Background
U.S. Embassy Santiago, proudly representing the American people, works to strengthen democracy, promote economic opportunity, and further the security and prosperity of the United States. The Americans and Chileans who constitute their team come from many agencies and backgrounds, bringing a wealth of experience and skill to this Mission. Using the resources entrusted to them, they lead efforts that bring the U.S. and Chile together in a productive and mutually beneficial partnership.
Drawing on their close bilateral relations and shared values, they support Chile’s leadership in spreading the benefits of democracy and free markets throughout the region. They welcome Chile’s active participation in the international arena. Bilateral cooperation in law enforcement combats terrorism, narcotics, and criminal activity. Strong military ties support regional stability, improve interoperability with U.S. forces and enhance Chile’s ability to participate in global peacekeeping and other security operations. They join with Chile to develop science and technology for their mutual security.
They facilitate rapidly growing commercial relations between their two nations, identifying markets for trade in goods and services and investment opportunities for U.S. firms. They promote and protect U.S. agriculture. They encourage Chile to continue its trade liberalization policies, to improve its protection of intellectual property rights, and to provide expanded access for U.S. goods and services.
They engage Chile’s leaders and people to promote United States views and policies. They innovative public diplomacy reaches Chilean opinion makers and youth through information sharing, people-to-people exchanges, cultural, scientific, and sports programs, and English language training. They seek to better understand Chilean society and culture in their daily outreach throughout the country.
As the U.S.-Chile relationship broadens and deepens, they provide assistance to an increasing number of Americans visiting Chile for business, tourism, research, and study. The well-being of their compatriots is their most important responsibility; they work with Chilean authorities to ensure the safety of American in Chile. They encourage legitimate travel of Chileans to the U.S., because travel furthers mutual understanding of American society and contributes to their economic prosperity. At the same time, they work to prevent the entry into the U.S. of those who would do them harm.
For their team, and for the families who accompany and support them, it is an honor and a privilege to represent the United States overseas in the 21st century. They take care of their people, providing them the security and tools to do the job. They assume their responsibilities with pride, committed to the highest standards of professionalism and integrity. The American people deserve nothing less.
