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October 4, 2023

Secretary Blinken’s Travel

Secretary Blinken travels to Texas and Mexico from October 3-5.

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In Other News

  • October 3, 2023

    Leveraging the Power of City and State Diplomacy

    The Department recognizes that local leaders are on the frontlines of today’s transnational threats.
  • October 3, 2023

    Reunification of Unaccompanied Afghan Minors

    Reunification of Afghan children who remain separated from their parents abroad is a top priority.
  • October 2, 2023

    Conversation at the University of Texas at Austin

    On October 4, Secretary Blinken will offer perspective on the current state of international affairs.

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hispanic heritage month: todos somos, somos uno (we are all, we are one)

Hispanic Heritage Month

During National Hispanic Heritage Month, from September 15 – October 15, the U.S. government celebrates the countless contributions of more than 60 million Hispanic Americans, Latinos, Latinas, and Latinx-identifying people to our culture and society.

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