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Embassy of Guatemala, Washington, D.C.

Embassy

Embassy of Guatemala, Washington, D.C.

Embassy

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nameEmbassy of Guatemala
imageFachada Embajada de Guatemala.png
address2220 R Street, N.W.
locationWashington, D.C.
coordinates
ambassadorHugo Beteta
websitehttps://estadosunidos.minex.gob.gt
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The Guatemalan Embassy is the diplomatic representative of the Guatemala Government to the United States Government. Its main functions are to protect the interests of the State and its citizens; keep the channels of communication between governments, encourage and promote trade relations and track identified topics of interest by both countries.

It is located at 2220 R Street NW, Washington, DC. The current ambassador is Hugo Beteta.

History

Following its independence from Spain in 1821, Guatemala joined the Federation of Central American States in 1823 along with Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and El Salvador. The United States recognized the Federation of Central America and the diplomatic relations with Guatemala were established when President James Monroe received Antonio José Cañaz as Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary on August 4, 1824.

The American Legation in Guatemala was established on May 3, 1826, when the Chargé d'Affaires John Williams presented his credentials to the Federation of Central American States.

On May 4, 1943, the Guatemalan Legation in the United States was raised to Embassy with Adrian Recinos as Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary.

Independent Guatemala was recognized on April 5, 1844, by the issuance of an exequatur to a Guatemalan Consul-General Antonío de Aycinena. Diplomatic relations with independent Guatemala were established in 1849 when Chargé d'Affaires Elijah Hise presented his credentials to the Republic of Guatemala on or shortly before January 21, 1849.

After Jacobo Arbenz government was overthrown, on July 12, 1954, Secretary of State John Foster Dulles instructed the U.S. Embassy at Guatemala City to establish diplomatic relations with the new Guatemalan government. The following day, Ambassador John E. Peurifoy informed Foreign Minister Salazar of the U.S. recognition of the new government in Guatemala.

Former ambassadors

Diplomatic representation of Guatemala in the U.S.Source: [[U.S. Department of State]] Diplomacy in action

DesignatedDiplomatic accreditationNameRank
June 8, 1893Antonio Lazo ArriagaE.E. and M.P.
(Also E.E. and M.P. of Honduras )
September 30, 1904Jorge MuñozE.E. and M.P.
October 22, 1906Ramón BengoecheaChargé d'Affaires a.i.
March 1907March 18, 1907Sr. Dr. Luis Toledo HerrarteE.E. and M.P.
December 19, 1911Joaquín MéndezE.E. and M.P.
November 29, 1920Dr. Julio BianchiE.E. and M.P.
April 19, 1922Sr. Don Francisco Sanchez LatourChargé d'Affaires a.i.
May 23, 1922Francisco Sánchez LatourE.E. and M.P.
November 8, 1927Julio Montano Novella,Chargé d'Affaires
January 11, 1928Dr. Adrian RecinosE.E. and M.P.
May 4, 1943LEGATION RAISED TO EMBASSY
April 19, 1943May 4, 1943Dr. Adrian RecinosAmb. E. and P.
October 18, 1944Antonio Najera Cabrera,Appt. Amb. E. and P.
November 8, 1944Dr. Enrique López-HerrarteChargé d'Affaires a.i.
December 19, 1944January 1, 1945Sr Don Eugenio Silva PenaAmb. E. and P.
July 26, 1945August 10, 1945Jorge García Granados,Amb. E. and P.
December 16, 1947Francisco Linares Aranda,Chargé d'Affaires a.i.
March 2, 1948March 15, 1948Ismaél González ArévaloAmb. E. and P.
December 13, 1949January 11, 1950Dr. Antonio Goubaud-CarreraAmb. E. and P. (DIED March 8, 1951)
February 18, 1951Alfredo ChocanoChargé d'Affaires a.i..
March 18, 1951June 4, 1951Carlos H. Aldana-SandovalAmb. E. and P.
September 4, 1952September 24, 1952Dr. Guillermo TorielloAmb. E. and P.
Arbenz Government in Guatemala overthrown
July 13, 1954Diplomatic relations established with Guatemala (New Government)
August 13, 1954August 16, 1954Lt. Colonel José Luis Cruz-SalazarAmb. E. and P.
June 3, 1958June 16, 1958Colonel Carlos Santillán-HernándezAmb. E. and P.
July 1, 1959July 13, 1959Colonel Arturo Ramirez PintoAmb. E. and P.
June 6, 1960June 8, 1960Carlos AlejosAmb. E. and P.
June 11, 1963July 10, 1963Dr. Carlos García BauerAmb. E. and P.
September 8, 1966September 9, 1966Francisco Linares ArandaAmb. E. and P.
October 23, 1970November 5, 1970Julio AsensioAmb. E. and P.
May 15, 1976M. Fernando Sesenna OtMinister Counselor
June 10, 1976June 22, 1976Federico Abundio Maldonado GularteAmb. E. and P.
November 30, 1977January 18, 1978Jorge LAMPORT RodilAmb. E. and P.
December 1, 1978Mrs. Norma J. VasquezMinister Counselor, Chargé d'Affaires ad interim
December 21, 1978February 26, 1979General Felipe Doroteo MONTERROSO MirandaAmb. E. and P.
June 9, 1982July 29, 1982Jorge Luis ZELAYA CoronadoAmb. E. and P.
July 15, 1983Norma J. VasquezrMinister Counselor Chargé d'Affaires, ad interim
December 7, 1983January 9, 1984Federico FAESEN OrtegaAmb. E. and P.
February 6, 1985March 5, 1985Eduardo PALOMO EscobarAmb. E. and P.
January 27, 1987February 10, 1987Oscar PADILLA VidaurreAmb. E. and P.
October 5, 1988November 9, 1988Rodolfo Rohrmoser V.Amb. E. and P.
February 7, 1990April 9, 1990John SCHWANK DuranAmb. E. and P.
June 27, 1991August 6, 1991Juan Jose Caso-FanjulAmb. E. and P.
March 3, 1993June 11, 1993Edmond MuletAmb. E. and P.
March 11, 1996April 30, 1996Pedro Miguel Lamport KelsallAmb. E. and P.
September 5, 1998September 10, 1998William Howard StixrudAmb. E. and P.
May 27, 2000June 14, 2000Ariel Rivera IriasAmb. E. and P.
December 4, 2002December 9, 2002Antonio ArenalesAmb. E. and P.
March 26, 2004March 31, 2004José Guillermo Castillo VillacortaAmb. E. and P.
March 13, 2008April 9, 2008Francisco Villagrán de LeónAmb. E. and P.
August 5, 2011September 9, 2011Julio Martini HerreraAmb. E. and P.
August 17, 2012May 2, 2012Francisco Villagrán de LeónAmb. E. and P.
September 5, 2013September 17, 2013Jose Julio Alejandro Ligorria CarballidoAmb. E. and P.
June 27, 2016Maritza Ruíz de VielmanAmb. E. and P.
January 5, 2017July 30, 2017Manuel Espina PintoAmb. E. and P.
January 15, 2020June 13, 2020Alfonso Quiñónez LemusAmb. E. and P.
January 18, 2024Viviana Raquel Arenas AguilarMinister Counselor Chargé d'Affaires, ad interim
May 17, 2024June 17, 2024Hugo Eduardo Beteta Méndez-RuizAmb. E. and P.
  • [Amb.] E.E. and M.P.= Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary
  • [Chargé d'Affaires] a.i.= ad interim
  • Amb. E. & P. = Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary

Bilateral relationship

Permanent Mission of Guatemala to the [[Organization of American States

Guatemala has a good diplomatic, political, economic, and trade relationship with the United States. The United States remains one of the major trading partners of Guatemala, there are strong political and cooperation ties between the two countries.

The bilateral relationship with the United States on security can be defined as the high priority by the importance of the developed joint actions, especially the cooperation for regional security and the improvement of public organizations, among others.

The relationship is maintained and performed at the highest level with officials from the United States Department of State, the Department of Homeland Security, US Southern Command, the United States Senate and the Ministry of Narcotics Affairs.

Guatemala maintains relationships with the Department of Homeland Security with the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in conjunction with the National Secretariat for Property Management in Forfeiture.

This relationship has brought support to several institutions in Guatemala combating organized crime. Among the main activities are: funding for Police Reform programs, High Trust Units (vetted Units), the anti-gang program (PANDA) and CICIG Model and police stations. In addition, support in the modernization of research processes and the reform of institutionalization in the Public Ministry, the process of extradition, modernizing and strengthening the implementation of justice, the prison system, training programs and maritime capabilities, and prevention and detection of criminal activity at the border.

The main concerns in the Guatemala-United States bilateral relationships are: Regional Security Initiative for Central America (CARSI), National Police and Public Ministry, adoptions, International Commission against impunity in Guatemala (CICIG), Human Rights, institutionalization of project FIAAT and TPS (Temporary Protected Status).

Guatemalan consulates in the United States

Guatemala has established 25 consulates in the United States. Each consulate has its jurisdiction, which covers different areas of the country.

References

References

  1. (September 5, 2013). "Diplomatic Representation for Guatemala". Bureau of Public Affairs.
  2. "Informacion General - Historia". Gobierno de Guatemala - Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores.
  3. "General Information". Gobierno de Guatemala, Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores.
  4. (February 5, 2015). "Consulados en Estados Unidos". Gobierno de Guatemala, Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores.
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