U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE U.S. CONSULATE GENERAL, MONTERREY, MEXICO Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) Funding Opportunity Title: Public diplomacy grant program –preventing human trafficking through social media Funding Opportunity Number: PAS-MTY-2019-01 Deadline for Applications: June 11, 2019 CFDA Number: 19.040 Total Amount Available: …
Read More» U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE U.S. CONSULATE GENERAL, MONTERREY, MEXICO Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) Funding Opportunity Title: Public diplomacy grant program – promoting STEAM education Funding Opportunity Number: PAS-MTY-2019-01 Deadline for Applications: June 11, 2019 CFDA Number: 19.040 Total Amount Available: $30,000.00 USD PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The Public Affairs Section (PAS) …
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The U.S. Consulate General in Monterrey, in coordination with USAID and Red de Periodistas del Noreste, organized the Tercer Encuentro de Periodistas, a workshop for journalists, held March 8-10, 2019. The training opportunity featured Spanish-speaking specialists on topics such as fact checking, security journalism, economic topics in journalism, and design thinking. The seminars addressed more …
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Attention! Funding opportunity. We have opened the call for proposals for projects to implement the English Access program in the States of Nuevo Leon, Coahuila, San Luis Potosí, Durango and Zacatecas. NOTICE OF FUNDING OPPORTUNITY Public Affairs Office, U.S. Embassy Mexico City, Mexico This notice of funding opportunity seeks proposals for the implementation of …
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The Chargé d’Affaires of the United States Embassy in Mexico visits Monterrey and recognizes its dynamism and drive Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, November 6, 2018 – On his first visit to Monterrey, Chargé d’Affaires John Creamer remarked, “although I had heard about the entrepreneurial spirit, innovation, creativity and perseverance of Monterrey from afar, now it is …
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Location: Jalisco, Nayarit, Sinaloa, Zacatecas, Durango, Coahuila, Chihuahua, Colima and Baja California. Event: The U.S. Embassy advises U.S. citizens that Hurricane Willa made landfall near Escuinapa, Sinaloa and will continue to move in a north/northeast direction. A Hurricane Warning is in effect for San Blas to Mazatlan while a Tropical Storm Warning is in effect …
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Location: Jalisco, Nayarit, Sinaloa, Zacatecas, Durango, Coahuila, Chihuahua. Event: The U.S. Embassy advises U.S. citizens that Hurricane Willa is located southwest of Puerto Vallarta and moving in a north/northeast direction with an expected landfall around 1900 on Tuesday, October 23. A Hurricane Warning is in effect for San Blas to Mazatlan while a Tropical Storm …
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Location: Jalisco, Nayarit, Sinaloa, Zacatecas, Durango, Coahuila, Chihuahua. Event: The U.S. Embassy advises U.S. citizens that Hurricane Willa is located less than 100 miles southwest of Puerto Vallarta and moving in a northerly direction. A Hurricane Watch is in effect for San Blas to Mazatlán while a Tropical Storm Watch is in effect from Playa …
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As his first official activity after his arrival in Monterrey, Consul General William Duncan met with Governor of Nuevo Leon, Ing. Jaime Rodriguez. During his visit they had the opportunity to talk about the bilateral relationship and investment in the region.
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Independence Day Celebration in Monterrey, Mexico
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Former Major League Baseball players, Pedro Feliciano and Francisco Cordero , traveled to Monterrey, Nuevo Leon and Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas in May 2018 to conduct baseball camps benefiting more than 700 local children in partnership with Major League Baseball Players Association, the Department of State’s Sports Diplomacy program and the U.S. Consulates General in Monterrey and Nuevo Laredo. Feliciano …
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February 1, 2018 – In a celebration that highlighted the historical and cultural ties between the people of northeastern Mexico and the United States, U. S. Consul General in Monterrey Timothy Zúñiga-Brown hosted an academic forum and fair to commemorate the 120th anniversary of this diplomatic post. More than 300 guests were received in the …
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More than 160 Children Received Christmas Presents Through Toys for Tots To celebrate the holiday season, the U.S. Consulate General in Monterrey joined its Marine Detachment, for the fourth consecutive year, to collect toys among the consulate community and give to children of the community. At an event held on December 20, more than 160 …
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Monterrey, NL October 12, 2017 – In an effort to improve the educational and job opportunities for talented young people, the Consulate and binational center in Monterrey, Relaciones Culturales, awarded 100 scholarships through the English Access program to young students of Nuevo Leon. The project includes scholarship for students to learn U.S. English and computer …
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The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), through its program EnfoqueDH, along with Citizens in Support of Human Rights, AC (CADHAC), and the Attorney General of the State of Nuevo Leon signed an agreement to provide technical assistance in the field of human rights. This collaboration among civil society and the governments seeks to …
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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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September 16, 2017 On behalf of the Government of the United States, please accept our best wishes on the occasion of Mexico’s 207th anniversary of independence. The United States and Mexico are neighbors and partners, connected through family, educational, and cultural bonds, as well as important shared goals. We work together to secure our mutual …
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U.S. and Mexican Forensic Scientists, Historians, and Anthropologists Share Findings Monterrey, NL August 1, 2017 — The United States Consul General in Monterrey Timothy Zúñiga-Brown hosted a video conference with four U.S. experts who collaborated in the investigation to identify the remains of several soldiers of the 1846 Battle of Monterrey. Later, he offered a reception …
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Improving the experience visa applicants and American citizens receive at the Consulate Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, July 27, 2017- The Consulate General in Monterrey is pleased to announce the completion of the construction of the Consular pavilion for the consular services applicants, which began construction in December 2016. The ribbon-cutting ceremony was let by the Consul …
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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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To commemorate Independence Day Consul General Timothy Zúñiga-Brown hosted a midday reception at the consulate for nearly 200 guests, including representatives of civil society, media, educational institutions, and government within our consular district. With Route 66 as the theme of the event, the iconic American highway represents connections among people from across the country and …
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Monterrey, Mexico- With nearly one hundred journalists from six Mexican states, the Network of Journalists of Northeast Mexico and the U.S. Consulate General in Monterrey hosted the second meeting of journalists held June 23-25, 2017 in Monterrey. The three-day interactive workshop included professional trainings and was sponsored by the Merida Initiative office of the U.S. …
Read More» KANSAS CITY, KS. – The U.S. Marshals Service worked with Mexican authorities to arrest 31 year old Kansas resident Jeffrey Dane Swindler. The U.S. Marshals also worked in coordination with the Sumner County Sherriff’s Office, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers. Swindler was wanted for aggravated failure to appear for sentencing on a rape …
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Monterrey, NL May 31, 2017 – Memorial Day: During a ceremony with 90 students of the English Access program at Monterrey’s binational center, we honored those who died while serving in the country’s armed forces. The Consulate General Marine Corps Detachment conducted a demonstration and explained the symbolism behind folding the U.S. flag. In honor …
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Migrant smuggling is a #DeadlyBusiness, and big income source for criminal organizations. Smugglers take advantage of vulnerable people, but the United States is working together with the Mexican government to combat this type of crime. Last week, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) convened a workshop in Nuevo Leon on Operational Training …
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On March 24 the Consulate General in Monterrey held an opening ceremony of the first generation of the English Access program at the School of Languages of Tec de Monterrey’s campus Saltillo, Coahuila. Twenty-five young people received this scholarship from Consul General Timothy Zuñiga-Brown. The English Access Microscholarship program is a two-year scholarship for talented …
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Mexico City, March 22, 2017 – U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Roberta Jacobson visited the state of Oaxaca as part of her commitment to enhance the bilateral relationship and to get to know various parts of the country. During her visit, she met with Governor Alejandro Murat and discussed economic development, the state’s cultural heritage and …
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As part of International Women’s Month, the United States Consulate General in Monterey in coordination with the University of Monterrey, Abogadas MX and the Mexican Bar Association of Nuevo Leon, held a conference titled, “Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Keys to Advancing Your Career in Law” on March 9 at the University of Monterrey. The speakers …
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In Monterrey, Minister Counselor for Public Affairs Susan Elbow met with representatives of non-government organizations receiving small grants funds from the Public Affairs Section. The organizations promote various themes, including promoting a cultural of lawfulness on university campuses, science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) learning among girls, and robotics skills acquisition among high school students …
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Under the Merida Initiative, the U.S. Consulate General in Monterrey and the Attorney General of the State of Nuevo Leon (PGJ) conducted the closing ceremony on December 9, 2016 for an analysis and processing of the crime scene training for over 190 Mexican investigation experts within the Attorney General’s Institute of Criminology and Forensic Services. …
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On November 8, 2016, U.S. Consulate General Monterrey invited 200 guests to watch election returns and increase understanding of the U.S. presidential election process. The consulate held a watch party which featured trivia contests, live music, and other activities while watching the returns come in. Several media outlets covered the party. Consular Chief Scott Cecil …
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October 2016 — The U.S. Consulate General in Monterrey congratulates Joseph A. Stanzione, elementary principal of the American School Foundation of Monterrey, for being awarded the 2016 Class of National Distinguished Principals. This award honors outstanding elementary and middle-level administrators for setting high standards for instruction, student achievement, character, and climate for the students, families, …
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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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Monterrey, NL September 27, 2016 — The Embassy of the United States of America and the Consulate General in Monterrey wish to thank the federal government of Mexico, the state government of Nuevo León, and the authorities of Mariano Escobedo airport for their assistance in repatriating remains identified by the Instituto Nacional de Antropología e …
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Good morning and thank you President Alberto de Armas for inviting me to your annual meeting. I am excited to be back here in Monterrey, after so many years. You meet at a crucial time – a time of testing, a crossroads where it will become clear whether we’re going to move forward in this …
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Monterrey, NL August 31, 2016 – The Consulate General of the United States in Monterrey hosted a signing ceremony among five universities from Nuevo Leon and Consejo Cívico to fight corruption and promote the culture of lawfulness. The main objective of this university alliance is to promote a culture of reporting bribes and highlighting the …
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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 Consulate General in Monterrey joined the Nuevo Leon State Secretary of Sustainable Development to sponsor the visit of U.S. guest speaker Mr. Hector De La Torre of the California Air Resources Board. Among Mr. De La Torre’s activities while in Monterrey was a public lecture at the Tecnologico de Monterrey University in which he …
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To commemorate the United States Independence Day this year the Consulate General hosted two receptions, one in Saltillo, Coahuila and one in Monterrey, Nuevo León. In Monterrey, Consul General Timothy Zúñiga-Brown hosted more than 250 guests at an event with a Hollywood theme, including clips of many popular movies filmed in Mexico. During the celebration …
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For the first time, the U.S. Consulate General in Monterrey celebrated Independence Day in Saltillo, Coahuila. This was the first occasion in recent times, that the consulate commemorated this important event outside of Monterrey. During the event, which included distinguished guests from government, civil society, academics and private sector, Consul General Timothy Zuniga-Brown announced that …
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Monterrey, May 31, 2016 – The Consulate General Monterrey and the Government of Nuevo León celebrated the graduation of 113 students who participated in the strategic training plan for the State of Nuevo León. Governor Jaime Rodriguez Calderón and Consul General Timothy Zúñiga-Brown led the graduation ceremony. The training courses included basic police skills, first …
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On May 12-13, 2016 the Conference of Western Attorneys General (CWAG) hosted its Forum on Oral Trials, attracting close to 400 members of the legal profession from San Luis Potosí including personnel from the Attorney General’s office, the Public Defender’s office, law school students and faculty, bar associations, and private attorneys. Senior litigators from the …
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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 …
Read More» April 27, 2016 — The U.S. Consulate General in Monterrey has lifted its April 1, 2016 security-related restriction for travel outside the Monterrey metropolitan area for U.S. Government personnel. For general information about travel within Mexico, we encourage U.S. citizens to review the Travel Warning . We strongly recommend that U.S. citizens traveling to or residing in Mexico …
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On April 25, Consulate General Monterrey hosted its fourth annual Visa Telethon on the local Televisa TV affiliate. Approximately 30 Consular, Public Affairs, and U.S. Customs and Immigration Service officials answered questions via phone, Facebook and Twitter. During the six hours of live transmission, Consulate General personnel conducted live interviews on tourism, student visas, the …
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To recognize Earth Day, members of the Consulate General community and their families joined in a cleanup campaign at Huasteca National Park on Sunday April 23. The activity was organized by the state government of Nuevo Leon with participation from hundreds of community members, schools, organizations, concerned citizens, and volunteers. The volunteers cleaned up many …
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The United States Consulate General in Monterrey had the pleasure of hosting the Third Moot Court competition in conjunction with the Poder Judicial of Nuevo Leon on April 6-10, 2016. This year nine team — Facultad de Libre de Derecho, Tec Mileno, Universidad Autónoma de Coahuila, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo Leon, Universidad de Guanajuato, Universidad …
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San Luis Potosí, SLP March 17, 2016 The U.S. Embassy’s Minister Counselor for Public Affairs, Stephanie Syptak-Ramnath participated in the North American Higher Education Conference (CONAHEC), “Global Grand Challenges: Channeling International Collaboration” conference in San Luis Potosi. The diplomat participated in one of the panels where she highlighted that governments have an important role to …
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San Luis Potosí, SLP. March 16 2016 During the open ceremony of the North American Higher Education Conference (CONAHEC), “Global Grand Challenges: Channeling International Collaboration” conference in San Luis Potosi, U.S. Consul General in Monterrey Timothy Zuniga-Brown said that this type of efforts demonstrate the U.S. government’s commitment to the bilateral partnership in educational exchange, …
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Monterrey, Nuevo León, March 16, 2016 In an effort to support communities in Nuevo Leon, the U.S. Consulate General in Monterrey in coordination with the Binational Center inaugurated the English language program ” Fortaleciendo nuestras Raíces” (Strengthening Our Roots). The program is aimed at teaching English to 25 indigenous women in Monterrey. The program will …
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Consul General Timothy Zuniga-Brown spoke on ABC Radio about the various activities in which this consulate participates. In addition to visas, the consulate operations cover a variety of topics, including trade, security, cultural and educational opportunities, among others. The diplomat highlighted the relationship and spirit of cooperation between this region and the United States reflecting …
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Monterrey, NL February 26, 2016 As part of the Speaker Series this consulate offers, Community Liaison Officer Matt Taylor gave a presentation about the various movements for civil rights in the United States. The presentation was part of the university course entitled “Citizenship and Democracy” at the Tec de Monterrey. The class was composed of …
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Durango, Durango February 25, 2016 During his visit to Durango, Consul General Timothy Zuniga-Brown, participated in the official ceremony to present certificates to students of the English Access Micro-scholarship Program ( http://exchanges.state.gov/non-us/EnglishAccess ) which is sponsored by the consulate in coordination with the Universidad Juarez in the State of Durango. A total of twenty-five program participants, …
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Monterrey, NL February 25, 2016 Vice Consuls Greg Gonzales, Jacob Hall and Jose Marina-Torres spoke to a group of about 200 students and teachers about the U.S. presidential election. The official explained the history of primaries and caucuses system and their impact on the U.S. political landscape. They also introduced the 2016 presidential candidates. Following …
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The Consul General in Monterrey, Timothy Zúñiga-Brown, participated in the commemoration of the 169th anniversary of the Battle of Angostura. The event was held in an area located south of Saltillo, Coahuila which was the location where the events between Mexico and the United States took place in 1847. The commemoration was led by the head …
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In his recent visit to San Luis Potosi in February 2016, Consul General Timothy Zúñiga-Brown was welcomed by the Governor of San Luis Potosi, Juan Manuel Lopez Carreras. The two officials discussed the economic, cultural, and educational potential of the state. At the meeting, they also talked about the activities in the state sponsored by …
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Three officers from the U.S. Consulate General offered three presentations in celebration of Black History Month. February 2016 — Vice-Consul Lekisha Gunn gave a presentation at the Prepa 15 in Monterrey on the role of African-American women in today’s American society and how black women use social media to celebrate achievements and highlight current social …
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On February 2, 2016, PCO Alan Long participated in the opening ceremony for the 20th edition of Expo Manufactura in Monterrey. PCO Long was one of four speakers during the ceremony. The other speakers included Jose Navarro, Director of EJ Krause, Guillermo Dillon, Director of the local Industry Association and Nuevo Leon’s Governor Mr. Jaime Rodriguez …
Read More» January 22, 2016 The United States Consulate General in Monterrey is aware of press reports, which indicate that law enforcement officials are levying fines and impounding vehicles of unauthorized taxi services, including Uber vehicles, arriving at the General Mariano Escobedo International Airport. Passengers have been required to disembark from vehicles and obtain an authorized taxi …
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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.
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Mexico City, January 15, 2016 — Assistant Secretary for Consular Affairs, Michele Thoren Bond, concluded her five-day visit to Monterrey, Merida, Cancun, and Mexico City today. The highlight of her trip was leading the U.S. delegation in the collaborative and productive bilateral Consular Dialogue with the government of Mexico on Thursday, January 14, 2016. Director …
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During her visit to Monterrey on January 11, Assistant Secretary for Consular Affairs Michele Thoren Bond spoke of the importance of properly documenting U.S-born children who are living in Mexico. Accompanied by Dr. Esthela Garza Gutierrez, Secretary of Nuevo Leon’s Ministry of Education, Assistant Secretary Bond visited public high school No. 34 in Santa Cecilia …
Read More» The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the United States Consulate General in Monterrey is pleased to announce a request for proposals (RFP) for Community Small Grants. PAS invites civil society organizations and community leaders in Coahuila, Durango, Nuevo Leon, San Luis Potosi, Tamaulipas, and Zacatecas to submit proposals for a grant or cooperative agreement. Program …
Read More» U.S. Ambassador Anthony Wayne travelled to Monterrey to participate in the Mexico-U.S. Entrepreneurship and Innovation Council’s (MUSEIC) third meeting alongside Undersecretary for North America, Sergio Alcocer Martinez de Castro and Enrique Jacob Rocha, President of Mexico’s National Entrepreneurship Institute (INADEM). Established in May 2013, MUSEIC is one of the key initiatives strengthening the linkages between …
Read More» U.S. Ambassador Anthony Wayne travelled to Monterrey to participate in the Mexico-U.S. Entrepreneurship and Innovation Council’s (MUSEIC) third meeting alongside Undersecretary for North America, Sergio Alcocer Martinez de Castro and Enrique Jacob Rocha, President of Mexico’s National Entrepreneurship Institute (INADEM). The leaders met with MUSEIC council members and subcommittee co-chairs to promote ongoing efforts to …
Read More» As of Tuesday, July 22, the Monterrey US Consulate will be open to the public in its new facility located in Santa Catarina during regular business hours from 8:00am to 5:00pm. In this you will find directions in Spanish to the new consulate from the the CAS located in Monterrey’s Downtown: FAQS For Non-Immigrant Visas service [PDF 516kb] For American Citizens Services [PDF 497kb]
Read More» During his July 2 visit to Monterrey, Ambassador Wayne had a productive discussion with Nuevo Léon Governor Rodrigo Medina and his senior advisors on security, economic and education initiatives, U.S. cooperation with the state, and a variety of other topics of mutual interest. Ambassador Wayne thanked the Governor for his support with the Consulate’s move …
Read More» In an important symbol of our commitment and enduring relationship with Mexico, U.S. Ambassador to Mexico E. Anthony Wayne; the Department of State’s Under Secretary for Management Patrick Kennedy; and Consul General Joseph M. Pomper, alongside Mexican dignitaries, hosted a dedication for the new U.S. Consulate General in Monterrey today. The dedication ceremony was followed …
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Today concluded U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker’s five-day business development mission to Mexico, which included stops in Mexico City and Monterrey. This was Secretary Pritzker’s first international trade mission as head of the Department of Commerce and second visit to Mexico. Secretary Pritzker was joined by business representatives from 17 export-ready companies throughout the visit, …
Read More» This warden message is being issued to alert U.S. citizens residing and traveling in Mexico that the National Hurricane Center (NHC), www.nhc.noaa.gov/ , has issued a warning for Hurricane Ingrid, currently located in the Gulf of Mexico on the eastern coast of Mexico near the states of Tamaulipas and Veracruz. According to Mexico’s La Comisión Nacional …
Read More» U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Bureau of Consular Affairs The Department of State has issued this Travel Warning to inform U.S. citizens about the security situation in Mexico. General information on the overall security situation is provided immediately below. For information on security conditions in specific regions of Mexico, which can vary, travelers should reference the …
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