San Cristobal de las Casas, Chiapas.

Introducing Virtual Presence Post (VPP) Chiapas & Tabasco

Welcome to the Virtual Presence Post of the United States of America. Through this Virtual Presence Post the U.S. Government provides information on services for U.S. citizens. Also, you will find news, events, and information in and about the states of Chiapas and Tabasco. We also provide information for Mexicans wanting to visit or work in the U.S. or who are interested in doing business with U.S. companies. Please explore this web site and contact us if you have any questions.

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  AlSol

  Alternativa Solidaria Chiapas, A.C., a multi lingual non-profit organization that began in 1999, focuses its efforts toward rural communities that encounter difficulties in accessing the formal financial sector. Through an innovative policy of lending solely to women, organized in solidarity groups, AlSol financial practices have proved to be very successful. (Click on this message’s title to read more).

• Land and Sea Phase of WHTI Takes Effect June 1

  Mexico City, May 19, 2009 – The U.S. Embassy would like to remind the public that the land and sea portion of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) will enter in effect on June 1, 2009. WHTI requires all travelers to present a passport or other approved secure document denoting citizenship and identity for all land and sea travel into the United States. WHTI applies to all who were previously exempt, including citizens of the U.S., Canada and Bermuda. (Please click on this message’s title to read more…)

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  Freedom Team Salute

  Veterans: The US Army is Looking For You !!! …This time to thank you with a CERTIFICATE of APPRECIATION. Called the Freedom Team Salute, this colorful certificate suitable for framing and a letter of appreciation are signed by both the chief of staff and secretary of the US Army. They come with a lapel pin that tells those around that the recipient served proudly.(Please click on this message’s title to read more).