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UPDATED: 03 Feb 2010 GMT
News From The Consulate

"Democracy is..."
You could win an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C., New York and Hollywood in 2010 by completing the phrase, “Democracy is…”

Will owning a house in the U.S. affect my visa?
This is a frequent question we receive. The short answer is that OWNING a house will NOT affect your visa AT ALL. However, if you USE the house in ways that violate the visa rules, it could affect your visa.

Matamoros CG Representatives Visit Cd. Reynosa Orphanage
Consular Agent Vera Vera, LES Emma Guzman and LES Carolina Marin from the U.S. Consulate General in Matamoros, along with 10 Americans from South Texas, joined orphans in Reynosa for a fun filled day of activities and gifts.

Consulate Staff sponsors orphanage at Christmas time
Consulate General Staff Aurora Cavazos and Hector Delgado transported gifts to a local orphanage called “Casa Hogar Angeles de Dios” on December 10, to give the children toys and clothing for the season’s holidays.

Matamoros CG acknowledges “Culture of Recycling” Youth Poster Contest winners
The Matamoros Consulate General held a poster competition for local youth to expand upon a culture of recycling in Matamoros. More than 180 submissions were judged and winners in four categories were selected.