FDA and CBP Announce Revised Compliance Schedule for Enforcement of the Prior Notice Interim Final Rule and Contingency Plan for Prior Notice System Outages of the Bioterrorism Act (08/12/04)

U.S. Department of Homeland Security expands use of the Laser Visa/Border Crossing Card
U.S. Ambassador Tony Garza today applauded the announcement by the Department of Homeland Security to allow laser visa holders up to 30 days in the U.S. border region without an I-94. (08/10/04)

Clarification: U.S. Government public announcement on travel to Cancun
The announcement does not advise U.S. Citizens to defer travel to Cancun nor does it portray Cancun as dangerous. It only makes a reference to specific locations and conditions that could affect U.S. citizens in Cancun. (07/28/04)

New option to allow scheduling of visa appointments using cell or other telephones without "900" capability.

U.S. –Mexican Partnerships Improve Access to Worker Information and Nutrition Programs
“The two agreements just signed between the Departments of Labor and Agriculture and the Mexican government reflect our shared commitment with Mexico to improve working conditions, living standards and the rights of all workers in our two countries,” said U.S. Ambassador Tony Garza.

Ambassador Garza wishes 44 Mexican scholarship grantees success
“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.”

U.S. Ambassador Hails Mexican Capture of One of FBI’s Most Wanted
The Federal Investigative Police arrested one of the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives in Veracruz, and he was placed on a plane to the United States accompanied by two FBI agents. Ambassador Garza praised the arrest, saying “This success is another example of how close cooperation on law enforcement between the United States and Mexico yields results that make both of countries safer.”(07/16/04)

Statement by Ambassador Garza in Reference to Diplomatic Note Protesting Interruption of Funeral Services for Lance Cpl. Juan Lopez Rangel
"We are protesting the inappropriate conduct of the Mexican soldiers at the funeral of this brave Marine. This should have been an opportunity not only to honor a hero, but also for Mexico to honor one of its own sons." (07/06/04)
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Text, as prepared for delivery, of the toast offered by Ambassador Garza during the Independence Day Celebration

U.S.-Mexico Partnership for Prosperity Launches New Initiatives
Several new initiatives to promote economic development in Mexico, as well as the winners of the inaugural Good Partner Award (GPA), were announced during a two-day entrepreneurial workshop of the U.S. - Mexico Partnership for Prosperity (06/29/04)

Ambassador Garza praised the states of Michoacan and Quintana Roo
for innovating, with U.S. technical assistance, on ways to improve their credit position and to plan future borrowing via the bond market. (06/28/04)

U .S.-Mexico Partnership for Prosperity Celebrates Successes
Senior U.S. and Mexican officials and corporate executives are celebrating the ongoing successes of the U.S. - Mexico Partnership for Prosperity as well as planning to announce several new initiatives to promote economic development in Mexico during a two-day entrepreneurial workshop. (06/28/04)

Ambassador Garza deplores murder of Mexican journalist.
"We deplore the murder of Zeta editor Francisco Javier Ortiz Franco yesterday in Tijuana,” said U.S. Ambassador Tony Garza. "I extend my deepest sympathy to his family and colleagues for their loss." (06/14/04)

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 Amb. Tony Garza on a visit to the Hospital for the Blind Dr. Luis Sanchez Bulnes. (06/14/04)

Supreme Court Rules Bush Can Open U.S. Highways to Mexican Trucks
The Supreme Court of the United States ruled June 7 that President Bush can open U.S. highways to Mexican trucks, bringing the United States into compliance with a provision of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). (06/07/04)

US Government Donates Tuberculosis Control Equipment to Veracruz
Ambassador Garza and Veracruz Secretary of Health Mauro Loyo launched a new phase in the US/Mexico bilateral collaborative tuberculosis (TB) program today with a donation by the United States government of $176, 000 worth of TB control equipment to the state of Veracruz.

Universidad Veracruzana in Partnership with U.S. Universities
Amb. Garza met with Veracruzana University Rector Dr. Víctor A. Arredondo as UV was recently selected as one of the 13 new TIES University Partnerships, and to date has received U.S. government funding totaling over USD$490,000.

Ambassador Garza Showcases Contemporary Art
"I believe that art leads us by expanding our vision and views of the world. Artists lead and gradually the rest of society and governments follow," said Ambassador Garza. "I wanted the collection to reflect the dynamism and convergence of U.S.-Mexican relations. I feel the outstanding works on display do just that."

Ambassador Garza Visits "Monte de Piedad"
On May 25, U.S. Ambassador Tony Garza toured Monte de Piedad and met with officials over lunch. Ambassador Garza was impressed by the size of the operation, its dedication to the community and its place in Mexican history.

Ambassador Garza Recognizes Dr. Ernesto Villanueva
Ambassador Garza hosted a reception on May 18 during which he recognized the efforts of Dr. Ernesto Villanueva and others who led the movement for access to information in Mexico culminating in the passage of the Access to Information Law of June 2002. (05/18/04)

Ambassador Garza Congratulates Recipients of U.S. Scholarships
44 scholarship recipients have been selected from the states of Chiapas, Queretaro, Guanajuato, Nayarit, Jalisco, and Michoacan. They were honored at an Award Ceremony on May 15th at the Museo Nacional de Antropología attended by their families, community representatives and U.S. and Mexican government officials. (05/15/04)

Ambassador Garza Deplores Murder of Jailed American Citizen
"We deplore the murder of U. S. citizen Mario Medina while being held in a Mexican jail in Nuevo Laredo," said U.S. Ambassador Tony Garza. "I extend my deepest sympathy to his family and loved ones for their loss.... We expect a full investigation into his murder and into the lack of protection he received despite our repeated requests," (05/14/04)

Amb. Garza Remarks to COPARMEX:
"...in order for Mexico to move forward, attract significant levels of foreign investment and achieve long-term rates of growth that will benefit all Mexicans, reform is imperative. I urge you all to play an active role in opening the dialog regarding broad-based reforms in this country. It is the only way." (05/12/04)

Remarks by President Bush during the "Cinco de Mayo" celebration in the White House

Worldwide Caution (April 29, 2004)
This Public Announcement is being updated to remind U.S. citizens of the continuing threat of terrorist actions and anti-American violence against U.S. citizens and interests overseas.

Ambassador Garza Sees Justice Done in Murder Case of San Antonio Express-News Journalist
On April 26, the Jalisco Supreme Court sentenced two defendants to 20 years in prison for the December 1998 murder of San Antonio Express-News writer Philip True. Ambassador Garza remarked: "While Philip's death is still deeply felt, there can be some satisfaction that those who took his life are finally being brought to justice by the Mexican judicial system." (04/28/04)