The Public Affairs Office of the U.S. Embassy in Guatemala works to increase understanding and acceptance of U.S. values and policies, and to promote dialogue between the people and institutions of Guatemala and the United States. The Public Affairs Office, under the direction of the Public Affairs Officer, is comprised of a Cultural Section, which administers educational and people-to-people exchange programs between Guatemala and the United States, and a Press Section, which provides the Guatemalan press and public with information on U.S. Mission activities and policies.

Press Affairs

--All press inquiries to any section of the U.S. Embassy should first be directed to the Embassy Press Officer, who may be reached at 331-1541, extension 4252.

--A daily news file for Latin America is produced in Washington. The file is available electonically at:

--The Public Affairs Office serves as the local representative of Voice of America radio and Worldnet television. For more information on these services please click on the following links:

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--Recent U.S. Embassy press releases produced and distributed by the Public Affairs Office may be found at:

Cultural Affairs

--The Public Affairs Office administers a range of academic exchange programs. For more information see:

--Information on educational programs in the U.S. is available at:

The Public Affairs Office
United States Embassy - Guatemala
Avenida Reforma 7-01, Zona 10
Guatemala City, Guatemala

Phone: (502) 331-1541 / Fax: (502) 332-0065 / 332-1549

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