Fact Sheet on U.S. Humanitarian Aid
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 8 February, 2019 | Topics:
News
| Tags: USAID, Venezuela
This international day is marked on February 4 to raise awareness of cancer and to encourage its prevention, detection, and treatment.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 1 February, 2019 | Topics:
Events
| Tags: International Day, Prevention, World Cancer Day
''This is an occasion to rediscover the enduring stories of African Americans and the gifts of freedom and opportunity they have bestowed on future generations.''
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 1 February, 2019 | Topics:
News
| Tags: African American History Month 2019, President Trump, Presidential Proclamation
“The people of Venezuela have courageously spoken out against Maduro and his regime and demanded freedom and the rule of law”, President Trump.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 30 January, 2019 | Topics:
News
| Tags: President Donald J. Trump, The White House, Venezuela
The Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) provides small grants to teams of past and current participants of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs to carry out public service projects using the skills and knowledge they gained during their exchange experiences. Since it began in 2011, AEIF has supported more than 360 alumni-led initiatives around the world and ...
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 30 January, 2019 | Topics:
News
| Tags: 2019 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund, AIEF
Press Statement by Deputy Spokesperson Robert Palladino.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 30 January, 2019 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Venezuela
A program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), with funding provided by the U.S. Government and administered by IREX. 2019-2020 PROGRAM OVERVIEW FOR INTERNATIONAL TEACHERS Program Overview The Fulbright Teaching Excellence and Achievement Program (Fulbright TEA) is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational ...
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 28 January, 2019 | Topics:
News
| Tags: TEA
Statement by Secretary of State Pompeo.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 28 January, 2019 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Treasury Sanctions
''The United States recognizes Juan Guaido as the new interim President of Venezuela, and strongly supports his courageous decision to assume that role pursuant to Article 233 of Venezuela’s constitution.''
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 25 January, 2019 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Crisis en Venezuela
''We look forward to welcoming Venezuela back into the fold of responsible democratic nations and remaining in our inter-American community.''
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 24 January, 2019 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Secretary Pompeo, Venezuela
Secretary Pompeo announced humanitarian assistance to the people of Venezuela.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 24 January, 2019 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Secretary Pompeo, Venezuela
Statement from President Donald J. Trump recognizing Venezuelan National Assembly President Juan Guaido as the Interim President of Venezuela.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 23 January, 2019 | Topics:
News
| Tags: President Trump, Venezuela
The application deadline was January 21, 2019.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 21 January, 2019 | Topics:
News
| Tags: SUSI Program 2019
If you have any information concerning this person, please contact your local FBI office or the nearest American Embassy or Consulate.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 20 January, 2019 | Topics:
News
| Tags: FBI, Mauro Ociel Valenzuela-Reyes, Wanted
U.S. Citizens: Happy Holidays! Find our seasonal newsletter here.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 26 December, 2018 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
“Today the United States Government announced historic action to confront the illegal immigration crisis facing the United States.”
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 20 December, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Immigration
"Threats against judges from the Supreme Electoral Tribunal are not conducive to creating the conditions required to hold free and fair elections in 2019.''
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 18 December, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Bolivia
Three Chilean military medical personnel joined the U.S. Navy hospital ship USNS COMFORT (T-AH 20) from November 16-December 20.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 17 December, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: USNS COMFORT
Ambassador Perez visited the Straight of Magellan Park and the National Science Foundation (NSF) Icebreaker Nathaniel B. Palmer.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 15 December, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Magallanes
Applications are closed.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 14 December, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Open applications
Statement by Robert Palladino, Deputy Spokesperson.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 14 December, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Department of State, Nicaragua
U.S. Ambassador to APEC Matthew J. Matthews traveled to Santiago, Chile from December 10-13.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 13 December, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: APEC
Deputy Secretary Sullivan delivered opening remarks at The Western Hemisphere Counterterrorism Ministerial at the State Department.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 11 December, 2018 | Topics:
News
Ambassador Carol Perez and her team supported the UN campaign 16 Days of Action Against Gender-Based Violence.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 10 December, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: #HearMeToo, gender violence
''On this International Human Rights Day, the United States underscores its commitment to promoting human freedom at home and around the world.''
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 10 December, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Human Rights Day
Statement by Secretary of State Pompeo.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 7 December, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: International Anticorruption Day
The USS Somerset (LPD 25) and the USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108) participated in festivities celebrating the bicentennial of the Chilean Navy and Exponaval.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 6 December, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: U.S. Navy
President Trump is working with world leaders to advance free, fair, and reciprocal trade.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 3 December, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: President Trump
Press Statement by Secretary Michael R. Pompeo.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 3 December, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: President George H. W. Bush
''It is my sorrowful duty to announce officially the death of George Herbert Walker Bush, the forty-first President of the United States.''
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 1 December, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: The White House
World AIDS Day is celebrated each year on December 1.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 30 November, 2018 | Topics:
Events
| Tags: AIDS, OMS, World AIDS Day
Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo will travel to Buenos Aires, Argentina, November 29-December 1 to support President Trump’s participation in the G-20 Leaders’ Summit.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 29 November, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: G-20 Leaders’ Summit
Deputy Chief of Mission Baxter Hunt shared with Chilean university students who will be participating in Summer Work Travel Program.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 27 November, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Summer Work Travel Program
''The United States imposed financial sanctions on Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega’s closest associates.''
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 27 November, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Nicaragua, President Trump, Sanctions, The White House
Applications closed. The GIST Tech-I Competition is an annual competition for science and technology entrepreneurs from emerging economies worldwide.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 26 November, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: GIST Tech-I 2019, Innovation
''The United States is proud to take action on this year’s theme for the 16 Days of Activism.''
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 23 November, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Secretary Pompeo, The International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
Press Statement by Secretary of State Pompeo.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 22 November, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Caravan
The event was held on November 8.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 22 November, 2018 | Topics:
News
Celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November, Thanksgiving traces its origins to harvest festivals.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 21 November, 2018 | Topics:
History, News
| Tags: History, Thanksgiving Day, US Holiday
All of the offices of the Embassy in Santiago was closed on Thursday, November 22.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 21 November, 2018 | Topics:
Events, News
| Tags: Embassy closed, Thanksgiving Day, US Holiday
Vice President Pence reaffirmed the ironclad and enduring U.S. commitment to the region at Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation meetings in Papua New Guinea.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 18 November, 2018 | Topics:
News
Ambassador Perez inaugurated Community College Fair.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 16 November, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: EducationUSA Chile
''On November 11, 1918, the United States and its allies signed an armistice with Germany to end hostilities in World War I.''
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 12 November, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Veterans Day 2018
''During American Education Week, we reaffirm our commitment to ensuring that all Americans have access to an affordable, high-quality education.''
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 12 November, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: American Education Week 2018
Presidential Proclamation addressing mass migration through the Southern Border of the United States.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 9 November, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: President Trump, The White House
The statement reaffirms science-based approaches in agriculture.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 9 November, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: International Statement on Agricultural Applications of Precision Biotechnology
All of the sections of the diplomatic mission in Santiago were closed that day.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 9 November, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: U.S. Holiday, Veterans, Veterans Day
November 12 is Veterans Day in the United States to honor those who have served, and are currently serving, in the U.S. military.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 9 November, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: US Holidays, Veterans, Veterans Day
The revised online registration period for the DV-2020 Program is closed.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 6 November, 2018 | Topics:
Immigrant Visas, News
| Tags: DV Lottery, DV Lottery 2020
Protests by anarchist groups are expected in downtown Santiago November 5 through November 12.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 6 November, 2018 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
Secretary Pompeo and Secretary of the Treasury Mnuchin hold a press briefing on “Update on Iran Policy and Sanctions”.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 2 November, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Iran Policy and Sactions
Statement by Spokesperson Heather Nauert.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 2 November, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists, Spokesperson Heather Nauert
The International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists is a UN-recognized day observed annually on November 2.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 31 October, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists
''Today we commemorate the 20th anniversary of the signing of the 1998 International Religious Freedom Act (IRF Act) into law.''
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 26 October, 2018 | Topics:
News
Ambassador Perez spoke at The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) 2018 Annual Conference, hosted this year by the Port of Valparaíso from October 7-10.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 26 October, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Ambassador Perez
Applications are closed.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 16 October, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: Exchange Program, Youth Ambassadors
World Space Week is observed from October 4–10 and is officially defined as "an international celebration of science and technology."
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 11 October, 2018 | Topics:
Events
| Tags: Space, UN, World Space Week
The U.S. Department of State submitted the second annual ''Eliminate, Neutralize, and Disrupt Wildlife Trafficking Act of 2016 (the END Wildlife Trafficking Act).''
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 9 October, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Wildlife Trafficking Report 2018
All of the sections of the diplomatic mission in Santiago were closed.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 9 October, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Columbus Day
''We honor all American citizens of Hispanic descent and celebrate their rich and vibrant traditions of faith, family, hard work, and patriotism.''
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 1 October, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: National Hispanic Heritage Month 2018
In Washington D.C., President Trump and President Piñera of Chile held their first official meeting.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 28 September, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Bilateral meeting, President Piñera, President Trump
General Mark A. Milley, during a recent visit to Chile, was awarded the “Medalla de la Victoria” by the Chilean Commanding Chief of the Army.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 28 September, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: U.S. Army Chief of Staff
Ambassador Perez noted that the U.S. looks “forward to enhancing our energy relationship with Chile to advance the interests of both of our countries.”
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 27 September, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Ambassador Perez, Cooperation, U.S. and Chile
Applications closed on Friday, September 28.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 27 September, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Students, SUSI Program
World Tourism Day is commemorated each year on September 27 to raise awareness on tourism’s actual and potential contribution to sustainable development.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 26 September, 2018 | Topics:
Events, News
| Tags: Tourism, World Tourism Day
''United States will continue to take concrete and forceful action against those who are involved in the destruction of democracy in Venezuela.''
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 25 September, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Crisis in Venezuela, Sanctions, U.S. Department of the Treasury, Venezuela
Remarks by President Trump to the 73rd Session of the United Nations General Assembly.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 25 September, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: President Trump, United Nations General Assembly
This additional $48 million brings total U.S. humanitarian assistance for vulnerable Venezuelans and for the neighboring communities.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 25 September, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Vicepresident Pence
This report provides the Department of State’s annual, statutorily mandated assessment of trends and events in international terrorism that transpired in 2017.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 24 September, 2018 | Topics:
News, Reports
| Tags: Country Reports on Terrorism 2017
Secretary Pompeo spoke by phone with Chilean Foreign Minister Roberto Ampuero.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 24 September, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: APEC 2019, Foreign Minister Ampuero, Secretary Michael R. Pompeo
The United States and Chile commit to continue close collaboration on cybersecurity.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 20 September, 2018 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
| Tags: Cyber Security
"On behalf of the Government of the United States, I extend my warm congratulations to Chile on the 208th anniversary of your independence."
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 18 September, 2018 | Topics:
News
''Corruption on the scale of Venezuela is a moral crime against the people. But it is also a matter of international peace and security.''
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 11 September, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Ambassador Nikki Haley, Crisis in Venezuela, UN, Venezuela
Press Statement by Secretary Mike Pompeo.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 11 September, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: 9/11 anniversary, Department of State statement, Michael R. Pompeo
Press Statement by State Department Spokesperson Heather Nauert.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 10 September, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Department of State statement, Nicaragua, Spokesperson Heather Nauert
Demonstrations marking the anniversary of Chile's 1973 military coup are expected to take place on September 9th and 11th.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 7 September, 2018 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
Remarks by the United States Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 5 September, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Ambassador Nikki Haley, Nicaragua, UN, Venezuela
All of the offices of the United States Embassy were closed.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 31 August, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Embassy closed, US Holiday
''The UN released a report detailing widespread human rights violations and abuses by the Nicaraguan government and its affiliated groups against its own people.''
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 29 August, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Ambassador Nikki Haley, Human Rights, Nicaragua, UN
Nationwide demonstrations scheduled for Thursday, August 23 by the Confederation of Chilean Students.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 22 August, 2018 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
The seminar was held in Reñaca, Chile, from August 19 to August 23.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 20 August, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Students, U.S. and Chile
''Today we recognize the commitment and dedication of humanitarian aid workers who risk everything to serve those in need.''
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 20 August, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Department of State, Michael R. Pompeo, World Humanitarian Day
The United States condemns the political violence that occurred on August 4, and urges the Maduro regime to respect the rule of law.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 18 August, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Maduro regime, Spokesperson Heather Nauert, Venezuela
Defense Secretary Mattis visited Chile to exchange strategic perspectives with senior officials.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 13 August, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: Secretary James N. Mattis, U.S. Departement of Defense
Ambassador Haley announced additional humanitarian assistance to respond to an influx of people who have fled chaos and repression in Venezuela.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 9 August, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Humanitarian Aid, USAID, Venezuela
On August 7 the U.S. sanctions on Iran went back into effect.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 8 August, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Iran sactions
This day is observed on August 9 each year to promote and protect the rights of the world’s indigenous population.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 7 August, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: indigenous people, preservation, UN
''The United States strongly condemns the ongoing violence in Nicaragua and human rights abuses committed by the Ortega regime in response to protests.''
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 30 July, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Nicaragua, The White House
The United Nations designated July 30 as the World Day against Trafficking in Persons.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 27 July, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Trafficking in Persons, UN, UN Day
Message for U.S. Citizens- Protest Advisory in Santiago, July 30, 2018.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 27 July, 2018 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
Op-Ed by Secretary Pompeo.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 25 July, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Michael R. Pompeo, religious freedom
The U.S. Department of State’s Investment Climate Statements provide country-specific information on the business climates of more than 170 countries.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 20 July, 2018 | Topics:
News, Reports
| Tags: Investment Climate Statements 2018
Press Statement by Spokesperson Heather Nauert.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 18 July, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Nicaragua, Violence in Nicaragua
Statement by USAID Administrator Mark Green on U.S. humanitarian assistance for vulnerable Venezuelans.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 17 July, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Crisis in Venezuela, USAID, Venezuela
Remarks by President Trump at Press Conference after NATO Summit.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 13 July, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: NATO Summit
World Population day is an annual event observed on July 11 every year which seeks to raise awareness of global population issues.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 6 July, 2018 | Topics:
Events, News
| Tags: USAID, World Population Day 2016
On Independence Day, commonly known as the Fourth of July, there are many events to celebrate the history, government, and traditions of the United States.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 3 July, 2018 | Topics:
Events
| Tags: Independence Day, July 4th, U.S. Holidays
The diplomatic mission in Santiago was closed on Wednesday, July 4.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 3 July, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Embassy closed, Independence Day, July 4, U.S. Holidays
Secretary Pompeo released the 2018 Trafficking in Persons Report. The report is the U.S. Government’s principal diplomatic tool to engage foreign governments on human trafficking.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 29 June, 2018 | Topics:
News, Reports
| Tags: 2018 Trafficking in Persons Report, Department of State, TIP Report
Remarks by Secretary Pompeo at the 2018 Trafficking in Persons Report Launch Ceremony.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 28 June, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: 2018 Trafficking in Persons Report
Remarks by Secretary Pompeo at the 2018 SelectUSA Investment Summit.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 25 June, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: 2018 SelectUSA Investment Summit
Message for U.S. Citizens- Protest Advisory in Santiago, June 22-23, 2018
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 21 June, 2018 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
Remarks by President Trump and Vice President Pence at signing of Executive Order affording Congress an opportunity to address family separation.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 21 June, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Donald J. Trump, The White House
On June 14 we honor Old Glory on National Flag Day. This day commemorates the adoption of the United States flag on June 14, 1777.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 13 June, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Flag Day
President Trump met North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on June 12 in Singapore.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 11 June, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Donald J. Trump, North Korea
Secretary Pompeo accompanies President Trump where he will participate in the President’s summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 11 June, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Michael R. Pompeo, North Korea
World Oceans Day takes place every June 8. The main action focus for this year is to prevent plastic pollution.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 6 June, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Oceans, Pollution, World Oceans Day
Secretary Pompeo delivered remarks at the OAS General Assembly.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 5 June, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: General Assembly
World Environment Day is held each year on June 5.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 4 June, 2018 | Topics:
Events
| Tags: Environment, UN, World Environment Day
Secretary of State Pompeo led U.S. Delegation to the Organization of American States General Assembly.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 2 June, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: OAS
''The United States stands firmly with you as you exercise your human rights and fundamental freedoms. We wish you a safe and happy Pride Month.''
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 1 June, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: LGBTI Pride Month
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month (LGBT Pride Month) is currently celebrated each year in the month of June.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 1 June, 2018 | Topics:
Events
| Tags: LGBT, LGBT Rights
This day is celebrated on May 31 to highlight the health and additional risks associated with tobacco use.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 31 May, 2018 | Topics:
Events
| Tags: Health, Tobacco, WHO, World No Tobacco Day
This annual report to Congress provides a detailed and factual overview of the status of religious freedom in nearly 200 countries and territories.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 29 May, 2018 | Topics:
News, Reports
| Tags: International Religious Freedom Report for 2017
''The United States welcomes the release of Joshua Holt and his wife, Thamara, who were unjustly imprisoned in Venezuela.''
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 29 May, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Crisis in Venezuela, Michael R. Pompeo, Venezuela
The U.S. Embassy and its affiliated offices were closed to the public on Monday, May 28, in observance of the U.S. Memorial Day.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 25 May, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Embassy closed, Memorial Day, US Holiday
''The Department of State declared the Chargé d’Affaires of the Venezuelan embassy and the Deputy Consul General of the Venezuelan consulate in Houston personae non grata.''
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 24 May, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Crisis in Venezuela, Spokesperson Heather Nauert, Venezuela
Register for a chance to receive an invitation for the Independence Day Reception hosted by Ambassador Carol Perez at the U.S. Embassy on June 28th!
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 23 May, 2018 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
Prohibiting certain additional transactions with respect to Venezuela.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 22 May, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Executive order
''The United States remains committed to the Venezuelan people, who have suffered immensely under the Maduro regime.''
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 22 May, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Maduro regime
''The United States condemns the fraudulent election that took place in Venezuela on May 20.''
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 22 May, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Crisis en Venezuela, Michael R. Pompeo, Venezuela
Deputy Secretary of State Sullivan traveled to Argentina from May 20-21 to lead the U.S. delegation to the G-20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 18 May, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Department of State, John J. Sullivan
Press Statement by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 17 May, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Department of State, IDAHOT, LGBTI, LGBTI rights, Michael R. Pompeo
The International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHO) is celebrated every May 17.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 16 May, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: IDAHOT, LGBTI, LGBTI rights
“Secretary Pompeo and these regional partners affirmed the hemisphere’s support for the Venezuelan people and their right to have a voice.”
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 15 May, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Michael R. Pompeo
Remarks by Ambassador Nikki Haley at the 48th Annual Conference on the Americas.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 9 May, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: 48th Annual Conference on the Americas
''Venezuelan people would choose a better path if they could. But under Nicolás Maduro, they will never have that chance.''
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 8 May, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Crisis in Venezuela, Mike Pence
''With regards to Venezuela, we share to a very large extent the concern given the situation of systematic disruption of democracy.''
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 8 May, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: Joint Statements
Remarks by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on World Press Freedom Day.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 4 May, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Michael R. Pompeo
The United Nations General Assembly declared May 3 to be World Press Freedom Day to raise awareness of the importance of freedom of the press.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 2 May, 2018 | Topics:
Events
| Tags: Press Freedom, World Press Freedom Day
Message for U.S. Citizens- Chilean Ministry of Health declared a Dengue Alert for Easter Island on April 27, 2018
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 2 May, 2018 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
International Jazz Day is a yearly event on April 30 to celebrate the virtues of jazz.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 30 April, 2018 | Topics:
Events
| Tags: Culture, International Jazz Day, Jazz
From April 21 - 29, the National Park Service and the National Park Foundation invite everyone to celebrate America's treasured places during National Park Week.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 29 April, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: U.S. National Park Week
World Intellectual Property Day is observed annually on April 26.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 25 April, 2018 | Topics:
Events
| Tags: Intellectual Property, IPR, World Intellectual Property Day
The United States celebrated the 48th annual Earth Day, widely viewed as the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 23 April, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Earth Day 2018, Marine debris
Remarks by Acting Secretary of State John J. Sullivan.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 23 April, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: 2017 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices
Acting Secretary of State John Sullivan delivered on-camera remarks on the release of the 2017 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 20 April, 2018 | Topics:
News, Reports
| Tags: 2017 Human Rights Report, John J. Sullivan
Earth Day is an annual event celebrated on April 22. This year will focus on mobilizing the world to end plastic pollution.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 20 April, 2018 | Topics:
Events
| Tags: Earth Day, sustainable environment
''Participants agreed that the Maduro regime’s destruction of the economy has created a full-blown humanitarian crisis that is driving a major exodus of Venezuelan citizens.''
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 19 April, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin
''Urge members of the international community to support the efforts of the region in order to contribute to the restoration of democracy in Venezuela.''
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 16 April, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Crisis in Venezuela, Summit of the Americas, Venezuela
''The two leaders also addressed the disastrous humanitarian crisis in Venezuela and emphasized that the region must do more to return democracy to Venezuela.''
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 14 April, 2018 | Topics:
News
''The Acting Secretary applauded the work these activists and independent thinkers do to promote a more open, free, and prosperous future for their country.''
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 13 April, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: John J. Sullivan
Acting Secretary of State John J. Sullivan traveled to Lima, Peru to accompany Vice President Mike Pence at the Eighth Summit of the Americas.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 11 April, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: John J. Sullivan, Summit of the Americas
LATAM Airlines went on strike on Tuesday, April 10, 2018.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 9 April, 2018 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
World Health Day is celebrated on April 7 to mark the anniversary of the founding of the World Health Organization.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 5 April, 2018 | Topics:
Events
| Tags: Health, WHO, World Health Day
The United States was present once again at the International Air and Space Fair, FIDAE 2018, which took place April 3-8 in Santiago.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 2 April, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: USAF
Effective April 2, 2018, the passport execution fee increased from $25 to $35.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 2 April, 2018 | Topics:
News
The AEIF support alumni initiatives that promote shared values and innovative solutions to global challenges. Deadline for submissions was March 29.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 1 April, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: 2018 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund, AIEF
Statement by Department of State Spokesperson Heather Nauert.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 26 March, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Department of State, Spokesperson Heather Nauert
''The United States is increasing humanitarian assistance to Venezuelans in Colombia who were forced to leave their country due to the ongoing crisis.''
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 21 March, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Crisis in Venezuela, Department of State, Spokesperson Heather Nauert
Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin also visited Santiago, Chile.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 21 March, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: Secretary Mnuchin
Treasury sanctions to Venezuelan officials associated with the economic mismanagement and corruption of the Maduro regime.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 20 March, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: Sanctions, Treasury Sanctions to Venezuelan Officials
On World Water Day, March 22, UN Water highlights the importance of water and sustainable development in health, urbanization, industry and energy.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 20 March, 2018 | Topics:
Events
| Tags: Water, World Water Day
''In the spirit of International Women’s Day, we recognize the leadership, contributions, and courage of women.''
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 8 March, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Department of State, International Women's Day, Rex Tillerson
International Women's Day is March 8 so celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievement of women.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 7 March, 2018 | Topics:
Events
| Tags: International Women's Day
This day is celebrated on March 3 to raise awareness of the world’s wild animals and plants.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 2 March, 2018 | Topics:
Events
| Tags: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, World Wildlife Day
Women's History Month is an annual declared month that highlights the contributions of women to events in history and contemporary society.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 28 February, 2018 | Topics:
Events
| Tags: Women, Women History Month
President Trump Announces Presidential Delegation to the Republic of Chile to Attend the Inauguration of His Excellency Sebastián Piñera.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 28 February, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Presidential Delegation
''The United States stands in support of the Venezuelan people and their right to elect their representatives through free and fair elections.''
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 26 February, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Crisis in Venezuela, Department of State, Spokesperson Heather Nauert
Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Thomas A. Shannon, Jr. traveled to Ecuador, Colombia, and Chile February 25-March 3.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 26 February, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: Department of State, U.S. and Chile, Under Secretary Shannon
The U.S. Embassy was closed on Monday, February 19 to celebrate George Washington’s birthday.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 16 February, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Embassy closed, Presidents Day
Washington's Birthday, also known as Presidents' Day, is a federal holiday held on the third Monday of February.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 16 February, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Abraham Lincoln, Presidents Day, US Holiday
Statement by Department of State Spokesperson Heather Nauert.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 15 February, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Department of State statement, U.S. and Venezuela
The United States denounces Venezuela's decision to advance elections without guarantees.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 9 February, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Department of Statet
RAmerican English E-Teacher MOOC on Critical Thinking began on February 19.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 7 February, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: MOOC
Secretary of State Tillerson remarks on U.S. policy and the Western Hemisphere.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 2 February, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Rex Tillerson, US relations with Latin America
U.S. Citizens- Learn how you can participate in the 2018 midterm election cycle.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 31 January, 2018 | Topics:
Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
African American History Month is observed every February in the United States.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 31 January, 2018 | Topics:
| Tags: African American, African History Month, Legacy
The meeting helped the students prepare to assume the role of a diplomat themselves as they discuss global issues at the upcoming Model UN conference.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 30 January, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: UN Conference
Throughout his travel, Secretary Tillerson will advocate for increased regional attention to the crisis in Venezuela.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 26 January, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: Travel
The United States strongly rejects the call by Venezuela’s illegitimate Constituent Assembly for snap presidential elections before April 30.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 24 January, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Crisis in Venezuela, Department of State, Venezuela
''We continue to stand strongly with the Venezuelan people in their battle to restore their democracy in the face of a brutal dictator.''
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 19 January, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: Ambassador Nikki Haley, Crisis in Venezuela, UN, Venezuela
President Donald J. Trump proclaims January 16, 2018, as Religious Freedom Day.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 16 January, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Religious Freedom Day
The U.S. Embassy was closed on Monday January 15 to commemorate Dr. Martin Luther's King birthday.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 12 January, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Public Holiday
The third Monday in January marks Martin Luther King Day, a U.S. holiday that honors King’s legacy.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 12 January, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Civil Rights, Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Ambassador Perez presided over a retirement ceremony in honor of Colonel Hokaj, Air Attaché at the U.S. Embassy, for his 30 years of service.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 10 January, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Air Attaché, Colonel John J. Hokaj, U.S. Air Force
Ambassador Carol Perez spoke to legislators from Chile, Colombia, Guatemala, Peru, and the United States at the House Democracy Partnership (HDP) Regional Seminar in Santiago.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 8 January, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: House Democracy Partnership Regional Seminar
The U.S. Department of the Treasury designated four current or former Venezuelan government officials associated with corruption and repression in Venezuela.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 8 January, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Crisis in Venezuela, U.S. Department of the Treasury, Venezuela
Notice to U.S. Citizens: The Embassy was closed on January 16 due to Pope Francis' visit.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 5 January, 2018 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
''President Trump emphasized his desire to work closely with President-elect Piñera on issues of mutual interest.''
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 4 January, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Donald J. Trump, President Piñera, Presidente Sebastián Piñera, The White House, U.S. and Chile
President Donald J. Trump proclaimed January 2018 as National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 2 January, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Donald J. Trump, National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, The White House
This holiday season, we’re happy to share the lighter side of diplomacy, courtesy of some of our favorite Embassy holiday videos for 2017.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 28 December, 2017 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Public Diplomacy
Applications for Tech-I 2018 are closed.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 28 December, 2017 | Topics:
News
| Tags: GIST Tech-I Competition
''The United States condemns the illegitimate Constituent Assembly’s continued attacks on Venezuelan democracy.''
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 26 December, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: Chile, Crisis in Venezuela, Venezuela
President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump participated in the 95th annual National Christmas Tree Lighting.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 22 December, 2017 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Donald J. Trump, Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, The White House, U.S. Holidays
During the visit, the U.S. delegation learned about top-of-the-line U.S. technology being used throughout the production and export process.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 19 December, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: DCM Baxter Hunt
U.S. Citizens- Click here to find our December 2017 Newsletter!
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 18 December, 2017 | Topics:
News
Statement by Spokesperson Heather Nauert.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 18 December, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: Chilean Presidential Elections
''The United States stands with the Venezuelan people, and supports their efforts to resolve the economic, political, and humanitarian crises facing their country.''
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 18 December, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: Humanitarian Aid
''The United States condemns President Maduro’s threat to ban opposition parties from participating in next year’s presidential elections.''
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 12 December, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: Crisis in Venezuela, Department of State, Spokesperson Heather Nauert, Venezuela
Message for U.S. Citizens: Protests in front of the U.S. Embassy on Monday, December 11, at 7:30PM.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 11 December, 2017 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
Remarks by Secretary of State Rex W. Tillerson.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 10 December, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: International Human Rights Day
Human Rights Day is observed on December 10. It commemorates the day on which, in 1948, the UN adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 7 December, 2017 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Human Rights Day, UN
U.S. citizens should expect extensive delays at border crossings, road closures, limited public transportation, a heavy police presence, and airport delays.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 6 December, 2017 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: Protests. Security Messages
Remarks by Deputy Secretary of State John J. Sullivan.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 5 December, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: Department of State, Elimination of Violence against Women, John J. Sullivan
Press Statement by Spokesperson Heather Nauert.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 4 December, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: Department of State, International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Spokesperson Heather Nauert
The meeting was held on November 29 in Washington, DC.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 29 November, 2017 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Chilean Deputy Foreign Minister Riveros, U.S. and Chile, Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Thomas A. Shannon
Candidate applications were closed on November 29.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 29 November, 2017 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Summer 2018 Study of the U.S. Institutes
The event was co-hosted by the United States and India in Hyderabad, India, November 28-30.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 26 November, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: Global Entrepreneurship Summit 2017
Remarks by Secretary of State Rex Tillerson.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 24 November, 2017 | Topics:
News
| Tags: 16 days, International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, Rex Tillerson
Ambassador Perez presented General de Division (GdD) Guido Enzo Montini Gómez with the United States Army Legion of Merit (Degree of Officer) medal.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 22 November, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: United States Army
Online registration for the DV-2019 Program concluded on November 22.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 22 November, 2017 | Topics:
News
| Tags: 2019 Diversity Immigrant Visa Program, DV-2019, Immigrant Visa
Wildlife trafficking remains a serious transnational crime that threatens security, economic prosperity, the rule of law, long-standing conservation efforts, and human health.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 17 November, 2017 | Topics:
News, Reports
| Tags: Wildlife Trafficking Report
The International Day for Tolerance is observed every November 16 to generate public awareness of the dangers of intolerance.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 16 November, 2017 | Topics:
Events
| Tags: International Day for Tolerance, Tolerance
''The crisis in Venezuela today poses a direct threat to international peace and security. ''
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 14 November, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: Ambassador Nikki Haley, UN, UN Security Council, Venezuela
The Global Entrepreneurship Week was held on November 13-19.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 13 November, 2017 | Topics:
Fact Sheets
| Tags: #GEW2017, Entrepreneurship, Global Entrepreneurship Week 2017
The dates for International Education Week 2017 were November 13-17, 2017.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 13 November, 2017 | Topics:
| Tags: Education, Exchanges, International Education Week
Press Statement by Spokesperson Heather Nauert.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 7 November, 2017 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Crisis in Venezuela, Department of State, Venezuela
Chilean commodities are inspected at this site, one of the oldest in the Chilean pre-clearance program, before being shipped to the United States.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 6 November, 2017 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Deputy Chief of Mission Baxter Hunt, U.S. Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture
''Due to their profession, journalists are often under threat from those who wish to silence them.''
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 2 November, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: Journalism
Statement from President Trump on the Terrorist Attack in New York City.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 1 November, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: Terrorist attack
Statement by Spokesperson Heather Nauert.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 30 October, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: Crisis in Venezuela, Department of State, Spokesperson Heather Nauert, Venezuela
On October 24, the international community celebrates United Nations Day to mark the anniversary of the entry into force in 1945 of the UN Charter.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 24 October, 2017 | Topics:
Events
| Tags: Donald J. Trump, The White House, UN, United Nations Day
Breast Cancer Awareness Month is marked every October to highlight the importance of breast awareness, education and research.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 23 October, 2017 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Breast Cancer Awareness Month
''Venezuelans once again attempted to make their voices heard, and dictator Maduro once again tried to silence them through.''
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 16 October, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: Ambassador Nikki Haley, Crisis in Venezuela, UN, Venezuela
President Trump announced a new strategy on Iran and outlined a number of steps the United States is taking.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 16 October, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: Iran, Nuclear deal
''The United States indicated to the Director General its desire to remain engaged with UNESCO as a non-member observer state.''
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 13 October, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: UNESCO
Statement by Spokesperson Heather Nauert on Gubernatorial Elections in Venezuela.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 13 October, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: Gubernatorial Elections in Venezuela
Press Statement by Secretary of State Rex Tillerson.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 3 October, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: Cuba, Department of State, Rex Tillerson, U.S. and Cuba
Presidential Proclamation on the Tragedy in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 2 October, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: Las Vegas
Remarks by Secretary of State Rex W. Tillerson.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 29 September, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: Cuba, Department of State, Rex Tillerson, U.S. and Cuba
New security measures establish minimum requirements for international cooperation to support U.S. visa and immigration vetting.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 26 September, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: National Security Measures
The United States is committed to helping women unleash their full potential.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 22 September, 2017 | Topics:
News
| Tags: American Business Women’s Day, Business, Donald J. Trump, White House, women entrepreneurs
Department of Labor's annual report on child labor.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 21 September, 2017 | Topics:
News
| Tags: child labor, Child Labor Report, US and Chile
National Hispanic Heritage Month is the celebrated in the United States from September 15 to October 15.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 20 September, 2017 | Topics:
Art & Culture, News
| Tags: Hispanic, National Hispanic Heritage Month
Applications closed. This program was designed for participants interested in the topic U.S. History and Government.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 16 September, 2017 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Exchange Program, Students, Study in the U.S., SUSI Program, U.S. and Chile
''Congratulations to the Chilean people on the occasion of Chile’s anniversary of independence on September 18.''
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 15 September, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: Chile National Day
Since 1985, 11.5 million people have hit the beach as part of the annual International Coastal Cleanup Day.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 14 September, 2017 | Topics:
Events
| Tags: International Coastal Cleanup Day, Plastics
The U.S. and India will co-host the Global Entrepreneurship Summit on November 28-30 in Hyderabad, India.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 14 September, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: Entrepreneur, Global Entrepreneurship Summit, India
Remarks by Secretary of State Rex W. Tillerson.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 11 September, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: 9/11 anniversary, September 11
''During National Days of Prayer and Remembrance, our Nation recalls the nearly 3,000 innocent people murdered on September 11, 2001. ''
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 11 September, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: National Days of Prayer and Remembrance
Demonstrations are likely to take place throughout the day to mark the anniversary of Chile’s 1973 military coup in Santiago and the Metropolitan Region.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 7 September, 2017 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: Security Messages
Remarks by Ambassador Nikki Haley at an Emergency UN Security Council Briefing on North Korea.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 5 September, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: Ambassador Nikki Haley, North Korea, UN
''The United States condemns the call by Venezuela’s illegitimate Constituent Assembly for trials of the political opposition.''
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 31 August, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: Crisis in Venezuela, Spokesperson Heather Nauert, The White House, Venezuela
''Threatening and destabilizing actions only increase the North Korean regime’s isolation in the region and among all nations of the world.''
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 29 August, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: North Korea
Statement by the United States Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 28 August, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: Ambassador Nikki Haley, Crisis in Venezuela, UN, Venezuela
''President Donald J. Trump has signed an Executive Order imposing strong, new financial sanctions on the dictatorship in Venezuela.''
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 25 August, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: Crisis in Venezuela, Donald J. Trump, The White House, Venezuela, Venezuela Sanctions
''We are with you and we will stand with you until democracy is restored in Venezuela.''
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 24 August, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: Latin America
''The United States strongly condemns the assumption of legislative powers by the illegitimate Constituent Assembly.''
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 21 August, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: Crisis in Venezuela, Department of State, Spokesperson Heather Nauert, Venezuela
Applications closed. For more information, please go to the 100,000 Strong in the Americas official website.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 20 August, 2017 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Americas, Innovation Fund
World Humanitarian Day (WHD) is held every year on August 19 to pay tribute to aid workers who risk their lives in humanitarian service.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 18 August, 2017 | Topics:
Events
| Tags: World Humanitarian Day
Remarks by Vice President Mike Pence and President Bachelet in a joint press conference.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 17 August, 2017 | Topics:
News, Speeches
| Tags: Crisis in Venezuela, Mike Pence, President Bachelet, U.S. and Chile, Vicepresident visit
This annual report to Congress provides a detailed and factual overview of the status of religious freedom in nearly 200 countries and territories.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 16 August, 2017 | Topics:
News, Reports
| Tags: International Religious Freedom Report for 2016
The Vice President traveled to Cartagena, Colombia; Buenos Aires, Argentina; Santiago, Chile; and Panama City, Panama.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 15 August, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: #VPinSA, Mike Pence
Second Lady Karen Pence met with art therapists in Central and South America.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 13 August, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: #VPinSA, Second Lady Karen Pence, Visit to South America
''The United States stands with the people of Venezuela in the face of their continued oppression by the Maduro regime.''
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 12 August, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: Crisis in Venezuela, The White House, Venezuela
International Youth Day (IYD) is observed on August 12 by the United Nations.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 10 August, 2017 | Topics:
Events
| Tags: International Youth Day, UN, Youth
The eight individuals are involved in organizing or otherwise supporting the creation of Venezuela's Constituent Assembly.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 9 August, 2017 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Crisis in Venezuela, Sactions, U.S. Department of the Treasury, Venezuela
Geraldine Mlynarz was selected to become a “Gold Star” alumna and return to the United States for a second IVLP experience.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 7 August, 2017 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Entrepreneurship, IVLP
Press Statement by Department of State Spokesperson Heather Nauert.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 4 August, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: Crisis in Venezuela, Department of State, Spokesperson Heather Nauert
''These sanctions come a day after the Maduro government held elections for a National Constituent Assembly.''
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 31 July, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: Crisis in Venezuela, U.S. Department of the Treasury, Venezuela
Press Statement by Department of State Spokesperson Heather Nauert.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 31 July, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: Crisis in Venezuela, Department of State, Spokesperson Heather Nauert, Venezuela
Vice President Mike Pence spoke with Venezuelan political prisoner and political activist Leopoldo López to address the dire situation in Venezuela.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 28 July, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: Crisis in Venezuela, Mike Pence, Venezuela
''The United States will keep all options on the table, including sanctioning anyone who joins the Constituent Assembly.''
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 27 July, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: Venezuela Sanctions
Action Targets Officials of Entities Undermining Democracy in Venezuela.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 26 July, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: Crisis in Venezuela, U.S. Department of the Treasury
President Donald J. Trump proclaims July 26, 2017, as a Day in Celebration of the 27th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 25 July, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
This year’s WiSci Girls STEAM Camp took place in Malawi, July 30–August 14.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 25 July, 2017 | Topics:
Events
| Tags: Technology, WiSci Girls STEAM Camp
Beginning with the report for 2004, it replaced the previously published Patterns of Global Terrorism.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 19 July, 2017 | Topics:
News, Reports
| Tags: Country Reports on Terrorism 2016, Reports
"The United States applauds the courage and determination of Venezuelans who exercised their rights to freedom of expression."
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 18 July, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: Department of State, Spokesperson Heather Nauert, Venezuela
''The United States will not stand by as Venezuela crumbles.''
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 17 July, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: Crisis, Donald J. Trump, The White House, Venezuela
A possible demonstration could take place at Parque Bicentenario by participants in the “Bus de la Libertad” campaign.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 13 July, 2017 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Continued protests in different areas in Santiago between opponents of and proponents for LGBTQ rights.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 11 July, 2017 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
Security Message for U.S. Citizens- Taxi Union protest on July 10, 2017 affecting several areas in Santiago, including Santiago International Airport and downtown area.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 10 July, 2017 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
''The United States welcomes the transfer of Leopoldo Lopez to house arrest after more than three years in prison.''
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 10 July, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: Spokesperson Heather Nauert
''The United States condemns the July 5 attack on members of the Venezuelan National Assembly by armed supporters of the government of President Nicolas Maduro.''
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 6 July, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: Department of State, Human Rights, Protests in Venezuela, Venezuela
It is the Fourth of July — Independence Day — the birthday of the United States of America.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 3 July, 2017 | Topics:
Events
| Tags: U.S. Holiday
''It’s our hope 21st century will be last century of human trafficking. That’s what we’re all committed to'', said Secretary of State Rex Tillerson.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 28 June, 2017 | Topics:
News, Reports
| Tags: Department of State, Human Trafficking, Rex Tillerson, TIP Report
Secretary Tillerson released the 2017 Trafficking in Persons Report. The report is the U.S. Government’s principal diplomatic tool to engage foreign governments on human trafficking.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 27 June, 2017 | Topics:
News, Reports
| Tags: Department of State, Human Rights, Rex Tillerson, TIP Report, Trafficking in Persons
''The tragic situation in Venezuela calls out for action. The Venezuelan people are starving while their government tramples their democracy.''
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 22 June, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: Crisis
Town Hall meeting at U.S. Embassy Santiago hosted by Social Security Administration on Wednesday, July 12.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 21 June, 2017 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: Message for U.S. Citizens, Social Security Town Hall Meeting
Remarks by Deputy Secretary of State John J. Sullivan.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 21 June, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: John J. Sullivan
''On World Refugee Day, we recognize the plight of those forced by persecution and war to flee their home countries.''
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 20 June, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: Department of State, Refugees, Rex Tillerson, World Refugee Day
World Refugee Day has been marked every June 20 since 2000.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 19 June, 2017 | Topics:
Events
| Tags: International Day, Refugees, World Refugee Day
President Donald J. Trump is changing the policy of the United States toward Cuba to achieve four objectives.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 16 June, 2017 | Topics:
Fact Sheets, News
| Tags: Cuba policy, The White House, U.S. and Cuba
The multi-day event brought together a diverse group of government and business leaders from the United States, Mexico, Central America, and other countries.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 14 June, 2017 | Topics:
Events
| Tags: Central America, Conference on Prosperity and Security
The 11th annual Global Peace Operations Initiative (GPOI) Worldwide Consultations was held at the State Department.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 13 June, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: Global peace operations, International Peacekeeping
The talk was about wildlife trafficking and ways in which the U.S. and Chile are addressing this threat.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 12 June, 2017 | Topics:
News
| Tags: U.S. Department of the Interior International Assistance Program, Wildlife Trafficking
U.S. government gave Chilean government $1.78 M USD resulting from a joint operation targeting a major money laundering operation.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 8 June, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: Chilean State Defense Council, money laundering
Press Statement by Secretary of State Rex Tillerson.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 8 June, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: Pride Month
Remarks by the United States Ambassador to the United Nations, Nikki Haley.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 7 June, 2017 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Ambassador Nikki Haley, Human Rights, UN, Venezuela
Consul General Matthew Gillen and Consular Assistant Gabriel Lathrop will be visiting Pucon the week of June 19.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 6 June, 2017 | Topics:
Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: Consul General Matthew Gillen, Consular Assistant Gabriel Lathrop, Pucon
Remarks by Under Secretary of Political Affairs Thomas A. Shannon.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 1 June, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: Under Secretary Shannon
The Confederation of Students of Chile (CONFECH) has called for demonstrations in multiple cities on Thursday, June 1.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 31 May, 2017 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
''Memorial Day is a day of remembrance for those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.''
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 27 May, 2017 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Public Holiday
Chilean Customs declared indefinite strike. Plan or adjust your travels accordingly.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 26 May, 2017 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
Statement by Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on the Manchester Attack.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 23 May, 2017 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Manchester Attack
“By imposing these targeted sanctions, the United States is supporting the Venezuelan people in their efforts to protect and advance democratic governance in their country.”
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 19 May, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: Treasury Sanctions
"In Venezuela, we are on the verge of humanitarian crisis. Peaceful protestors have been injured, arrested and even killed by their own government.''
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 17 May, 2017 | Topics:
News
| Tags: UN Security Council
Confech March in Downtown Santiago on May 9.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 8 May, 2017 | Topics:
Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: Confech, Protests in Santiago, Security Messages
''We are deeply concerned about the Maduro government’s violent crackdown on protestors in Venezuela.''
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 8 May, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: Ambassador Nikki Haley
Their meeting was held in Washington, D.C., on May 5, 2017.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 8 May, 2017 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Bilateral meeting, Foreign Minister Munoz
The Embassy community constructed a green wall at the Embassy on “Take Your Child to Work Day”.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 4 May, 2017 | Topics:
Events
| Tags: Embassy community, Green wall, Take Your Child to Work Day
Applications closed.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 28 April, 2017 | Topics:
News
| Tags: National Youth Science Camp, Science
All visa and American Citizen Services appointments are cancelled and will be rescheduled.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 24 April, 2017 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: Alert Messages, Embassy closed
World Book and Copyright Day is celebrated on April 23 to highlight the power of books to promote a inclusive, pluralistic and open society for all citizens.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 23 April, 2017 | Topics:
Events
| Tags: Culture, World Book Day
Statement by Acting Spokesperson Mark Toner on non-violence and accountability during protests in Venezuela.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 20 April, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: Protests in Venezuela
''The United States views with grave concern the Venezuelan government’s actions to bar Miranda State Governor Henrique Capriles''.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 10 April, 2017 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Venezuela
This day is to foster the establishment and development of national mine-action capacities where mines remnants of war constitute a serious threat to the safety.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 1 April, 2017 | Topics:
Events
| Tags: International Mine Awareness Day, Security
U.S. Ambassador Carol Perez and the Commander of the Chilean Army, GEN Oviedo were in attendance at the ceremony.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 29 March, 2017 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Chilean Army, Order of Saint Maurice
Use #WomenOfCourage for news and updates about this year’s award.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 27 March, 2017 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Thomas A. Shannon, Women of Courage
Statement by Secretary of State Tillerson on the attack in London.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 23 March, 2017 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Attack in London
Potentially violent disturbances are probable in Santiago and possibly Valparaiso on Wednesday, March 29.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 22 March, 2017 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
The AEIF support alumni initiatives that promote shared values and innovative solutions to global challenges. Deadline for submissions was March 30.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 21 March, 2017 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Alumni, Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund, Exchange, Exchange Program
President Donald J. Trump spoke to President Michelle Bachelet of Chile ''to discuss our bilateral relationship, including our close cooperation on trade and security issues.''
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 20 March, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: Bilateral relationship, President Bachelet, US and Chile
U.S. Ambassador Carol Perez was pleased to join the trade dialogue in Vina del Mar.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 15 March, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: Asia-Pacific partners, Trade, Trade discussions
YLAI will be offering suggestions to help raise awareness of gender inequality issues and ways to take action to empower women.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 13 March, 2017 | Topics:
U.S. Agencies
| Tags: economy, women & girls
The State Department’s annual Country Reports on Human Rights Practices document the human rights situation in 199 countries and territories around the world.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 6 March, 2017 | Topics:
Reports
| Tags: Human Rights Report
President Donald J. Trump proclaimed March 2017 as Women's History Month.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 3 March, 2017 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Donald J. Trump, Women's History Month
On President Trump's Speech to Joint Session of Congress.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 2 March, 2017 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Rex Tillerson
Consul General Matthew Gillen invited the U.S. Citizen Community to meet the New U.S. Ambassador to Chile, Carol Perez to discuss emergency preparedness.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 23 February, 2017 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: Town Hall, US Citizens
The American Citizen Services Unit at Embassy Santiago wants to share with you the Summer 2017 publication of our newsletter.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 21 February, 2017 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: American Citizen Services Unit, Embassy Santiago
Ambassador Perez presented the kits February 15 at CONAF headquarters in Santiago.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 16 February, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: Ambassador Perez, Chilean wildfires, USAID
You should register and request your absentee ballot to vote again in 2017 for any upcoming special elections for federal office or statewide elections.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 10 February, 2017 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: US Citizens, Voting
U.S. Citizens- Check our tentative travel plans for 2017.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 10 February, 2017 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: Consular Outreach, US Citizens
U.S. government donations total more than $800,000 USD.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 31 January, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: Chilean wildfires, US Assistance, USAID
The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to ongoing wildfires throughout Chile.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 27 January, 2017 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: Chilean wildfires, Security Messages
¿Quieres prestar ayuda para combatir los incendios forestales? Encuentra más información aquí.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 27 January, 2017 | Topics:
Noticias
| Tags: ayuda
Interested in assisting in the fight against the Chilean wildfires? Donation information here.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 27 January, 2017 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Assistance, Chilean wildfires, Help
The U.S. government is mobilizing support for the tireless firefighters and others who are working to combat Chile’s wildfires.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 24 January, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: Ambassador Perez, Chilean fires, US Embassy donations
Remarks of President Donald Trump.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 22 January, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: Donald J. Trump, Inaugural Address
The U.S. Embassy informs U.S. citizens traveling and living in Chile that President Bachelet declared a state of emergency on January 20 due to wildfires.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 21 January, 2017 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: CONAF, ONEMI, Security Messages, wildfires
January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 17 January, 2017 | Topics:
Events
| Tags: National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, Slavery
The U.S. Embassy was closed to commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.s’ birthday.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 13 January, 2017 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Martin Luther King Jr.
Inauguration Day took place on January 20 following a presidential election.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 12 January, 2017 | Topics:
Events
| Tags: U.S. presidential inaugurations
The Secretary of State’s Award for Corporate Excellence (ACE) recognized Bureo, an innovative company that transforms discarded fishing nets in Chile into recycled products.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 2 January, 2017 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Bureo, Secretary of State’s Award for Corporate Excellence (ACE), Under Secretary Novelli
Remarks by the Department of State.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 29 December, 2016 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Middle East
White House weekly address.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 26 December, 2016 | Topics:
News, Speeches
| Tags: First Lady, Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas
This Message is to alert U.S. citizens on the ONEMI precautionary tsunami warning as a result of the 7.6 magnitude earthquake near Port Melinka.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 25 December, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: ONEMI
Press Statement by Spokesperson John Kirby.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 21 December, 2016 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Christmas Market Tragedy
Press Statement by the Department of State.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 20 December, 2016 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Assassination of Russian Ambassador, Press Statement
This entry originally appeared in the White House’s publication on Medium.com.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 19 December, 2016 | Topics:
Fact Sheets, News
| Tags: Cuba, United States and Cuba
Blog by Ambassador Sepulveda about his visit to Laboratolia Chile, a social enterprise that empowers young women by giving them access in the digital sector.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 16 December, 2016 | Topics:
News, Reports
| Tags: Ambassador Dan Sepulveda, Digital skills, DipNote
This day was appointed by the UN on December 18 to recognize the contributions made by migrants and to promote respect for their basic human rights.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 16 December, 2016 | Topics:
News
''On World AIDS Day, we commemorate the lives lost and communities devastated by HIV/AIDS.''
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 2 December, 2016 | Topics:
News, Speeches
| Tags: AIDS, World AIDS Day
Each year on this day the international community comes together to take stock of progress made in advancing the rights of persons with disabilities.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 2 December, 2016 | Topics:
Events
| Tags: Disabilities, International Day of Persons with Disabilities
''At this time of Fidel Castro’s passing, we extend a hand of friendship to the Cuban people.''
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 26 November, 2016 | Topics:
Press Releases, Speeches
| Tags: Fidel Castro
The academic programs will take place at various colleges, universities, and institutions throughout the United States. Deadline for applying was December 23, 2016.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 25 November, 2016 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: Study in the U.S.
Secretary Kerry Statement on International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 25 November, 2016 | Topics:
News
| Tags: International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
This campaign is a time to galvanize action to end violence against women and girls around the world.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 23 November, 2016 | Topics:
News
| Tags: #HeForShe, 16 days, Elimination of Violence against Women, UN Women
Ambassador Perez and Embassy community volunteers from diverse backgrounds collaborated with ''Hábitat para la Humanidad'' on Monday, November 21.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 22 November, 2016 | Topics:
Events
| Tags: Embassy community volunteers, Habitat for Humanity Volunteering Event, ONG Habitat
President Barack Obama spoke at a town hall for the Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) in Lima, Peru November 20, 2016.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 21 November, 2016 | Topics:
Events, News
| Tags: Barack Obama, Entrepreneurship, YLAI Town Hall
Speaking at a U.N. climate conference in Morocco, Secretary of State Kerry praised the Paris climate deal as a framework that is "built to last."
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 17 November, 2016 | Topics:
News
| Tags: #COP22, climate change, John Kerry
Red alert for the community of Lo Barnechea in Santiago.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 10 November, 2016 | Topics:
News, Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: Lo Barnechea, Security Messages, US Citizens
President Obama phoned Donald Trump to congratulate him on his victory early this morning.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 9 November, 2016 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Barack Obama, US Elections
President Obama spoke on the results of last night's election and the upcoming steps.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 9 November, 2016 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Barack Obama, US Elections, White House
COP22 will include international government leaders, climate scientists, policy makers, non-governmental organizations and members of the business community.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 7 November, 2016 | Topics:
News
| Tags: #COP22, climate change
Remarks by Ambassador Samantha Power at a UN General Assembly Meeting on the Cuba Embargo.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 27 October, 2016 | Topics:
News
| Tags: UN General Assembly Meeting, US and Cuba
State Department Fact Sheet on building a lasting effort to combat human trafficking.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 25 October, 2016 | Topics:
Fact Sheets
| Tags: State Department, Trafficking in Persons
October 24 marks the anniversary of the entry into force in 1945 of the UN Charter.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 24 October, 2016 | Topics:
Events, News
| Tags: UN, United Nations Day
The United States participated in the United Nations Conference on Housing and Sustainable Urban Development (Habitat III) in Quito, Ecuador, October 17-20, 2016.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 18 October, 2016 | Topics:
News
| Tags: #Habitat3, Sustainable Urban Development, UN
The U.S. Department of Treasury and Commerce announced further amendments to Cuba sanctions regulations.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 14 October, 2016 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: United States and Cuba
Embassy community volunteers collaborated with Habitat para la Humanidad to renovate the home of a family.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 13 October, 2016 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Embassy community volunteers, Habitat for Humanity
The agreement was signed during the Conference of Defense Ministers of the Americas in Trinidad and Tobago.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 12 October, 2016 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Conference of Defense Ministers of the Americas, Cooperation
In 2011, a United Nations resolution established October 11 as the International Day of the Girl.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 11 October, 2016 | Topics:
Events, News
| Tags: Human Rights, International Day of the Girl, UN
Message for U.S. Citizens: Final Opportunities to Return Completed Ballots
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 7 October, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month in the United States to raise awareness about cybersecurity.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 6 October, 2016 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Cyber Security, National Cyber Security Awareness Month
The United States is taking the lead in meeting the unprecedented challenge of the global refugee crisis.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 5 October, 2016 | Topics:
Fact Sheets, News
| Tags: Refugee Admissions, Refugees
Online registration for the DV-2018 Program concluded on November 7.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 30 September, 2016 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: DV Lottery, Visas
President Barack Obama announced Jeffrey DeLaurentis as his choice to become the first U.S. ambassador to Cuba.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 28 September, 2016 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Barack Obama, US and Cuba
United States delivers final tranche of records related to the assassinations of Letelier and Moffitt.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 23 September, 2016 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
Remarks by President Obama at Leaders Summit on Refugees.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 23 September, 2016 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Barack Obama, Refugees, UN
White House announced commitments for private sector engagement on the Global Refugee Crisis.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 21 September, 2016 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: Refugees, UN, White House
Shapiro examined the main trends and issues related to the 2016 Presidential race on Tuesday, September 27.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 20 September, 2016 | Topics:
Events
| Tags: Robert Shapiro, US Elections
Remarks by Secretary Kerry at the UN High-Level Plenary Meeting on Refugees and Migration.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 20 September, 2016 | Topics:
News
| Tags: John Kerry, Refugees, UN
''I offer warm wishes to the people of Chile as you observe your nation’s Independence Day'', Secretary Kerry said.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 16 September, 2016 | Topics:
News
| Tags: 18, Chile, National Day
Secretary of State John Kerry hosted the 2016 Our Ocean Conference in Washington, D.C. on September 15 to 16.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 14 September, 2016 | Topics:
Events
| Tags: John Kerry, Our Ocean 2016
President Barack Obama hosted a Leaders' Summit on the Global Refugee Crisis on September 20.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 13 September, 2016 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Barack Obama, Global Summit, Refugees
Remarks by Secretary of State John Kerry on 9/11 Anniversary.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 12 September, 2016 | Topics:
Former U.S. Government Leaders, News
| Tags: 9/11 15th anniversary, John Kerry
President Obama marked the 15th anniversary of the September 11th attacks and paid tribute to survivors and first responders.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 12 September, 2016 | Topics:
Former U.S. Government Leaders, News
| Tags: 9/11 15th anniversary, Barack Obama
Demonstrations are likely to take place throughout the day on September 11 to mark the anniversary of Chile's 1973 military coup.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 8 September, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: Protests. Security Messages, Security Messages, U.S. Citizens
Remarks by Vice President Joe Biden at the 20th Annual CAF Conference.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 7 September, 2016 | Topics:
News, Speeches
| Tags: CAF Conference, Joe Biden
Embassy community volunteers collaborated with Habitat para la Humanidad Chile.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 1 September, 2016 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Embassy community volunteers, Habitat para la Humanidad Chile
This week is the 100th anniversary of the creation of America's National Park Service.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 31 August, 2016 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Barack Obama, National Parks
The White House announced the inaugural class of Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) Fellows.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 31 August, 2016 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: Barack Obama, Students
The White House announced that the 10,000 Syrian refugees arrived on Monday, August 29.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 30 August, 2016 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: Refugees, Syrian refugees
The Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument more than twice the size of Texas.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 28 August, 2016 | Topics:
News
Remarks by President Barack Obama on the Colombia Peace Agreement.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 25 August, 2016 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Barack Obama, Colombia Peace Agreement, Peace
Deadline for applying is 11:59PM on Friday, September 16, 2016.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 23 August, 2016 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Government, Students, SUSI Program, US History
Statement by President Obama on International Youth Day. The purpose of the day is to draw attention to a given set of issues surrounding youth.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 12 August, 2016 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Barack Obama, International Youth Day, Youth
The 2015 Report describes the status of religious freedom in each foreign country and U.S. policies to promote religious freedom around the world.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 10 August, 2016 | Topics:
News, Reports
| Tags: Department of State, religious freedom, Religious Freedom Report
Secretary of State John Kerry visited the Brazilian Naval Academy to meet Team USA at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 8 August, 2016 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Olympic Games, Rio 2016, Sports, Team USA
The Vice President spoke with Chilean President Michelle Bachelet by telephone to discuss a range of regional and global challenges.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 5 August, 2016 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: Joe Biden, President Michelle Bachelet
Panamax is an annual U.S. Southern Command-sponsored multinational exercise focused on ensuring the security of the Panama Canal.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 28 July, 2016 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: Military exercises
July 20 marks the completion of the first year of restored diplomatic relations between the United States and Cuba.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 20 July, 2016 | Topics:
Fact Sheets, News
| Tags: Barack Obama, One Year Anniversary, United States and Cuba
President Barack Obama condemned what he said “appears to be a horrific terrorist attack” in Nice.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 15 July, 2016 | Topics:
Former U.S. Government Leaders, News
| Tags: Attacks in France, Barack Obama, White House
Presidential Proclamation on the Victims of the Attack in Dallas, Texas.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 11 July, 2016 | Topics:
Former U.S. Government Leaders, News
| Tags: Barack Obama, Presidential Proclamation
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson says the Obama administration will meet its goal of resettling 10,000 Syrian refugees in 2016.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 8 July, 2016 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
| Tags: Human Rights, Syrian refugees
The Fourth of July is a federal holiday that commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 5 July, 2016 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Barack Obama, Fourth of July, Independence Day
The United Nations Human Rights Council adopted its third UN resolution on the human rights of LGBT persons.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 1 July, 2016 | Topics:
Human Rights, News, Press Releases
| Tags: LGBT, LGBT Rights, UN, UN Human Rights Council
Secretary Kerry released the 2016 Trafficking in Persons Report. The report is the U.S. Government’s principal diplomatic tool to engage foreign governments on human trafficking.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 30 June, 2016 | Topics:
News, Reports
| Tags: Department of State, Human Trafficking, John Kerry, TIP Report
President Obama took part in the 7th annual Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES) at Stanford University in Silicon Valley, California.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 28 June, 2016 | Topics:
Fact Sheets, News
| Tags: Barack Obama, Entrepreneurship, GES
In order to vote in the November 2016 elections, all overseas U.S. citizens need to have completed a Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) in 2016.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 28 June, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: Fourth of July, Routine Message, US Elections
President Obama designated a new national monument at the historic site of the Stonewall Uprising in New York City to honor the LGBT community.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 28 June, 2016 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Barack Obama, Presidential Proclamation
President Barack Obama gave the keynote address at the 2016 SelectUSA Investment Summit on June 20, 2016.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 20 June, 2016 | Topics:
News, Speeches
| Tags: Business, Investment, SelectUSA
Joint Statement signed by the U.S., Chile, and other six countries to ensure LGBTI persons live free of violence and discrimination.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 16 June, 2016 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
| Tags: LGBT Rights
Secretary of State John Kerry reaffirms the United States’ commitment to working with all in a spirit of equal partnership.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 14 June, 2016 | Topics:
News, Speeches
| Tags: John Kerry, Organization of American States
The U.S. Embassy in Santiago joins people around the world grieving the massacre of dozens of innocent people in Orlando.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 12 June, 2016 | Topics:
News
| Tags: LGBT, LGBT Rights
''On World Oceans Day, we reflect on the challenges facing our ocean and what we must do to protect this resource.''
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 8 June, 2016 | Topics:
Environment, News
| Tags: John Kerry, Our Ocean
This Message is to alert U.S. citizens residing and traveling in Santiago that members of the Confederation of Students of Chile (CONFECH) will hold an authorized demonstration on Thursday, June 9, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in downtown Santiago. Media reports indicate that CONFECH is planning to march from Plaza Bustamante via Avenida Alameda, ...
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 8 June, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: Protests, Protests. Security Messages
Covering more than 70 percent of the earth’s surface, oceans have a profound impact on our way of life.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 8 June, 2016 | Topics:
Our Ocean, Press Releases
| Tags: Barack Obama, Our Ocean, Presidential Proclamation
Acting Coordinator Siberell released 2015 Country Reports on Terrorism. Beginning with the report for 2004, it replaced the previously published Patterns of Global Terrorism.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 2 June, 2016 | Topics:
News, Reports
| Tags: Country Reports, Terrorism
All higher education institutions that promote study abroad programs between the United States and other countries were eligible to compete.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 30 May, 2016 | Topics:
Education, News
| Tags: Education, Exchange Programs
On June 1, 2016, the U.S. Embassy will launch an adult passport renewalmail-in program. You can mail in your passport application if you can answer YES to ALL the following questions: Your U.S. passport was issued within the last 15 years. You were at least 16 years old at the time your most recent U.S. ...
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 27 May, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: Routine Message, Security Messages, U.S. Citizens
This message is to alert U.S. citizens residing and traveling in and around Santiago that a Central Workers Union (CUT) protest is planned for Tuesday, May 31. The protest is currently not authorized. The march is scheduled to begin at 10:30 a.m. at Plaza Italia in downtown Santiago. Demonstrations are expected in other major cities ...
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 27 May, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: Protests. Security Messages
This message is to alert U.S. citizens residing and traveling in and around Valparaiso/Vina del Mar that protests are planned for Saturday, May 21. The protests are currently scheduled to begin at 9:30 a.m. in the Plaza Civica/Sotomayor and at the Congress during the President’s address. Demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and ...
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 20 May, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: Protests, Security Messages
To celebrate the 240th birthday of the United States of America, the U.S. Embassy invites all U.S. citizens in Chile to a Flag Raising Ceremony that will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 15 at the Embassy. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. All guests must RSVP by June 13th to
embassyflagraising@state.gov . Our event flyer with ...
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 19 May, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: Flag Raising Ceremony, Routine Message, Security Messages
The U.S. Embassy in Santiago advises U.S. citizens not to travel to Chiloe in the Lakes Region of Chile until the situation is normalized. Since May 2, protests by local fishermen have made travel in and around Chiloe very difficult. Entry to, and exit from, the island of Chiloe has been blocked. The situation in ...
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 9 May, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: Chiloe, Security Messages
This message is to alert U.S. citizens residing and traveling in and around Chiloe in the Lakes Region that protests by local fishermen have made travel in the area difficult, including cutting off the island of Chiloe. As the Embassy cannot confirm when the protests will end or when tourists will be able to depart ...
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 4 May, 2016 | Topics:
Emergency Services, Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: Chiloe, Fisherman, Security Messages
Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi led a bipartisan Congressional delegation to Mexico, Peru and Chile.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 1 May, 2016 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Democratic Party, Nancy Pelosi
Embassy community volunteered on Earth Day for Habitat Our Children Return Home program.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 26 April, 2016 | Topics:
News
This Message is to alert U.S. citizens residing and traveling in Santiago of an an authorized demonstration demonstration held on April 21.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 21 April, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
The American people today join the people of Chile in mourning the passing of former President Patricio Aylwin.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 20 April, 2016 | Topics:
News
“On behalf of the State Department I wish to extend my deepest condolences to the people of Chile'', Kirby said.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 19 April, 2016 | Topics:
News
Due to nearby flooding the U.S. Embassy in Santiago had limited operations on April 18, 2016.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 17 April, 2016 | Topics:
News
Due to nearby flooding the U.S. Embassy in Santiago will have limited operations on Monday, April 18, 2016.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 17 April, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
The U.S. Embassy American Citizen Services Unit wishes to inform all U.S. Citizens and beneficiaries of the Social Security Administration, Veterans Affairs, and Office of Personnel Management that beginning on May 16 any Federal Benefits inquiries must be done through email (
santiagofbu@state.gov ) or an in-person appointment at the Embassy. All appointments must be scheduled ...
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 15 April, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
Elimination of Federal Benefits Inquiries via Telephone The U.S. Embassy American Citizen Services Unit wishes to inform all U.S. Citizens and beneficiaries of the Social Security Administration, Veterans Affairs, and Office of Personnel Management that beginning on May 16 any Federal Benefits inquiries must be done through email (
santiagofbu@state.gov ) or an in-person appointment at ...
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 15 April, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: Routine Message, Security Messages, U.S. Citizens
The 2015 edition of the
Country Reports on Human Rights Practices points to a global governance crisis. In every part of the world, we see an accelerating trend by both state and non-state actors to close the space for civil society, to stifle media and Internet freedom, to marginalize opposition voices, and in the most extreme cases, to kill people or ...
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 13 April, 2016 | Topics:
News
Professor Viola Soto Guzmán, distinguished Chilean National Award winner in Education (1991) and Fulbright alumna, launched her book Toda Mi Vida Dedicada a la Educación Chilena y Latinoamericana, at the University of Chile’s public high school Liceo Experimental Manuel de Salas where she taught for several years. Prof. Soto was also a faculty member at ...
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 8 April, 2016 | Topics:
News
More than 30 years after the kidnapping and disappearance of U.S. Citizen Boris Weisfeiler near San Fabian de Alico in 1985, the United States continues to support Dr. Olga Weisfeiler’s pursuit of justice in her brother’s case. The recent court ruling absolving the eight accused parties over a statute of limitations is a frustrating setback. ...
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 4 April, 2016 | Topics:
News
The Vice President met with Chilean President Michelle Bachelet today at the Naval Observatory, where the two leaders underscored the strong bilateral partnership between the United States and Chile on issues related to trade, economic development, and democracy and human rights. The Vice President praised Chile’s constructive role in addressing a number of regional challenges ...
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 4 April, 2016 | Topics:
News
U.S. Secretary of the Air Force, Deborah Lee James, will head the U.S. official delegation to the International Air and Space Fair FIDAE in Santiago March 29 to April 3. The U.S. Air Force (USAF) F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team will perform precision aerial maneuvers to demonstrate the unique capabilities of the world’s only operational fifth-generation ...
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 23 March, 2016 | Topics:
News
Por feriado administrativo, la Embajada de los Estados Unidos, la Sección Consular, la Sección de Prensa y Cultura, al igual que otras secciones de esta misión diplomática permanecerán cerradas durante ese día.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 23 March, 2016 | Topics:
News
PRESIDENT OBAMA: Thank you. (Applause.) Muchas gracias. Thank you so much. Thank you very much. President Castro, the people of Cuba, thank you so much for the warm welcome that I have received, that my family have received, and that our delegation has received. It is an extraordinary honor to be here today. Before I ...
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 22 March, 2016 | Topics:
News
Today’s abhorrent attacks in Brussels are an assault against the Belgian people and the very heart of Europe. Our thoughts are with all those in Brussels, including the injured and the loved ones of those who were killed, and with the first responders and security personnel who are working tirelessly to keep Brussels safe. The ...
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 22 March, 2016 | Topics:
News
President Obama and the First Lady will travel to Cuba on March 21st and 22nd and Argentina on March 23rd and 24th. In Cuba, the President will work to build on the progress we have made toward normalization of relations with Cuba – advancing commercial and people-to-people ties that can improve the well-being of the Cuban people, ...
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 21 March, 2016 | Topics:
News
The U.S. Embassy advises U.S. citizens traveling and residing in Chile that potentially violent disturbances are probable in Santiago and possibly Valparaiso in connection with the anniversary of the Day of the Young Combatant (Día del Joven Combatiente) on Tuesday, March 29. This day commemorates the deaths of the brothers Rafael and Eduardo Vergara Toledo ...
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 18 March, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
The U.S. Embassy advises U.S. citizens traveling and residing in Chile that potentially violent disturbances are probable in Santiago and possibly Valparaiso in connection with the anniversary of the Day of the Young Combatant (Día del Joven Combatiente) on Tuesday, March 29. This day commemorates the deaths of the brothers Rafael and Eduardo Vergara Toledo ...
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 18 March, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
Each year, the Fulbright-Chile Commission organizes presentations of U.S. Fulbright student projects. Presentations are attended by Public Affairs Santiago staff and Chilean academics who will supervise the U.S. students projects in Chilean universities, both in Santiago and regions.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 14 March, 2016 | Topics:
News
WASHINGTON, March 10, 2016 – Leaders from 34 U.S. agribusinesses and organizations will accompany Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on a trade mission to Peru and Chile, March 14 to March 18, to expand export opportunities for U.S. food and agricultural products. Peru and Chile are also members of the 12-nation Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), which concluded ...
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 11 March, 2016 | Topics:
News
The U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce a special opportunity for emerging civil society leaders to participate in a 6- to 18-month professional fellowship in the United States. All Fellows will be placed at a leading social change organization in the United States. Individuals in the nonprofit/NGO sectors with 2 to 10 years ...
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 22 February, 2016 | Topics:
News
WASHINGTON—The Department of Homeland Security today announced that it is continuing its implementation of the Visa Waiver Program Improvement and Terrorist Travel Prevention Act of 2015 with the addition of Libya, Somalia, and Yemen as three countries of concern, limiting Visa Waiver Program travel for certain individuals who have traveled to these countries. Pursuant to ...
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 19 February, 2016 | Topics:
News
President Obama and the First Lady will travel to Cuba on March 21st and 22nd and Argentina on March 23rd and 24th. In Cuba, the President will work to build on the progress we have made toward normalization of relations with Cuba – advancing commercial and people-to-people ties that can improve the well-being of the Cuban people, ...
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 18 February, 2016 | Topics:
News
The U.S. Embassy informs U.S. citizens traveling to and residing in Chile that the Chilean Ministry of Health declared a
Dengue Alert for Easter Island (Isla de Pascua) on February 12, 2016. There are now four confirmed cases of locally transmitted dengue. While the Aedes egypti mosquito which carries dengue is not present in continental Chile, this ...
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 18 February, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
The U.S. Embassy informs U.S. citizens traveling to and residing in Chile that the Chilean Ministry of Health declared a
Dengue Alert for Easter Island (Isla de Pascua) on February 12, 2016. There are now four confirmed cases of locally transmitted dengue. While the Aedes egypti mosquito which carries dengue is not present in continental Chile, this ...
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 18 February, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: Dengue, Easter Island, Security Messages
MPA Center staff led a group of experts from the Office of National Marine Sanctuaries (ONMS), California, United Kingdom and Germany to conduct an advanced training workshop on coastal planning for protected area managers and planners from Chile, Peru, and Argentina. Sponsored by the GEF-funded Humboldt Current Large Marine Ecosystem Project, the workshop was held ...
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 12 February, 2016 | Topics:
News
Washington’s Birthday is a U.S. federal holiday celebrated on the third Monday of February in honor of George Washington, the first president of the United States. Increasingly, the holiday has become an occasion to celebrate the birthdays of both President George Washington and President Abraham Lincoln. Many Americans call the holiday Presidents Day. George Washington ...
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 12 February, 2016 | Topics:
News
On February 6, the Berkeley Public Library Foundation honored authors from the San Francisco Bay area at its 14th annual dinner in support of the Berkeley Public Library. Among those recognized was 2013 U.S. Fulbright Scholar Dr. Richard Scheffler. Scheffler is a Distinguished Professor of Health Economics and Public Policy in the School of Public Health ...
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 11 February, 2016 | Topics:
News
Since late last year, the Administration has been aggressively working to combat Zika, a virus primarily spread by mosquitoes that has recently been linked to birth defects and other concerning health outcomes. The Federal Government has been monitoring the Zika virus and working with our domestic and international public health partners to alert healthcare providers ...
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 8 February, 2016 | Topics:
News
America’s greatness is a testament to generations of courageous individuals who, in the face of uncomfortable truths, accepted that the work of perfecting our Nation is unending and strived to expand the reach of freedom to all. For too long, our most basic liberties had been denied to African Americans, and today, we pay tribute ...
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 3 February, 2016 | Topics:
News
Mechanical Engineer, Professor Alex Slocum, from MIT was invited by the Office of Naval Research Global to meet and interact with Chilean researchers, and to discuss his advanced and creative ideas and research on Renewable Energies. Professor Slocum is worldwide known for his vast experience in designing and prototyping incredible machines from small devices up ...
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 25 January, 2016 | Topics:
News
Thirteen Chilean students from subsidized public high schools in the country were selected among 270 candidates to represent Chile in the Youth Ambassadors program in the United States. The program is sponsored and funded by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and made possible through the U.S. Embassy in Santiago ...
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 21 January, 2016 | Topics:
News
The United States today began implementing changes under the Visa Waiver Program Improvement and Terrorist Travel Prevention Act of 2015 (the Act). U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) welcomes more than a million passengers arriving to the United States every day and is committed to facilitating legitimate travel while maintaining the highest standards of security ...
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 21 January, 2016 | Topics:
News
Your vote counts! Did you know that many U.S. elections for house and senate have been decided by a margin smaller than the number of ballots cast by absentee voters? All states are required to count every absentee ballot as long as it is valid and reaches local election officials by the absentee ballot receipt ...
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 19 January, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack will lead a trade mission March 14 to March 18 to expand export opportunities for U.S. agriculture in Chile and Peru. “Thanks to existing free trade agreements, the United States enjoys strong trading relationships with both Chile and Peru,” said Vilsack. “In addition, ...
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 19 January, 2016 | Topics:
News
The new-look website has seven sections representing broad topics that may be of interest to you. The sections are broken down further into sub-categories to assist you in finding specific information.
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 17 January, 2016 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Design, Website
Dr. Danilo González-Nilo, a lead researcher from Universidad Andrés Bello (UNAB), presented the final results of his scientific research project titled “Rational Design of Novel Pain Inhibitors” on December 9 and 10 at the U.S. Army Research Laboratory (ARL), and at the U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command (MRMC) respectively. The project was funded ...
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 15 January, 2016 | Topics:
News
In his seventh and final State of the Union address, President Obama said American leadership means “rallying the world behind causes that are right.” He highlighted U.S. cooperation with other countries to combat shared challenges like climate change and violent extremism. Speaking to Congress, the Supreme Court, diplomatic guests and others at the U.S. Capitol ...
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 15 January, 2016 | Topics:
News
Martin Luther King Jr. dedicated his life to the nonviolent struggle for racial equality in the United States. The third Monday in January marks Martin Luther King Day, a U.S. holiday that honors King’s legacy and challenges citizens to engage in volunteer service in their communities. Beginning the journey Born on January 15, 1929, to ...
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 15 January, 2016 | Topics:
News
Official transcript of Secretary of State John Kerry’s remarks delivered at the National Defense University in Washington, D.C. on January 13, 2016: Thank you. Good morning. Thank you. Thank you very much, Major General Padilla. Thank you, all of you. It’s a great privilege for me to be able to be here today. I’m delighted ...
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 14 January, 2016 | Topics:
News
By Anne C. Richard, Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM) Throughout 2015, refugee and migration issues dominated headlines. A record number of people — some 60 million — are now forcibly displaced. Almost a million refugees and migrants crossed the Mediterranean. When a photo hit the front pages ...
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 13 January, 2016 | Topics:
News
Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, Members of Congress, my fellow Americans: Tonight marks the eighth year I’ve come here to report on the State of the Union. And for this final one, I’m going to try to make it shorter. I know some of you are antsy to get back to Iowa. I also understand ...
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 13 January, 2016 | Topics:
News
To request an expedited/emergency appointment, an applicant must first complete the online visa application form DS-160. Secondly, an applicant must pay their MRV fee and schedule an appointment both through the Information Service Center. Only after an appointment is scheduled can they request that the Consular Section grant an earlier appointment date based on emergency ...
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 5 January, 2016 | Topics:
Non Immigrant Visas, Visas
| Tags: Expedited Appointments, Visas
The State Department created the Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) in 2011 to support alumni initiatives that promote shared values and innovative solutions to global challenges. The competition provides small grants to teams of past and current participants of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs to carry out public service projects that utilize skills and knowledge they ...
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 9 December, 2015 | Topics:
News
Ambassador Thomas Shannon and Chilean Under Secretary for Foreign Affairs Edgardo Riveros met on December 4 to discuss global, regional, and bilateral issues of mutual interest including the promotion of democracy and human rights, peacekeeping and security, economic growth and development through trade, the environment, and other topics. This High Level Bilateral Political Consultative Mechanism ...
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 7 December, 2015 | Topics:
News
La Idea is a program that supports Latin American entrepreneurs with an interest in entering foreign markets. Participants spend two weeks working with the host incubator program to learn about the US market and understand the specific industry’s processes. As part of the Incubator Program’s third round, Pacific Alliance countries (Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru) will select ...
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 19 November, 2015 | Topics:
News
University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications professor of practice Matt Waite and founder of the Drone Journalism Lab visited Concepcion, October 19-23 to share his experiences with students and faculty. Pulitzer Prize-winner Matt Waite for PolitiFact.com, the website that judges the truthfulness of politician’s statements, was keynote speaker at the seminar “Drones ...
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 22 October, 2015 | Topics:
News
The Youth Ambassadors Program for Argentina & Chile is a three week youth leadership exchange from March 16 to April 6, 2016, based in the U.S. for twenty six Argentine and Chilean teenagers ages 15-17 and four adult mentors. Applications must be submitted until November 20, 2015. The program aims to develop a cadre of young ...
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 21 October, 2015 | Topics:
News
Atlas Corps in partnership with the U.S. Government, seeks emerging civil society leaders for a funded, prestigious leadership development program in the United States-the Emerging Global Leaders Initiative (EGLI) Atlas Corps Fellowship. The Atlas Corps Fellowship is a 12-month professional fellowship. Fellows serve at Host Organizations working on issues that complement their expertise. Fellows learn leadership skills ...
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 19 October, 2015 | Topics:
News
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry released the 2014 Annual Report on International Religious Freedom on Wednesday, October 14, 2015, in the Press Briefing Room at the U.S. Department of State. The International Religious Freedom Report, now in its 17th year, attempts to give voice to those oppressed people and to document when and where ...
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 14 October, 2015 | Topics:
News
Mayport, Fl. — Naval forces from Chile, Colombia, Mexico and the United States kicked off UNITAS 2015, an annual multinational exercise, in Valparaiso, Chile, Oct. 13. Personnel from Brazil, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, New Zealand, and Panama are also participating in the exercise. This year’s exercise is hosted by the Chilean navy and will ...
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 13 October, 2015 | Topics:
News
I’ve spent every day of my presidency fighting to grow our economy and strengthen our middle class. That means making sure our workers have a fair shot to get ahead here at home, and a fair chance to compete around the world. My approach to trade has been guided by a unifying principle: leveling the ...
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 5 October, 2015 | Topics:
News
Today, the United States reached agreement with its eleven partner countries, concluding negotiations of the Trans-Pacific Partnership The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) is a new, high-standard trade agreement that levels the playing field for American workers and American businesses, supporting more Made in America exports and higher-paying American jobs. By eliminating over 18,000 taxes – in ...
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 5 October, 2015 | Topics:
News
The diversity immigrant visa program is administered on an annual basis by the Department of State to provide for a new class of immigrants known as “diversity immigrants” (DV immigrant). The Act makes available 50,000 permanent resident visas annually to persons from countries with low rates of immigration to the Unties states. For the DV-2017 ...
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 2 October, 2015 | Topics:
News
USAID/OFDA is strengthening urban search-and-rescue (USAR)capacity in the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region by providing $100,000 to support the 2015 Regional Earthquake Response Simulation Exercise (SIMEX 2015) in Santiago, Chile, on September 22-26. Led by the UN International Search and Rescue Advisory Group (INSARAG), SIMEX focuses on practicing disaster response methodologies that are based ...
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 2 October, 2015 | Topics:
News
Statement by John Kirby, Spokesperson U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry will travel to Valparaíso, Chile, on October 5 to attend the second Our Ocean conference, hosted by the government of Chile. He and Chilean Foreign Minister Heraldo Muñoz will also participate in a town hall meeting with students entitled, “Taking Action for Our Ocean.” Secretary Kerry ...
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 1 October, 2015 | Topics:
News
On Sept 22, 2015, the Chilean Navy research vessel Cabo de Hornos departed from Valparaiso, Chile, loaded with two experimental, 4th generation Deep-ocean Assessment and Reporting of Tsunamis (DART-4G) buoy sensors. Over the coming days, the United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), in partnership with the Servicio Hidrografico y Oceanografico de la Armada ...
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 28 September, 2015 | Topics:
News
The President spoke by phone today with President Bachelet of Chile regarding bilateral and broader economic issues. The President reiterated his condolences for the loss of life and destruction caused by the September 16 earthquake and inquired about the status of rebuilding and recovery efforts. The leaders also discussed the Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations, highlighting the ...
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 28 September, 2015 | Topics:
News
The protection and sustainable use of our ocean is the responsibility of all and it depends on each one of us to keep the ocean healthy so that it may continue to provide the important services that it gives us daily. Without a healthy ocean our own existence is at risk. For this, everyone must ...
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 24 September, 2015 | Topics:
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The Leadership and Educational Action Resource Network: Binational Graduate Student Collaboration for Educational Improvement in Chile project (Project LEARN-Chile) announces 18 Ph.D. in Education students as recipients of the 100K Strong-Gabriela Mistral Scholars award for fall 2015. Project LEARN-Chile provides an international research and learning opportunity for doctoral students in education at Texas State University ...
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 23 September, 2015 | Topics:
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Program dates are January 9 to February 13, 2016. The Institute will host a group of up to 20 students from Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Uruguay. The Institute will be conducted in English and will be hosted at the Institute for Training and Development (ITD) in Amherst, Massachusetts. E-mail application form to
usculturachile@gmail.com before Tuesday, October ...
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By U.S. Mission Chile | 22 September, 2015 | Topics:
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On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I congratulate the people of Chile as you celebrate two hundred and five years of independence this September 18. We wish all Chileans a joyous day as you celebrate your independence. We stand with Chile in the wake of the September 16 ...