Weeklong program of events for Mexico’s justice sector advances consolidation of the accusatory criminal justice system Mexico City, March 9, 2018 — Today is the culmination of a weeklong program of events organized under the Merida Initiative, including conferences, interdisciplinary exchanges, and fora for U.S. and Mexican criminal justice sector actors. Throughout the week U.S. federal judges ...
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By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 9 March, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Merida Initiative, News, Press Releases, U.S. Agencies | Tags: Ambassador Jacobson, Merida Initiative
Mexico City, March 2, 2018 — U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Roberta Jacobson celebrated the 150th anniversary of the American Benevolent Society’s (ABS) founding with ABS President William Biese, Executive Director Barbara Franco, and other ABS members. To mark the anniversary, the Ambassador hosted the organization’s annual “Cherry Pie Festival” at her home. More than 150 guests attended ...
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By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 2 March, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases | Tags: Ambassador Jacobson, Cherry pie
Good morning. It is wonderful to see you all today for this historic occasion. We are marking the beginning of a new era for the U.S. Embassy in Mexico. Me gustaría agradecer a maestro Alfonso Navarrete Prida, Secretario de Gobernación, al Dr. Miguel Ángel Mancera que creo que ya llegó, Jefe de Gobierno de la ...
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By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 13 February, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Featured Event, News, Speeches, U.S. & Mexico | Tags: Ambassador Jacobson, Ground Breaking, Mancera, Primera Piedra, Relaciones Exteriores
Good morning everyone, I am delighted to be here, and thank you, Andy, for that introduction. We have one other thing in common, which is some quality time spent in New Jersey, my home state, so I am delighted to meet a fellow New Jersian. I am really delighted to be here, and thank the ...
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By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 15 November, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Featured Event, News, Speeches, U.S. & Mexico | Tags: Ambassador, Ambassador Jacobson, Ambassador Speech, Decision Makers
MEXICO CITY – Jesus Rosario Favela Astorga (a.k.a. “Chuy”), who is charged with the first-degree murder of United States Border Patrol Agent Brian Terry, was arrested by Mexican law enforcement officers over the weekend. Favela Astorga’s arrest was based on the United States’ request for his extradition. He was the last remaining fugitive of seven ...
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By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 18 October, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Law Enforcement, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Mexico, U.S. Agencies | Tags: Ambassador Jacobson
A U.S. delegation, led by U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Roberta Jacobson, Department of State Deputy Assistance Secretary for Western Hemisphere Affairs John Creamer and Department of Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Michael Dougherty, met with Mexico’s delegation, led by Eugenio Imaz Gispert, Director of Mexico’s Center for Investigation and National Security, to review our security cooperation ...
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By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 17 October, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Former U.S. Government Leaders, Law Enforcement, News, U.S. Agencies, Western Hemisphere | Tags: Ambassador Jacobson, Rex Tillerson, TCO
Ambassador Roberta S. Jacobson Confirms U.S. Government Assistance to Red Cross of Mexico to for Earthquake Victims. On September 25, 2017 Ambassador Jacobson participated in a donation ceremony with Eduardo S. Aguero Le Duc, Vice President of the Red Cross Mexico. During the ceremony the Ambassador confirmed $100,000 in U.S. Government assistance to the ...
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By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 25 September, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, News, U.S. & Mexico, U.S. Agencies | Tags: Ambassador Jacobson
Mexico City, September 21, 2017—“Like everyone in Mexico City, Puebla and Morelos, I lived through the moments of anguish during last Tuesday’s earthquake. As president Trump noted, we are with our Mexican brothers and sisters in this critical time. I am moved by the palpable expressions of solidarity from so many citizens. I am deeply proud ...
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By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 21 September, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, News, U.S. & Mexico | Tags: Ambassador Jacobson, os Angeles County Fire Department
Mexico City, August 28, 2017—The Mexican Association of Universities and Higher Learning Institutions (ANUIES) and the U.S. Embassy in Mexico through its Agency for International Development (USAID) launched the program Harnessing the Will to Professionalize and Certify Criminal Justice System Operators and Communicators, in an effort to strengthen law enforcement in Mexico.
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By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 28 August, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Merida Initiative, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Mexico, U.S. Agencies | Tags: Ambassador Jacobson, ANUIES, USAID
Remarks by Ambassador Jacobson at the Launching of the Blue Heart Campaign 2.0 “#AQUÍ ESTOY” Against Trafficking in Persons Good Afternoon. Secretary Osorio Chong, Mr. Brandolino, President of CONAGO, Miguel Ángel Mancera, Distinguished members of the presidium, Welcome to all and thank you for the invitation and your presence here today. As we commemorate ...
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By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 31 July, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Featured Event, Human Rights, Merida Initiative, News, Speeches, U.S. & Mexico, U.S. Agencies | Tags: Ambassador Jacobson, Ambassador Speech, Blue Heart Campaign 2.0, World Day Against Trafficking in Persons
Remarks by U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Roberta Jacobson at the 241st Anniversary of the Independence of the United States of America Mexico City, June 29th, 2017 – “Welcome, all of you to the commemoration of the 241st anniversary of the Independence of the United States! I want to express my appreciation to all of ...
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By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 29 June, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, News, U.S. & Mexico | Tags: Ambassador Jacobson
Mexico City, June 22, 2017 – “In our countries in Mexico and in the world we are convinced that all individuals and all families must be treated with respect and dignity regardless of their sexual orientation, gender expression or gender identity. We take very seriously our role as defenders of equality of human rights for ...
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By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 22 June, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Human Rights, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & Mexico, U.S. Agencies | Tags: Ambassador Jacobson
Good morning everyone. I am very sorry I cannot be physically present with you today, but I know you are in very good company: Mr. Renato Sales, and Jose Alberto Rodriguez Calderon, the hosts of this conference. Events like these that bring together different actors of the penitentiary system with others of similar interests are ...
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By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 22 June, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Featured Event, Merida Initiative, Speeches, U.S. & Mexico, U.S. Agencies | Tags: Ambassador Jacobson, Ambassador Speech
The diverse family of nations in the Americas recognizes democracy is a part of our collective DNA. The Organization of American States (OAS) has for decades provided us a forum to discuss our greatest challenges and take action together to address them. Particularly since the approval by OAS members of the Inter-American Democratic Charter in ...
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By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 19 June, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Nuevo Laredo, Political Affairs, U.S. & Mexico, Western Hemisphere | Tags: Ambassador Jacobson, OpEd
Mexico City, May 16, 2017 – The first National Fentanyl Conference for Forensic Chemists opened today in Mexico City. With it comes the recognition of the potential dangers of fentanyl, not only for users but also those responsible for detecting and managing the drug, as well as the need for continued collaboration between countries affected ...
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By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 16 May, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Merida Initiative, News, U.S. & Mexico, U.S. Agencies | Tags: Alberto Elías Beltrán, Ambassador Jacobson, fentanyl. law enforcement, Merida Initia, Merida Initiative
Thanks Jaime and Luis for your invitation. Good afternoon, everyone. I’d rather sit here and keep things informal. I will use my cue cards. You can always tell who is not a native speaker because they always use cue cards. I think the title of this conference is very appropriate and very well selected, ‘Facing ...
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By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 11 May, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Featured Event, News, Speeches, U.S. & Mexico | Tags: Ambassador Jacobson, Ambassador Speech
Mexico City, May 3, 2017—The ambassadors of the United States, Canada, Sweeden and the European Union in Mexico discussed press freedom through Facebook Live to commemorate the World Press Freedom Day which the United Nations General Assembly enacted in 1993.
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By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 3 May, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Mexico | Tags: Ambassador Jacobson
As Prepared It is a real pleasure to be here today with so many distinguished women who are being honored for their leadership in Mexico and beyond. As the first woman Ambassador of the United States to Mexico, I am accustomed to being the only woman in the room. Today is the opposite of that, ...
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By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 30 March, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Featured Event, Speeches, U.S. & Mexico | Tags: Ambassador, Ambassador Jacobson, Ambassador Speech, leaders, women
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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By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 22 March, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Monterrey, Press Releases, U.S. & Mexico | Tags: Ambassador Jacobson
Mexico City, March 15, 2017 – U.S. Ambassador Roberta Jacobson visited various locations in the state of Morelos, and met with Governor Graco Ramiez to discuss renewable energy and economic development. This visit is part of her goal of getting to know Mexico first hand. During the day she visited the Robert Brady Museum, the ...
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By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 15 March, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Culture, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Mexico | Tags: Ambassador Jacobson
During its 100th General Assembly, Mónica Flores Barragán, stated that AMCHAM will continue “connecting companies, talent, ideas and businesses.” In 2017, the Chamber will work on two main objectives: increasing the competitiveness of the private sector and implementing binational linkages. Mexico City, March 14th, 2017 – During the 100th General Assembly, Mónica Flores Barragán, President ...
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By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 14 March, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Commercial Affairs, U.S. & Mexico | Tags: Ambassador Jacobson
Washington, D.C., March 14, 2017 – The U.S. Department of State is proud to note its participation in this year’s U.S.-Mexico Bilateral Forum on Higher Education, Innovation, and Research Roundtable. The Bilateral Forum—often known by its acronym in Spanish “FOBESII”—is an excellent example of how public-private partnerships can promote education and research to stimulate innovation and ...
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By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 14 March, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Education, Scholarships and Exchanges | Tags: Ambassador Jacobson, public-private
Mexico City, March 9, 2017 – “We commend Mexican authorities for the conviction of the murderer of Oaxaca journalist Marcos Hernandez Bautista. We encourage authorities to continue investigating the case and ultimately arrest and sentence the mastermind behind this murder and all other crimes against freedom of speech. Among these, the case of Cecilio Pineda, ...
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By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 9 March, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, News, U.S. & Mexico | Tags: Ambassador Jacobson, crime, journalist
On March 8, International Women’s Day, we celebrate the achievements of women around the world while also reflecting on the challenges that remain in the quest for gender equality. Mexico has a historic opportunity: it has invested in women’s education and it has built the legal and institutional framework for women’s equality and empowerment. One ...
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By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 7 March, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, News, U.S. & Mexico | Tags: Ambassador Jacobson, international, International Women’s Day, women
Mexico City, March 3, 2017 – Today, at the Hidalgo State Police Training Institute, Ambassador Jacobson commemorated the donation of firearms simulators to police academies and federal training institutes across Mexico. The donations are part of a larger program under the Merida Initiative that seeks to develop a professional police force that serves the public safety needs ...
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By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 3 March, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Featured Event, Law Enforcement, Press Releases, Speeches, U.S. & Mexico | Tags: Ambassador Jacobson, Ambassador Speech
Mexico City, January 25, 2017 – Ambassador Roberta Jacobson participated in a donation ceremony of medical equipment at the Mexican Institute of Diagnostics and Epidemiology (InDRE). Along with Secretary of Health, Dr. José Narro Robles, she highlighted the importance of collaborating bilaterally in the detection of contagious diseases and the fight against epidemics, as well ...
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By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 25 January, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, News, U.S. & Mexico | Tags: Ambassador Jacobson, CDC USNORTHCOM, InDRE
Merida, Yucatan, January 10, 2017 – U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Roberta Jacobson traveled to Merida to continue her outreach around Mexico. During her trip she highlighted educational exchanges, human rights, and free speech. Ambassador Jacobson noted: “It has been an honor to represent my country in Mexico. This trip is part of the commitment I ...
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By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 10 January, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Merida, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Mexico | Tags: Ambassador, Ambassador Jacobson
Mexico City, December 22, 2016 – On December 20, 2016, President Enrique Peña Nieto approved an amendment to the Professionalization Program (Programa Rector de Profesionalización) of the National Public Safety Secretariat (SESNSP by its Spanish acronym). Under the amendment, criminal information analysts will be recognized by the courts as expert witnesses and will assist in ...
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By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 22 December, 2016 | Topics: Law Enforcement, Merida Initiative, Press Releases | Tags: Ambassador Jacobson, criminal information, Merida Initiative
“Good morning everyone, It gives me great pleasure to take part in the launch of this program that will benefit many women that deserve our support. I would like to recognize Ambassador Miguel Ruíz Cabañas, Deputy Secretary for Multilateral Affairs and Human Rights of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Renato Sales Heredia of the ...
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By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 14 December, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, Featured Event, Press Releases, Speeches, U.S. & Mexico | Tags: Ambassador Jacobson, Ambassador Speech, Discurso
Nogales, Sonora, December 13th, 2016—U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Roberta Jacobson continued highlighting the transcendence of the bilateral relationship and the economic importance of the border region with a visit to Nogales, Sonora. Ambassador Jacobson met with grantees from Jovenes en Accion who work in a program to counter sexual violence and raise awareness on harassment. ...
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By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 13 December, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Nogales, Press Releases, U.S. & Mexico | Tags: Ambassador Jacobson
On 13 December, U.S. Ambassador Jacobson visited the Non-Government Organization Arizona Sonora Border Projects for Inclusion (ARSOBO) in Nogales, Sonora to present ARSOBO Director Franciso Trujillo with a donation of $7,000 worth of supplies and equipment on behalf of U.S. Northern Command (NORTHCOM). Today’s donation will increase ARSOBO’s ability to manufacture hearing aid molds and ...
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By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 13 December, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Nogales, Press Releases, U.S. & Mexico | Tags: Ambassador Jacobson
It is a pleasure and honor for me to be here today to mark this historic occasion. While the strong cooperation between our two governments has been evident across many areas – from trade to security collaboration, with this event today, those strong government-to-government ties are even more obvious. For the millions of U.S. and ...
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By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 13 December, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, Featured Event, News, Nogales, Speeches, U.S. & Mexico | Tags: Ambassador Jacobson, Ambassador Speech
Good afternoon. It is indeed an honor for me to be here with you. I want to thank the director of the ITN, José Escárcega Castellanos, for hosting me this afternoon. I am very impressed by the work this university is doing at the border and you play a vital role in this community with ...
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By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 13 December, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, Featured Event, Nogales, Speeches, U.S. & Mexico | Tags: Ambassador Jacobson, Ambassador Speech
Good afternoon and thank you to Sergio Pérez Cervantes and the Asociación de Agentes Aduanales for hosting today’s event. What I love about visiting the border region is seeing the dynamism that emerges when two countries, two economies, and two cultures blend together. The border is proud of its many unique traditions, and with good ...
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By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 8 December, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, Featured Event, Nuevo Laredo, Speeches, U.S. & Mexico | Tags: Ambassador Jacobson, Ambassador Speech, CODEIN., Nuevo Laredo
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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By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 30 November, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, Matamoros, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & Mexico | Tags: Ambassador Jacobson
My journey to becoming Ambassador began years ago when I studied abroad in Argentina. I discovered a world of new ideas and experiences and, most importantly, a calling that has been my passion for more than thirty years. Many of my colleagues in government, the private sector, NGOs, and international organizations have been equally lucky ...
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By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 14 November, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, Study in the U.S., U.S. & Mexico | Tags: Ambassador Jacobson
Mexico City, November 9, 2016—“After a long campaign, the American people have spoken and democracy has been heard. President Obama phoned the victor this morning to congratulate him. The President invited President-elect Trump to meet with him at the White House tomorrowto discuss the transition. Ensuring a smooth transition of power will be a top ...
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By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 9 November, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches, U.S. & Mexico | Tags: Ambassador, Ambassador Jacobson, elections, Mexico, statement
Good afternoon. President Enrique Peña Nieto, Mayor Miguel Ángel Mancera, Ambassador Duncan Taylor, Miguel Angel Osorio Chong, Secretario de Gobernación; Attorney General Raúl Cervantes, Xóchitl Gálvez Ruiz, Delegation of Miguel Hidalgo and María Elena Morera and José Octavio López Presa, from Causa en Común.Thank you all for the warm reception. I want to express my ...
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By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 7 November, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, Featured Event, News, Speeches, U.S. & Mexico | Tags: Ambassador Jacobson, Ambassador Speech
Ambassador Roberta Jacobson visited Guadalajara for the first time in her capacity as Ambassador October 24-26. As part of her visit, she announced the most recent winners of the 100,000 Strong in the Americas Innovation Fund, promoting educational exchange between the United States and Latin America. Ambassador Jacobson also opened the Partners of the Americas ...
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By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 26 October, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, Education, Guadalajara, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Trade | Tags: Ambassador Jacobson
MEXICO CITY, September 20, 2016 — U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Roberta Jacobson conducted a roundtable at her residence with journalists and freedom of speech activists from Veracruz, Sinaloa, Tamaulipas, and Mexico City to learn more about the challenges facing journalists in Mexico Civil society organizations represented at the meeting included Article XIX, Periodistas de a ...
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By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 20 September, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, Human Rights, Public Affairs, U.S. & Mexico | Tags: Ambassador, Ambassador Jacobson, Jacobson, Press Freedom, Roberta
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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By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 14 September, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, Commercial Affairs, Commercial Opportunities, Featured Event, Monterrey, Speeches | Tags: Ambassador, Ambassador Jacobson, Ambassador Speech, Jacobson
MEXICO CITY, August 29, 2016 – The U.S. Embassy through its advising center EducationUSA and the U.S.-Mexico Commission for Education and Cultural Exchanges (COMEXUS) hosted the fourth annual academic mobility fair at the Hotel Krystal Grand Reforma 1 on Saturday August 27 to showcase all sorts of academic opportunities—from intensive English language courses to post-graduate degrees. Twenty ...
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By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 29 August, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, Education, English Language Learning, Press Releases, Scholarships and Exchanges, Study in the U.S. | Tags: academic mobility, Ambassador Jacobson, study in the U.S.
— AS PREPARED FOR DELIVERY — Good morning. Thank you to Rolando Pablos for graciously inviting me to share my perspective with this impressive group, which has done so much to build bridges between our two countries. I want to especially thank Congressman Beto O’Rourke for having organized the first U.S.-Mexico Border Summit in 2015, ...
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By munozp | 5 August, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, Ciudad Juarez, Economic Affairs, Events, News, Trade, U.S. & Mexico | Tags: Ambassador Jacobson
U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Roberta Jacobson visited the El Paso-Ciudad Juarez border August 4 and 5. Ambassador Jacobson participated in the 2016 U.S.-Mexico Border Summit at the invitation of the Borderplex Alliance, where she had the opportunity to participate in a panel discussion in El Paso on trade and security with Ambassador of Mexico to ...
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By munozp | 5 August, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, Ciudad Juarez, Events, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs | Tags: Ambassador Jacobson
Today, the U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Roberta S. Jacobson and the President of the Chihuahua Businessmen Foundation (Fechac) Hector Jurado Sanchez announced the opening of the first EducationUSA Advising Center in Ciudad Juarez. The center will serve teachers, school administrators, parents, and most importantly, prospective students interested in pursuing an education in the United States. ...
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By munozp | 4 August, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, Ciudad Juarez, Culture, Education, Events, News, Press Releases, Study in the U.S. | Tags: Ambassador Jacobson, EducationUSA
Remarks — as prepared for delivery — Good afternoon. I’m happy to be here with my friend and counterpart Ambassador Sada. And thank you, Congressman O’Rourke, for agreeing to moderate this discussion and for all that you have done and continue to do for the U.S.-Mexico relationship. Thank you as well to Rolando Pablos and ...
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By munozp | 4 August, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, Ciudad Juarez, Economic Affairs, Education, Featured Event, News, Speeches | Tags: Ambassador Jacobson, Ambassador Speech, security, trade
Ambassador Roberta Jacobson was in Morelia today on her first visit to Michoacan since taking office. While there she met with U.S. alumni and local students to promote opportunities to study in the United States. She also met with civil society leaders, entrepreneurs and government officials who are members of the state’s Mesas de Seguridad, ...
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By Embajada de Estados Unidos en México | 1 August, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, Economic Affairs, Education, News, Press Releases, Study in the U.S., U.S. & Mexico | Tags: Ambassador, Ambassador Jacobson, Aureoles, Morelia
Ambassador Jacobson attended the opening ceremony of the new pedestrian crossing at the San Ysidro Port of Entry, known as “PedWest”. Designed to expedite pedestrian crossings between Tijuana and San Diego, the new bridge will serve approximately 70% of the 20,000 persons that walk across the border daily and will enhance border security and continued ...
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By noriegajm | 15 July, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, Press Releases, Success Stories, Tijuana, Travel & Tourism, U.S. & Mexico | Tags: Ambassador Jacobson
Mexico City, June 21, 2016.- The United States Embassy in Mexico is pleased to announce the entrepreneurs who will represent Mexico in the Global Leaders’ Summit, that will take place in Palo Alto, California from June 22 to June 24.
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By Embajada de Estados Unidos en México | 21 June, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, Press Releases, Scholarships and Exchanges, Science & Tech, U.S. & Mexico | Tags: Ambassador Jacobson
Mexico City, June 20, 2016 – “Good afternoon. I want to express my appreciation to President Enrique Peña Nieto for having received the Letters of Credence issued by President Barack Obama regarding my designation as Ambassador Plenipotentiary and Extraordinary of the United States of America in Mexico. I am very excited to have the opportunity ...
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By Embajada de Estados Unidos en México | 20 June, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, Consulates, Featured Event, News, Political Affairs, Press Releases, Speeches, U.S. & Mexico | Tags: Ambassador Jacobson, Ambassador Speech, Letters of Credence, Roberta Jacobson
“Looking around and seeing so many familiar faces—faces of friends and colleagues with whom I have worked for years—I have a deep sense of gratitude. I am particularly grateful for the trust invested in me by President Obama, who nominating me, and for the constant and unwavering support from Vice President Biden and Secretary of ...
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By Embajada de Estados Unidos en México | 10 June, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, Featured Event, Public Affairs, Speeches, U.S. & Mexico | Tags: Ambassador Jacobson, Ambassador Speech
Welcome Remarks upon Arrival at Mexico City’s International Airport *as prepared* May 26, 2016 Good afternoon. Forgive me if my comments are too brief, but until I have the honor of presenting my credentials, it would be inappropriate of me to address bilateral issues. It is a great honor for my husband Jonathan and me ...
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By krishnaa | 27 May, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases, Speeches | Tags: Ambassador Jacobson
The former Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs will present her credentials upon arrival to Mexico and officially become Ambassador in the next few days. Vice President Joe Biden presided over the swearing-in ceremony of Ambassador-Designate Roberta Jacobson, the first female U.S. Ambassador to Mexico.
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By Embajada de Estados Unidos en México | 18 May, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, Consulates, News, Political Affairs, U.S. & Mexico | Tags: Ambassador, Ambassador Jacobson, Roberta Jacobson
