Consulate of Mexico in New Orleans Consular Gazette August 2016

CONSULAR GAZETTE AUGUST 2016

CONSULATE OF MEXICO IN NEW ORLEANS STATES OF LOUISIANA AND MISSISSIPPI

INDEX EDITORIAL ----------------------------------------- 1 DOCUMENTATION ------------------------------- 2 PROTECTION -------------------------------------- 5 COMMUNITY AFFAIRS -------------------------- 14 CULTURAL EVENT GUIDE ----------------------- 15 PRESS -------------------------------------------- 20 ADS ---------------------------------------------- 21

The relationship between Mexico and the city of New Orleans grew significantly

in

the

nineteenth

century, when Spanish rule was challenged in both the territories of Mexico and Louisiana, cementing the place of New Orleans as the front door of Latin America to the United States.

This

communication

facilitated the fact that Louisiana for many channel

years of

was

an

important

dissemination

of

revolutionary ideas and an important source of resources for the proindependent

causes

of

South

America and Mexico.

Mexican independence marked the end of restrictions on trade in the Gulf of Mexico imposed by the Spanish rule and gave start to exchange patterns which since have not stopped. The events that led to independence being consummated years after Hidalgo’s famous cry (in Spanish “grito”) are proof of that the convergence in the Gulf of Mexico is an important key for development in the region. History is proof of the great importance of Louisiana to Mexico and vice versa. What better way to celebrate this than with our next commemoration of Hidalgo’s cry this September 15th. ¡Felices fiestas patrias!

Happy Mexican Independence Day!

Edition by Agustin Suarez in New Orleans, Louisiana September 5, 2016.

Issuing documents to Mexican citizens is the foundation and rationale of this Consulate.

From this year Mexico joined the first division of the world league of passports; Mexican citizens have an approved identification with the highest standards governing security already in Europe and the United States of America (USA).

MOBILE CONSULATE The Mobile Consulate service has as main purpose the provision of consular services to Mexican citizens residing within the constituency of this consular office in remote locations.

The Consulate of Mexico in New Orleans takes care of Louisiana and Mississippi. Under this program general consular services are provided, Mexican nationals have the facility to process important documents such as passports, high security consular identification cards (matrĂ­cula consular), birth certificates, OP-7 permits and National Military Service booklets.

They can also receive information about the activities promoted by the consular office and the various services which are offered.

During the celebration of the Mobile Consulate program, officials from the departments of Consular Protection and Community Affairs are incorporated, in order to give advice to cases which require consular assistance and to provide material with preventive information, in addition to providing guidance in diverse matters, such as health, finance, education and the Paisano Program, to name a few.

We recommend you to take advantage of the Mobile Consulate service during weekends to get your documents in order, remember it is important to have them in case of an emergency or an unexpected trip.

In August the Consulate team went out of town to work in Ripley, Mississippi. In September we will be the first Saturday of the month, September 3rd in Morgan City, Louisiana. We will also be on 24th and 25th of September in Forest Hill, Louisiana. Services are provided only by appointment. Demand for these dates is very high, so we recommend you make your appointment as soon as possible. Appointments for all mobile consulates are made through the MEXITEL system. Appointments are available three weeks prior to each date. MEXITEL is available by phone at 1-877-639-4835 or online at citas.sre.gob.mx.

On September 3rd we will visit our community in Morgan City and on September 24th and 25th we will be in Forest Hill in the state of Louisiana, it’s a good opportunity to get your documents these weekends.

In short, during August we issued a total of 583 passports and 445 consular identification cards, 240 applications for Mexican voter ID’s, 19 birth records, 72 certified copies of births registered in the consular office, 128 certified copies of birth certificates generated in Mexican territory, 35 acts of notary public and 11 visas to foreigners. For more information about requirements for birth registration of Mexicans born abroad, voter registration cards and passports, please call the Department of Documentation at the phone number: 504581-5868.

PRINTING OF MEXICAN BIRTH CERTIFICATES

Thanks to a new system available to Mexican Consular offices from the Civil Registry in Mexico, we now can print your certified copies of births registered in Mexico. Remember that the original record is the one that stays in the book of the office where you were registered, so the records that are issued after having been written in the book are known as certified copies. To get their birth certificate, Mexican nationals need to present an official identification and to fill out a simple application form. Currently, 92% of Mexican birth records are digitized and can be printed at the Consulate or during the Mobile Consulate dates. However, 8% of Mexican birth certificates have not yet been digitized and are not available.

IMPORTANT: The name on the ID must match the name on the birth certificate. The cost is each certificate is $13 dollars.

Paisano, know and defend your rights!

THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSULAR PROTECTION OF THE MEXICAN CONSULATE IN NEW ORLEANS IS HERE TO GUIDE YOU AND ASSIST YOU ON DIVERSE MATTERS SUCH AS IMMIGRATION, CRIMINAL ISSUES, FAMILY ISSUES, CIVIL AND LABOR RIGHTS Every Monday and Friday at the Consulate we have talks about DACA, U Visas and VAWA, and domestic violence prevention.

The Consulate provides you with advice if you are a victim of domestic violence and supports you to seek shelter and counseling for you and your children. We are here to help you!

Signing of MOU with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Monday September 29, 2016

The Consul of Mexico Carlos Ponce with the Director of the NLRB Kathleen McKinney

Informative Talks

Wage and Hour Bureau of Labor Department

Mil Mujeres (Thousand Women)

NLRB

USCIS

Work Meeting with the Consulate of Honduras

Consul of Mexico Carlos Ponce and Consul of Honduras Marcela Mejia

Participation from the Labor Department at the Consulate of Honduras

Signing of MOU with the Wage and Hour Division (WHD) Friday, September 2

Labor Rights Forum in Canton, Mississippi

Consulate of Mexico’s Intervention

Intervention from Agencies, Labor Department and PALE Lawyers

Support for flood victims in Baton Rouge: August 15, 17 and 19

What is 3x1?

The 3X1 Program for Migrants supports the initiatives of Mexicans living abroad and gives them the opportunity to channel resources to Mexico, for works of social impact that benefit their communities of origin directly.

How does it work?

It works with contributions from clubs or federations of migrants living abroad, in conjunction with SEDESOL, state and municipal governments.

For every peso that migrants bring, the Federal, State and Municipal governments give 3 pesos (3X1).

First you have to form an organization of migrants. In the context of the 3x1 program, 10 people are required; they have to be of Mexican origin, over 18 years old, have common interests and live abroad.

Requirements - Visit the consulate with the request to take note. You can download it at the following link: http://www.3x1.sedesol.gob.mx/documentacion/2014/Anexo2_FormatoA1.pdf - Copy of photo identification of the club members (consular identification card or passport) - Copy of proof of address showing members live in Louisiana or Mississippi -Club Charter (in case you have one) For more information and appointments call (504) 528 3722 ext. 2107 or visit: http://www.3x1.sedesol.gob.mx/index.php

LOUISIANA SEAFOOD FESTIVAL, SEPTEMBER 2- 4 The Louisiana Seafood Festival this year features all six species of native Louisiana seafood menus represented at food vendors, with dishes including crocodile, fish, shrimp, crabs and oysters. http://louisianaseafoodfestival.com/food/

KRAFTWERK AT THE ORPHEUM THEATRE, SEPTEMBER 9 Kraftwerk ( "power station") is an electronic band founded in 1970 in Dusseldorf, Germany. They were pioneers of electronic music in the 1970s and are considered one of the most important and influential bands of its genre, often described as "the godfathers of electronic music". On September 9, they will be presented at the Orpheum theater in the city of New Orleans. http://orpheumnola.com/calendar/kraftwerk/

DOWN RIVER FESTIVAL, SEPTEMBER 10 Saturday September 10, from 11 a.m. to 6: 30 p.m. the Consulate of Mexico presents a music stage at the 4th Down River Festival, which will offer a multi-sensory celebration of the Mississippi River in the U.S. Old Mint museum and at the French market. A wide variety of live music, cooking demonstrations, panels, walking tours and informative talks that reflect the theme of this year 2016, oysters and the

future of our coasts, will be presented. https://www.frenchmarket.org/event/downriver-festival/

SAINTS KICKOFF 5K RUN, SEPTEMBER 10 The football team, the New Orleans Saints, is organizing a 5K run for their followers that starts outside the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in Champions Square, continues down Poydras Street and the French Quarter to finish in the field, at the 50-yard!

All participants will receive a t-shirt and a commemorative medal for having concluded the race also can enjoy a party after the race in Champions Square. To register, access the site: http://saints5k.com/register/

RESTAURANT WEEK NEW ORLEANS, SEPTEMBER 12- 18 In New Orleans, we live to eat; It is part of what we are. The culinary industry is a cornerstone of the identity of the city and must be accepted by the locals, as they play a vital role in supporting our restaurants, the culinary talent behind them and holding lifestyle for which New Orleans is widely known. http://www.coolinaryneworleans.com/restaurant-week/

BECK AT THE SAENGER THEATRE, SEPTEMBER 15 Local artists Quintron and Miss Pussycat will be the opening act for the Beck concert at the Saenger Theatre on September 15. http://www.saengernola.com/shows/beck

VENTURE POP CONFERENCE, SEPTEMBER 17-18 VenturePOP is a two-day conference dedicated to creative looking to grow their businesses. ambitious creative entrepreneurs join forces on a mission: "take your business to the next level." http://venturepopconference.com/

NEW ORLEANS BIKE RALLY, SEPTEMBER 23-25 The return of the week of motorcycles, the first to be assembled since Hurricane Katrina. The rally will be a massive gathering of motorcyclists from all social conditions in the company of food vendors, rides and music from Louisiana scheduled to be present at the Louis Armstrong Park. There will be plenty of parking (in order of arrival) at the parking lot behind Basin Street New Orleans Visitor Center for motorcycles only. http://neworleansbikeweek.com/newsite/about

NOLA ON TAP, SEPTEMBER 24 The biggest beer festival in the region. There will be live music, more than 400 exhibitors national and homemade beer and certification programs, food, contests, art dealers, as well as drinks other than beer. http://www.nolaontap.org/

SMITHSONIAN MUSEUM DAY, SEPTEMBER 24 The Ogden and Historic New Orleans Collection Museums, will be among 25 museums in Louisiana, which will offer free admission to anyone who downloads a ticket online thanks to the Smithsonian magazine. Museum Day is an annual celebration of culture, learning and the dissemination of knowledge. http://www.smithsonianmag.com/ist/?next=/museumday

FRIED CHICKEN FESTIVAL, SEPTEMBER 25 The first festival of fried chicken will take place in Lafayette Square, located in the central business district of New Orleans. It will be a free outdoor festival in celebration of the classic Southern dish. Events such as a chicken wing eating contest and the prize to the best fried chicken will be included. In addition, there will be live entertainment and more than 20 restaurants that will provide their own unique twist on this very characteristic dish. http://friedchickenfestival.com/

BEAR CREEK BAYOU FESTIVAL, SEPTEMBER 30- OCTOBER 1 The Flaming Lips lead this new festival in New Orleans, joining a lineup that includes Karl Denson's Tiny Universe, Lettuce, Soulive, Flowtribe and the Foundation of Funk with George Porter Jr., Zigaboo Modeliste, John Medeski and Eddie Roberts, among others.

Bear Creek Bayou Festival spent eight years in Florida, however, it was canceled in 2015 and organizers are heading to New Orleans for the first time. http://www.bearcreekbayou.com/

On August 24, Azucena Diaz with Telemundo interviewed Consul Carlos Ponce and Lorena Salazar, chief of the Department of Consular Protection, to promote the 8th Labor Rights Week. In the interview Consul Carlos Ponce talked about benefits at work and invited the Hispanic community to participate in the various presentations that took place at the headquarters of the Consulate of Mexico, the Consulate of Honduras and in Canton, MS.

On August 25, Consul Carlos Ponce appeared in the TV show “Hablemos Claro” with the lawyer Miguel Elias and Mr. Rafael Saddy.

Issues discussed in the program:  Services offered by the Consulate of Mexico in New Orleans.  Communal Gallery for the Hispanic Community.  Mexican Consular assistance to flood victims in Baton Rouge.  Consulate Contact Information.  Economic Promotion: Economic Forum of the Gulf States of Mexico.

Objetivo: Brindar atención a las necesidades de las mujeres por medio de programas de salud, asistencia legal y educación, enfocados a brindar herramientas para promover independencia y empoderamiento de la población migrante.

El empoderamiento de la mujer es indispensable para propiciar su desarrollo integral y reproducir valores positivos en beneficio de toda la comunidad. La Ventanilla de Atención Integral para la Mujer no sólo asegura los derechos de esta población, muchas veces en circunstancias de vulnerabilidad aguda, sino que brinda herramientas necesarias para su empoderamiento y convertirla en aliada para el desarrollo.

Cifras importantes: · · · · ·

Más del 40% de la comunidad mexicana en EUA son mujeres.

Mujeres mexicanas migran como jefas de familias dejando a sus hijos en México.

7 de cada 10 mujeres de 15 años o más han padecido algún incidente de violencia a lo largo de su vida.

1 de cada 2 mujeres casadas o en unión libre son víctimas de violencia.

1 de cada 4 mujeres es discriminada o acosada en su trabajo.

Mayores informes: · · ·

Por favor llame al teléfono (504) 528-3722, extensión 2103 y 2107 Teléfono de emergencia: (504) 654-9546 e-mail: connorleans@sre.gob.mx

Credencial para Votar con Fotografía Ya no tienes que viajar a México para tramitar tu Credencial para Votar, solicítala a través de la red consular.

Para ello, sigue estos cuatro pasos: Prepara tus documentos. Deben ser 3: Documento de nacionalidad (Acta de Nacimiento o documento que acredite tu nacionalidad mexicana); Identificación con fotografía (pasaporte, matrícula consular de alta seguridad, etc.) y Comprobante de domicilio en el extranjero. Consulta la lista completa de documentos.

Programa una cita en tu consulado. Llama al 1-877-MEXITEL (639-4835) desde Estados Unidos, o por internet, a través de la página de MEXITEL. Consulta el estatus de tu credencial. Ingresa y consulta el proceso en que se encuentra tu Credencial. Este servicio nos permite estar en contacto para cualquier duda o aclaración.

La credencial será enviada a tu domicilio por mensajería cuatro semanas después de la fecha de tu trámite. Después de tres intentos, ésta estará disponible hasta 30 días en la oficina de correo más cercana a tu domicilio. Si no la recoges en este plazo, se regresará a México y deberás solicitar que sea enviada nuevamente.

Activa tu Credencial. Avísanos si recibiste tu Credencial para Votar a fin de evitar un mal uso, actívala en nuestro Sistema de Consulta del estatus de tu trámite; sólo necesitas el número de folio indicado en tu recibo, tu fecha de nacimiento y algunos datos que aparecen en tu nueva credencial.

Si tienes dudas llama a INETEL: 1 (866) 986-8306 desde Estados Unidos sin costo +52 (55) 5481-9897 desde otros países 01 800 433-2000 desde México

El Consulado de México en Nueva Orleans te invita a participar en el concurso de dibujo infantil “Éste es mi México”

Elabora tu dibujo y llena el formato de registro, envía tu dibujo al Consulado de México en Nueva Orleans 901 Convention Center Blvd. Suite 119 New Orleans LA 70130.

Participan niños de todas nacionalidades que viven en el exterior, por primera vez es en equipo mínimo dos niños, así que puedes realizar tu dibujo solo o incluir a tus amigos.

Debes tener entre 6 y 14 años, las medidas del dibujo deben ser 30 x 30 cm o 12 x 12 pulgadas.

Los dibujos serán sobre lo que más te gusta de México su música y tradiciones mexicanas Firma tu dibujo y ponle fecha al frente, en la parte de atrás pega el formato de inscripción con todos tus datos. Encuentra el formato aquí: http://www.ime.gob.mx/esteesmim exico2016/ La fecha límite es el 30 de septiembre de 2016 Si tienes dudas llámanos al 504 528 37 22 ext. 2107

BACHILLERATO A DISTANCIA Y PREPARATORIA ABIERTA

SI QUIERES INICIAR O CONCLUIR TUS ESTUDIOS DE PREPARATORIA EN UNA MODALIDAD FLEXIBLE, ABIERTA Y SIN IMPORTAR DONDE TE ENCUENTRES, ¡ESTA ES TU OPORTUNIDAD ¡ Ingresa a B@UNAM Es una nueva forma de estudiar Bachillerato o High School, con validez oficial y planes de estudio de educación media superior, en una modalidad flexible y adaptable a tus horarios.

REQUISITOS:  Ser mexicano  Copia del acta de nacimiento  Copia del certificado de secundaria con promedio de 7.0  Copia de tu CURP  Comprobante de domicilio actual

mínimo

Debes inscríbete en: http://www.bunam.mx/indexphp Podrás tener asesores y tutores a distancia, altamente calificados que te apoyen durante todo el trayecto educativo. Acceso a material de apoyo en la biblioteca virtual.

CONSIDERA ESTA EXCELENTE OPCIÓN PARA COMENZAR O TERMINAR TUS ESTUDIOS , SIN

IMPORTAR TU EDAD NI LA DISTANCIA .

PARA MAYOR INFORMACIÓN PONTE EN CONTACTO CON EL

CONSULADO DE MÉXICO EN NUEVA ORLEANS, TEL, 504 581 5868 / 504 528 3722 EXT. 2107 CONNORLEANS @SRE .GOB .MX

Address

Hours

Documentation 901 Convention Center Blvd., Suite 119

Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Nueva Orleans, LA. 70130

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Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

E-mail: connorleans@sre.gob.mx

Departaments

Phone Numbers

Documentation

(504)581-5868

Mexitel appointment service

Passport and Matricula appointments 1-877-639-4835

Protection

(504)528-3722 Extensions 2200, 2103, 2104, 2105

Civil Registry and Powers of Attorney

(504)581-5868

Communities (IME)

(504)528-3722 Ext. 2107