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  • President Obama delivers his State of the Union address at the U.S. Capitol, White House Photo, Pete Souza

    2012 State of the Union

    Last month, I went to Andrews Air Force Base and welcomed home some of our last troops to serve in Iraq. Together, we offered a final, proud salute to the colors under which more than a million of…

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  • Visit to Ushuaia

    Visit to Ushuaia

    U.S. Ambassador Vilma Martinez visited Ushuaia on January 24. During the visit, the Ambassador presented a donation of medical supplies to the province of Tierra del Fuego…

  • Students from Argentina in a Seminar in Boston

    Students from Argentina in a Seminar in Boston

    After a very competitive process, the Argentine Fulbright Commission selected 7 highly qualified undergraduate students from Argentina for a U.S. Government-sponsored seminar entitled “The Quest for Human Rights…

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  • American Electorate Has New Face for 2012 Race

    A U.S. voting booth does not ask about race, religion or ethnicity. The ballot carries the names of the candidates but not the name of the voter. The only pieces of personal data known absolutely …

  • U.S. Elections: 2012 Primary Schedule

    The 2012 Republican primary/caucus schedule below is based on the most current information available from state election boards. (President Obama’s nomination by the Democratic Party…

MORE NEWS FROM THE EMBASSY

  • Youth Ambassadors in Solidarity
    Youth Ambassadors in Solidarity

    In the province of Mendoza, Argentina, there is a community library called “Estación de la Lectura” (Reading Station) in the small town of Jocolí Viejo located only 33kms away from the capital city of Mendoza, The neighborhood has no internet, radio, magazines or newspapers, only has a public telephone on the main road… 

  • Toys for Tots 2011
    Toys for Tots 2011

    The Marine Detachment at U.S. Embassy Argentina, with the support of the embassy community, collected more than 175 toys to be distributed to children at “Tren Blanco” in Villa La Carcova in Municipalidad de San Martin. The Marines…  

  • Ambassador Martinez met with Estela de Carlotto
    Ambassador Martinez met with Estela de Carlotto

    Ambassador Vilma S. Martinez met with President of the “Abuelas de Plaza de Mayo”, Estela Barnes de Carlotto, on December 21. Mrs. Carlotto spoke of her organization’s efforts to find their missing grandchildren, separated from their families during the 1976-1983 military dictatorship in Argentina. They also discussed Abuela’s … 

  • Ambassador Martinez at the Access Camp
    Ambassador Martinez at the Access Camp

    Ambassador Martinez addresses students who participated in a two day U.S. Embassy-sponsored summer camp for graduates of a English language program called ACCESS. Argentine students have the chance to study English for two years through this program.  Photos »

  • Thank you for considering a career in the Foreign Service!
    Thank you for considering a career in the Foreign Service!

    The Foreign Service is a career like no other; every day Foreign Service Officers (FSOs) represent the United States to the world, promoting peace, stability and prosperity. We welcome your interest in this challenging, unique work where you can be involved in the important issues of the world, where you can contribute, and make a difference...