The United States Ambassador, Lisa Kenna, accompanied the President of the Judiciary, Supreme Judge Elvia Barrios, in a virtual ceremony to celebrate the ISO 37001-Anti-Bribery Management System certification granted to the Executive Council and the Permanent Supreme Criminal Chamber. The President of the Judicial Integrity Commission, Supreme Judge Mariem de la Rosa, also participated in …
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 17 September, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Press Releases, U.S. & Peru
Ambassador of the United States, Lisa Kenna, visited the museum and archaeological site Huacas del Sol y de la Luna, winner of the contest for the Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation of 2020, with an amount of $172,000 dollars. During her first visit, Ambassador Kenna congratulated the general director Ricardo Morales, for 30 years of …
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 10 September, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, History, Press Releases, U.S. & Peru | Tags: Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation
Today, the Ambassador of the United States, Lisa Kenna delivered to Peru a U.S. Southern Command donation of four mobile emergency hospitals, with 40 beds each, and with the capacity to attend 80 patients per day. The mobile hospitals are especially important in saving lives throughout the country, including the most remote areas, throughout the …
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 27 August, 2021 | Topics: Featured Event, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Peru | Tags: Ambassador Lisa Kenna, COVID, donation, U.S. Southern Command
PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE JULY 28, 2021 On behalf of the United States and the American people, I send our best wishes to the people of Peru as you celebrate the 200th anniversary of your independence. The values we share and our commitment to democracy, equitable economic growth, respect for diversity, educational …
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 28 July, 2021 | Topics: Press Releases, U.S. & Peru, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: democracy
July 27, 2021 President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to the Republic of Peru to attend the Inauguration of His Excellency Pedro Castillo on July 28, 2021, in Lima, Peru. The Honorable Miguel Cardona, United States Secretary of Education, will lead the delegation. Members of the Presidential Delegation: …
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 27 July, 2021 | Topics: Press Releases, U.S. & Peru
Office of the Spokesperson July 26, 2021 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Peruvian President-Elect Pedro Castillo and offered congratulations to the people of Peru for an electoral process indicative of a strong and vibrant democracy. He thanked Peru for its support in addressing the …
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 27 July, 2021 | Topics: News, U.S. & Peru, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: democracy
PRESS STATEMENT ANTHONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE JULY 20, 2021 On behalf of the United States, I congratulate the people of Peru for making their voices heard in free and fair presidential and legislative elections. We commend the many officials, public servants, and volunteers whose dedication made the vote and certification possible under challenging conditions presented …
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 20 July, 2021 | Topics: Press Releases, U.S. & Peru
—– Together in the fight against COVID-19 —– Lima, July 7, 2021.- The United States Government sent the second batch of one million Pfizer vaccines donated to Peru to support the fight against COVID-19. Also, the U.S. government donation 65 additional ultra-refrigerators that allow the vaccines to be kept at the appropriate temperatures. The Deputy Chief …
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 7 July, 2021 | Topics: Deputy Chief of Mission, Health Issues, News, U.S. & Peru
—– Together in the fight against COVID-19 —– Lima, June 29, 2021.- The United States Government announced the donation of two million Pfizer vaccines to support Peru in the fight against COVID-19. Additionally, the U.S. has donated160 ultra-refrigerators that allow the vaccines to be kept at the appropriate temperatures. The first batch of one million …
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 29 June, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Health Issues, News, U.S. & Peru
MS PORTER: Good afternoon, everyone, and thank you for joining today’s briefing. I have one quick update at the top for you. The United States is donating 2 million Pfizer vaccine doses to Peru as a part of our ongoing solidarity with the people of Peru as they recover from this devastating pandemic. The United States …
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 29 June, 2021 | Topics: Health Issues, U.S. & Peru, Western Hemisphere | Tags: donation, vaccines
Lima, June 18, 2021.- The United States Ambassador to Peru, Lisa Kenna, participated today in the ceremony presided over by President Francisco Sagasti at the Government Palace in which the “Echenique Disc” was returned to Peru. The disc is an invaluable gold artifact that is recognized as a symbol of the city of Cusco. The ceremony was …
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 18 June, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Culture, Press Releases, U.S. & Peru
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE U.S. EMBASSY LIMA, PUBLIC AFFAIRS SECTION Funding Opportunity Title: Notice of Funding Opportunity to Support Women in the Film Industry Funding Opportunity Number: PAS-LIMA-FY21-NOFO-002 Posted Date: June 7, 2021 Original Closing Date for Application: July 15, 2021 Please refer to detailed review schedules in section IV. Award Floor: $18,000 USD Award Ceiling: $25,000 USD * NOTE: …
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 15 June, 2021 | Topics: Art & Culture, U.S. & Peru | Tags: film industry, funding opportunity, women
DORAL, Florida (June 5, 2021) — The United States Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) announced today they have entered into an agreement with the international nonprofit organization, Global Fishing Watch (GFW) to help detect, deter and identify illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing. Under formal collaboration with SOUTHCOM, GFW will provide public vessel tracking data and open …
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 7 June, 2021 | Topics: Environment, News, Our Ocean, U.S. & Peru | Tags: IUU fishing
Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State On behalf of the people of the United States, I extend my deepest condolences on the passing of former UN Secretary-General Javier Perez de Cuellar to his family. Javier Perez de Cuellar was an adept Peruvian statesman and a tenacious advocate for peace. He led the UN for two …
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By U.S. Embassy Lima | 6 March, 2020 | Topics: News, U.S. & Peru | Tags: Javier Perez de Cuellar
The United States Navy hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) arrived at the port of Callao July 8th on a medical assistance mission to provide medical services and surgeries from July 10-14, within the framework of the institutional cooperation agreement between the United States Navy and the Peruvian Ministry of Defense through the Peruvian Navy …
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By | 23 June, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Peru, Western Hemisphere | Tags: U.S. Southern Command
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
