Location: Gateway International Bridge Port of Entry, Matamoros, Mexico Event: U.S. Consulate General Matamoros advises U.S. citizens of a continuing protest at the Gateway International Bridge Port of Entry in Matamoros, Mexico. At approximately 1:00 a.m. on October 10, 2019, an estimated 500 individuals approached the bridge, resulting in the temporary closure of the Port …
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Location: Tamaulipas and Nuevo Leon, Mexico Event: U.S. Mission Mexico cautions U.S. citizens that the center of Tropical Storm Fernand is expected to cross the northeast coast of Mexico late Wednesday. The Mexican government has issued a Tropical Storm Warning for the northeast coast of Mexico from Barra del Tordo southward to Puerto Altamira, and …
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release May 15, 2019 MEDIA NOTE The Department of State Dedicates the New U.S. Consulate General in Matamoros, Mexico In a display of our enduring friendship and important partnership with Mexico, U.S. Chargé d’Affaires John S. Creamer, Consul General Neda Brown , and Director of Overseas Buildings …
Read More» Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens: Security Alert – U.S. Consulate Matamoros, Mexico USCG Matamoros is monitoring increased activity near Plaza Fiesta Matamoros, and recommends that US Citizens avoid the area. Review the Mexico Travel Advisory for Tamaulipas https://bit.ly/2DjRQvF We recommend you exercise caution and monitor local media for updates. Enroll in STEP to receive alerts https://bit.ly/1keXnbc …
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Monterrey, NL October 1, 2017 — For the second year, the U.S. Consulate General in Monterrey, in coordination with the Consulates General in Matamoros and Nuevo Laredo, conducted a series of professional seminars – Free the Press 2017 – for journalists offered by U.S. experts. The seminars addressed over 100 distinguished journalists from the states …
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The Consulate General participated in the (# Provericyt2017) organized by the Autonomous University of Nuevo Leon. This project received financial support from the U.S. Consulate, which supported various community initiatives in the region . The three-week camp invites 600 students from the UANL system, of which 60 high school students from rural Nuevo Leon are sponsored by the consulate. The goal …
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We are pleased to announce the winners of the consulate call to fund community projects. Please visit our website to learn about these projects . The call sought proposals that addressed issues in the promotion of human rights, science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education, proposals related to democracy, freedom of expression, civil society and good …
Read More» Monterrey, Nuevo León, July 11, 2017 – For second year in a row and with the goal of providing support to communities in Northeastern Mexico and strengthening the bilateral relation between the U.S. and Mexico, the Consulate General in Monterrey in coordination with Consulates General in Nuevo Laredo and Matamoros opened their request for proposals for …
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The City of Matamoros hosted U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Roberta Jacobson. During her two-day visit, the ambassador met with officials, business leaders, youth groups and the media.
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Monterrey, NL October 21, 2016 — In coordination with the Consulates General in Matamoros and Nuevo Laredo, U.S. Consulate General Monterrey concluded a series of six professional seminars – Free the Press – for journalists offered by U.S. experts. The seminars addressed over 200 distinguished journalists from the states of Coahuila, Durango, Nuevo Leon, San …
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Consulates General Monterrey, Matamoros, and Nuevo Laredo co-hosted a regional Alumni Summit for Northeast Mexico with more than 50 former U.S. Government program participants from the states of Coahuila, Durango, Nuevo Leon, San Luis Potosi, Tamaulipas and Zacatecas. The summit consisted of a professional development day and a community service day. The professional and career …
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The U.S. Consulate General in Monterrey, is pleased to announce the awardees of community small grants. This special competition, launched in January 2016, sought proposals for projects that address environmental challenges, broaden human rights, engage at-risk youth, expand economic opportunity for women or underserved communities, encourage innovation, science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education, and strengthen …
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The U.S. Consulate in Matamoros celebrated the 240th anniversary of the Independence of the United States on July 1st at the Museum of Contemporary Art of Tamaulipas. The Consul General Angela Kerwin welcomed more than 200 guests, between among whom were government authorities, community leaders, businessmen and representatives of civil civic organizations. The centennial of …
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The U.S. Consulates General in Monterrey, Matamoros and Nuevo Laredo launched a series of virtual seminars entitled “Free the Press” for journalists on topics of professional development offered by U.S. experts. The May 13 inaugural seminar on new media trends featured media expert Janine Warner from California. Ms. Warner addressed over 140 distinguished journalists from …
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Matamoros, Tamaulipas April 18, 2016 — Chargé d’Affairs William Duncan participated in the groundbreaking ceremony today in Matamoros marking the official beginning of construction of the new U.S. Consulate General in the city of Matamoros. Led by Chargé d’Affairs Duncan and Consul General Angela Kerwin, the ceremony marked the beginning of the construction on the site …
Read More» In an important symbol of enduring friendship with Mexico, U.S. Chargé d’Affairs to Mexico, William Duncan, U.S. Consul General in Matamoros Angela Kerwin, and local officials broke ground today on the new U.S. Consulate General in Matamoros. The multi-building campus will be situated on a 7.6-acre site in Matamoros. The campus will include an office …
Read More» Reynosa, Tamaulipas, January 22, 2016 – Officials from the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City and the U.S. Consulate General in Matamoros yesterday concluded assessments of State correctional facilities in Matamoros and Reynosa. They later shared their findings with Nora Angelica Balderrama Cano, Under-Secretary for the Tamaulipas State Penal System. These visits are an important step …
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Mexico City, January 20, 2016 – Contrary to some rumors on the web, we reiterate that all Mexicans who wish to travel to the U.S. continue to require a U.S. visa as well as a Mexican passport.
Read More» CUSTOMS AGENTS WHO WORK WITH “TRANSMIGRANTES” (PEOPLE WHO TRAVEL THROUGH MEXICO) Customs Agent, Manuel Antonio Carrillo Gonzalez Medina Forwarding Mexico, S.C. Real del Río num. 4 Fraccionamiento las Palmas, C.P. 87420, H. Matamoros, Tamaulipas. Tels. 011 52 (868) 812-45-99 y 812-44-20 Fax 011 52 (868) 816-76-65 y 812-44-30Transmigrantes CATS, Sandra Guerra 2626 E. US 281 San …
Read More» Marriage Requirements in Matamoros The following are the requirements for marriage in Matamoros, Mexico. However, marriage requirements prevailing in the thirty-one states of Mexico are in general very similar to those of the State of Tamaulipas. U.S. citizens or other foreigners wishing to be married in Mexico with a Mexican citizen must present to the …
Read More» US CONSULATE The U.S. Consulate in Matamoros, Mexico is requesting quotes for the renovation of office space as per Scope of Work described in the web page link noted below. Please send your quotes no later than August 14, 2015 at 4:00 PM (Eastern Daylight Time) to this email address GonzalezSP@state.gov . No quotes will be …
Read More» Upcomping Event: Studying in the United States When: Tuesday, July 1, 5-7pm Where: IMACULTA, near Parque Olimpico, Av. Constitución, Colonia Jardín, Matamoros Cost: Free! We invite you to attend a special event about student visas. Consular officers will be there to talk about their experiences studying in the United States and will explain the student …
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