Press Releases & Statements
September 2011
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Ambassador Wayne Discusses 21st Century Border and Trade with Tijuana Mayor Bustamante and Business Leaders
Mexico City, October 1, 2011— United States Ambassador Anthony Wayne met yesterday evening with Tijuana Mayor Carlos Bustamante Anchondo in Tijuana to discuss the U.S. Government’s commitment to creating a 21st Century Border that is as efficient at expediting the flow of legitimate trade and travel as it is at preventing illicit traffic.
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Ambassador Wayne and Governor Osuna Discuss Trade, Security, and Judicial Reform
Mexico City, September 30, 2011— Ambassador Wayne sought the Governor’s views on facilitating legitimate trade and travel between the U.S. and Mexico and recognized the Baja state and municipal governments’ coordination with federal authorities in their efforts to combat violence related to narcotics trafficking.
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Ambassador Wayne Inaugurates New U.S. Consulate General Tijuana
Tijuana, September 30, 2011 – Wayne: “In addition to providing vital consular services to many thousands of Mexicans and Americans, the Consulate coordinates border initiatives, facilitates commerce, and sponsors cultural and educational exchanges.
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Ambassador Anthony Wayne and Secretary of Environment & Natural Resources Juan Rafael Elvira Quesada Meet to Review US-Mexico Cooperation
Mexico City, September 26, 2011—As part of his initial courtesy calls, United States Ambassador Anthony Wayne today met with Mexico’s Secretary of Environment and Natural Resources (SEMARNAT), Juan Rafael Elvira Quesada, to discuss successful cooperation between the two nations on a wide array of issues related to protection of the environment, climate change, conservation and biodiversity.
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Ambassador Anthony Wayne and Secretary of Public Security Genaro Garcia Luna Discuss Law Enforcement Cooperation
Mexico City, September 23, 2011— As part of his initial courtesy calls, United States Ambassador Anthony Wayne today met with Mexico’s Secretary of Public Security, Genaro Garcia Luna, at the latter’s headquarters in Mexico City. During his visit, Ambassador Wayne toured the Federal Police Intelligence Center, where he witnessed how the technology used by the institution is serving as a tool in the early detection of illegal activities.
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U.S. Ambassador, Mexican Secretary of the Economy Affirm Economic Partnership
Mexico City, September 23, 2011 – U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Anthony Wayne yesterday evening met with Mexican Secretary of the Economy Bruno Ferrari, underscoring the importance of the U.S.-Mexico bilateral trade relationship, valued at approximately $1 billion a day.
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Treasury Targets Colombian Drug Trafficking Organization Tied To Mexican Drug Lord Chapo Guzman
Washington, D.C. September 21, 2011.- The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) today designated four individuals and 12 entities with ties to previously-designated Colombian national Jorge Milton Cifuentes Villa or other designated individuals or entities as Specially Designated Narcotics Traffickers (SDNTs) pursuant to the Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Designation Act (Kingpin Act).
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U.S. Ambassador Anthony Wayne Meets with Mexico’s Secretary of Government Francisco Blake Mora
Mexico City, September 20, 2011—U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Anthony Wayne today called upon Mexico’s Secretary of Government Francisco Blake Mora, a key partner for the United States on a wide range of bilateral issues. Discussions focused particularly on areas of cooperation between the United States and Mexico under the Merida Initiative
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U.S.-Mexican Border Cooperation Strong: U.S. Ambassador Wayne and SCT Secretary Perez-Jacome
Mexico City, September 20, 2011 – U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Anthony Wayne today met with Mexican Secretary of Communications and Transportation Dionisio Perez-Jacome to discuss areas of common interest for the United States and Mexico, such as the Long-Haul, Cross-Border Trucking program, the creation of a 21st Century shared border, and the installation of law enforcement communication equipment, among other issues.
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U.S. Ambassador Anthony Wayne Meets with Mexico’s Attorney General Marisela Morales, To Discuss Criminal Justice Sector and Law Enforcement Cooperation
Mexico City, September 19, 2011—As part of his initial courtesy calls, U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Anthony Wayne today met with Attorney General of Mexico Marisela Morales Ibañez at her offices in Mexico City. The Attorney General and Ambassador discussed a number of areas of common law enforcement interest for the two nations.
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Ambassador Wayne Receives California State Legislators
Ambassador Wayne and his Country Team hosted a delegation led by Speaker John Perez of the California State Assembly on September 15 at the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City.
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Question Taken At the September 14, 2011 Daily Press Briefing
Merida Initiative: Success/Accomplishments QUESTION: What is the State Department reaction to members of Congress who say the Merida Initiative is a failure? We believe the Initiative is already having a positive impact. Through its bold efforts, with U.S. support, the Mexican government has successfully dismantled drug smuggling routes, seized major amounts of illicit drugs, and jailed drug kingpins.
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US Advances Security Cooperation with Delivery of Three Blackhawk Helicopters
Mexico City, September 15, 2011 — The United States underscored its commitment to the Merida Initiative today at a handover ceremony marking the delivery of three UH-60M Blackhawk helicopters to the Mexican Navy. During the ceremony at the Mexican Navy Installations Main Esplanade, U.S. Ambassador Anthony Wayne acknowledged the sacrifice of Mexican security forces in challenging trans-national criminal organizations.
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Treasury Sanctions Cocaine and Bulk Cash Trafficking Coordinator with Ties to Sinaloa Cartel Leader Chapo Guzman
Washington, D.C.,September 15, 2011.- – The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) today announced the designation of Mexican national Alfredo Vasquez Hernandez (a.k.a. Alfredo Compadre) pursuant to the Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Designation Act (Kingpin Act) for providing support to and acting on behalf of the Sinaloa Cartel and its leader, Joaquin Guzman Loera (a.k.a.Chapo Guzman).
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Statement by Secretary Clinton on Mexico's Independence Day
Washington, D.C.,September 14, 2011.- On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I congratulate the people of Mexico on the 201st anniversary of your independence this September 16. We join you in celebrating Mexico’s rich history and culture and to honor the many accomplishments of the Mexican people.
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United States Ambassador Presents Credentials to President Calderon and Renews U.S. Commitment to Working with Mexico
Mexico City, September 13, 2011 - The Honorable Earl Anthony Wayne presented today to President Felipe Calderon Hinojosa his credentials as Ambassador of the United States of America to the United Mexican States. Ambassador Wayne arrived in Mexico on Saturday, September 10, and prior to going to Los Pinos called on External Relations Secretary Patricia Espinosa to present a copy of his credentials.
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Embassy Remembers September 11 with Music and Poetry at the Museum of Memory and Tolerance
Mexico City, September 9, 2011 — Today, U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires John D. Feeley hosted a remembrance ceremony for the victims of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in the United States. The remembrance, which had “resilience” as its central theme, was held at Mexico City’s Museum of Memory and Tolerance.
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Anthony Wayne, U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Swearing In Remarks
Washington, D.C.,September 6, 2011.- "Ambassadors, Secretaries, colleagues, family and friends, I am deeply honored to serve as the next United States Ambassador to Mexico and frankly humbled by the prospect of helping to guide relations between our two great nations. I am very grateful to both President Obama and Secretary Clinton for their trust and confidence in me, and I offer my thanks to the members of the United States Senate for approving my nomination.
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Remarks of Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton at the Swearing In Ceremony of Anthony Wayne, U.S. Ambassador to Mexico
Good afternoon – it is such a pleasure to be here to honor one of the hardest-working, most respected members of the State Department family. I want welcome Mexican Ambassador Arturo Sarukhan and all the distinguished guests who have joined us for this special occasion.