The United States condemns Maduro’s illegitimate usurpation of power today following the unfree and unfair elections he imposed on the Venezuelan people on May 20, 2018. The United States remains steadfast in its support of the Venezuelan people and will continue to use the full weight of U.S. economic and diplomatic power to press for the restoration of ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 10 January, 2019 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo, Venezuela
Due to the lapse in appropriations of the U.S. government for some agencies, the Embassy will be operating in a limited manner until further notice. At this time, scheduled passport and visa services in the United States and at our U.S. Embassies and Consulates overseas will continue during the lapse in appropriations. All consular appointments ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 9 January, 2019 | Topics:
News
Effective January 1, 2019, the Government of Peru will begin enforcing an existing law that requires all foreign travelers to have a passport valid for a minimum of six months past time of entry into Peru. Peruvian authorities will deny entry into Peru for travelers not meeting this requirement. U.S. citizens traveling to or living ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 3 January, 2019 | Topics:
News
Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo met today with Peruvian Foreign Minister Néstor Popolizio Bardales in Brasilia, Brazil. The two leaders discussed ongoing U.S.-Peru cooperation on counternarcotics and the importance of implementing a comprehensive approach to counternarcotics efforts. Secretary Pompeo thanked Foreign Minister Popolizio for his leadership in tackling corruption and promoting transparency and good ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 2 January, 2019 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Brazil, Peru United States, Peruvian Foreign Minister Néstor Popolizio, Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo
Location: Peru Effective January 1, 2019, the Government of Peru will begin enforcing an existing law that requires all foreign travelers to have a passport valid for a minimum of six months past time of entry into Peru. Peruvian authorities will deny entry into Peru for travelers not meeting this requirement. U.S. citizens traveling to ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 28 December, 2018 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens
| Tags: Passport, Perú
The Deputy Chief of Mission of the U.S. Embassy in Peru, Mark Wells, said today that the United States Government is committed to the principles of separation of powers and the critical importance of the independence and impartiality of the judicial system. The venue was the closing ceremony of the Third National University Mock Trial ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 20 December, 2018 | Topics:
News
Statement by Secretary Pompeo December 7, 2018 International Anticorruption Day Corruption facilitates transnational crime, fuels terrorism, obstructs economic growth and development, weakens the rule of law, and undermines democracy. Ultimately, it endangers our national security. That is why, as we look ahead to International Anticorruption Day on December 9, we pledge to continue working with our ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 7 December, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
The U.S. Embassy in Lima will be closed on Wednesday, December 5, as a National Day of Mourning in memory of former President George H.W. Bush. If you have a consular appointment scheduled for December 5, you will be contacted by phone or email with specific instructions on how to reschedule your appointment. Appointments for ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 4 December, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
Melania and I join with a grieving Nation to mourn the loss of former President George H.W. Bush, who passed away last night. Through his essential authenticity, disarming wit, and unwavering commitment to faith, family, and country, President Bush inspired generations of his fellow Americans to public service—to be, in his words, “a thousand points ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 2 December, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: Donald J. Trump
Approximately 50 United States Marines, together with members of the Peruvian armed forces, National Police, and firefighters, carried out a large joint disaster response and humanitarian assistance exercise and simulation that included the deployment of the USS Somerset (LPD 25) and BAP Pisco vessels along “Agua Dulce” beach in Chorrillos, on the Costa Verde in ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 24 November, 2018 | Topics:
News
Violence against women is a global issue that affects millions of people annually. Every woman and girl deserves a life free from violence. The Unites States is committed to advancing gender equality and preventing and responding to all forms of violence against women and girls, from domestic and sexual violence to forced marriage and so-called ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 23 November, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
The United States Navy’s USS Somerset (LPD 25) multipurpose vessel will arrive at the port of Callao to participate in joint exercises to simulate a rapid response to natural disasters, in conjunction with the Peruvian Navy’s recently incorporated multipurpose vessel BAP Pisco (AMP-156). The joint amphibious landing will take place on the Costa Verde. Approximately ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 9 November, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases, U.S. & Peru
Ambassador at-Large John Cotton Richmond, of the U.S. Department of State’s Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons (TIP Office), arrived in Peru for the implementation launch of the “Child Protection Compact” (CPC), a four-year plan that will strengthen efforts to prevent and sanction child trafficking and provide services to victims. The implementation ceremony ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 8 November, 2018 | Topics:
News
United States Ambassador to Peru Krishna R. Urs, United States Ambassador-at-Large to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons John Cotton Richmond, and Vice Minister of Interior for Public Safety Nataly Ponce Chauca, commemorated the launch of activities to implement the U.S. – Peru Child Protection Compact (CPC) Partnership. The CPC Partnership was signed in 2017 ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 7 November, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Ambassador Krishna R. Urs, trafficking in persons
Certain applicants may be able to apply to renew their visas without an interview. Qualified applicants can complete the
online application , pay the fees, and drop off their passports and other required documents at one of this
five designated locations around Peru at any time during their normal business hours. and If you have urgent travel, please make an appointment through the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 6 November, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: visa
U.S. Ambassador to Peru Krishna R. Urs, President of the Council of Ministers César Villanueva, Minister of Defense José Huerta, and senior civilian and military officials traveled today to Paita, Piura Region, where they participated in a moving ceremony to recognize a successful medical assistance mission involving 200 doctors, nurses, and military technicians, plus U.S. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 5 November, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Ambassador Krishna R. Urs, U.S. Southern Command
The United States Navy hospital ship, USNS Comfort (T-AH 20), arrives in Peru on a medical assistance mission on October 30. It anchors near the port of Paita, Piura, and will provide medical services and surgeries from November 1 to 5 for patients from the Peruvian north coast, including Piura and Tumbes. During the visit, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 24 October, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: Piura
The Ambassador of the United States in Peru, Krishna R. Urs, and the and the Director of the Peruvian Civil Defense Institute (INDECI), Brigadier General Jorge Chávez, participated in a ceremony today to deliver the Regional Emergency Operations Center (COER) Moquegua, built by the United States Southern Command through its Humanitarian Assistance Program. At a ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 11 October, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Ambassador Krishna R. Urs, Regional Emergency Operations Center (COER)
Ambassador Krishna R. Urs and Minister of Culture Patricia Balbuena, announced a winning project for the 2018 Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP): the conservation and restoration of the Inka temple of the Huánuco Pampa archaeological site. The announcement took place this morning at the Huaca Mangomarca, in San Juan de Lurigancho, Lima, whose pyramid ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 28 September, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: Ambassador Krishna R. Urs, Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation
Vice President Mike Pence announced today at the 73rd regular session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, NY, more than $48 million in additional humanitarian U.S. assistance for Venezuelans affected by the man-made crisis in Venezuela. This funding will help provide affected Venezuelans with emergency food assistance, safe drinking water, hygiene supplies, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 28 September, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: Mike Pence, Venezuela
Location: Cusco/ La Convención, Peru Event: The Federation of Coca Growers of the Provinces of La Convención, Yanatile, and Lares (FEPCACYL) continue to demonstrate in the La Convención area; demonstrations are likely to intensify. The taxi driver association has indicated they will join the protest. Tourist police report police and protestors have clashed, but there ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 26 September, 2018 | Topics:
Demonstration Notices
| Tags: Cusco, Protests
Interested in Being a Diplomat? Take the Foreign Service Officer Test. The next opportunity to join the Department of State as a Foreign Service Officer (diplomat) will be in October 2018! The computer-based Foreign Service Officer exam will be offered in Lima on Tuesday, October 2, 2018, at 0900 (9:00 a.m.), and the afternoon of ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 13 September, 2018 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens
| Tags: FSOT
Town Hall The U.S. Embassy Consul General, Denison Offutt, will host a Town Hall meeting on Friday, September 28, 2018 at 12:00pm, in Arequipa to provide a general overview of ACS services, answer questions, and to listen to experiences of U.S. citizens. Where: Centro Cultural Peruano Norteamericano (El Cultural) – Melgar 109, Cercado, Arequipa When: ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 11 September, 2018 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens
| Tags: Arequipa, Lima, Town Hall
PATRIOT DAY, 2018 – – – – – – – BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION September 10, 2018 On Patriot Day, we honor the memories of the nearly 3,000 precious lives we lost on September 11, 2001, and of every hero who has given their life since that day to ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 10 September, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: Patriot Day
Sep. 6, 2018 – U.S. Ambassador to Peru Krishna R. Urs authorized an additional $500,000 to support humanitarian assistance efforts in Peru in the priority sector of health to respond to the continuing influx of Venezuelan migrants. The United States Agency for International Development’s (USAID) Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance is providing the assistance ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 6 September, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
Ambassador Gwyneth Kutz of Canada and Deputy Chief of Mission Mark Wells from the United States Embassy launched the implementation of the project to Strengthen Cargo Container Security at the DP World Terminal at the Port of Callao today. The United States and Canada prioritized the Port of Callao for assistance from the Department of ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 27 August, 2018 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
U.S. Ambassador to Peru Krishna R. Urs inaugurated a scientific regional dialogue yesterday titled “Charting Routes Toward Prosperity: Promoting Sustainable Infrastructure” at the Peruvian Amazon Research Institute (IIAP) in Iquitos, with the presence of U.S. Science Envoy Dr. Thomas Lovejoy. National and regional authorities attended the meeting, including Loreto Governor Fernando Meléndez Celis and the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 21 August, 2018 | Topics:
News
Ambassador Krishna Urs led a bicycle tour that covered almost 90 kilometers and included locations that are successful examples of alternative development in the San Martin Region. In the following images we can see the stops and visits he made as he passed through the “Ciudad de las Palmeras” (“City of Palm Trees”). August 9 ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 13 August, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Ambassador Krishna R. Urs, Tarapoto
Location: Cusco, Cusco, Peru Event: PROMPERU (Peruvian Tourism Board, part of Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism) is reporting a transportation strike and related road blocks in the vicinity of the city of Cusco that could last up to two days. Beginning this morning, entry/exit points to the Sacred Valley, in Poroy and Pisac, are ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 7 August, 2018 | Topics:
Alert
Location: Ollantaytambo, Peru Event: The U.S. Embassy in Lima has confirmed that two trains collided between Cusco and Machu Picchu during the morning of July 31, 2018. While U.S. citizens were onboard, there are no reports of injuries or fatalities to U.S. citizens. The injured passengers were transported to Cusco-area clinics. Peruvian authorities are working ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 31 July, 2018 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens
| Tags: Cusco, Ollantaytambo
The United States strongly condemns the ongoing violence in Nicaragua and human rights abuses committed by the Ortega regime in response to protests. After years of fraudulent elections and the regime’s manipulation of Nicaraguan law – as well as the suppression of civil society, opposition parties, and independent media – the Nicaraguan people have taken ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 30 July, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: Donald J. Trump
On behalf of the Government of the United States, I congratulate the people of Peru on the anniversary of your independence. Our people share a long-standing friendship that is at the core of our excellent bilateral relationship. Today, we celebrate your country’s rich history, cultural diversity, and democratic values. We look forward to continuing to ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 28 July, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
Location: Ricardo Palma Clinic on Javier Prado East 1066, Corpac, San Isidro. Event: The U.S. Embassy in Lima has received reports from Peruvian authorities of explosions at the Ricardo Palma Clinic in San Isidro at 10:12 a.m. this morning. Peruvian law enforcement has closed the perimeter of the building, to include Calle Ricardo Angulo, Calle ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 24 July, 2018 | Topics:
Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
The Department of State renewed its Travel Advisory for Peru. The full text of the Travel Advisory follows: Peru – Level 1: Exercise normal precautions C T Exercise normal precautions in Peru. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Do not travel to: The Colombian – Peruvian border area in the Loreto ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 12 July, 2018 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens
POC: Logan Ortlieb;
logan.a.ortlieb2.mil@mail.mil. Items for sale: Various laboratory and computer equipment. Laptops, Refrigerators, Centrifuge, etc. (full listing and photos available upon request). Viewing time of items in Iquitos: Monday, July 9th at NAMRU Iquitos facility. Time of proposals to the embassy: Tuesday, July 10th from 08:00AM to 12:00PM. Embassy employee entrance on Avendia Lima Polo. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 6 July, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: computer, laboratory, laptops, NAMRU, sale
The transcript of Ambassador Urs remarks as delivered for the Independence Day on July 3, 2018, is available only in Spanish
here .
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 5 July, 2018 | Topics:
Speeches
| Tags: 4th of July, Ambassador Kris Urs
Lima, June 19, 2018 – The United States Ambassador to Peru, Krishna R. Urs, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Peru, Ambassador Néstor Popolizio, signed a memorandum of understanding today between the Government of the Republic of Peru and the Government of the United States on the exchange of terrorist screening Information. The signing ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 19 June, 2018 | Topics:
News
Joint Statement of President Donald J. Trump of the United States of America and Chairman Kim Jong Un of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea at the Singapore Summit President Donald J. Trump of the United States of America and Chairman Kim Jong Un of the State Affairs Commission of the Democratic People’s Republic of ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 12 June, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Donald J. Trump, Kim Jong Un
Forty-three new Peace Corps Volunteers took their oaths of office June 7, 2018 at a ceremony held at the Peace Corps Training Center in Chaclacayo, Peru. They will go to rural and suburban areas of the regions of Áncash, Amazonas, Cajamarca, La Libertad, Junín, and Pasco, increasing the number of Peace Corps Volunteers throughout Peru ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 7 June, 2018 | Topics:
News
Location: Peru Event: For your information, this Health Notice repeats the statement by Secretary Pompeo, released Tuesday, June 5, 2018, regarding the Health Incidents Response Task Force, established in response to unexplained health incidents that have affected U.S. government personnel and family members in Cuba and China. An unofficial Spanish translation of the statement ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 7 June, 2018 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
Secretary Pompeo participated today in the Organization of American States (OAS) General Assembly in Washington, D.C. with foreign ministers and senior representatives of other OAS member states. As the OAS celebrates the 70th anniversary of its charter, member states took stock of the important work the OAS has accomplished to advance hemispheric peace, security, human ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 4 June, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Organization of American States
The United States joins people around the world in celebrating Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Intersex (LGBTI) Pride Month, and reaffirms its commitment to protecting and defending the human rights of all, including LGBTI persons. In many parts of the world, LGBTI individuals and their supporters continue to face violence, arrest, harassment and intimidation for ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 1 June, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: LGBTI Pride Month
The United States condemns the Nicaraguan government’s violent response to peaceful Mother’s Day marches in Managua and other cities yesterday, including assaults on mothers mourning their children killed since protests began April 18. The United States also condemns the beatings of journalists and attacks against local TV and radio stations. The international community and the citizens ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 31 May, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Nicaragua
Location: Cusco, Peru Event: The U.S. Embassy in Lima received reports from Peruvian authorities regarding a strike in Cusco on Thursday, May 24. The strike is against the rising cost of fuel and gasoline. The Federación Departamental de Trabajadores (FDTC) and other transportation unions are expected to take part. While local authorities are ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 24 May, 2018 | Topics:
Alert
The United States condemns the fraudulent election that took place in Venezuela on May 20. This so-called “election” is an attack on constitutional order and an affront to Venezuela’s tradition of democracy. Until the Maduro regime restores a democratic path in Venezuela through free, fair, and transparent elections, the government faces isolation from the international ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 21 May, 2018 | Topics:
News
MR PALMIERI: So it’s my honor – it’s my honor today to introduce our next speaker, Deputy Secretary of State John Sullivan. When we speak about our ambitious engagement in the Western Hemisphere, Deputy Secretary Sullivan has been at the forefront. His – during his tenure, he has engaged robustly and effectively advanced U.S. interests ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 10 May, 2018 | Topics:
News
Few Americans possess a resume as varied as that of Mike Pompeo: first in his class at West Point, an editor of the Harvard Law Review, entrepreneur, congressman and director of the Central Intelligence Agency. Add a new line to that resume: America’s chief diplomat. Pompeo, 54, was sworn in 26 April 2018 as the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 2 May, 2018 | Topics:
News
Location: Pan-American Highway Between Talara and Tumbes, Peru Event: The U.S. Embassy in Lima has received reports from Peruvian authorities regarding a protest by fishing industry workers and others blocking all traffic on the Pan-American Highway from Talara to Tumbes, between Kilometer 220 and Kilometer 227 in northern Peru. The protest is against a decree ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 27 April, 2018 | Topics:
Demonstration Notices
| Tags: Talara, Tumbes
USAID Administrator Mark Green, Prime Minister César Villanueva, Minister of Finance David Tuesta, and the Executive Director of DEVIDA, Carmen Masías, celebrated a “New Era of Partnership” between the United States and Peru in countering narco-trafficking. The celebration marked by the start of two new USAID public-private partnerships (one to support the coffee sector and ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 23 April, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
MS NAUERT: Good afternoon, everyone. Thank you so much for coming, especially on a Friday. Today the State Department released the 2017 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices. Promoting freedom – promoting and defending human rights and fundamental freedoms are central to who we are as a country, and the United States will continue to ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 20 April, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: human rights, John J. Sullivan
Vice President Mike Pence met today with Peruvian President Martín Vizcarra to discuss the strong partnership between the two countries. Vice President Pence thanked him for hosting the Summit of the Americas in Lima and underscored the need for countries in the region to work together to bring democracy back to the great people of Venezuela. The ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 16 April, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Mike Pence
THE VICE PRESIDENT: Secretary General Almagro, President Vizcarra, Presidents, Prime Ministers, and leaders from across the Western Hemisphere — it is my great honor to join you today, as Vice President of the United States of America, at the 8th Summit of the Americas. And I bring greetings and great respect to each of you ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 16 April, 2018 | Topics:
News
Statement By Heather Nauert, Spokesperson April 10, 2018 Acting Secretary of State John J. Sullivan will travel to Lima, Peru from April 11-14 to accompany Vice President Mike Pence at the Eighth Summit of the Americas. During the Summit, the United States will promote priorities of mutual interest to the region, including supporting democracy; addressing the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 10 April, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: John J. Sullivan
March 23, 2018 The United States looks forward to working with President Martín Vizcarra following the constitutional transfer of power. We will continue advancing our bilateral relationship based on our shared values of democracy, security, mutually beneficial trade, and respect for human rights. The United States is pleased to work with Peru at the April ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 23 March, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: Perú, Summit of the Americas
Effective April 2, 2018, the passport execution fee will increase from $25 to $35. The $10 execution fee increase applies to U.S. passport applicants using the DS-11 form including: first-time applicants over age 16, children under age 16, and applicants who reapply after reporting their previous passport lost or stolen. Customers applying with the DS-11 ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 15 March, 2018 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens
The U.S Embassy in Lima, the Ministry of Environment, the Ministry of Agriculture, the National Service of Natural Areas Protected by the State (SERNANP), the National Forest and Wildlife Service (SERFOR), the Municipality of Surco and the nonprofit organization Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) celebrated International Wildlife Day on March 3, a day proclaimed by the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 12 March, 2018 | Topics:
News
March 10, 2018 President Donald J. Trump will travel to Peru next month to attend the Summit of the Americas in Lima and will meet with Peruvian President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski. Following the President’s participation at the summit, he will travel to Colombia to meet with President Juan Manuel Santos. The trip will be the President’s ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 10 March, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: Donald J. Trump, Summit of the Americas
California State University, San Marcos Partners: Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Lima Species Conservation through Innovative Practices in U.S.A and Perú California State University and Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos will partner to enhance the academic experience of students in the U.S. and Perú through joint research on wildlife biology and public outreach ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 8 March, 2018 | Topics:
News
March 7, 2018 President Donald J. Trump spoke today with President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski of Peru to discuss the strong partnership between our two countries. President Trump underscored the need for countries in the region to work together to restore democracy in Venezuela, and the two leaders discussed the upcoming Summit of the Americas, which ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 7 March, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
Location: Cusco, Peru Event: The U.S. Embassy in Lima has received reports from the Peruvian National Police regarding a transportation strike and related road blocks in Cusco that could last up to two days. Roads between Cusco and the Sacred Valley are expected to be blocked beginning at midnight on February 28. U.S. citizens are ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 28 February, 2018 | Topics:
Alert
| Tags: Cusco, Strike
Statement by Heather Nauert, Spokesperson February 14, 2018 We support the decision of Peru, as the host of the upcoming Summit of the Americas, to withdraw its invitation to President Maduro of Venezuela. Peru’s decision was made with the support of the Lima Group, which upheld the high democratic standard for Summit participation. The United ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 15 February, 2018 | Topics:
News, Western Hemisphere
| Tags: democracy, Venezuela
Location: Santiago de Surco, Lima, Peru Event: The Security Alert previously issued on December 19, 2017, has been cancelled and the temporary security measures have been rescinded. Assistance: U.S. Embassy Lima, Peru Avenida La Encalada cdra. 17 s/n Surco, Lima 33, Peru Telephone: (51-1) 618-2000 After-hours emergencies: +511-618-2000
LimaACS@state.gov https://pe.usembassy.gov Lima ACS Facebook page U.S. Consular Agency, Cusco Avenida El Sol 449 ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 9 February, 2018 | Topics:
Alert
The United States denounces the decision by Venezuela’s National Electoral Council to unilaterally advance presidential elections without guarantees to ensure free, fair, and internationally-validated elections. These elections do not have the agreement of all political parties and limit the ability of individuals to run in the election. By denying participation in the electoral process, the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 8 February, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Venezuela
MODERATOR: (In progress, via interpreter) with the presidents of – the President of Peru, Mr. Pedro Pablo Kuczynski, and Secretary of State of the United States of America Rex Tillerson. We are going to open up this press conference. Now we will hear the remarks of the Secretary of State of the United States, Mr. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 6 February, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Rex Tillerson, Summit of the Americas
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and Peruvian Foreign Minister Lucia Cayetana Aljovin Gazzani February 5, 2018 Ministry of Foreign Affairs Lima, Peru MODERATOR: (Via interpreter) Good afternoon (inaudible) declaration of Minister of Foreign Affairs of Peru Cayetana Aljovin. FOREIGN MINISTER ALJOVIN: (Via interpreter) Welcome, press. Thank you for being here with us today. I just ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 6 February, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: Perú, Rex Tillerson, Summit of the Americas
Press Statement Rex W. Tillerson Secretary of State Austin, Texas February 1, 2018 SECRETARY TILLERSON: Thank you, thank you so much. And thank you, Greg, for that very kind, warm introduction, inviting me back home today. And I want to thank those at the Clements Center of National Security and the Robert Strauss Center for ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 2 February, 2018 | Topics:
News
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release January 30, 2018 “As we rebuild America’s strength and confidence at home, we are also restoring our strength and standing abroad.” – President Donald J. Trump CHARTING A NEW COURSE: President Donald J. Trump’s foreign policy is putting the interests and security of the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 31 January, 2018 | Topics:
News, President of the United States
| Tags: American people, Donald J. Trump, foreign policy, White House
U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson will travel to Austin, Texas, and then to Mexico City, Mexico; Bariloche and Buenos Aires, Argentina; Lima, Perú; Bogotá, Colombia; and Kingston, Jamaica on February 1-7. The Secretary will engage with regional partners to promote a safe, prosperous, energy secure, and democratic hemisphere. Throughout his travel, Secretary Tillerson will ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 26 January, 2018 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
The United States strongly rejects the call by Venezuela’s illegitimate Constituent Assembly for snap presidential elections before April 30. This vote would be neither free nor fair. It would only deepen, not help resolve, national tensions. It would not reflect the will of the Venezuelan people, and would be seen as undemocratic and illegitimate in ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 24 January, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Venezuela
Location: Santiago de Surco, Lima, Peru Event: We remind U.S. citizens that in response to recent threat information, and until further notice, Embassy personnel are temporarily required to utilize vehicles to commute to and from the Embassy. Walking, running and bicycling to and from the Embassy are strictly prohibited. Additionally, commercial areas in close proximity ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 16 January, 2018 | Topics:
Alert
Ultramarathon legend Dean Karnazes will travel to Peru, January 6–15, as a U.S. Department of State
Sports Envoy . Karnazes will engage Peruvian communities, including some of the country’s top runners, senior sports and youth officials, blind athletes, and indigenous people. In Lima, Karnazes will share his expertise with the Pan American Games committee as it plans ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 2 January, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: Dean Karnazes
December 19, 2017 In response to recent threat information, and until further notice, Embassy personnel are temporarily required to utilize vehicles to commute to and from the Embassy. Walking, running and bicycling to and from the Embassy are strictly prohibited. Additionally, commercial areas in close proximity to the Embassy (highlighted area in red) are off ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 19 December, 2017 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
President Donald J. Trump Announces a National Security Strategy to Advance America’s Interests
NATIONAL SECURITY & DEFENSE Issued on: December 18, 2017 A NEW NATIONAL SECURITY STRATEGY FOR A NEW ERA: Less than a year after taking office, President Donald J. Trump is unveiling a new National Security Strategy that sets a positive strategic direction for the United States ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 18 December, 2017 | Topics:
News
THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. When I came into office, I promised to look at the world’s challenges with open eyes and very fresh thinking. We cannot solve our problems by making the same failed assumptions and repeating the same failed strategies of the past. Old challenges demand new approaches. My announcement today marks the beginning ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 6 December, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: Jerusalem
John J. Sullivan Deputy Secretary of State George C. Marshall Center Washington, DC December 4, 2017 Thank you, Ambassador Kozak. Good morning, everyone. Thank you for being here today. I’m delighted to be here, honored to be able to speak before you. Each year on November 25th, we commemorate the International Day for the Elimination ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 4 December, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases
The U.S. Embassy in Lima received information on Wednesday, November 29 regarding road closures on the Pan-American Highway in the northern part of Peru. The roads are being blocked by protesting agricultural workers. These roadblocks are affecting travel between some cities in the north including: Mancora, Piura, Talara, and Tumbes. At this time, we have ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 29 November, 2017 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens
November 28, 2017 The United States strongly condemns North Korea’s launch of what is likely an intercontinental ballistic missile into the Sea of Japan, indiscriminately threatening its neighbors, the region and global stability. The DPRK’s relentless pursuit of nuclear weapons and the means to deliver them must be reversed. Together the international community must continue ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 29 November, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: North Korea
Ambassador Krishna R. Urs swore in 43 new Peace Corps Volunteers, who will live and work for the next two years in Peru and work on community development projects. The new group will be part of the almost 170 Peace Corps volunteers who work in ten Peruvian regions, and will be assigned to the regions ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 10 November, 2017 | Topics:
News
The United States Embassy in Lima invites Peruvian cultural institutions to submit proposals to the 2018 Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation contest, which opens two calls for proposals this year: one for projects requesting funds between $24,000 and $174,000, and another for projects that request funds from $200,000 to $979,000. Each call has its own ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 3 November, 2017 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
STATEMENT BY HEATHER NAUERT, SPOKESPERSON October 27, 2017 The United States welcomes the Lima Group’s leadership in addressing the deteriorating situation in Venezuela. The Lima Group’s recent declaration in Toronto – including its support for the provision of humanitarian assistance for the Venezuelan people, condemnation of electoral abuses and call for electoral reform including a ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 27 October, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases
Ambassador Urs is a career member of the United States Diplomatic service, having joined the diplomatic service in 1986. Coincidentally, Ambassador Urs was assigned to the Economic Affairs section in Lima, Peru, from 1996 to 2000.
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 25 October, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, News
| Tags: Ambassador Kris Urs
The Government of Peru will conduct a national census on Sunday, October 22 from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. The Peruvian government has instructed Peruvian citizens and residents to remain in their place of residence throughout the day to ensure they are registered by a census surveyor from Peru’s National Institute of Statistics (INEI). Anyone ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 20 October, 2017 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens
| Tags: census
U.S. Department Of State Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release Statement By Heather Nauert, Spokesperson October 19, 2017 The United States condemns the Venezuelan government’s latest anti-democratic action: requiring newly elected governors to submit to the illegitimate Constituent Assembly to be sworn into office. The use of this illegitimate, parallel institution to take over ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 19 October, 2017 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Venezuela
On October 18, the Embassy welcomed our new Ambassador-Designate, Krishna “Kris” Urs, and the Embassy staff took the opportunity to give him a team T-shirt to cheer for Peru’s national soccer team. Ambassador-Designate Urs first visited Peru in 1979, traveling through various regions of the country with his university friends in Quito, and returned to ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 18 October, 2017 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Ambassador Kris Urs
Presidential Proclamation Honoring the Victims of the Tragedy in Las Vegas, Nevada HONORING THE VICTIMS OF THE TRAGEDY IN LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – – – – – – – BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Our Nation is heartbroken. We mourn with all whose loved ones were murdered and injured ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 2 October, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: Las Vegas
Ambassador Brian A. Nichols and Peru’s Minister of Culture Salvador del Solar announced that the winning project for the State Department’s Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) 2017 is the proposal submitted by the Ministry of Culture for the preservation of an Ichma culture pyramid at the Mangomarca archaeological site in San Juan de Lurigancho. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 29 September, 2017 | Topics:
News
| Tags: 2017, Ambassador Brian A. Nichols, Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation
The U.S. Embassy is proud to announce the Peruvian Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) 2017 Fellows cohort. The YLAI program demonstrates the United States’ commitment to increased trade and investment in the region. These programs, in the words of Vice President Mike Pence, “bring even more of our business culture of entrepreneurship and ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 21 September, 2017 | Topics:
News
Ambassador Brian A. Nichols visited the 13 towers of Chankillo, the oldest astronomical observatory in the world, winner of the Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation in 2016 for $125,000. The project was selected from a field of around thirty projects for the preservation of Peruvian cultural heritage. The Ambassador’s visit came as part of the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 17 September, 2017 | Topics:
News
| Tags: 2017, Ambassador Brian A. Nichols, Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation
During National Hispanic Heritage Month, we celebrate the accomplishments of Hispanic Americans who have helped shape our great Nation. We are grateful for the many contributions Hispanic American men and women make to our society and the vibrancy they weave into our American culture. From America’s earliest days, Hispanic Americans have played a prominent and ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 13 September, 2017 | Topics:
President of the United States, Press Releases
| Tags: Donald J. Trump, National Hispanic Heritage Month
Press Statement Rex W. Tillerson Secretary of State Washington, DC September 11, 2017 Today we remember the victims of the terrorist attack of September 11, 2001, and honor the heroes who valiantly saved many lives that day, even sacrificing their own. Their courage on that day remains an example of the character of the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 11 September, 2017 | Topics:
News
Deputy Chief of Mission Mark Wells attended the 23rd Convention of Bi-National Centers in Tarapoto, San Martín, to meet with more than 100 leaders and representatives from Peruvian-American Institutes and Cultural Centers, to promote the strategic alliance that exists between these institutions and the U.S. Government. The Peruvian-American Institutes and Cultural Centers, also known as ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 6 September, 2017 | Topics:
News
| Tags: advisors, Bi-National centers, BNC Convention, cultural, DCM, institutes, Mark Wells, Peruvian-American, students, teaching, understanding
Amb. Brian A. Nichols shared the main accomplishments of 15 years of the de-centralization process in Peru with regional governments, ministers, and representatives from the Presidential Council of Ministers, and delivered a toolkit and lessons learned to government representatives. Minister of Environment Elsa Galarza represented the Council of Ministers and expressed gratitude to the U.S. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 6 September, 2017 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Amazon, Amazonas, authorities, children, de-centralization, development, Elsa Galarza, growth, health, infant, Lamas, legislative, Loreto, Madre de Dios, malnutrition, Minister of Environment, public, regional, San Martin, sanitation, school, Ucayali
Yuraki Urasaki works at Google as a Senior Manager of Personal UX (User Experience.) She leads the UX teams working on educational products for teachers and students, as well as innovative technology products that combine hardware and software for interactive use. Ms. Urasaki led sessions on UX user-focused design at SENATI in the Cercado de ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 28 August, 2017 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Google, Yukari Urasaki
The next opportunity to join the Department of State as a Foreign Service Officer (diplomat) will be in October 2017! The computer-based Foreign Service Officer exam will be offered in Lima on the afternoon of Monday, October 2, 2017 and the morning of Wednesday, October 4, 2017. For detailed information on pursuing a career in ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 24 August, 2017 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens
| Tags: 2017, Foreign Service Officer Test, FSOT
On August 16, the Peruvian Government declared a state of emergency for Cotabambas due to ongoing protests. During a state of emergency, large social gatherings are prohibited, access to certain areas may be restricted, curfews can be imposed, and a greater police presence can be expected. The declaration is valid for 30 days. Due to ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 22 August, 2017 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: Cotabambas
Before starting your non-immigrant visa application, we suggest reviewing the following “visa myths” that we published on our Facebook and Twitter accounts. Remember that the U.S. Embassy is the only official source of information on visas to the U.S. Applicants for non-immigrant visas (B1/B2) do not necessarily need to speak English to obtain a visa. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 21 August, 2017 | Topics:
Consular Affairs, News
Press Statement Heather Nauert Department Spokesperson Washington, DC August 30, 2017 The United States condemns the call by Venezuela’s illegitimate Constituent Assembly for trials of the political opposition, including members of the democratically-elected legislature, on charges of treason and alleged involvement in Venezuela’s economic crisis. Venezuela’s economic situation is the result of the misguided ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 17 August, 2017 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Barcelona, condemns, constitution, corruption, crimes, criminalizing, crisis, democracy, dissent, elections, fear, free, humanitarian, injustice, legislature, Maduro, opposition, people, political, prisoners, repress, treason, Venezuela
Today, Nicolas Maduro requested a phone call with President Donald J. Trump. Since the start of this Administration, President Trump has asked that Maduro respect Venezuela’s constitution, hold free and fair elections, release political prisoners, cease all human rights violations, and stop oppressing Venezuela’s great people. The Maduro regime has refused to heed this call, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 11 August, 2017 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Venezuela
The United States considers the Venezuelan National Constituent Assembly the illegitimate product of a flawed process designed by the Maduro dictatorship to further its assault on democracy. The process was rigged from the start, from the irregular manner in which the election was decreed to the government’s refusal to permit voters to object to plans ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 3 August, 2017 | Topics:
News
Meet the U.S. Ambassador to Peru, Brian A. Nichols, at an American Citizen Town Hall on Wednesday, August 16 at 4 p.m. in the U.S. Embassy in Lima, Peru. All U.S. citizens and immediate family members are welcome to attend. The Ambassador will discuss health issues including the Zika virus, disaster preparedness, and the U.S. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 1 August, 2017 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens
| Tags: Ambassador Brian A. Nichols, Disaster preparedness, Town Hall, zika
Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designated the President of Venezuela, Nicolas Maduro Moros, pursuant to Executive Order (E.O.) 13692, which authorizes sanctions against current or former officials of the Government of Venezuela and others undermining democracy in Venezuela. These sanctions come a day after the Maduro government ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 31 July, 2017 | Topics:
News
| Tags: U.S. Department of the Treasury, Venezuela
On behalf of the United States, congratulations to the people of Peru on the 196th anniversary of your independence. The United States and Peru enjoy a mutually beneficial relationship based on the shared values of democracy, security, and human rights. We share an agenda to promote economic prosperity and strengthening the ties between our two ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 28 July, 2017 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Peruvian Independence Day, Rex Tillerson
The Peruvian Government has declared a state of emergency in certain parts of Cusco and Puno regions due to ongoing strikes. During a state of emergency, large social gatherings are prohibited, access to certain areas may be restricted, curfews can be imposed, and there will be a greater police presence. Due to the indefinite nature ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 20 July, 2017 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
Press Statement Heather Nauert Department Spokesperson Washington, DC July 17, 2017 The United States applauds the courage and determination of Venezuelans who exercised their rights to freedom of expression, association, and peaceful assembly in defense of their democracy on July 16. Yesterday’s vote was a massive repudiation of the proposed National Constituent Assembly, which ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 18 July, 2017 | Topics:
Fundamental Freedoms, Human Rights, News
| Tags: affirmation, assembly, association, attackers voices, Caracas, condemn, constitution, defense, deplore, elections, fair, free, freedom of expression, governments, institutions, justicie, life, loss, message, peaceful, people, repudiation, rights, undermine, Venezuela, violence, vote
Ambassador Brian A. Nichols, accompanied by Peru’s First Lady Nancy Lange and the Director of Operations for the Volunteer Firefighter Corps of Peru, Brigadier Fernando Campos, presented 30 firefighting suits and 30 pairs of boots valued at approximately $45,000 to the volunteer firefighters of El Callao, Chosica, and Santa Anita. The U.S. Southern Command Humanitarian ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 18 July, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Emergency Services, Human Rights, News
| Tags: Ambassador Nichols, boots, Callao, Chosica, COERs, donation, equipment, firefighters, humanitarian assistance, mobile, Santa Anita, Southern Command, suits, training, volunteer, vulnerable population
Two ongoing protests are causing disruptions for travelers in Cusco and throughout the Chinchero District. While flights are operating at Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, access to the airport is intermittent. Additionally, land based transportation networks, including roads and rail lines, are frequently impassable due to the size and nature of these protests. Peru and ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 12 July, 2017 | Topics:
Demonstration Notices
| Tags: Cusco, Protests, Sacred Valley
The U.S. Embassy in Lima has received reports from the Peruvian National Police regarding protests in Chinchero District of Cusco Department on July 12 and 13th. The protests will be organized by the Consejo de Coordinación Regional (CCR) regarding the timeline for the completion of the Chinchero Airport project. Peru Rail has cancelled rail service ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 11 July, 2017 | Topics:
Demonstration Notices
| Tags: Chinchero, Cusco, Protests
Ambassador Nichols hosted a diplomatic reception to celebrate U.S. Independence Day at his residence on July 5. The Ambassador and his wife Geri Kam received Peruvian President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski, his wife Nancy Lange, Foreign Minister Ricardo Luna, representatives of the Peruvian government, the business sector, and civil society, as well as members of the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 11 July, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Culture, Deputy Chief of Mission, embassy, Events, Featured Event, News
| Tags: 4th of July, Ambassador, Deputy Chief of Mission, diplomatic corps, Geri Kam, Gumbiner, Independence, Nancy Lange, NIchols, Ricardo Luna
Peruvian students Liseth Curasi of Cusco, Natalie Valdivia of Arequipa, Pamela Gómez of Cusco, Manuel Chirinos of Callao, William Aguilar of Cusco, and Luiz Nizama of Callao received scholarships from the U.S. Embassy in Peru to attend the Institute of the Americas Science Camp from July 9-22 at the University of California San Diego (UCSD). ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 11 July, 2017 | Topics:
Education, Environment, News
| Tags: camp, engineering, innovation, Lego, robot, science, scientific, technology, UCSD
The U.S. Embassy in Lima has received reports from the Peruvian National Police that demonstrations occurring in and around Cusco could last up to several weeks. These actions are part of a labor dispute between the government and educators. Travelers should take into consideration that there may be disruptions to transportation services during this time. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 3 July, 2017 | Topics:
Demonstration Notices
President Donald J. Trump spoke today with President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski of Peru to discuss bilateral and regional issues. President Trump discussed with President Kuczynski the new United States policy on Cuba. The two leaders affirmed the strong bilateral relationship between the United States and Peru. They also discussed the terrible situation in Venezuela
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 19 June, 2017 | Topics:
News
Ambassador Brian Nichols recognized two Peruvian cadets on June 16 on their admission to the Class of 2021 at service academies in the United States, and congratulated their parents and family members. Peruvian Naval cadet César Villalobos Mendoza was accepted to the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, and Peruvian Air Force Officer School ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 19 June, 2017 | Topics:
News
Today the Governments of Peru and the United States concluded a Child Protection Compact (CPC) Partnership aimed at strengthening the efforts of the Peruvian state and civil society to combat child trafficking. The U.S. – Peru CPC Partnership, signed by Minister of Foreign Affairs Ricardo Luna Mendoza and U.S. Ambassador to Peru Brian A. Nichols, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 15 June, 2017 | Topics:
News
On June 9th, Ambassador Brian A. Nichols wished the crew of the Peruvian Navy submarine B.A.P. Pisagua success in its participation in the Diesel Electric Submarine Initiative (DESI) between Peru and the United States. Peru has deployed submarines to the U.S. 14 times as part of DESI, more than any other partner nation. During the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 10 June, 2017 | Topics:
News
Press Statement Rex W. Tillerson Secretary of State Washington, DC June 7, 2017 In recognition of LGBTI Month, the Department of State affirms its solidarity with the human rights defenders and civil society organizations working around the world to uphold the fundamental freedoms of LGBTI persons to live with dignity and freedom. We also recognize ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 8 June, 2017 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
| Tags: LGBTI
President Donald J. Trump spoke with Prime Minister Theresa May of the United Kingdom today. The President offered his condolences for the brutal terror attacks on June 3 in central London. He praised the heroic response of police and other first responders and offered the full support of the United States Government in investigating and ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 5 June, 2017 | Topics:
News
Ambassador Brian A. Nichols announced new humanitarian assistance from the United States Agency for International Development’s Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA) to benefit 6,000 residents of La Libertad and Lambayeque regions of Peru. The Ambassador stated, “We are proud to collaborate in these efforts. Our countries are allies and we stand together.” He made ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 5 June, 2017 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
The U.S. Embassy in Lima has received reports from the Peruvian National Police regarding planned protests in Urubamba and Chincheros on May 30 and 31. Travelers should take into consideration that there may be disruptions to transportation services. For up to date information, please visit the Peruvian Tourist and Travel website here. Demonstrations in Peru ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 26 May, 2017 | Topics:
Demonstration Notices
| Tags: Chinchero, Cusco, Protests
The U.S. Embassy in Lima has received reports from the Peruvian National Police regarding potential protests in Chinchero District in the immediate future. Disruptions to transportation services are likely, so Peruvian authorities recommend that tourists carefully consider any scheduled to travel to the Sacred Valley or Machu Picchu. Travelers can contact the Peruvian Tourist Assistance ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 23 May, 2017 | Topics:
Demonstration Notices, Messages for U.S. Citizens
| Tags: Chinchero, protesta
Jackelynne is 31 years old, has a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering and a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish Translation and Interpretation from Rutgers University, a Master of Science degree in Aerospace Science from Embry-Riddle and a Master of Science from Georgia Tech, and has worked as an engineer for NASA in ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 22 May, 2017 | Topics:
News
Acting Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Wade Warren visited Peru May 10-12 to meet with government authorities and advance USAID’s work in helping Peru to take on illicit activities and promote sustainable and inclusive development. On May 11, Acting Administrator Warren and U.S. Ambassador to Peru Brian A. Nichols met ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 15 May, 2017 | Topics:
News
President Donald J. Trump spoke today with President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski of Peru to address the deteriorating political and economic crisis in Venezuela. President Trump underscored that the United States will work together with Peru in seeking to improve democratic institutions and help the people of Venezuela. President Kuczynski expressed his gratitude for President Trump’s ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 6 May, 2017 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
| Tags: Donald J. Trump
Ten young female runners from the regions of Junín, Cusco, La Libertad, San Martín, and Lima are participating in the U.S. Department of State’s Sports Diplomacy Program that begins April 27 in Washington DC and Virginia, in partnership with George Mason University. These accomplished athletes from the Peruvian Athletics Federation are Deysi Chocca, Marilu Minaya, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 5 May, 2017 | Topics:
News
On May 4, 2017 the U.S. Department of State honored a group of extraordinary young leaders with the Emerging Young Leaders Award. These inspiring youth from around the world were recognized for their tenacity and courage to promote conflict resolution and prevent violence in their communities. Among other achievements, this year’s group has been instrumental ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 5 May, 2017 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Department of State
Today, on World Press Freedom Day, we reaffirm our commitment to promoting the fundamental principles of a free press around the world. We honor those men and women who work tirelessly, often at great personal risk, to tell the stories we would not otherwise hear. They are the guardians of democratic values and ideals. The ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 3 May, 2017 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
| Tags: World Press Freedom Day
Today, more than 90 representatives from Peruvian and U.S. universities and the Peruvian Ministry of Education participated in a workshop organized by U.S. Embassy Lima to promote the Innovation Fund for “100,000 Strong in the Americas”. This initiative has the goal of increasing the number of students from Latin America and the Caribbean studying in ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 26 April, 2017 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Ambassador Brian A. Nichols, education
The United States has allocated nearly $3,300,000 to support the Peruvian government-led flood relief efforts during the flooding and mudslides that occurred in March and April 2017. The USAID Office for Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA) sent technical experts to Peru to carry out damage assessments and humanitarian needs, and to assist in coordinating the delivery ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 18 April, 2017 | Topics:
News
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary ________________________________________________________________ For Immediate Release April 6, 2017 STATEMENT BY PRESIDENT TRUMP ON SYRIA Mar-a-Lago, Florida 9:40 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: My fellow Americans: On Tuesday, Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad launched a horrible chemical weapons attack on innocent civilians. Using a deadly nerve agent, Assad choked out the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 7 April, 2017 | Topics:
Political Affairs, President of the United States
| Tags: Donald J. Trump
Find out more about this exciting program to help young leaders in the Western Hemisphere build brighter futures. What is it? The Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative, or YLAI, is the United States’ premier exchange program in the hemisphere. Launched in 2016, YLAI provides 250 fellowships each year to enable Latinos — from Latin America, the Caribbean ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 5 April, 2017 | Topics:
News
Due to heavy rains and flooding, the Government of Peru extended the state of emergency to the Piura region in the northwest of the country, in addition to the state of emergency declared for the Carretera Central. U.S. citizens should avoid travel to areas under a state of emergency. Please refer to the State Department’s ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 30 March, 2017 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: flooding, mudslides
The State of Montana will conduct a special election on Thursday, May 25, 2017, for its at-large Congressional District to replace Ryan Zinke who was confirmed as the U.S. Secretary of the Interior. This district represents all counties in Montana. Service members, eligible family members and overseas citizens may use the Federal Post Card Application ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 23 March, 2017 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens
| Tags: Voting
The State of South Carolina will conduct a special primary election on Tuesday, May 2, 2017, for the 5th Congressional District to replace Mick Mulvaney who was confirmed as the Director of the U.S. Office of Management and Budget. This district consists of Cherokee, Chester, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lancaster, Lee, Union, and York counties, and portions ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 23 March, 2017 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens
| Tags: Voting
Heavy rains have caused flooding and landslides throughout the country, with the most widespread, severe effects in the northwest of the country. Peace Corps volunteers in the northwest of the country are being relocated as a precautionary measure. All other Peace Corps volunteers in Peru have been instructed to remain in their locations. Travelers should ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 22 March, 2017 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: flooding, mudslides
The Government of Peru declared a state of emergency for the Carretera Central affecting various districts in multiple provinces within the country. The state of emergency is due to unusually high seasonal rainfall that has triggered severe flooding, affecting roads and transportation in several provinces in Peru. Travel to impacted areas is likely to be ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 21 March, 2017 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
The Government of Peru has declared a state of emergency on the Carretera Central affecting various districts in multiple provinces. This is due to unusually high seasonal rainfall that has triggered severe flooding, affecting roads and transportation in several provinces in Peru. The Piura, Lambayeque and La Libertad regions are affected by widespread flooding. Other ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 17 March, 2017 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
The Government of Peru continues to assess the effects from unseasonably heavy inland rains and associated flooding along the coastal areas of Peru. Rains are expected to continue for several more weeks, and may add to the effects seen thus far. The most widespread, severe effects are in the northwest of the country, in the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 16 March, 2017 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: flooding, rains
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its Zika travel guidance on March 10, 2017, recommending that pregnant women not travel to any area where there is a risk of Zika virus infection. For a world map of the Zika affected areas, please visit CDC’s
interactive map . For more information about travel
guidance for pregnant women , visit ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 16 March, 2017 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: zika
Heavy rains inland have caused landslides and overflowing river banks in Lima, and at other points along the coast in Peru. This may affect routes to the airport. All schools in metropolitan Lima will be closed until Monday. Due to flooding in some parts of Lima, traffic may be heavier than normal as people try ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 16 March, 2017 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: rains
Unseasonably heavy rains in the mountains and along the coast of Peru have caused flooding and other adverse effects from the northern city of Tumbes down to Arequipa in the south of the country. This includes damage to medical facilities, damaged bridges, flooded roads, and mudslides, especially in the Piura region. A bridge is washed ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 14 March, 2017 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: rains
The United States Ambassador to Peru, Brian A. Nichols, delivered a large donation of computer equipment, software, and furniture to the Callao Police Department for Emergency Central 105. In addition, vehicles and motorcycles were donated to four police stations. Deputy Minister of Public Security, Ricardo Valdés, and director general of the National Police, Police Chief ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 11 March, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, News
| Tags: Ambassador Brian A. Nichols
We are proud of our Nation’s achievements in promoting women’s full participation in all aspects of American life and are resolute in our commitment to supporting women’s continued advancement in America and around the world. America honors the celebrated women pioneers and leaders in our history, as well as those unsung women heroes of our ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 7 March, 2017 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Women's History Month
President Trump delivered his first address to a joint session of Congress on February 28. THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much. Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, members of Congress, the First Lady of the United States — and citizens of America: Tonight, as we mark the conclusion of our celebration of Black History Month, we ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 3 March, 2017 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Donald J. Trump, First Address, U.S. Congress
President Donald J. Trump met today with President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski of Peru to discuss ways to deepen the close collaboration between the United States and Peru. President Trump underscored the continued United States commitment to expanding trade and investment ties with Peru and others in the Asia-Pacific region. The leaders reiterated the two countries’ ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 24 February, 2017 | Topics:
News, Press Releases, U.S. Agencies
Local news outlets publicized an unknown individual’s social media threat to conduct a mass shooting at Jockey Plaza (Surco district of Lima) tomorrow, February 23, 2017. This threat may have been inspired by the mass shooting that occurred in the Independencia district of Lima over the weekend, where at least five people were killed and ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 22 February, 2017 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
The Peruvian National Police (PNP) informed RSO of the following scheduled protests and large public gatherings that may impact Mission personnel and traffic patterns in the identified areas throughout Peru. Please exercise caution in these locations during the below listed dates and times. Protests can last for hours after the time identified, please plan accordingly. Details: ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 16 February, 2017 | Topics:
Demonstration Notices
| Tags: Odebrecht, Protests
The U.S. Embassy in Peru is aware of false news reports stating that Peru nationals can now travel to the U.S. without a visa. Peru is not currently part of the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). The Department of Homeland Security, which administers the VWP in consultation with the Department of State, has not announced any ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 9 February, 2017 | Topics:
News, Non Immigrant Visas, Press Releases, U.S. Agencies
SECRETARY TILLERSON: Well, good morning, all. We apologize for being late. It seemed that this year’s prayer breakfast, people felt the need to pray a little longer. (Laughter.) But I certainly welcomed them all, so – thank you for such a warm reception. And it’s a pleasure to be here, obviously. I’ve been anxious to ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 2 February, 2017 | Topics:
U.S. Agencies
| Tags: Department of State, Rex Tillerson
Residents of Chinchero and other areas around Cusco announced a 72-hour strike which is affecting travel between Cusco and the Sacred Valley/Machu Picchu. The primary tourist route, which transits Chinchero, has been blocked at several points by protesters. An alternative route from Cusco (via Pisac) is also blocked before the towns of Urubamba and Ollantaytambo, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 1 February, 2017 | Topics:
Demonstration Notices
| Tags: Chinchero, Sacred Valley, Strike
Rex Tillerson, a globe-trotting oil executive and engineer, is the new U.S. secretary of state and chief foreign affairs adviser to President Trump. He was confirmed February 1 as the 69th secretary of state, a position first held by Thomas Jefferson and most recently by John Kerry. Five predecessors won the Nobel Peace Prize. Rex Wayne ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 1 February, 2017 | Topics:
Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, U.S. Agencies
| Tags: Rex Tillerson
Attention U.S. Citizens living in or traveling to Peru. The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu will be closed throughout February 2017 for maintenance. The Director of the Cultural Department of Cusco has noted that this annual maintenance is done to improve the overall traveler’s experience, improving the pedestrian walkway, repairing wooden bridges, cleaning of drainage channels ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 30 January, 2017 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens
| Tags: Closure, Cusco, Inca Trail
President Trump delivered this inaugural address on January 20, 2017. THE PRESIDENT: Chief Justice Roberts, President Carter, President Clinton, President Bush, President Obama, fellow Americans, and people of the world: thank you. We, the citizens of America, are now joined in a great national effort to rebuild our country and restore its promise for all of ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 20 January, 2017 | Topics:
News, President of the United States
| Tags: Donald J. Trump
U.S. Science Envoy Dr. Thomas Lovejoy was in Peru January 8-13. Known as the “father of biodiversity,” Dr. Lovejoy is a world-renowned authority on environmental issues. For more than 45 years, he has worked on issues involving the Amazon with entities like National Geographic and the Smithsonian Institution. During his stay in Peru, Dr. Lovejoy ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 14 January, 2017 | Topics:
U.S. Agencies
Ambassador Nichols and Vice Minister of Culture Ana Castillo presented the results of the winning project for the 2014
Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) at the Museo de Sitio Arturo Jiménez Borja in Puruchuco. The AFCP funding supported the registration, conservation, and appropriate storage of ceramics, textiles, metals, and funerary bundles. Ambassador Javier León Olavarría, General Director for Cultural ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 11 January, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador's Fund, News
| Tags: Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation, Puruchuco, U.S. Embassy Peru
On Wednesday, February 1, enjoy “Music in the Park” with the performances of singer-songwriters Kenny Wesley from the U.S. and Gala Brie from Peru. The event will include pop, soul, and funk music, as well as the presentation of the first U.S.-Peru Alumni Awards, to recognize the most accomplished members of the U.S.-Peru Alumni Association. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 8 January, 2017 | Topics:
Culture, News
The Embassy advises U.S. citizens of recent volcanic activity at Sabancaya in southern Peru. The volcano is located about 50 miles northwest of Arequipa city and 20 miles southeast of Colca Canyon, which are popular tourist destinations in the region. To date, there have been no major disruptions to travel in the region due to ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 30 December, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
Study of the U.S. Institutes for Scholars (SUSIs) are intensive post-graduate level academic programs with integrated study tours whose purpose is to provide foreign university faculty and other scholars the opportunity to deepen their understanding of U.S. society, culture, values, and institutions. The ultimate goal of the Institutes is to strengthen curricula and to enhance ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 28 December, 2016 | Topics:
News
| Tags: English program, United States Peru
Notice: The Internal Revenue Service is urging any taxpayer with an expiring Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) and a need to file a return in the upcoming filing season to file a renewal application in the next few weeks to avoid refund and processing delays. In addition, the IRS encouraged people to check their renewal ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 20 December, 2016 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens
| Tags: IRS, ITIN
The United states is proud to partner with Peru in a comprehensive, integrated counter-narcotics strategy which ranges from eradication and alternative development to interdiction and drug demand reduction. The Peruvian Ministry of Interior eradication agency – CORAH surpassed for the third consecutive year its eradication goals, having eradicated this year 30,150 hectares of illicit coca. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 15 December, 2016 | Topics:
News
We are sharing some images from our activities and important events that we shared on our
Facebook ,
Twitter ,
Instagram and
YouTube accounts. We’ll see you in 2017! January February March April May June July August September October November December
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 12 December, 2016 | Topics:
News
U.S. Embassy Lima provided scholarships to Saúl Bernaola, Helya Coronado, Luis de la Cruz, Ruth Escalante, Jhosep Gutiérrez, Bryam Leyva, Luz Limaco, Angel Quispe, Betsy Ochoa y Jhon Roca, all students at the Colegio de Alto Rendimiento de Ayacucho (High-Performance School of Ayacucho), to participate in the English Camp program that will take place at ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 6 December, 2016 | Topics:
U.S. Agencies
The next opportunity to join the Department of State as a Foreign Service Officer (diplomat) will be in January-February 2017! The computer-based Foreign Service Officer exam will be offered in Lima on the afternoon of Monday, January 30 and the morning of Wednesday, February 1, 2017. The registration opens on Thursday, December 15, 2016 and ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 1 December, 2016 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens
In a cordial beginning to their transfer of power, President Obama and President-elect Donald Trump met at the White House on November 10. Obama called the 90-minute meeting “excellent.” His successor said he looked forward to receiving the outgoing president’s “counsel.” Obama said to Trump, “We now are going to want to do everything we ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 10 November, 2016 | Topics:
News
U.S. voters have elected Republican Donald J. Trump as their 45th president, putting into the White House a businessman who promised to use his financial know-how to help Americans improve their standard of living. The real estate magnate defeated former secretary of state Hillary Clinton, who had hoped to be the first woman president. Accepting victory early ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 9 November, 2016 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Barack Obama
On November 3-4, 2016, the Governments of Peru and the United States convened the sixth meetings of the Environmental Affairs Council (EAC) and the Environmental Cooperation Commission (ECC), and the eighth meeting of the Sub-Committee on Forest Sector Governance in Lima. The meetings focused on implementation of the environmental provisions of the Peru – United ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 4 November, 2016 | Topics:
U.S. Agencies
U.S. government, private sector and civil society leaders will meet with 250 Latin American and Caribbean young business and social entrepreneurs from November 9-11 at the Closing Summit of the Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) Professional Fellows Program. President Obama launched the Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative in April 2015 to expand ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 4 November, 2016 | Topics:
News
Don’t wait, return your voted ballot right away! Remember U.S. embassies and consulates are not polling places; same-day in-person voting is not available outside the United States. The majority of states require voted ballots to reach local election officials by the close of polls on Tuesday, November 8. U.S. citizens who want to participate in ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 6 October, 2016 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens
| Tags: Voting
Thirteen young Peruvian leaders will travel to the United States to take part of the Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) created by President Barack Obama in 2015. The entrepreneurs and business –people that will be part of the first generation of YLAI are Alexandra Cáceres, Carlos Casiano, Álvaro Concha, Luz Delgado, Rosario Díaz, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 30 September, 2016 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative
Ambassador Brian A. Nichols announced the winner of the Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation 2016: the project presented by World Monuments Fund for the preservation of the 13 towers of Chankillo, in Áncash región. This ceremonial center, located in the Valley of Casma, is over 2,300 years old. The tops of its towers measure the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 29 September, 2016 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Ambassador Brian A. Nichols, Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation
The Embassy has received reports of several possible strikes scheduled for September 27-29, which could impact transportation through the Sacred Valley and to/from Machu Picchu. During these three days, PeruRail’s standard train services from/to Poroy Station (Cusco) and Urubamba will depart and arrive from Ollantaytambo instead. Train services to/from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu Pueblo (Aguas ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 26 September, 2016 | Topics:
Demonstration Notices
The
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator, Gina McCarthy, completed a visit to Peru that included meetings to support initiatives for environmental protection. In Chincha, Administrator McCarthy participated in the launch of the “Trash Free Waters” Program, an effort of the EPA and international partners to reduce and prevent the entry of debris into the watersheds, coastal waters and the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 26 September, 2016 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Gina McCarthy, Trash Free Waters, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) office at the Embassy in Lima is currently open to the public Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and is closed on
Peruvian and American holidays . Although you do not presently need an appointment to visit USCIS Lima, beginning September 30, 2016, USCIS will be available to the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 23 September, 2016 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens
The Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Lima will reduce its schedule of non-emergency service appointments during the period of October 31 – November 24, 2016. This includes the American Citizen Services (ACS) unit, which processes Passport replacements and renewals, Consular Reports of Birth Abroad, Notary services and Federal Benefits applications. To offset this, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 14 September, 2016 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens
As part of the State Department’s continuous efforts to provide U.S. citizens traveling abroad with information about relevant events, we are updating the Worldwide Caution with information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence against U.S. citizens and interests throughout the world. Current information suggests that terrorist groups continue to plan attacks in ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 12 September, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: Worldwide Caution
Ambassador Brian A. Nichols swore in 43 new volunteers as Peace Corps Volunteers in Peru at the U.S. Ambassador’s Residence. They will travel to rural and semi-rural areas in Piura, Ancash, Amazonas, Lambayeque, La Libertad, Cajamarca and Junín regions and will strengthen the Peace Corps mission in Peru, which has more than 200 Peace Corps ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 21 July, 2016 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Ambassador Brian A. Nichols, Peace Corps
Yes, we have a brand new website! Have a look around! The new-look website has seven sections representing broad topics that may be of interest to you. The sections are broken down further into sub-categories to assist you in finding specific information. The Seven Sections are:
Visas – For all your Visa needs and questions.
U.S. Citizen Services – ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 17 June, 2016 | Topics:
News
The U.S. Embassy has an air quality monitor to measure PM 2.5 particulates as an indication of the air quality on the Embassy compound located in the Surco district of Lima. Pollutants such as particle pollution are linked to a number of significant health effects — and those effects are likely to be more severe ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 15 June, 2016 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Climate change, Embassy
Date/Time: April 5, 2016 – 5:00 p.m. to unknown Location: Lima – Plaza San Martin – The Government of Peru has authorized this march in the downtown area (map attached) Group: Colectivo Dignidad, Colectivo “Keiko No Va” and Confederación General de Trabajadores del Peru – several thousand participants are expected. April 5 marks the anniversary ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 5 April, 2016 | Topics:
Demonstration Notices
In the interest of personal safety, U.S. citizens in Peru should avoid protests and large gatherings in the lead-up to the Presidential Elections on April 10, 2016. Please also remember that it is illegal for foreign citizens to participate in political demonstrations or protests in Peru. The U.S. Embassy has been informed of numerous public ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 4 April, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
The U.S. Embassy has been informed of the following large public gatherings and demonstrations that may impact personal security and traffic patterns in areas throughout Peru. Please exercise caution if in these locations during the below listed dates and times. Protests can last for hours – in some cases, days – beyond the time identified. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 4 April, 2016 | Topics:
Demonstration Notices
In early February, the U.S. Embassy in Lima installed an air quality monitor close to the employee entrance (CAC-2). The monitor will generate real-time measurements of particulate matter on the Embassy compound. PM2.5, or “fine” particulate, poses a greater health risk than other common pollutants because the smaller particles penetrate more deeply into the respiratory ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 23 February, 2016 | Topics:
Events, News
The Embassy has received reports of the following protests or demonstrations, which may have impact on personal security and traffic patterns in the affected areas. There remains potential for continued demonstrations or strikes by Peruvian National Police (PNP) personnel throughout the month of January. This may affect traffic flow and the level of police presence ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 13 January, 2016 | Topics:
Demonstration Notices
The Embassy has received reports of the following protests or demonstrations, which may have impact on personal security and traffic patterns in the affected areas. There is potential for continued demonstrations or strikes by Peruvian National Police (PNP) personnel throughout the month of January. This may affect traffic flow and the level of police presence ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 5 January, 2016 | Topics:
Demonstration Notices
The Regional Security Office would like to remind our Embassy community of the continuing risk of robbery traveling to-and-from Jorge Chavez airport in taxis that do not have security window film installed on all side windows. This window film is called LAMINADO locally. “Spark-plug” or “Bujíazo” robberies — where motorcycle riding thieves spot vehicles with ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 7 December, 2015 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
The Regional Security Office generally observes an increase in residential robberies and armed robberies during this time of year, which normally subsides toward the end of the month of January with the passing of holiday celebrations. In consultation with the Peruvian National Police, RSO believes that Embassy personnel are NOT specifically targeted and incidents of ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 30 November, 2015 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
The State Department alerts U.S. citizens to possible risks of travel due to increased terrorist threats. Current information suggests that ISIL (aka Da’esh), al-Qa’ida, Boko Haram, and other terrorist groups continue to plan terrorist attacks in multiple regions. These attacks may employ a wide variety of tactics, using conventional and non-conventional weapons and targeting both ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 24 November, 2015 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
The Peruvian National Police (PNP) has informed RSO of the following scheduled protests and large gatherings that may have impact on personal security and traffic patterns in areas throughout Peru. Please exercise caution if in these locations during the below listed dates and times. Protests can last for hours after the time identified. Please plan ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 5 November, 2015 | Topics:
Demonstration Notices
A strike by transportation workers in Lima is scheduled for October 29, 2015. The strike will last for all of October 29, may involve up to 28,000 vehicles, and may encompass all districts of Lima. If the strike reaches its full potential, travelers should anticipate severe reductions in bus, taxi, and other public transportation availability. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 29 October, 2015 | Topics:
Demonstration Notices
As of 9am, October 21, most public transportation is not operating in the city of Cusco. Train and bus service to the Sacred Valley (Urubamba and Ollantaytambo) and Machu Picchu also has been suspended for October 21. Peruvian National Police have deployed to ensure security at the Cusco airport and maintain a secure corridor between ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 21 October, 2015 | Topics:
Demonstration Notices
Public transportation still is not operating in the city of Cusco. Train and bus service to the Sacred Valley (Urubamba and Ollantaytambo) and Machu Picchu also remains suspended on October 22. Peruvian National Police have deployed to ensure security at the Cusco airport and maintain a secure corridor between the airport and city center. The ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 21 October, 2015 | Topics:
Demonstration Notices
The Embassy has received reports of a scheduled demonstration in Cusco on October 21-22, 2015. Several large civic and labor groups are scheduled to participate, including transportation unions. Public transportation will be limited and some main roads may be blocked during the demonstrations. While some private taxis will remain in service for tourists, traffic conditions ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 19 October, 2015 | Topics:
Demonstration Notices
The Department of State has published an interim final rule that makes changes to the passport book fees and fees related to the relinquishment of nationality. In addition, on October 4, 2015 the Department will lower the processing fee for the Border Crossing Card (BCC) for Mexican citizens under age 15 whose parent or guardian ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 2 October, 2015 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
The Embassy regularly posts Demonstration Notices on our website, containing basic information about strikes, protests, or other public gatherings planned throughout Peru. This list of Demonstration Notices has been updated. Please consult the list to see whether events may be planned in or near an area where you are traveling. While traveling in Peru, you ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 23 September, 2015 | Topics:
Demonstration Notices
The Costa Verde highway along the Pacific coast of Peru will be temporarily closed overnight as a precautionary measure in response to an anticipated second tsunami wave to hit the coast of Peru following this evening’s earthquake in Chile. The first wave hit shortly after 9:30pm local time and measured less than one foot in height. Travelers are advised to adjust their routes accordingly. Continue ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 16 September, 2015 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
The next opportunity to join the Department of State as a Foreign Service Officer (diplomat) will be on October 2015! The computer-based Foreign Service Officer exam will be offered in Lima on the afternoon of Tuesday, October 6 and the morning of Wednesday, October 7, 2015. For detailed information on pursuing a career in the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 26 August, 2015 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
This is an update to the Security Message dated August 6, 2015, which alerted U.S. citizens residing or traveling in Peru that the Municipality of Callao had suspended TAXI GREEN service at Jorge Chavez International Airport in Lima through August 17, 2015. TAXI GREEN’s temporary suspension from service ended on August 17. The company is ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 25 August, 2015 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
The Embassy has received reports of a planned protest in Iquitos on August 25, 2015, which may attract several thousand participants; some estimates range as high as 6000. A public gathering on this scale may cause traffic jams or transportation disruptions, and may also pose personal security risks for non-participants in the vicinity. Travelers with ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 24 August, 2015 | Topics:
Demonstration Notices
Peruvian officials have announced that trails to Huayna Picchu Mountain and Machu Picchu Mountain will undergo maintenance work during the month of April 2016. Access to Huayna Picchu Mountain will be suspended from April 1st through the 15th, and to Machu Picchu Mountain from April 16th through the 30th. It is expected that other sections ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 20 August, 2015 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
During recent protests of the proposed Tia Maria copper mining project in the province of Islay (on the coast of Peru, southwest of the city Arequipa) violent clashes erupted involving protesters and local police. The government of Peru has responded by sending additional military and law enforcement resources to Islay in order to keep the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 12 May, 2015 | Topics:
Demonstration Notices
The U.S. Embassy advises U.S. citizens traveling or living in Peru that the department of Loreto in northern Peru has declared a state of emergency for the next 60 days. This is due to inordinate seasonal rainfall which has triggered severe flooding in some areas, creating problems with roads and transportation around Iquitos and the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 30 April, 2015 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
The Embassy has been advised of some road closures and repairs which will be ongoing in various regions of the country during part or all of the Semana Santa holidays. Some closures were due to flooding and mudslides brought on by seasonal rains, and dangerous road conditions may still exist in those areas. Any U.S. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 1 April, 2015 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
The Peruvian National Police (PNP) has informed the Embassy of large public gatherings that may have significant impact on traffic in Lima and at other locations within Peru: Large Public Gatherings April 1 Group: People of the Community of Islay Location: Arequipa – Province of Islay, district of Cocachacra Participation: Numbers Unknown April 1 Group: ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 1 April, 2015 | Topics:
Demonstration Notices
The Embassy has received reports of several large public gatherings below that may have significant impact on safety and traffic in the areas of Peru identified. Please exercise caution and plan your travel to avoid these areas during these times. Protests can last for hours after the time identified. Please plan accordingly. For any personnel ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 5 March, 2015 | Topics:
Demonstration Notices
The following is an update to the Security Message issued on February 18, 2015. The temporary restriction for U.S. Embassy personnel to visit Sophie Bistro, located at Calle Juan Moore 176, Miraflores, has been lifted. Incidents of armed robbery continue to be a problem in various parts of metropolitan Lima. U.S. citizens are reminded that ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 4 March, 2015 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
U.S. Embassy Lima informs U.S. citizens traveling or living in the capitol that Embassy personnel are prohibited from visiting Sophie Bistro, located at Calle Juan Moore 176, Miraflores, until further notice due to recent armed robberies at the café. While this particular location has been an unfortunate target, U.S. citizens are reminded that any location ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 18 February, 2015 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
The U.S. Embassy advises U.S. citizens traveling or living in Peru that the government of Peru has declared a state of emergency in the department of San Martin for the next 60 days. This is due to inordinate seasonal rainfall which is causing floods, particularly from the Huallaga River and its tributaries, as well as ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 30 January, 2015 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
The Embassy has received reports of a protest planned in Lima on January 15th at 5:00pm. Several thousand protestors are expected to march from Plaza 2 de Mayo and Plaza San Martin to the Peruvian Congress. Routes and locations likely to be affected by this demonstration are: Campo de Marte, Plaza Dos de Mayo, Plaza ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 15 January, 2015 | Topics:
Demonstration Notices
The Embassy has received reports that at 5pm today (December 29) a group called “Colectivo Dignidad” is planning a protest called “Tome La Calle” (“Take the Street”). The starting point for this protest will be Plaza San Martín in Lima. Over 5000 participants are expected. Groups will be staging for the protest in the following areas ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 29 December, 2014 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
The Embassy has received reports of a large demonstration scheduled to occur in Lima today, December 22. Areas that may be affected by this demonstration include: Plaza San Martin, Campo de Marte, Plaza Francia, Plaza Dos de Mayo, Plaza Grau, Plaza Bolognesi, Parque Univeritario-Lima, Parque Kennedy-Miraflores, Plaza de Armas-Lima. More than 2000 participants are expected. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 22 December, 2014 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
U.S. citizens are advised to avoid large crowds and demonstrations and are strongly encouraged to maintain a high level of vigilance, maintain awareness of local events and their surroundings, and take the appropriate steps to bolster their personal security. It is illegal in Peru for foreigners to participate in demonstrations. In the past, some U.S. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 15 December, 2014 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
The IRS is hosting an
Internal Revenue Service Webinar on Reporting of Foreign Financial Accounts on the Electronic FBAR , on Wednesday, June 4, 2014. Information for filers about the filing requirement is available on the IRS website:
IRS Reminds Those with Foreign Assets of U.S. Tax Obligations . For other inquiries and links to IRS sources of specific information about filing taxes overseas, or requirements of the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA), you may consult the following ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 2 June, 2014 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
Civil protests continue through next week throughout Peru, including the Lima region: Date Location Group Participant numbers April 10 – indefinite: Madre de Dios (Puerto Maldonado/Mazuko) Miners and local citizens Possibly over 2000 people April 11 Tacna (Main Square Quiñones) Local activists Participant numbers unknown April 12 Ica/Nazca Artisanal miners Participant numbers unknown April 12 ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 10 April, 2014 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
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. This replaces the Worldwide Caution ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 10 April, 2014 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
A protest involving civic organizations is scheduled for today between the area of Campo de Marte, and Plaza San Martin. The protest is scheduled to begin at about 11:00 this morning (April 3, 2014), and is expected to last as long as 16:00 this afternoon. This strike is estimated to involve about 2,000 protesters. In addition, travelers ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 3 April, 2014 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
A regional protest is scheduled for the Department of Loreto on April 2 & 3, 2014. Expect significant protest activity in Iquitos, possibly lasting for 48 hours. Expect an increased Peruvian National Police presence on major roads. As in some past protests, protestors may burn tires, wield stones and sticks, and block routes. Protestors may ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 1 April, 2014 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
A strike involving civic organizations is currently ongoing between the area of Plaza Grau, and Av. Abancay, near the Congressional building. The protest began at about 09:00 this morning (March 26, 2014), and is expected to last as long as 15:00 this afternoon. This strike currently involves about 200 protesters, and the protestors have been lighting ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 26 March, 2014 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
An on-going transportation workers strike in Cusco today is causing disruptions for many travelers. While flights are operating from the airport, transportation to/from the airport may be difficult. U.S. citizens already present in Cusco are advised to remain in the city, if possible, rather than seeking to arrange alternate ground transportation. Several main roads in ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 24 March, 2014 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
The Embassy advises U.S. citizens in Perú of two demonstrations that will take place within the next several days: On Thursday, March 20, miners in the region of Arequipa plan to block the Pan American Highway (Panamericana Sur) in the Yauca sector, and in Chala, Pedregal, and Ocoña. Travelers headed north by road from Arequipa ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 19 March, 2014 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
A general strike involving multiple civic organizations and trade unions has been announced for the region of Cusco on February 25-26, 2014. Large, organized demonstrations are expected concurrently in the city of Cusco and around the region. In addition, travelers should be aware that more spontaneous demonstrations may develop with little advance notice. Disruptions to ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 24 February, 2014 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
Lima, 6 de marzo del 2013.- La Embajada de los Estados Unidos en Lima informa que la alerta de seguridad emitida el 13 de febrero del 2013 sobre una potencial amenaza de secuestro contra ciudadanos estadounidenses en el Cusco, ha sido reemplazada por un nuevo mensaje. Este nuevo mensaje levanta la restricción sobre los viajes ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 6 March, 2013 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
| Tags: Barack Obama, Women's International Day
LIMA, 15 de febrero de 2013 — El ex oficial policial peruano, Héctor Antonio Llontop Novoa (51), requerido en el Perú por tráfico de armas, fue entregado a las autoridades en Lima por el Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas de los Estados Unidos (ICE) tras su captura en Stockton, California. En julio del ...
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 15 February, 2013 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: Barack Obama, Women's International Day
