Embassy of the United States Caracas, Venezuela Public Affairs Section

Public Affairs Section The Public Affairs Section of the United States Embassy in Caracas explains and advocates North American policy, acts as a focal point for media and cultural relations, and advises the US Mission to Venezuela on the issues of public diplomacy. The Public Affairs Section works to strengthen the bilateral relationship.

The Cultural Office The Cultural Affairs office fosters mutual understanding between the United States and Venezuela by promoting personal, professional, and institutional ties between the two countries, as well as by presenting U.S. history, society, art and culture in all of its diversity to Venezuelan audiences. The office is comprised of two U.S. Foreign Service Officers and a staff six Venezuelans, as well as one locally hired U.S. citizen. The Cultural Affairs Office has responsibility for managing the U.S. Department of State's educational and cultural exchange programs in Venezuela. These include the 1. Fulbright Program that provides grants to Graduate Students, Scholars and Professionals, and Teachers and Administrators, 2. the International Visitor Program that brings participants to the U.S. to meet and confer with professional counterparts and to experience firsthand the U.S. and its institutions, 3. the Humphrey Fellowships that bring mid-level professionals from Venezuela to the United States for a year of academic study and professional experiences, 4. and the U.S. Speaker and Specialist program that provides U.S. experts, either electronically through digital video conferencing or in person through international travel to Venezuela, who share their expertise in subject areas of mutual interest to the U.S. and Venezuela. Additionally, the office has the opportunity on occasion to develop professional, cultural and youth exchanges between Venezuelan and U.S. non-profit institutions, including voluntary community organizations, professional associations, and universities. Thematic categories for grants include civil society, NGO development, civic education, media development, judicial training, intellectual property rights, and public administration among other themes. In addition, this office hosts a variety of appearances by representatives of U.S. arts and culture and supports local events that include U.S. artists and their work. The Cultural Affairs Office at the U.S. Embassy may be contacted as follows: e-mail: embajada@state.gov phone: (58) (212)907-8330 fax: (58) (212) 907-8243

The Press Office The Press Office works closely with Venezuelan print and electronic media to provide authoritative information on US Government policies. Journalists may contact the Press Office as follows: e-mail: embajada@state.gov phone: (58)(212) 907-8550 fax: (58) (212) 907-8243 Press Releases

The Information Resource Center The Information Resource Center (IRC) Caracas aims to serve those who, for professional or academic reasons, need information about the United States in areas such as domestic and foreign policy; political and legislative developments; defense and security matters; environmental issues; economic development; and social and cultural issues. The Information Resource Center's experienced staff can provide detailed information, or assist in identifying appropriate sources of information to contact in the US The Information Resource Center is not open to the general public. Journalists, academics, government officials and other serious researchers wishing to take advantage of the Information Resource Center resources should first make an appointment by telephone through the number (0212) 975.6411. The IRC's office hours are: 8:00-4:00, Monday to Friday, excluding United States and Venezuelan holidays. How to request information Contact us: journalists, government and non-government organizations, cultural representatives, academics, etc. are encouraged to send their inquiries by fax: (58) (212) 975-9429 or e-mail at caracasirc@state.gov addressed to the Information Resource Center. Please include your name, organization, fax and/or e-mail and telephone numbers, and area of research interest, to help us respond to your request. Note: we will not answer inquiries about visas, immigration, and citizenship matters. All such inquiries must be referred to the Consular Section.

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Spanish Days and hours of visit Public Affairs Office Embassy of the United States Caracas, Venezuela Telephone numbers: Cultural Section (58-212) 907-8330 Fax: (58-212) 907-8243 Press Section (58-212) 907-8550 Fax: (58-0212) 907-8243 Information Resource Center Tlf: (58-212) 907-8550 Fax: (58-212) 9759429

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