Ambassador Garza Greets Students at CENTRO
Dec. 14, 2004 - Ambassador Tony Garza visited CENTRO, a new private academic institute focusing on design, cinema, television, and new media. “CENTRO is a big part of the Mexican design movement and we look forward to collaborating on educational opportunities for these talented young designers,” said the Ambassador.(complete text)
Ambassador Garza Lauds Youth Art Programs
Dec. 13, 2004 - Laura Bush honors two Mexican arts programs with “Coming Up Taller” Awards. “Fostering creativity and promoting excellence in the arts can lead to continued achievement in a child’s life,” said U.S. Ambassador Tony Garza. “These arts programs enrich students by promoting educational achievement and productive lives.”(complete text)
Ambassador Garza Greets Young Student On Her Way to Washington D.C.
Dec. 2, 2004 - “Violeta Hernandez is a remarkable young girl who has already demonstrated strong leadership qualities. This week she’ll travel to Washington D.C. at the invitation of Secretary of Education Rod Paige,” said U.S. Ambassador Tony Garza. “We’re delighted that Violeta will visit the U.S. now, and hope that she’ll be part of an educational exchange program in the future.”(complete text)
U.S. Embassy Observes World AIDS Day
Nov. 30, 2004 - "Stemming the spread of HIV/AIDS is one of the great challenges of the 21st century and the United States will not relent in the fight against this disease," said U.S. Ambassador Tony Garza.(complete text)
Remarks by Ambassador Antonio O. Garza, Jr. To the World Affairs Council of San Antonio
October 18, 2004 - "Together, we have a special responsibility to ensure that markets across the Western Hemisphere fulfill the aspirations of all our citizens, and that governments facilitate this effort… and not stand in its way. I know this can be the century of the Americas. I believe that by making the right choices all of our citizens--not just privileged groups within our societies--can enjoy the opportunities of expanded growth."(complete text)
Ambassador Garza warns against false visa “advisors”
October 18, 2004 - “No one is discriminated against on the basis of skin color or any other characteristic; each individual is evaluated independently to determine if they qualify for the visa requested,” said Ambassador Garza. “Every day, at the Embassy and the nine consulates, a majority of all applicants are issued visas in accordance with U.S. law, based on the reasons provided for travel.”(complete text)
Ambassador Garza Lauds Success of Voluntary Repatriation Program
Sept. 30, 2004 - “The Voluntary Repatriation program has served its primary purpose - it saved lives,” said Amb. Garza. “Although even one death is too many, deaths due to exposure dropped to 43 during the period of the repatriation. During the same period last year, death by exposure took the lives of 80 migrants,” he added.(complete text)
Ambassador Garza Celebrates Recovery of Stolen Art
Sept. 28, 2004 - “Today Mexico welcomes home this beautiful 16th century altar piece as U.S. and Mexican law enforcement agencies stand together to celebrate a joint success,” said U.S. Ambassador Tony Garza. The U.S. government recovered the altar piece in New Mexico, shipped it to Mexico and turned it over the Federal Agency for Investigations.(complete text)
New U.S. $50 Bill Released Today
September 28, 2004 - Ambassador Tony Garza remarked: “Our economies are also linked and one example is the amount of remittances that are sent back to Mexico every day. The U. S. Treasury and the Federal Reserve System are committed to improvements to safeguard these hard-earned dollars.”(complete text)
Ambassador sees a new future for coffee
September 27, 2004 - “Instead of destroying productive land, coffee cultivation is now an engine of conservation. Instead of slash and burn, we are conserving biodiversity,” said U.S. Ambassador Tony Garza, addressing businessmen and coffee growers at a Starbucks café. “The partnership model we are honoring today is the business model of the future.”(complete text)
Ambassador Garza: Environmental Links to Trade
“Pollution does not recognize national borders, it does not respect political differences, and it does not worry about who is affected. Environmental protection is one of those issues where we’re all in it together. For these simple reasons, our three countries are working together to solve our common environmental problems,” said U.S. Ambassador Tony Garza today at the 12th International Environmental Congress.(complete text)
Ambassador Garza Hosts Amigos de las Américas
“I’m proud of these young people who have volunteered to live and serve in rural communities away from their country and families,” said U.S. Ambassador Tony Garza. “They have opened their hearts and minds to new experiences and offered their hands for hard work. These young leaders will carry back indelible memories of Mexico and share them with others. In this way we forge new ties between our two nations.”(complete text)
Ambassador Garza Lauds Donation to Casa de la Amistad para Niños con Cáncer
“This generous gift of cancer drugs from the American National Cancer Coalition means that hundreds of seriously ill children will now have a chance for survival,” U.S. Ambassador Tony Garza said today on a visit to the Casa de la Amistad para Niños con Cancer, I.A.P. “The medicine bank and shelter program that Casa de la Amistad operates represents hope and support for thousands of children and their families from throughout Mexico.”(complete text)
U.S. Government Supports Work to Reduce Childhood Blindness
“The people of the United States through their support of this Helen Keller International project, recognize that every child who is rescued from blindness is lifted from darkness to the chance for a more productive life,” said U.S. Ambassador Tony Garza on a visit June 14 to the Hospital for the Blind Dr. Luis Sanchez Bulnes.(complete text)
Universidad Veracruzana in Partnership with U.S. Universities
“Nations that invest in education and an educated workforce are better prepared to compete in global markets,” said U.S. Ambassador Tony Garza. “These positive exchanges between the Universidad Veracruzana and American universities—made possible by the TIES Initiative—serve as the foundation for future relationships in the private and public sectors.”(complete text)
Ambassador Garza Showcases Contemporary Art
"One of the great joys in life is discovering new areas that bring richness and meaning to your life. I've been lucky to discover-and to fall in love with-Mexico and its art. I love the vibrancy, the ambiguity and the intensity of contemporary art. I am privileged and honored to be able to bring great Mexican art into my home," said U.S. Ambassador Tony Garza.(complete text)
Ambassador Garza Visits "Monte de Piedad"
“Whether the loan is for a television set, to pay tuition or to start a small business, access to micro-credit loans promotes prosperity and stimulates the economy,” said U.S. Ambassador Tony Garza. “For over two centuries, not only has Monte de Piedad provided economic opportunities for Mexicans, but it has supported Mexican charitable organizations, providing $30 million dollars to worthy causes this year.”(complete text)
Ambassador Garza Recognizes Dr. Ernesto Villanueva
On April 14, 2004, Dr. Villanueva received the “Honor for Support of Journalism Award” from the Trust for the Americas, a foundation that is part of the Organization of American States. This year the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) sponsored the award continuing the U.S. Embassy’s support over the years for the movement for public access to information.(complete text)
Ambassador Garza congratulates recipients of U.S. scholarships
“These bright young men and women didn’t expect the chance to study outside rural, indigenous Mexico. But they are embarking on a life-changing journey that will expand their view of the world and by extension, the world-view of their families and communities,” said U.S. Ambassador Tony Garza. “The people of the United States believe that education is the foundation for freedom and democracy; by providing these scholarships we demonstrate our commitment to those values.”(complete text)
Ambassador Garza Lauds North American Development Bank Expansion
“I am pleased to announce that a major goal of Presidents Bush and Fox was achieved last week by the signing into law of the North American Development Bank (NADB) reforms,” said U.S. Ambassador Tony Garza. “The efforts of the presidents in Crawford propelled this agreement and both countries will benefit from the improved quality of life for border communities.”(complete text)
Ambassador Garza and Secretary Frenk Celebrate World Tuberculosis Day
“The people of the United States—through this donation of $3 million dollars worth of equipment—demonstrate their commitment to providing the tools to fight tuberculosis,” said U.S. Ambassador Tony Garza. “This unique tuberculosis control program, administered by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), is an example of sustained cooperation with the Mexican health sector to achieve a better quality of life for its citizens.”(complete text)
Ambassador Garza Sees Micro-Credit at Work; Program Expanding
“Often a small loan is all that is needed to lift a family out of poverty. Here in Tlayacapan we can see that micro-enterprise programs make a critical difference in people’s lives,” said U. S. Ambassador Tony Garza on a trip to visit beneficiaries of The Foundation for International Community Assistance’ (FINCA) program. “That’s why the United States will increase its support for the micro-enterprise sector in Mexico by approximately $15 million over the next five years.”(complete text)
Ambassador Garza Inaugurates New Trauma Center in Nogales
January 29, 2004 - “This new trauma center is an excellent example of USAID bringing together public and private collaborators to improve access to public health facilities,” said U.S. Ambassador Tony Garza, during the inauguration of the Medical Emergency Triage and Stabilization Unit in the General Hospital of Nogales.(complete text)
NEW U.S. $20 BILL RELEASED TODAY
Oct. 9, 2003 - The U. S. Treasury and the Federal Reserve System are committed to improvements to safeguard these hard-earned dollars. The new $20 bill is more secure, safer and smarter; it includes state-of-the-art technology to protect against counterfeiting.(complete text)
COMPLETION OF ACTIVITIES: THE LATERAL REPATRIATION PILOT PROGRAM SAVES LIVES
The Lateral Repatriation Program-designed as a humanitarian response to the deaths suffered by migrants attempting to cross the Arizona/Sonora desert region-saved lives. There were only four recorded deaths in this high-risk area since the pilot program began on September 8. Dramatically reducing the number of migrant deaths fulfills the intent of the Lateral Repatriation Program to save lives.(complete text)
PAIGE ANNOUNCES COMPUTER DONATIONS FOR MEXICO CITY CHILDREN
U.S. Secretary of Education Rod Paige today joined Dr. Reyes Tamez, Mexico's Secretary of Education, Dr. Daniel González Spencer, Director General of International Relations, and Dr. Sylvia Ortega, Undersecretary for Educational Services in Mexico City, to announce that Hewlett Packard, Dell Mexico, and Toshiba will donate computers to Mexico City's public school system.(complete text)
