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  • UPDATE: Triumph is now headed to Mobile, Alabama

    UPDATE: Triumph is now headed to Mobile, Alabama

    If you have any questions or inquiries about the Triumph cruise ship status, please contact any of the Carnival's special phone lines: 1-888-290-5095 / 1-305-406-5534 or Carnival main line: 1-800-764-7419

  • Jóvenes de Acción

    Jóvenes de Acción

    Opportunity to apply for the 2013 Jovenes en Accion Program, closing soon! (US Embassy Mexico)

  • Consular Chief Maureen Smith presented certificates to 25 graduates

    Consulate Congratulates Graduates of Access

    Merida, Yucatan, January 19 , 2013 – Consular Chief Maureen Smith presented certificates to 25 graduates of the U.S. government’s English Access Microscholarship Program and 50 TOEFL Jr. test results from students from the States of Yucatan and Quintana Roo.

  • Ambassador Anthony Wayne with 
recently sworn-in Secretary of Education Emilio Chuayffet Chemor

    Ambassador Discusses Educational Exchanges

    Mexico City, December 10, 2012 -- U.S. Ambassador Anthony Wayne met with recently Secretary of Education Emilio Chuayffet Chemor to discuss how the U.S. and Mexico can strengthen collaboration on education initiatives.

  • League of Green Embassies (State Dept)

    League of Green Embassies

    Consulate General Merida has become a member of the League of Green Embassies, a global network of diplomatic missions dedicated to formulating a common agenda for energy conservation and efficiency.

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  • U.S. Consulate General, Merida Congratulates Graduates of the English Access Microscholarship Program
    U.S. Consulate General, Merida Congratulates Graduates of the English Access Microscholarship Program

    Merida, Yucatan, January 19 , 2013 – Consular Chief Maureen Smith presented certificates to 25 graduates of the U.S. government’s English Access Microscholarship Program and 50 TOEFL Jr. test results from students from the States of Yucatan and Quintana Roo. The event took place in main building of University of Yucatan.  

  • Ambassador Wayne Discusses Educational Exchanges with Secretary of Education Emilio Chuayffet
    Ambassador Wayne Discusses Educational Exchanges with Secretary of Education Emilio Chuayffet

    Mexico City, December 10, 2012 -- U.S. Ambassador Anthony Wayne met with recently sworn-in Secretary of Education Emilio Chuayffet Chemor to discuss how the U.S. and Mexico can strengthen collaboration on education initiatives such as the 100,000 Strong in the Americas Initiative, Jóvenes en Acción, English-teaching programs, and USAID programs SEED and Cisco.  

  • American Experts Promote Reduction in Drug Demand through Family Therapy and Preventative Measures
    American Experts Promote Reduction in Drug Demand through Family Therapy and Preventative Measures

    Mexico City, December 7, 2012 – In connection with Mexico’s largest annual conference on the prevention and treatment of drug abuse, the U.S. Embassy sponsored the visits of several experts to speak about drug abuse prevention, family therapy, and drug treatment courts. The conference brings drug demand reduction specialists together from across the hemisphere to address this important issue. 

  • United States and Mexico Annex Education Memorandum
    United States and Mexico Annex Education Memorandum

    Mexico City, November 20, 2012 – US Ambassador Anthony Wayne witnessed today as Mexican Secretary of Education Jose Angel Córdova signed an agreement showing a firm commitment from both countries to enhance educational opportunities for young scholars from both countries.  

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  • Visas (State Dept) Review steps to obtain a visitor's visa in Merida
  • SMART Traveler (State Dept) STEP is a free service provided to U.S. citizens who are traveling to, or living in, a foreign country.
  • LPR Card (State Dept)

    If you are a Legal Permanent Resident of the U.S. and your residency card (“green card”) is lost, stolen, or expires during your brief vacation in Mexico you may be able to apply for a travel document.

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