WASHINGTON, D.C. – Later this week, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine, who serves as Chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere and previously worked as a missionary in Honduras, will lead a congressional delegation visiting Guatemala and Honduras to meet with elected officials, the private sector, and civil society leaders. Senator Kaine ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 7 December, 2023 | Topics: Press Releases
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 Nicaragua designed primarily for irregular migrants. In a growing trend, charter flight companies have been offering flights—and charging extortion-level prices—that put migrants onto a dangerous overland path north to the U.S. border. Many of ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 22 November, 2023 | Topics: Press Releases
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 campaign plans to leverage developed media contacts in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Mexico, Venezuela, Brazil, Ecuador, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, and Uruguay, among other countries in Latin America, in order to carry out an ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 8 November, 2023 | Topics: Press Releases
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 of Indigenous youth into global civic and political participation conversations. Six Indigenous young leaders from the Western Hemisphere launched the network as the inaugural cohort. The participants are visiting Washington, D.C. from November 6-9 to participate in the White House Tribal Youth Forum ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 7 November, 2023 | Topics: Press Releases
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 million in additional humanitarian assistance to respond to the needs of refugees, migrants, and other vulnerable populations across the Western Hemisphere, including those displaced across Latin America and the Caribbean and by the political and economic ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 6 November, 2023 | Topics: Statements
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 to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists in December 2014, according to data from the Committee to Protect Journalists. Today, we reaffirm our commitment to ending impunity for crimes against journalists, and we call on ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 2 November, 2023 | Topics: Statements
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 Showcase (AFS), is pleased to bring the acclaimed American Filmmaker Anayansi Prado to Honduras. Through the American Film Showcase program and in partnership with the Tercer Cine film project led ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 25 October, 2023 | Topics: Press Releases
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 ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 2 October, 2023 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches
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 Border Protection (CBP), announced more than $12.2 million in grants through the Shelter and Services Program (SSP), which was authorized by Congress to support communities that are providing services to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 27 September, 2023 | Topics: Press Releases
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
Guidelines for U.S. Diplomatic Mission Support to Civil Society and Human Rights Defenders outline and amplify the U.S.’s commitment to supporting this vital work as part of the President’s strategic vision and U.S. foreign policy. It is addressed primarily to both U.S. Department ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 22 September, 2023 | Topics: Fact Sheets
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Office of Public Affairs Secretary of Homeland Security Mayorkas to join Honduras President Castro for Visit to the Border DHS to Highlight Lawful Pathways and Consequences to Irregular Migration WASHINGTON – On Saturday, September 23, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas will join President Xiomara Castro of Honduras for ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 22 September, 2023 | Topics: Press Releases
Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State On behalf of the United States of America, it is my pleasure to wish the people of Honduras a joyous celebration of the 202nd anniversary of your independence on September 15. Honduras and the United States share a deep and enduring relationship and strong cultural and family ties. The ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 15 September, 2023 | Topics: Statements
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; ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 23 August, 2023 | Topics: Speeches
Release Date: August 7, 2023 The United States is making it easier for eligible individuals from El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Colombia, Cuba and Haiti to be reunited with family in the United States, the latest example of the U.S. effort to expand lawful pathways and offer alternatives to dangerous and irregular migration. The Department of Homeland ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 8 August, 2023 | Topics: Fact Sheets
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 ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 28 July, 2023 | Topics: Speeches
TEGUCIGALPA – U.S. Army General Laura Richardson, the commander of U.S. Southern Command, will visit Honduras on July 27-28 to meet with Honduran President Xiomara Castro and other senior defense officials to discuss continued bilateral cooperation. The U.S. is committed to remain Honduras’ primary security partner as the two countries share a close and longstanding defense partnership, united by diplomatic, historic, and cultural ties. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 27 July, 2023 | Topics: Press Releases
Release Date: July 25, 2023 WASHINGTON – Today, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas released the following statement regarding the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California Ruling on the Circumvention of Lawful Pathways Rule: “We strongly disagree with today’s ruling and are confident that the Circumvention of Lawful Pathways rule is lawful. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 26 July, 2023 | Topics: Statements
TEGUCIGALPA – In the space of just over 24 hours, soldiers from Joint Task Force-Bravo’s 436th Civil Affairs Battalion Alpha Company oversaw ceremonial closures for three projects worth approximately 1,144,860 lempiras ($46,500) at area schools. Luis Bogran School in Rio Seco, Department of Santa Bárbara: This project of 443,171 lempiras (18,000 dollars) helped with the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 20 July, 2023 | Topics: Press Releases
Office of the Spokesperson STATEMENT BY MATTHEW MILLER, SPOKESPERSON July 19, 2023 Third Annual Transmission of the Section 353 Report to Congress Today, the Secretary of State transmitted a report to Congress required by Section 353 of the United States–Northern Triangle Enhanced Engagement Act, as amended, and announced 10 Guatemalan, 10 Honduran, 13 Nicaraguan, and ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 19 July, 2023 | Topics: Statements
Section 353 Corrupt and Undemocratic Actors Report Report to Congress on Foreign Persons who have Knowingly Engaged in Actions that Undermine Democratic Processes or Institutions, Significant Corruption, or Obstruction of Investigations Into Such Acts of Corruption in El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua 22 USC 2277a(b): Targeted sanctions to fight corruption in El Salvador, Guatemala, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 19 July, 2023 | Topics: Reports
PRESS STATEMENT
ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE JULY 17, 2023 The United States deeply regrets Russia’s decision to suspend participation in the Black Sea Grain Initiative. The Russian government’s continued weaponization of food harms millions of vulnerable people around the world. Since August 2022, the Black Sea Grain Initiative has shipped over 32 million metric tons of Ukrainian grain and ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 18 July, 2023 | Topics: Press Releases
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 ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 27 June, 2023 | Topics: Speeches
TEGUCIGALPA – When women succeed, their families and communities succeed. The people of the United States, through the Office of Security Cooperation under the Humanitarian Assistance Program (HAP) of the United States Southern Command, donated close to 600 thousand Lempiras in basic medical and laboratory equipment in support of Ciudad Mujer Tegucigalpa. This donation helps ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 22 June, 2023 | Topics: News, Press Releases
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Deputy Undersecretary for International Affairs Thea Lee and Women’s Bureau Director Wendy Chun-Hoon recently joined an interagency delegation that traveled to El Salvador and Honduras to highlight the importance of equity and opportunity through quality employment for working women amid more than $4.2 billion in private-sector commitments to create economic opportunities in ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 16 June, 2023 | Topics: Uncategorized
Decision Extends TPS Designations for 18 Months for Current Beneficiaries WASHINGTON – Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the rescission of the prior Administration’s terminations of the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designations for El Salvador, Honduras, Nepal, and Nicaragua and the extension of TPS for these for countries for 18 months. Today’s actions are relevant ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 13 June, 2023 | Topics: News, Press Releases
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 ...
Read More» 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 ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 22 May, 2023 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches, U.S. & Honduras | Tags: assistance, security, technology
Tegucigalpa – The Government of the United States, through the Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) Sports Diplomacy Division, and in coordination with the Bay Islands Sports Association (BISA), carried out from April 25 to May 2, 2023, an after-school training program for physical education teachers in athletics and sports clinic ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 12 May, 2023 | Topics: Press Releases
May 11, 2023 at 9:30 am Good morning. I’m Laura Dogu, U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Honduras. Thank you for joining me in this opportunity to speak about a vitally important topic: migration. Much has been said about the changes coming in something called Title 42, a regulation of U.S. law that we used ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 11 May, 2023 | Topics: Statements | Tags: migration
FACT SHEET
OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON APRIL 27, 2023 Today, the Department of State (State) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) are announcing sweeping new measures to further reduce unlawful migration across the Western Hemisphere, significantly expand lawful pathways for protection, and facilitate the safe, orderly, and humane processing of migrants. Like many other COVID-era public health measures, the CDC’s temporary Title 42 public health order will also come to an ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 27 April, 2023 | Topics: Fact Sheets, News
MEDIA NOTE
OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON MARCH 29, 2023 Today, President Biden and the leaders of Costa Rica, the Netherlands, the Republic of Korea, and the Republic of Zambia opened the second Summit for Democracy, which gathered leaders from around the world to spur further action to strengthen democratic resilience, demonstrate how democracies are delivering for citizens, and ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 30 March, 2023 | Topics: Statements
MEDIA NOTE
OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON Special Presidential Advisor (SPA) for the Americas Christopher J. Dodd will travel to Panama and Honduras, March 17-21. In Panama, SPA Dodd will attend the 63rd annual Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Annual Meetings and meet with bank and regional finance leaders, as well as Panamanian officials. In Honduras, SPA Dodd will meet with ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 16 March, 2023 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Nearly one year ago, Russia launched its unjust, brutal assault against Ukraine. Putin’s invasion was a test of Ukraine’s commitment to freedom, and a test for America and the world. Putin sought to subjugate Ukraine, but the free people of Ukraine stood strong—bravely defending their sovereignty and democracy. The United States, alongside our allies and partners, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 22 February, 2023 | Topics: Fact Sheets, News
Release Date: February 21, 2023 WASHINGTON – As previewed in the
January 5 border enforcement announcement to limit irregular migration and create additional safe and orderly processes, today the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) are issuing a
proposed rule to incentivize the use of new and existing lawful processes and disincentivize dangerous border crossings, by placing a ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 22 February, 2023 | Topics: Press Releases
PRESS STATEMENT
ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE FEBRUARY 18, 2023 Based on a careful analysis of the law and available facts, I have determined that members of Russia’s forces and other Russian officials have committed crimes against humanity in Ukraine. Members of Russia’s forces have committed execution-style killings of Ukrainian men, women, and children; torture of civilians in detention through ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 20 February, 2023 | Topics: Press Releases
Office of Press Relations
press@usaid.gov Wednesday, February 15, 2023 The United States Agency for International Development announced $42.5 million in new humanitarian funding for the people of El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras. This brings USAID’s total humanitarian funding for these three countries to nearly $261 million since April 2021. The new funding from USAID, which was ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 16 February, 2023 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Vice President Harris’s Special Advisor for International Economics and Development Lindsey Zuluaga and representatives from the Partnership for Central America (PCA) will visit Guatemala from February 14-16 and Honduras from February 16-18. Their trip follows
the recent launch by Vice President Harris of “Central America Forward,” the next phase of the public-private partnership to promote private sector investment in Northern Central America. In May 2021, Vice ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 16 February, 2023 | Topics: News
The Embassies of Germany, Canada, Spain, the United States, France, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Romania, as well as the General Secretariat of the Organization of American States, the United Nations and the European Union in Honduras reiterate the need for a Supreme Court election process that is democratic, transparent and respectful of the rule ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 11 February, 2023 | Topics: Press Releases, Statements
February 8, 2023 Action Part of Interagency Effort to Disrupt Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13) WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned Yulan Adonay Archaga Carias a.k.a. “Alexander Mendoza” a.k.a. “Porky,” an MS-13 gang leader based in Honduras, and David Elias Campbell Licona a.k.a. “Jorge Eduardo Perez Paz,” ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 8 February, 2023 | Topics: Press Releases
STATEMENT BY NED PRICE, SPOKESPERSON February 8, 2023 Department of State Announces Reward Offers for Information Leading to Arrest and/or Conviction of MS-13 Leader in Honduras Today we are announcing a reward offer of up to $5 million for information leading to the arrest and/or conviction of Yulan Adonay Archaga Carías, also known as “Porky” or Alex Mendoza, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 8 February, 2023 | Topics: Statements
FEBRUARY 6, 2023 The Government of the United States and the Partnership for Central America share the belief that open, responsive, and accountable democratic governance is the foundation of vibrant economies that generate good jobs and are vital for the people of Northern Central America to lead fulfilling, safe, and dignified lives. We acknowledge the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 7 February, 2023 | Topics: News, Statements
More than $950 million announced today will create economic opportunity in the region, help address root causes of migration. Vice President Kamala Harris and the Partnership for Central America today announced more than $950 million in new private sector commitments in response to her Call to Action for Northern Central America, bringing the overall total ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 6 February, 2023 | Topics: Fact Sheets
In May 2021, Vice President Harris
launched a Call to Action for Northern Central America that challenged U.S. corporations to invest and create economic opportunity in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras. To date, the Call to Action and the Partnership for Central America (PCA) have galvanized more than $4.2 billion in private sector commitments to create ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 6 February, 2023 | Topics: Fact Sheets
February 2023 Vice President Harris continues to lead the implementation of the Root Causes Strategy, which tackles the drivers of irregular migration by improving the conditions in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras so people do not feel compelled to leave their homes. This includes tackling economic, governance, and security challenges. These efforts are providing hope ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 6 February, 2023 | Topics: Fact Sheets
Tegucigalpa, M.D.C. – Today, the United States Government celebrates the 20th anniversary of the creation of the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). On January 28, 2003, the United States government launched PEPFAR, marking the largest commitment in history by a country to combat a single disease. When #PEPFAR started two decades ago, #HIV ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 30 January, 2023 | Topics: PEPFAR, Press Releases
MEDIA NOTE
OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON JANUARY 24, 2023 The United States, as chair of the Summit of the Americas process, will convene a virtual meeting of Summit governments, January 24, to strengthen the protection of environmental defenders in keeping with leaders’ commitments made in Los Angeles on June 9, 2022, at the Ninth Summit. Assistant Secretary of ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 24 January, 2023 | Topics: Press Releases
Comayagüela, M.D.C. – The United States and Honduras formalized a tripartite alliance between the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the Honduran Ministry of Education, and the Honduran private sector in support of educational reforms and improvements to school infrastructure that are key to ensure quality education for Hondurans. This alliance supports the efforts ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 11 January, 2023 | Topics: Press Releases
The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and Honduras on the occasion of the Strategic and Human Rights Dialogues. Begin Text: JANUARY 10, 2023 TEGUCIGALPA, HONDURAS In the Bilateral Strategic and Human Rights Dialogue, the Governments of the Republic of Honduras and the United States ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 10 January, 2023 | Topics: Statements
As required by today’s Supreme Court order, the Title 42 public health order will remain in effect and individuals who attempt to enter the United States unlawfully will continue to be expelled to Mexico or their home country. People should not listen to the lies of smugglers who take advantage of vulnerable migrants, putting lives ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 28 December, 2022 | Topics: Statements
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) continues to fully enforce our immigration and public health laws at the border. Individuals and families attempting to enter without authorization are being expelled, as required by court order under the Title 42 public health authority, or placed into removal proceedings. As temperatures remain dangerously low all along the border, no one should put their ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 27 December, 2022 | Topics: Statements
As required by the Supreme Court’s administrative stay order, the Title 42 public health order will remain in effect at this time and individuals who attempt to enter the United States unlawfully will continue to be expelled to Mexico. While this stage of the litigation proceeds, we will continue our preparations to manage the border ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 20 December, 2022 | Topics: Statements
WASHINGTON – Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas released the following update on the DHS-led whole-of-government planning to prepare for and manage the lifting of the Title 42 public health order: “Economic and political instability around the world is fueling the highest levels of migration since World War II, including throughout the Western Hemisphere. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 15 December, 2022 | Topics: Statements
The Department of State is committed to facilitating legitimate travel to the United States while safeguarding national security. Many applicants for U.S. visas are required by U.S. law to appear in person. However, local pandemic-era restrictions on public places like our overseas consular sections curbed our ability to see visa applicants. This reduced the number ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 18 November, 2022 | Topics: Press Releases
“Today, the court granted a stay of the court’s order vacating the CDC’s Title 42 public health order. Title 42 will remain in place during the period of the stay, allowing the government to prepare for a transition and to continue to manage the border in a safe, orderly, and humane way.“While the stay is ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 17 November, 2022 | Topics: Statements
“The United States will continue to fully enforce our immigration laws at our border. In response to the court’s order, the Department of Justice is filing an unopposed stay motion. The delay in implementation of the court’s order will allow the government to prepare for an orderly transition to new policies at the border. But ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 16 November, 2022 | Topics: Statements
SOTO CANO AIR BASE, Honduras – Approximately 50 U.S. service members from Joint Task Force-Bravo (JTF-Bravo), located at Soto Cano Air Base near Comayagua, Honduras, and under the U.S. Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM), will support the deployment of the USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) from 31 October to 5 November. The ship’s deployment is part of Continuing ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 24 October, 2022 | Topics: Press Releases
MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON OCTOBER 23, 2022 The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, France, and the United Kingdom. We, the Foreign Ministers of France, the United Kingdom, and the United States, reiterate our steadfast support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 24 October, 2022 | Topics: Statements
Venezuelans who seek to enter the U.S. illegally will be returned to Mexico; New lawful pathway created for some Venezuelans WASHINGTON – Today, as part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s ongoing work to build a fair, orderly, and secure immigration system, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is announcing joint actions with Mexico to reduce the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 13 October, 2022 | Topics: Press Releases
Increase Will Help Address the Need for Seasonal Workers and Reduce Irregular Migration WASHINGTON—Today the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in consultation with the Department of Labor (DOL), announced that it will be issuing a regulation that will make available to employers an additional 64,716 H-2B temporary nonagricultural worker visas for fiscal year (FY) 2023, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 13 October, 2022 | Topics: Press Releases
PRESS STATEMENT
ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 The United States is providing nearly $200 million in additional humanitarian assistance through international organizations and NGO partners in Mexico and Central America, bringing our total humanitarian assistance for the region since FY 2018 to more than $594 million. Our assistance will support the humanitarian and protection needs of refugees, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 22 September, 2022 | Topics: Press Releases
Today, in his address to the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. announced over $2.9 billion in new assistance from the U.S. Government to address global food insecurity. President Biden’s announcement builds on the $6.9 billion in U.S. government assistance to support global food security already committed this ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 22 September, 2022 | Topics: Fact Sheets
SOTO CANO AIR BASE, Honduras – Approximately 20 U.S. service members from Joint Task Force-Bravo (JTF-Bravo), based out of Soto Cano Air Base near Comayagua, Honduras, and under the U.S. Southern Command (U.S. SOUTHCOM), will conduct a Global Health Engagement mid-September. The medical engagement will take place in the department of Choluteca, Honduras. Global Health ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 19 September, 2022 | Topics: Press Releases
Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 On behalf of the Government of the United States, I congratulate Hondurans on their very special 201st Independence Day. With the historic inauguration of President Xiomara Castro in January, the U.S.-Honduras relationship entered a productive new phase. We now collaborate more closely than ever to address ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 15 September, 2022 | Topics: Statements
Tegucigalpa – The U.S. government has donated 358,020 doses of Pfizer vaccines against COVID-19 for adults to Honduras. The vaccines will be arriving in the country in various shipments this and next week. This vaccine donation, like preivous ones, was made possible through the COVAX mechanism and is part of the global effort of the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 25 August, 2022 | Topics: Press Releases
“The United States is proud to share some of our best medical care with our Honduran sisters and brothers! As all of our collaborative activities, foreign assistance and high-level visitors from the United States to Honduras since November last year have demonstrated, the United States has a unique and special relationship with the Honduran people. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 22 August, 2022 | Topics: Press Releases
WASHINGTON – Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade Marisa Lago will lead a trade mission of 32 U.S. companies to Central America from August 18-22 to promote U.S. exports in the region and strengthen bilateral commercial relations. The Central America Trade Mission and Business Conference will bring together U.S. businesses with pre-screened distributors, sales ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 16 August, 2022 | Topics: Press Releases
July 14, 2022 Tegucigalpa – The U.S. government has donated to Honduras 346,320 doses of Pfizer vaccines against COVID-19 for adults and 58,200 vials of diluent. The vaccines and vials will be arriving in the country in various shipments of July 13, 14, and 15. This donation, like previous ones, was made possible through the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 15 July, 2022 | Topics: Press Releases
Monday, July 11, 2022 Today at the Judicial Studies Institute (JSI) in San Juan, Puerto Rico, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor addressed virtually 24 judges from Colombia, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Mexico, and Panama as part of a Department of Justice (DOJ) training program for Western Hemisphere judiciaries. Justice Sotomayor stressed the importance of ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 12 July, 2022 | Topics: Press Releases
JUNE 08, 2022 At the opening ceremony of the Summit of the Americas, President Biden will announce the Americas Partnership for Economic Prosperity, a historic new agreement to drive our hemisphere’s economy recovery and growth, and deliver for our working people. Accounting for 31.9 % of global GDP, the Western Hemisphere is one of the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 8 June, 2022 | Topics: Fact Sheets
Tegucigalpa – On June 7, 2022, the United States donated 249,210 safe and effective Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine doses and 42,000 dilution vials to the people of Honduras. This donation was made possible through the COVAX mechanism and is part of the global effort by the Biden Administration to save lives and end the COVID-19 pandemic. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 8 June, 2022 | Topics: Press Releases
MAY 27, 2022 • STATEMENTS AND RELEASES Vice President Kamala Harris today spoke with President Xiomara Castro of Honduras. President Castro updated the Vice President on actions she has taken to advance Honduras’ democracy and economy since the Vice President attended her historic inauguration in January 2022. The Vice President and President Castro discussed deepening ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 27 May, 2022 | Topics: Press Releases
Tegucigalpa, M.D.C. – The embassy of the United States of America en Tegucigalpa announces a new donation to Honduras by the U.S. Government of 250,380 doses of Pfizer vaccines against COVID-19 and 42,000 vials of diluents. The donation will arrive in shipments on May 5, 6, and 10. This donation is part of the global ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 6 May, 2022 | Topics: Press Releases
MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON APRIL 26, 2022 Yesterday in Washington, DC, Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya and Honduran Foreign Minister Enrique Reina launched the United States-Honduras Strategic Dialogue. Vice President Kamala Harris proposed this Strategic Dialogue during her meeting with President Xiomara Castro on January 27, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 26 April, 2022 | Topics: U.S. & Honduras
Tegucigalpa, M.D.C. – The Embassy of the United States of America in Tegucigalpa, Honduras announces a new donation of 504,000 pediatric syringes and 220,000 dilution vials to Honduras. This donation is part of the global efforts of the Biden-Harris Administration to save lives and defeat the COVID-19 pandemic in Honduras and the world. The United ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 5 April, 2022 | Topics: Press Releases
Release Date: April 1, 2022 WASHINGTON – Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas released the following statement in response to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) determination that it will, effective May 23, 2022, terminate its Title 42 public health Order. Pursuant to its Title 42 authority, the CDC has, since March ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 1 April, 2022 | Topics: Press Releases
Tegucigalpa, M.D.C. – The Embassy of the United States of America in Tegucigalpa announces the donation, promised by Vice President of the United States Kamala Harris during her January 27 visit, will be delivered to Honduras in three shipments between March 16 and 18. The U.S. government’s first donation this year includes 349,830 doses of ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 17 March, 2022 | Topics: Press Releases
March 08, 2022 On International Women’s Day, we recognize the achievements of women and girls in the United States and across the globe, celebrate the progress we’ve made, and recommit ourselves to the work that remains to deliver the full measure of equity, dignity, and opportunity due to all women and girls. Every person deserves ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 9 March, 2022 | Topics: Statements
February 24, 2022 East Room 1:43 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Sorry to keep you waiting. Good afternoon. The Russian military has begun a brutal assault on the people of Ukraine without provocation, without justification, without necessity. This is a premeditated attack. Vladimir Putin has been planning this for months, as I’ve been — as we’ve ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 25 February, 2022 | Topics: Press Releases
FEBRUARY 23, 2022 The prayers of the entire world are with the people of Ukraine tonight as they suffer an unprovoked and unjustified attack by Russian military forces. President Putin has chosen a premeditated war that will bring a catastrophic loss of life and human suffering. Russia alone is responsible for the death and destruction ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 24 February, 2022 | Topics: Statements
Tegucigalpa, M.D.C. – The Embassy of the United States of America in Tegucigalpa, Honduras is pleased to announce a donation of 18 ultra-low temperature freezers in support of the efforts of the Ministry of Health in the fight against COVID-19. This donation from the U.S. government is made possible through the Office of Security Cooperation ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 23 February, 2022 | Topics: Press Releases
The United States’ commitment to fighting corruption and promoting democracy, rule of law, and accountability in support of the people of Central America is ironclad. We believe these issues are key to a brighter future for Central America. To advance this priority, we are declassifying and publicizing the inclusion of former Honduran President Juan Orlando ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 7 February, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Presidential Palace Tegucigalpa, Honduras PRESIDENT CASTRO: (As interpreted.) Madam Vice President. I wanted to tell you, Madam Vice President, that it was the right decision sending me on the tour because it opened dialogue, it created that peace of sitting down with different sectors, and to be very clear that President Biden’s government — his ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 31 January, 2022 | Topics: Statements
Vice President Kamala Harris met today with Honduran President Xiomara Castro, which was President Castro’s first meeting with a foreign leader following her inauguration. They discussed deepening our cooperation across a broad range of issues, including addressing the root causes of migration, combatting corruption, and expanding economic opportunity. Vice President Harris welcomed the opportunity to engage ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 28 January, 2022 | Topics: Statements, U.S. & Honduras
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to the Republic of Honduras to attend the Inauguration of Her Excellency Xiomara Castro on January 27, 2022, in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. The Honorable Kamala Harris, Vice President of the United States of America, will lead the delegation. Members of the Presidential Delegation: ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 18 January, 2022 | Topics: Statements
Statement Monday, December 20, 2021 The
decision of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, in consultation with the U.S. Department of Labor, to reserve 6,500 H-2B temporary nonagricultural worker visas for Guatemalans, Hondurans, Salvadorans, and Haitians is the right move at the right time. The United States is committed to addressing the root causes of irregular ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 20 December, 2021 | Topics: Statements
DECEMBER 11, 2021 Yesterday, Vice President Kamala Harris called and congratulated Xiomara Castro on her historic victory as Honduras’ first female president. They discussed their shared interest in addressing the root causes of migration, including by increasing economic opportunity, combatting corruption, addressing security threats, and improving access to health and education. They committed to working ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 11 December, 2021 | Topics: Statements
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY SECRETARY ANTONY J. BLINKEN November 30, 2021 The Election in Honduras The United States congratulates the people of Honduras on their election and Xiomara Castro on her historic victory as Honduras’ first female president. We look forward to working with the next ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 30 November, 2021 | Topics: Uncategorized
October 28, 2021 The U.S. Embassy in Tegucigalpa, Honduras is pleased to announce a donation from the government of the United States of 250,040 doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to the people of Honduras. This additional donation of vaccine doses is part of the global effort of the Biden-Harris Administration to fight the COVID-19 ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 29 October, 2021 | Topics: Press Releases
United States Department of Justice Task Force to Combat Corruption in Central America The U.S. Department of Justice is committed to investigating and prosecuting corruption and money laundering affecting the people of Central America, and to finding, recovering and repatriating assets that have been stolen through the abuse of public office and illicitly laundered into or through the United States. If you have information about criminal proceeds that ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 15 October, 2021 | Topics: Fact Sheets
October 7, 2021 The U.S. Embassy in Tegucigalpa, Honduras is pleased to announce a donation from the government of the United States of 106,470 doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to the people of Honduras. The vaccine doses arrived in the Honduran capital on October 6 and 7, 2021. This new donation is in addition to United States’ donation of 81,900 doses of Pfizer vaccines on October 1 and 250,000 Moderna vaccines October 4, both of which ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 7 October, 2021 | Topics: Press Releases
October 4, 2021 The U.S. Embassy in Tegucigalpa, Honduras is pleased to announce a donation from the government of the United States of 250,000 doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to the people of Honduras. The vaccine doses arrived in the Honduran capital on October 4 2021. This new donation is in addition to the 81,900 doses of Pfizer vaccines donated to Honduras on October 1, which also came from ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 4 October, 2021 | Topics: Press Releases
October 1, 2021 The U.S. Embassy in Tegucigalpa, Honduras is pleased to announce another donation from the government of the United States of 81,900 doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to the people of Honduras through COVAX. The vaccine doses are arriving in the Honduran capital on October 1, 2021. This additional donation of vaccine ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 1 October, 2021 | Topics: Press Releases
Honduran Independence Day September 15, 2021 On behalf of the Government of the United States and the American people, I congratulate the people of Honduras on this very special 200th anniversary of independence. The United States and Honduras enjoy a long history of collaboration and are closely connected by culture, geography, family ties, and trade. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 15 September, 2021 | Topics: Statements
By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 13 September, 2021 | Topics: Events, News
September 3, 2021 The U.S. Embassy in Tegucigalpa, Honduras is pleased to announce another donation from the government of the United States of nearly 89,000 doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to the people of Honduras. These are arriving on multiple flights in the Honduran capital on September 3 and 9, 2021. This additional donation ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 3 September, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: COVAX, covid-19 virus
August 25, 2021 The U.S. Embassy in Tegucigalpa, Honduras is pleased to announce another donation from the government of the United States of nearly 100,000 doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to the people of Honduras. This additional donation of vaccines is part of the global effort of the Biden-Harris Administration to fight the COVID-19 ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 25 August, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases
July 22, 2021 The U.S. Embassy in Tegucigalpa, Honduras is pleased to announce another donation from the government of the United States of 1.5 million doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to the people of Honduras. This second large donation of vaccines is part of the global effort of the Biden-Harris Administration to fight against ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 22 July, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases
PRESS STATEMENT
ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE JULY 1, 2021 The United States is committed to improving social, economic, and political conditions in Central America because U.S. security and prosperity is tied to the success of our regional partners. Actions that undermine the rule of law and democracy in Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador, and their repercussions on the lives ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 1 July, 2021 | Topics: Press Releases
Report to Congress on Foreign Persons who have Knowingly Engaged in Actions that Undermine Democratic Processes or Institutions, Significant Corruption, or Obstruction of Such Corruption in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras Section 353(b) of the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2021 (Div. FF, P.L. 116-260) Consistent with Section 353(b) of the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 1 July, 2021 | Topics: News, Official Reports, Reports
San Pedro Sula – The U.S. Embassy in Tegucigalpa, Honduras announces the donation by the United States Government of 1.5 million doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine as part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s global efforts to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. The donated doses of vaccine will arrive via COVAX in San Pedro Sula on Sunday, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 27 June, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: COVAX, covid-19 virus
Administrator Power: … I would summarize that day for you. I visited the Rivera Hernández Outreach [Center], in one of the city’s toughest neighborhoods, where I met with young people who have been taken in by that great anchor institution. In an area where the center’s director, Pastor Arnold Linares, said that as many as ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 14 June, 2021 | Topics: News, Statements
The United States Capitol 11:52 AM EST THE PRESIDENT: Chief Justice Roberts, Vice President Harris, Speaker Pelosi, Leader Schumer, Leader McConnell, Vice President Pence, distinguished guests, and my fellow Americans. This is America’s day. This is democracy’s day. A day of history and hope. Of renewal and resolve. Through a crucible for the ages America ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 20 January, 2021 | Topics: Key Officials | Tags: Democracy, inauguration, President Joe Biden
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is expanding the requirement for a negative COVID-19 test to all air passengers entering the United States. Testing before and after travel is a critical layer to slow the introduction and spread of COVID-19. This strategy is consistent with the current phase of the pandemic and more efficiently ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 12 January, 2021 | Topics: Health Issues, Press Releases, Travel & Tourism | Tags: CDC, covid-19 virus, travel
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is deploying a Disaster-Assistance Response Team (DART) to respond to back-to-back hurricanes in Central America, where Hurricane Iota made landfall yesterday as a powerful Category 4 storm just two weeks after Hurricane Eta hit the same region. USAID’s DART is leading the U.S. Government’s response to these storms. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 18 November, 2020 | Topics: Press Releases, U.S. & Honduras, U.S. Agencies | Tags: assistance, disaster relief
Good morning! Since the inception of the first bank 2000 years ago, banking services were exclusive to individuals and companies with resources. In the world, what we have seen is that this scenario can evolve rapidly. In countries lackingsophisticated infrastructure, Fintech has been instrumental in creating new financial opportunities. We are ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 7 December, 2023 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches
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 are advised to monitor local media and are reminded to avoid any demonstration, as even peaceful ones can turn violent with little or no notice. U.S. citizens in Honduras are ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 20 November, 2023 | Topics: Alert
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 will most likely attract different political parties and could lead to violent clashes. The Honduran National Police could close some street to restrict vehicle traffic. The media reports that the Bloque ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 9 November, 2023 | Topics: Alert
