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Press Releases 2013
- US Embassy Shares Holiday Spirit (Jan 3rd)
- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Will Close Its Office in Panama City, Panama on February 1, 2013 (Jan 18)
- Colón Youth and Ambassador Farrar watch the Inauguration Ceremony of President Obama (Jan 21)
- U.S. Collaborates with National Police to Improve Citizen Security (Jan 23)
- US Embassy Supports the Panama Jazz Festival for Tenth Year (Jan 14)
- U.S. Supports Panama’s Efforts to Reform Juvenile Prisons (Jan 30)
- U.S. Supports Panama’s Public Health and Emergency Preparedness (Feb 4)
- U.S. Embassy Participates in Premiere of Lincoln Movie (Jan 28)
- Speeches 2013
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Press Releases 2012
- US Ambassador Phyllis Powers Speaks about Security and America Investment in Panama (Jan 23)
- Panamanian Youths meet with Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (Jan 27)
- U.S. Embassy Hosts Training to Counter Trafficking in Persons in Panama (Jan 31)
- The U.S. Embassy in Panama announces new waiting time (Feb 6)
- USS INGRAHAM, Coast Guards and People to People Donation (Feb 9)
- IRS Issues Proposed Regulations for FATCA Implementation (Feb 15)
- Secretary Napolitano's Upcoming Visit To Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Costa Rica And Panama (Feb 26)
- U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Visits Panama (Feb 29)
- U.S. Embassy and Riba Smith Inaugurate Project in Emberá-Wounaan Comarca (Mar 2)
- Inauguration of “Por mi Barrio” Center with Alcance Positivo/USAID (Mar 3)
- FACT SHEET: The Central American Citizen Security Partnership (Mar 6)
- U.S. Major General Gerald W. Ketchum Visits Panama (Mar 14)
- Peace Corps Swear In 55 New Volunteers (Mar 14)
- Forestry Conference on Forest Management in Panama (Mar 15)
- U.S. and Panama Broaden Collaboration in Citizen Security (Mar 28)
- Delay In The Delivery Of U.S. Civil Service Retirement Checks (Mar 30)
- Clarification on Scholarships Offered by the US Embassy in Panama (Mar 30)
- Launch of Youth Crusade for Peace (Mar 31)
- Statement by the President on Easter (Apr 6)
- Easter and Passover Greetings from President Obama (Apr 7)
- CODIS Letter of Agreement (Apr 9)
- U.S. Government Makes Donation To Hospital In Yaviza, Darien (Apr 19)
- U.S. Embassy Supports Apede Education Conference With Education Reform Expert (Apr 26)
- U.S. and Panama Signed Environmental Cooperation Agreement (May 2)
- U.S. Government and Ministry of Agricultural Development Sign Work Plans (May 3)
- The U.S. and Panama Hold a Workshop on TPA Agriculture Provisions (may 4)
- Changes Announced To Obtaining The Appointments For U.S. Visas (Jun 8)
- Delay In The Delivery Of U.S. Civil Service Retirement Checks (Jun28)
- 4th of July Presidential Statement (Jul 4)
- U.S. Embassy and Danilo Perez Foundation Help Youth Through Music (Jul 18)
- USNS Sacagawea Delivery Medical Equipment Donation to Hospital in Darien and Rotary Club Panama (Jul 27)
- U.S. Congressional Delegation Visits Panama (Ago 3)
- Recognition of Achievements in Penal Accusatory System Implementation (Aug 8)
- Careers Representing America (Aug 10)
- U.S. Department of State Official Promotes Economic Inclusion (Aug 22)
- Coco Solo Youth Participate in Mini-Olympics (Aug 18)
- Inauguration of Youth Outreach Center in Calidonia (Aug 16)
- Vital Voices Closing Ceremony for Mentoring Program (Aug 15)
- Premiere of “GUETTO 2, El Poder de 5” Film Focused in Violence Prevention (Aug 14)
- U.S. Ambassador Visits Youth Outreach Center in Colon (Aug 9)
- Biotechnology and Biosafety Workshop in Panama (Aug 28)
- Peace Corps-Panama and the Ministry of Education Sign Technical Assistance and Cooperation Agreement (Aug 29)
- Inauguration of Nuevo Veranillo Youth Center (Aug 31)
- Closing Ceremony for Youth Crusade for Peace (Sep 1)
- U.S. Embassy Opens Book of Condolences (Sep 14)
- U.S. Embassy and Universidad Latina Open “Centro Estamos Unidos” (Sep 19)
- Delay In The Delivery Of U.S. Civil Service Retirement Checks (Sep 28)
- Disappearance of US Embassy contractor and family (Oct 15)
- United States, Panama Set Date for Entry into Force of United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement (Oct 22)
- U.S. Ambassador Participates in Graduation Ceremony for Access English Learning Program (Oct 26)
- U.S. Embassy Supports Youth Violence Prevention (Oct 30)
- U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement (TPA) Enters Into Force (Oct 31)
- Secretary Clinton on Panama’s Independence Day (Nov 2)
- Volunteering and NGO Survey Provides Interesting Results (Nov 8)
- U.S. Embassy and Danilo Pérez Foundation Support Youth Through Music (Dec 2)
- Celebrate Human Rights Day by Celebrating Civil Society (Dec 10)
- AMCHAM and U.S. Embassy Continue With English Learning Scholarship Program (Dec 14)
- U.S. Embassy Shares Holiday Spirit (Dec 11)
- Ambassador Farrar inaugurates Youth Outreach Center in Darién (Dec 13)
- Careers Representing America (Dec 19)
- Community Relations Project at Alcance Positivo’s Outreach Center, Santa Ana (Dec 21)
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Speeches 2012
- President Obama on “Never Again” at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum (Abr 23)
- Fact Sheet: A Comprehensive Strategy and New Tools to Prevent and Respond to Atrocities (Apr 23)
- Remarks By Ambassador Farrar USAID Legacy Celebration (Jun 12)
- 4th of July Remarks by Ambassador Farrar
- Ambassador Farrar Remarks for the Inauguration of the Central Idroeléctrica Changuinola I - AES (Jul 9)
- Remarks for Ambassador Jonathan Farrar during CAPTA Graduation (Jul 11)
- Ambassador Farrar Remarks for the Inauguration of the Central Hidroeléctrica Changuinola I - AES (Jul 9)
- Ambassador Jonathan Farrar remarks for Vital Voices Mentoring Program Closing Ceremony (Aug 15)
- Remarks by Ambassador Farrar during the XVI Congress on Anti-Money Laundering (Aug 22)
- Coming Together to Remember September 11th (Sep 10)
- Ambassador Farrar Remarks during Amcham Panama Day in Washington (Oct 4)
- Ms. Debra Negron Welcome Speech (Oct 9)
- Remarks from Ambassador Farrar during the Access Graduation (Oct 26)
- Remarks from Ambassador Farrar during APEDE monthly Meeting (Nov 29)
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Press Releases 2011
- Ambassador Powers Helps Kick-Off Soccer Tournament, “Mundial de los Barrios” (Jan 6)
- Ambassador Powers Visits Colon (Jan 20)
- Embassy Auction Announcement
- Consular Section will close on February 16, 2011 (Feb 3)
- Ambassador Phyllis Powers Visits Herrera Province (Feb 15)
- Consular Section will close on March 18, 2011 (Feb 25)
- Ambassador Attends Darien-focused Conference (Feb 25)
- Ambassador Powers Attends FDR Statue Inauguration (Feb 25)
- U.S. Embassy and Universidad Latina Inaugurate New Center that will Provide Quality, Low Cost English Classes (Mar 2)
- U.S. Embassy Brings Together Energy Companies and Panamanian and Peruvian Government Leaders to Discuss Key Energy Issues (Mar 4)
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- Panama and U.S. Security Forces Conduct Training (Mar 14)
- U.S. Embassy Honors Panamanian Nominee for the 2010 International Women of Courage Award (Mar 29)
- Expert on Domestic Violence Prevention Explains Importance of Educating Men and Children (Mar 29)
- Ambassador Powers Tours Casco Antiguo and Meets with NGO’s, Civic Organizations and Private Sector (Mar 31)
- Secretary Clinton Discusses 2010 Human Rights Reports (Apr 8)
- Forty Two New Peace Corps Volunteers are Sworn In (Mar 24)
- Ambassador Phyllis Powers Visits Chiriquí (Mar 23)
- Tour of COPEG Sterile Fly Plant at Pacora (Mar 15)
- United States Embassy Announces Launch of Two Fulbright Scholarship Programs for 2012 (Jan 26)
- U.S. Embassy Increases Energy Efficiency with New Solar Panel System (Jan 19)
- United States Embassy Proudly Sponsors the Panama Jazz Festival (Jan 11)
- Coast Guard Gives Back to a Public School in Chepo (Apr 14)
- Fulbright Scholar Presents “One American Journey” (Apr 21)
- United States Embassy Celebrates Earth Day With Event At Fe Y Alegria School In Curundu (Apr 29)
- Worldwide Caution (May 2)
- Important Notice Regarding The 2012 Diversity Visa Program (May 13)
- “Change in Issuance Fees for U.S. Nonimmigrant Visas for Panamanians” (May 20)
- Assistant Secretary Valenzuela Meets with U.S. Diplomat Representatives in Central America (May 24)
- Panama’s First Lady visits USAID stands in TerraExpo 2011 (Jun 10)
- The U.S. Government Fights Human Trafficking (Jun 27)
- New On-Line Appointment System Mandatory For Passport And Notary Services Starting August 15, 2011 (Aug 9)
- 2012 Diversity Visa Program Candidates Selected (Aug 26)
- U.S. Supports Panamanian Authorities in Major Drug Bust (Sep 6)
- Diversity Visa Lottery Program Begins October 4 (Sep 30)
- Statement by the U.S. Trade Representative on U.S. ratification of the U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement (Oct 13)
- U.S. Statement on Panama’s Independence Day (Nov 3)
- Dr. Jane Goodall’s visit to Panama
- U.S. Department of State Expedites Student Visa Processing (Nov 15)
- U.S. Embassy Statement on Tax Transparency in Panama (Nov 16)
- WEEKLY ADDRESS: On Thanksgiving, Grateful for the Men and Women Who Defend Our Country (Nov 24)
- US Embassy Launches Christmas Toy Collection for Panamanian Children (Dec 9)
- Ambassador Powers Hosts Lunch to Honor “16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence” (Dec 6)
- Curundú Students Give a Christmas Concert at the U.S. Embassy (Dec 20)
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Speeches 2011
- “U-S.-Latin American Relations: A Look Ahead” Remarks by WHA Assistant Secretary Arturo A. Valenzuela To the Brookings Institution (January 6)
- Remarks by Ambassador Phyllis Powers during Solar Panel Donation Event (Jan 19)
- Ambassador Phyllis Powers Adress at the Florida International University MBA Commencement (Jan 13)
- Remarks by Deputy Assistant Secretary Brian A. Nichols (Feb 22)
- Ambassador Powers remarks during Young Leaders Reception (Mar 1)
- Remarks by Ambassador Phyllis Powers during Peace Corps Swearing-in (Mar 24)
- Remarks by Ambassador Phyllis Powers during Women Leaders Reception (Mar 29)
- U.S. Ambassador Speaks at Press Freedom Forum (May 4)
- International Anticorruption Day (Dec 9)
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Press Releases 2010
- Peace Corps Swearing In Ceremony for New Volunteers (Oct. 28, 2010)
- Secretary Clinton on Panama's Independence Day (Nov. 3, 2010)
- Secretary Clinton on Panama's Independence Day (Nov. 3, 2010)
- Secretary Napolitano's Visit to Panama City (Nov. 29, 2010)
- Youth Ambassadors Summit (Dec. 3, 2010)
- USAID/OCD Give Donations For Flood Victims (Dec. 15, 2010)
- Ambassador Powers presents embassy community donations for flood victims to First Lady (Dec. 16, 2010)
- U.S. Embassy Community Delivers Christmas Toys to Needy Children in Panama (Dec. 22, 2010)
- Speeches 2010
- Press Releases 2009
- Speeches 2009
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Press Releases 2011
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