News from the Consulate
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Consul General Talks About Martin Luther King and the Importance of Community Involvement
On January 25, Consul General of the United States in Matamoros Michael Barkin gave a talk entitled "Martin Luther King: His Life and Citizen Participation" at the Municipal Library Juan B. Tijerina.
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Worldwide Caution (January 24, 2012)
The Department of State has issued this Worldwide Caution to update information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence against U.S. citizens and interests throughout the world. U.S. citizens are reminded to maintain a high level of vigilance and to take appropriate steps to increase their security awareness.
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Ambassador Wayne Discusses Security, Economic, and Border Issues in Matamoros
U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Anthony Wayne met with officials, business leaders, and students in his first visit to Matamoros today.
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Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens – Bus Attacks in northern Veracruz (December 22, 2011)
Early in the morning of December 22, several vehicles, including three ordinary passenger buses, were attacked with gunfire in northern Veracruz state, resulting in several deaths. One of these buses was traveling on Highway 105 between the municipalities of Panuco and Tempoal.
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Emergency Message to U.S. Citizens about Recent Carjackings in Matamoros (December 15, 2011)
The United States Consulate General in Matamoros advises U.S. Citizens about carjackings that recently occurred in neighborhoods in the north of Matamoros.
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“Ask the Consulate” Telethon: A Success
On Thursday December 8, Consulate General in Matamoros in collaboration with the local Television Station Televisa Noreste, hosted a seven hour Telethon during which more than a thousand TV viewers were be able to call and ask questions regarding the services that the Consulate General offers to the general public.
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Call and Ask the Consulate
The Consulate of the United States in Matamoros in collaboration with Televisa Noreste will host a seven hour Telethon on December 8, 2011 during which the audience will be able to call and ask questions regarding the services the Consulate General offers to the general public.
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Consul talks about Legal Systems
On November 10, Principal Officer Michael Barkin gave a talk entitled “You want the truth?”: Facts, Fiction, and Fantasy Concerning Oral Trials at the Casa de la Cultura Juridica in Matamoros, Tamaulipas.
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Call and Ask the Consul
The Consulate of the United States in Matamoros in collaboration with Telemundo Channel 40 from McAllen, Texas hosted last Tuesday November 8, a five hour Telethon during which the audience was able to call and ask questions regarding the services the Consulate General offers to the general public.
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Consul held conference commemorating the 64 anniversary of the United Nations.
On October 24, Consul General of the United States in Matamoros Michael Barkin gave a conference to 60 students from the University Valle de Mexico, Campus Matamoros commemorating the 64th anniversary of the United Nations.
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Consulate donates books to encourage reading
Matamoros, Tamaulipas. October 24, 2011 --- Principal Officer Michael Barkin donated 80 books by well-known American authors to Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez Elementary School’s library on behalf of the U.S. Consulate in Matamoros.
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Binational Mural Art Workshop
On October 1, 2011, the Consulate General of the United States in Matamoros in coordination with the City of Matamoros and the collaboration of the Museum of Brownsville and the Diego Rivera Foundation held the closing ceremony of the Workshop Binational Mural Art at the Municipal Library Juan B. Tijerina.
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U.S. Ambassador Presents Credentials to President Calderon
The Honorable Earl Anthony Wayne presented to President Felipe Calderon Hinojosa his credentials as Ambassador of the United States of America to the United Mexican States. Ambassador Wayne arrived in Mexico on Saturday, September 10, and prior to going to Los Pinos called on External Relations Secretary Patricia Espinosa to present a copy of his credentials. Ambassador Wayne's Biography »
