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March 08, 2024
Statement from Congresswoman Torres on the Conviction of Juan Orlando Hernandez
March 08, 2024
Statement from Congresswoman Torres on the Conviction of Juan Orlando Hernandez
February 06, 2024
Congresswoman Torres Statement on Rescheduling of Guatemalan Journalist José Rubén Zamora’s Trial
February 06, 2024
Congresswoman Torres Statement on Rescheduling of Guatemalan Journalist José Rubén Zamora’s Trial
February 01, 2024
Congresswoman Torres & Congressman McGovern Lead House Introduction of Bicameral Bill to Protect Human Rights Defenders Worldwide
February 01, 2024
Congresswoman Torres & Congressman McGovern Lead House Introduction of Bicameral Bill to Protect Human Rights Defenders Worldwide
January 15, 2024
U.S. Congresswoman Norma Torres Joins Presidential Delegation for Inauguration of Guatemalan President Bernardo Arévalo
December 12, 2023
Representatives Norma Torres, Delia Ramirez & Joaquin Castro Call for the Protection of Democracy in Guatemala Amidst Democratic Backsliding
December 11, 2023
Torres, Kaine-Led Bicameral Congressional Delegation Discusses Democracy, Migration, and Economic Stability During Visits to Guatemala and Honduras
December 08, 2023
Statement from Lawmakers on Guatemalan Attorney General’s Attempt to Nullify Fair Election
December 06, 2023
Torres, Castro, Goldman, Cherfilus-McCormick Lead Introduction of Americas Regional Monitoring of Arms Sales (ARMAS) Act to Curb U.S. Firearms Trafficking to Latin America and Caribbean
October 31, 2023
Congresswoman Torres Statement on State Department Actions Regarding Anti-Democratic Actors in Guatemala
October 30, 2023
Congresswoman Torres Leads Colleagues in Calling for Targeted Sanctions Against Those Undermining Democracy in Guatemala
October 27, 2023
Torres, House Democracy Partnership Send Bipartisan Letter on Efforts to Undermine Democracy in Guatemala
October 06, 2023
Readout of Congresswoman Norma Torres’ Meeting with Guatemalan President-Elect Bernardo Arévalo
August 21, 2023
Congresswoman Torres Statement on Results of Guatemalan Presidential Runoff Election
July 27, 2023
Congresswoman Torres Statement on 2023 List of Corrupt Officials in Central America
July 26, 2023
Readout of Congresswoman Norma Torres’ Meeting with Guatemalan Presidential Candidate Dr. Bernardo Arévalo
June 26, 2023
Congresswoman Torres and Ranking Member Castro Joint Statement on Guatemalan General Election
June 15, 2023
Congresswoman Torres Statement on Unjust Conviction of José Rubén Zamora
April 27, 2023
Congresswoman Torres Responds to Biden Administration Actions to Enable Lawful Pathways to Immigration
December 23, 2022
Rep. Torres Celebrates Inland Empire Victories in FY2023 Government Funding Bill
December 14, 2022
Torres, Castro, Sires Lead Introduction of ARMAS Act to Stem Gun Trafficking to Latin America and Caribbean
November 16, 2022
Torres, Sires & Members Introduce Resolution in Support of Restoring Human Rights, Rule of Law in Guatemala
November 10, 2022
Rep. Torres Demands Action from Secretaries Austin & Blinken Following Continued Military Equipment Transfers to Guatemala
November 03, 2022
Congresswoman Torres Introduces the “Central American Network for Democracy Act” to Support Human Rights in the Region
November 02, 2022
Congresswoman Norma Torres Statement in Response to GAO Report on Misuse of U.S. Resources in Northern Triangle Countries
June 30, 2022
Torres Advances Central America Priorities in FY23 Government Funding Bills
June 08, 2022
Torres Statement on Ninth Summit of the Americas
May 09, 2022
Torres Leads Letter Requesting $300 Million for Legal Representation for Immigrants Facing Removal Proceedings
April 28, 2022
Rep. Torres Requests Treasury Investigate and Sanction Corrupt Guatemalan Actors
April 21, 2022
Torres Applauds the Extradition of Former President Hernandez to the United States
April 04, 2022
Torres, Crawford Introduce Bill to Mitigate Risks of El Salvador’s Adoption of Bitcoin as Legal Currency
April 01, 2022
Torres Urges Biden Administration Action on Central America Following Lifting of Title 42 Restrictions
March 22, 2022
Torres Statement on News of Judge Erika Aifán's Resignation
March 17, 2022
Torres Statement on Honduran Court Ruling Authorizing the Extradition of Former President Hernandez to the United States
March 10, 2022
Torres Secures $61.5 Million for Anti-Corruption Efforts, Other Key Central America Provisions in Government Funding Bill
February 01, 2022
Torres, Markey, Castro, and McGovern Request State Department Protections for Central America Civil Society Organizations
January 27, 2022
Congresswoman Norma J. Torres Calls for U.S. Department of Justice to Indict and Extradite Juan Orlando Hernandez of Honduras
December 28, 2021
Congresswoman Norma J. Torres Releases Statement on News of Bukele Administration Shutting Down Corruption Investigations
December 17, 2021
Torres Includes Key Central America Rule of Law Provisions in National Defense Authorization Act
October 22, 2021
Congresswomen Escobar and Torres Lead Letter Urging Treasury and State Departments to Impose Targeted Sanctions Against Individuals Responsible for Human Rights Abuses of Environmental Defenders
October 14, 2021
Rep. Grijalva and Rep. Torres Lead 15 Members Urging Strong U.S. Engagement and Action to Combat Corruption, Counter Democratic Backsliding, and Promote Human Rights in Guatemala
September 20, 2021
Torres Releases Statement on List of Corrupt Officials in Central America
July 26, 2021
Torres Emphasizes the Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption with Central American Business Leaders
July 07, 2021
Torres: Latest List Validates Longtime Efforts to Deny Corrupt & Undemocratic Central American Leaders U.S. Aid
June 14, 2021
Torres Welcomes Special Envoy Zuniga to Central America Caucus Inaugural Event
May 18, 2021
Torres: List of Corrupt Officials Shines Light on Dark Secrets of N. Triangle Authoritarians
June 08, 2020
Torres: No Place in US for Corrupt Guatemalan Officials
January 24, 2020
Sole Central American in Congress: End of MACCIH is a Blow to Rule of Law
December 09, 2019
Rep. Torres: 16-Year-Old’s Death in U.S. Custody is Murder by Neglect
October 11, 2019
Reps. Torres, Engel, McGovern, and Sires Joint Statement on CICIES
September 25, 2019
Torres Statement on Efforts to Retaliate against Former CICIG Personnel
September 03, 2019
Torres, Members of Congress to United Nations Secretary General: “Ensure the Physical Safety of CICIG Employees in Guatemala”
August 12, 2019
Declaración de Torres sobre la elección presidencial guatemalteca
August 12, 2019
Torres Statement on Guatemalan Presidential Election
August 09, 2019
Una congresista de EE.UU. llora por la salida de la CICIG y pide al pueblo apoyo
August 08, 2019
Declaración de Torres sobre la visita de la delegación del Congreso al Triángulo Norte y Texas
August 08, 2019
Torres Statement on Congressional Delegation Visit to the Northern Triangle and Texas
August 08, 2019
In Guatemala, Pelosi says migrant treatment 'shameful', worries about Trump deal
August 02, 2019
Asylum Deal With Guatemala Is Contentious, Despite U.S. Assurances
July 31, 2019
Torres Leads Group of 15 Members of Congress in Urging Acting DHS Secretary McAleenan to Immediately Rescind “Safe Third Country” Agreement with Guatemala
July 26, 2019
Torres Statement on Guatemala’s Asylum Agreement with the Trump Administration
July 26, 2019
Trump signs "safe third country" asylum agreement with Guatemala
July 25, 2019
Torres le ofrece un mensaje de esperanza al pueblo guatemalteco en el pleno de la Cámara de Representantes
July 25, 2019
Torres Takes to the House Floor to Offer Guatemala a Message of Hope
July 19, 2019
Norma Torres habla en apoyo a los guatemaltecos ante la Cámara de Representantes
July 16, 2019
Torres Bipartisan Proposal to Protect Women and Children from Violence in the Northern Triangle Passes on House Floor
July 16, 2019
Avanza hacia el Senado propuesta impulsada por Norma Torres referente a la niñez centroamericana
June 25, 2019
Torres Statement on Emergency Border Supplemental to Provide Humanitarian Assistance for Children, Families at the Border
May 24, 2019
Rep. Norma Torres, only House member from Central America, wants to fix border crisis with aid, not punishment
May 23, 2019
La ley en EE. UU. que busca proteger a madres migrantes centroamericanas y a sus hijos
May 23, 2019
Torres, Wagner Bipartisan Bill to Protect Women and Children from Violence in the Northern Triangle Passes House Foreign Affairs Committee
May 18, 2019
Torres Reaction to New Report on Corruption in Central America
May 17, 2019
Torres, Wagner Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Women and Children from Violence in the Northern Triangle
May 06, 2019
Torres, Chairman of the Western Hemisphere Subcommittee Sires Lead 101 Members of Congress to Oppose Central America Aid Cuts
April 10, 2019
U.S. Needs To Focus On Root Cause Of Migration Crisis, Rep. Torres Says
April 08, 2019
Only member of Congress born in Central America says U.S. shares blame for instability
April 04, 2019
Trump's move to cut aid to Central America will spur more migration, aid workers warn
April 03, 2019
Declaración de Torres sobre la lista del Departamento de Estado de funcionarios corruptos en Centroamérica
April 03, 2019
Torres Statement on State Department List of Corrupt Central American Government Officials
April 03, 2019
“Es una farsa”: Norma Torres critica lista de corruptos que entregó la administración de Donald Trump
April 01, 2019
Donald Trump Puts U.S. National Security at Risk with Threats to Cut Off Central America Aid, Democrat Says
March 31, 2019
Torres Statement on President Trump’s Decision to End Foreign Assistance to Central America
March 28, 2019
Declaración de Torres sobre el Nuevo Acuerdo de Seguridad entre los Estados Unidos y los Gobiernos del Triángulo Norte
March 28, 2019
Torres Statement on New Security Agreement Between U.S. and Northern Triangle Countries
March 27, 2019
White House slow-walking aid to Central America
March 07, 2019
Torres, McGovern, Cardin, Leahy Introduce Bicameral Bill to Impose Targeted Sanctions on Guatemalan Officials Who Undermine Justice
February 12, 2019
Torres, Engel, McGovern, Sires Statement on Proposal by Guatemalan Congress to Grant Amnesty for War Crimes
January 19, 2019
Torres Statement on Trump Speech
January 17, 2019
Guatemala Crisis: Torres, McGovern Lead 46 Members of Congress in Urging President Trump to Impose Targeted Sanctions on Corrupt Officials, Suspend Assistance to Central Government
January 17, 2019
47 US Dems ask Trump to sanction Guatemala government
January 12, 2019
Guatemala in political crisis as Trump administration looks the other way
January 09, 2019
Guatemala Is on the Brink. Washington Should Take a Stand.
January 07, 2019
Torres Statement on Guatemalan Government’s Unilateral Termination of CICIG Agreement
January 07, 2019
Guatemala is expelling entire anti-corruption team investigating its president
January 07, 2019
Guatemala Expels U.N.-Backed Anti-Corruption Panel, Claiming Overreach
December 21, 2018
Torres Introduces Bill to Increase Transparency and Ensure Safety of Children in CBP and ICE Custody
December 20, 2018
Torres, Lieu Lead 54 Members of Congress in Urging DHS Secretary Nielsen to End Policy of Deterring Asylum Seekers at U.S. Ports of Entry
December 18, 2018
Ley propuesta por Norma Torres contempla ataques contra CICIG
December 18, 2018
7-year-old who died in Border Patrol custody had not appeared ill
December 17, 2018
Congresistas visitarán instalación fronteriza tras muerte de Jakelin Caal Maquin
December 13, 2018
Legisladora demócrata propone ley para sancionar la corrupción en Guatemala
October 24, 2018
Congresista Torres resalta “momento crucial” que incluye tres reformas a CICIG