 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches
Thanks Dany. The education challenges that Honduras faces are too great for a single government, a single donor, or a single company to solve. That is why we are here today. It is wonderful to see the boys, girls, youth, parents, and teachers here. Also, to the authorities of the Government of Honduras, members of …
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By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 11 January, 2023 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches
¡Buenas tardes a todas y todos! During Vice President Kamala Harris’ visit to Tegucigalpa for the historic inauguration of President Castro, they announced the bilateral strategic dialogue. After some months of planning, the first dialogue took place last April in Washington, D.C. shortly after I arrived as the U.S. Ambassador to Honduras. That was nearly …
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By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 10 January, 2023 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches
Buenos dias a todos y todas! Foreign Minister Reina, Minister Cardona, and Presidential Secretary Zelaya, muchas gracias for the invitation, your warm welcome, and for hosting these important dialogues. I value our strong relationship and look forward to continuing this throughout my time here in Honduras. The U.S. government delegation in attendance at today’s …
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By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 10 January, 2023 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches
On several occasions I have noted the importance of reforms to improve the business climate to attract foreign investment. And today, I start my day noticing that Honduras is the first country in the region to integrate computer systems where border institutions work together to review and dispatch products. That is an impressive achievement that …
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By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 7 December, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches
I thought this visit was going to be my first time in Copan Ruinas. But when I arrived yesterday, I realized that I came here 31 years ago. I was on my first assignment with the Foreign Service, at our Embassy in El Salvador. I see that now as before, the ruins are impressive! Every …
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By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 6 December, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches
Today we commemorate the eighth day of our activism campaign against gender-based violence. However, this campaign should not be limited to 16 days. The fight must be constant every day of the year. Gender-based violence is a serious problem in Honduras. I recently traveled to Roatán and was impressed by the number of people who …
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By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 5 December, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches
Ladies and Gentlemen. Hungry children cannot learn or concentrate on their studies. The US Department of Agriculture’s McGovern Dole Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program is working on both issues: hunger and education. Honorable President of the Terra Foundation, Freddy Nasser; Mrs. María del Carmen Nasser Executive Vice President of the Terra Foundation; members …
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By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 14 November, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches
Good morning to all. Today we live in a world that is constantly changing. Success in this dynamic world requires skills that previously existed only in our imaginations. Training in the digital field is key to international competitiveness, and I am very happy to see the commitment of everyone here to strengthen education in this …
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By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 14 November, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches
Happy Birthday, Marines! Good evening everyone. I am so happy you are here to celebrate the 247th birthday of the United States Marine Corps! I know we are all happy to be able to celebrate in person for the first time since the pandemic began. Because we have some guests who do not speak English, …
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By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 8 November, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches
We are on board [a 70 thousand-ton ship] of assistance that came in response to President Castro’s request to help the people of Honduras. I am proud that the USNS Comfort is here today. The Comfort ship arrived in Honduras to provide medical assistance, strengthen the health system, and help respond to natural disasters. This …
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By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 8 November, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches
Hello. I would like to thank Minister Barquero and Minister Medina for the invitation to participate in this event. It is a pleasure to be here with my friend Ambassador Mario Canahauti. Many thanks also to Mr. Richard Baratha for the support given to the United Nations Development Program for this project that we are …
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By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 1 November, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches
The world is complicated with many challenges such as the closure of civic spaces, threats to freedom of expression and loss of trust in democracy and democratic institutions. We see leaders selling the idea that to solve problems they must have more power instead of strengthening institutions and eliminating corruption. We see governments attacking the …
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By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 26 October, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches
During the last few weeks there has been a lot of news about the relationship between the United States and Honduras. So, I thought I’d take this opportunity to clarify what the United States is working on. Our focus is on building prosperity, improving security, and strengthening democracy to benefit both countries. With international companies …
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By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 25 October, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches
We are all the same. It is a principle that I truly believe in my heart. No one should feel more than another person and no one should be seen as less under any circumstances. Unfortunately, this is not a reality. We live in a world where we doubt someone’s ability just because they have …
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By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 22 September, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches
Murder, rape, kidnapping, extortion, robbery, forced prostitution, human trafficking. Distinguished prosecutors and law enforcement officers from Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, and Panama and colleagues from the United States Department of Justice, Department of State, and Department of Homeland Security. These are some of the crimes that you prevent with your …
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By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 20 September, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches
Do you know who is one of Diunsa’s best collaborators? A few months ago I came to San Pedro Sula and met a young man who surprised me with his story. His name is Erick. Like many in Honduras, Erick felt that here, in his country, he did not have opportunities. He felt that he …
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By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 13 September, 2022 | Topics: Speeches
One of the things I like most about Honduras is its food. I love the warm tortillas with cheese, the baleadas with butter and grated cheese, and the sweet plantains with cream. Well, so many things that I’d better stop because it’s going to make us all hungry here! As we can see, dairy products …
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By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 12 September, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches
Thanks Claudia. Goodnight everyone. 1982 was an incredible year. Singer Michael Jackson released his album “Thriller.” That record made Michael a superstar and has sold 70 million copies worldwide. In the same year, AT&T’s monopoly breakup was ordered. The famous movie “E.T.” debuted in theaters. And in 1982 AmCham started with 19 affiliated companies. Today, …
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By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 26 August, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches
I am going to share with you a very fascinating fact: Did you know that 70 percent of planet Earth is water? And that 60 percent of the human body is water, too? Furthermore, only 3 percent of the world’s water is fresh. So, it’s no secret: water is life! Not just for drinking, but …
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By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 16 August, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches
Hello! Have you heard of Jeff Bezos? He had the idea of selling books online in 1997. Today his company is one of the most important in the world. Do you know what company he founded? Amazon. And what about Larry Page and Sergey Brin? They founded Google. President Biden shared that “the spirit of …
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By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 12 August, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches
We learned about the case of an elderly woman with a hip fracture, without relatives and without financial resources to buy a plate to repair her hip bone. The HEART team purchased a plate, through U.S. Southern Command Overseas Humanitarian and Civic Aid funds, and HEART orthopedic surgeons along with a Honduran orthopedic doctor were …
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By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 11 August, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches
An Armed Forces mission that does not protect people’s human rights is not a successful mission. The Honduran Armed Forces understand this because between 1995 and 1997, they helped develop the Human Rights Initiative Consensus document. Mr. Minister of Defense, José Manuel Zelaya Rosales; Minister of Human Rights, Natalie Roque Sandoval; Chief of the Hoduran …
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By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 9 August, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches
We want to avoid another tragedy like the one that occurred in San Antonio, Texas when some Hondurans searching for the American dream found a nightmare. We don’t want more deaths! And that is why, we are committed to supporting initiatives that offer Hondurans opportunities for development in their country. This is crucial so that …
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By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 29 July, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches
I want to share the story of 3 young Honduran women, single mothers, unemployed, with family problems from the city of Amapala. They were victims of a false job offer by a Honduran, who offered them a job cleaning houses and in a restaurant. However, when they showed up to work, the individual kidnapped them …
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By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 29 July, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches
It’s wonderful to be here today. Like many people, last week I had COVID The vaccine protected me and my symptoms were mild. For that, I am very grateful for the vaccine. Once again, it is my great pleasure to deliver, on behalf of the United States, 300,690 adult vaccines. Including the more than 346,000 …
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By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 22 July, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches
Welcome to Minister of Health Matheu, Vice Chancellor Rodríguez, Director of the EPI, Dr. Guevara, Dr. Perela PAHO Official, UNICEF Representative, Mark Connoly, and friends! I don’t know about you, but I know of many people who have recently tested positive for COVID-19. We are in the midst of another big wave of COVID. As …
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By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 15 July, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches
The Academy for Women Entrepreneurs is already accepting applications for the next edition. We are growing and women entrepreneurs in the communities of La Esperanza, Santa Barbara, Tocoa, and Roatán can now participate for the first time. And we are opening the program again in San Pedro Sula, Santa Rosa de Copán, Siguatepeque, Juticalpa, Choluteca, …
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By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 11 July, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches
Thanks Claudia. Goodnight everyone. It is a pleasure to be here with AmCham in Tegucigalpa. Time flies, and today is exactly three months since I arrived in Honduras. In these three months I have made an effort to learn as much as possible about all aspects of life in Honduras. If you have seen my …
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By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 8 July, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches
Hello, One of the greatest rewards of my job is getting to know the people who benefit from our projects. On one of my trips to San Pedro Sula, I met Atanasia, a Garífuna woman from Cusuna, Colón. She is part of a group of 150 Garífuna women who, thanks to the help of USAID, …
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By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 8 July, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches
Welcome to our Fourth of July celebration. This year, we commemorate the 246th anniversary of the independence of the United States of America. I arrived in this beautiful country only three months ago, and in this short time I have learned and experienced many things in Honduras. Thanks to everyone who has recommended places to …
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By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 5 July, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches
Good afternoon everyone! I want to thank my colleagues from USAID and AMEXCID for participating in today’s event. The agreement between the United States and Mexico, signed in June of last year, marks an important step forward in bilateral and regional cooperation. This is the kind of cooperation we need to address some of the …
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By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 1 July, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches
Buenas tardes! I am Laura Dogu, the U.S. Ambassador to Honduras. Today I come to congratulate you for having completed the Laspau certification in “University Teaching in Virtual Environments.” We hope the training has met your expectations. We thank the Laspau team for designing and coordinating the program. Through this program, the United States invested more than 4.2 …
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By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 1 July, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches
June 14, 2022 Good morning! Why are we here today? Did you know that 54% of the rural population in Honduras does not have access to electricity? Without electricity, there is no access to modern medical services. There is no light for the children to do their homework. There are no refrigerators in the houses. …
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By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 14 June, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches
Good afternoon. My colleagues in the diplomatic corps – are you ready for the competition? I say this because not only are our Special Forces competing, we are also competing. And I’m going with Team USA. But I am also supporting the Catracho team. Mr. Private Secretary of the Presidency, Hector Zelaya; Mr. Undersecretary of …
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By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 13 June, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches
June 9, 2022 Good morning. Do you remember from your childhood the game of “passing the message”? Where you’d pass a message to someone, and they’d pass it to the next person, and on down the chain? How was the message by the end? Same or different? Vice Minister Redondo, Licenciado Zelaya, In my experience, …
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By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 9 June, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches
I don’t know about you, but personally I am looking forward to the day I can go back to the supermarket, to church, and to the movies without so many restrictions. The only way we can achieve this is if we all get vaccinated. Minister of Health Matheu, Director of the PAI, Dr. María Elena …
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By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 8 June, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches
Happy graduation day, Discovery School Seniors! I am Laura Dogu, the U.S. Ambassador to Honduras. Thank you for the opportunity to join your celebration. Congratulations on achieving this milestone! Despite the challenges caused by the ongoing pandemic, you pushed through. Your hard work has paid off, and your future is bright. You have studied hard …
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By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 6 June, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches
June 1, 2022 Minister of Defense José Manuel Zelaya, Mayor of Trujillo Héctor Mendoza, representatives of the community and special guests, A very good day to you all. It is a pleasure to be here to show our support to the Honduran people and strengthen the ties between our countries. Although this is my first …
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By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 1 June, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches
Hyatt Hotel, Tegucigalpa May 30, 2022 Good morning everyone! Let me begin by saying that it is an honor for me to address you at this meeting. And I want to take this opportunity to thank the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime for organizing this important event, the launching of the MENTHOR project. …
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By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 1 June, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches
Friday May 27, 2022 Your excellency, Mr. Chancellor Enrique Reina, Ministers, Diplomatic Corps and special guests, Good afternoon. Thank you to everyone who accepted our invitation to commemorate the completion of a major phase of the construction of the new facilities of the U.S. Embassy. We are here to celebrate an important moment in the …
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By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 1 June, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches
May 26, 2022 Good evening American School of Tegucigalpa! I’m Laura Dogu, the U.S. Ambassador to Honduras. Thank you for the opportunity to join your celebration. I wish I could be with you in person, but I am happy to join you virtually. Congratulations on completing high school! That alone is no easy feat, but you achieved …
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By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 31 May, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches
Thank you Peter, for the warm introduction. Ambassador Popp, Chargé d’Affaires O’Brien and BCIU members. Good afternoon to all. My colleagues and I appreciate the opportunity to speak with BCIU members about this important region. In particular, I appreciate the opportunity to speak about the challenges and opportunities in Honduras. I have only been in Honduras for a few …
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By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 27 May, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches
Hello, I am Laura Dogu, the U.S. Ambassador to Honduras. Were you separated from your family at the U.S.- Mexico border? Do you need help reuniting with your family? If so, I want to share some very important information with you. In February 2021, President Biden created the Family Reunification Task Force. It is to …
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By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 27 May, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches
Thanks for the nice introduction, Siobhan. Minister Pedro Barquero. Director Fausto Calix. Ladies and gentlemen. Good morning. It is a pleasure to open this workshop. I want to thank the Commercial Law Development Program of the U.S. Department of Commerce for organizing it. This workshop is the second in a three-part series. It focuses on …
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By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 25 May, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches
Thank you, Claudia, for the nice introduction and cocktail. Good evening to all. It is nice to be here for the first time in San Pedro Sula. As you know, the relationship between the United States and Honduras is solid. In recent months we have had high-level visits from the United States. A few weeks …
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By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 13 May, 2022 | Topics: Speeches
Vice-Canciller Garcia, Ladies and gentlemen, It is a pleasure to be here as part of my first visit to San Pedro Sula, enjoying the opportunity to see more of your beautiful country. I am pleased to participate in the inauguration of this center. This center is crucial to managing migration in a humane and dignified …
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By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 12 May, 2022 | Topics: Speeches
Good afternoon! Welcome to this concert to celebrate International Jazz Day and the closing of Jazz Appreciation Month. I am Laura Dogu, Ambassador of the United States in Honduras. I have only been in Honduras for two weeks, but I want to show my passion for the arts right from the start. As the iconic …
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By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 11 May, 2022 | Topics: Speeches
Well, good morning, and it’s certainly a pleasure to be here for the 12th Regional Security Conference. I’d like to extend a special gratitude to Secretary of Security Pacheco and the Government of Honduras for your warm welcome back to the country and for hosting this important conference. Thank you. Mr. Minister, your Government has …
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By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 20 February, 2020 | Topics: Key Officials, Speeches | Tags: DHS, migration, security
Good morning, and welcome! President Hernandez, Minister Diaz, General Ponce, Sergeant Major Molina: thank you for your leadership in hosting the 14th Central American Security Conference and the second regional conference for our Senior Enlisted Leaders. I’d also like to thank our moderators for helping us navigate the challenging topics ahead of us. We’ve got …
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By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 7 May, 2019 | Topics: Events, Key Officials, Speeches, Western Hemisphere | Tags: assistance, security
Thank you again to everyone for joining us today. I’d like to again thank President Hernández and Minister Pacheco for graciously hosting us. I’d also like to thank my friends and colleagues, the Security Ministers of the Northern Triangle. Thank you again for your commitment to combat this serious humanitarian and security crisis facing our …
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By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 27 March, 2019 | Topics: Key Officials, Speeches, U.S. & Honduras | Tags: migration, northern triangle
Buenos días y muchas gracias. It is a pleasure to be here with you today, and I’d like to thank first President Hernández for his hospitality, for hosting this historic meeting, and for his continued leadership and partnership throughout the region. I look forward to a very productive and collaborative discussion today and, most importantly, …
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By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 27 March, 2019 | Topics: Key Officials, Speeches, U.S. & Honduras | Tags: migration, northern triangle
President Juan Orlando Hernandez, Mayor Nasry “Tito” Asfura, Chargé d’Affaires Fulton, Distinguished guests, Ladies and gentlemen. I am honored to be here on behalf of U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations and would like to thank you for joining us for this wonderful groundbreaking ceremony here in Tegucigalpa. This project started with …
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By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 15 March, 2019 | Topics: Featured Event, Speeches, U.S. & Honduras | Tags: assistance, events
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Vice President THE VICE PRESIDENT: Secretary, thank you for your hospitality this morning and for the outstanding leadership that you have brought to your role as Secretary of State for the United States of America. To President Hernandez, to President Morales, Vice President Ortiz, Mr. Secretary, to Secretary …
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By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 11 October, 2018 | Topics: Speeches, Vice President of the United States | Tags: Vice President
The Dean Acheson Auditorium Washington, DC December 28, 2016 Excerpts This is an issue which, all of you know, I have worked on intensively during my time as Secretary of State for one simple reason: because the two state solution is the only way to achieve a just and lasting peace between Israelis and Palestinians. …
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By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 29 December, 2016 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Political Affairs, Speeches | Tags: John Kerry, Middle East
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
Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. Let me also thank you and President Perez Molina for the generous hospitality in Guatemala shown to Vice President Biden during his recent trip there. He spoke very highly of his visit and the energy and determination that he senses in the Northern Triangle of Central America. I also …
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By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 18 March, 2015 | Topics: Key Officials, Policy, Political Affairs, Speeches, Western Hemisphere | Tags: assistance, Democracy, human rights, OAS, security, transparency
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Vice President For Immediate Release National Palace of Culture Guatemala City, Guatemala THE VICE PRESIDENT: President Molina, thank you for once again hosting us all. And to all the Presidents –I’ve never been with so many Presidents at one time– to all the Presidents, including the president of the …
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By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 2 March, 2015 | Topics: Economic Affairs, Key Officials, Political Affairs, Speeches | Tags: anti-corruption, assistance, Democracy, human rights, migration, security, transparency
Tela, Atlantida, Honduras As Delivered Thank you very much. I am delighted to be here today to represent the Government of the United States. I want to begin by recognizing President Juan Orlando Hernandez of Honduras; thank you for inviting me to be here today not only to participate in this important event but also …
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By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 26 February, 2015 | Topics: Economic Affairs, Key Officials, Political Affairs, Speeches | Tags: assistance, economy, migration, northern triangle, trade
San Pedro Sula, Cortés It is a pleasure and a privilege to be here to kick-off such an important and useful intellectual property rights event. It is impressive to see such a diverse array of participants from the public and private sectors, including a number of prominent U.S. companies. This speaks to relevance of this …
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By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 5 February, 2015 | Topics: Business, Economic Issues, Policy, Speeches | Tags: economy, IPR, trade
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