Consular appointments for U.S. citizens overseas are nearly impossible to come by as many embassies, plagued by Covid restrictions and staff reductions, remain all but closed.
Tag: Americans Abroad
Love or Spycraft: What Landed an American Teacher in a Cuban Prison?
It was a romance steeped in international intrigue, and it landed Alina López Miyares in a Cuban prison. How much did she know about the web that entangled her?
A confused federal effort to retrieve Americans overseas in the initial outbreak led to safety risks, a new report says.
The federal report concluded that the evacuation of Americans from China bogged down badly as different divisions within the federal health department argued over which was responsible.
Report Points to Microwave ‘Attack’ as Likely Source of Mystery Illnesses That Hit Diplomats and Spies
A government-commissioned report provides the most definitive explanation yet for “Havana syndrome,” which struck scores of American employees, first in Cuba and then in China, Russia and other countries.
Mail-In Ballots May Arrive Late, Americans Abroad Fear
Facing global mail slowdowns and a worsening pandemic, Americans abroad worry their mail-in ballots will not arrive on time, and some are suing to allow voting by fax or email.
Americans Abroad Wait to See if Mail-In Ballots They Mailed Will Arrive
Facing global mail slowdowns and a worsening pandemic, Americans abroad worry their mail-in ballots will not arrive on time, and some are suing to allow voting by fax or email.
“Emily in Paris” Reminds Me of My Own Bumpy Introduction to France
Long ago, like the lead character of Netflix’s “Emily in Paris,” I received a bumpy education in what it means to be French. I’m still learning.
Are You an American Voting From Abroad? Here’s How to Do It
The pandemic has made it more complicated to vote from overseas this year, so it’s best to do it early. Voters from some states need to be extra careful.
Republicans Turn to Rescued Hostages to Highlight Trump Foreign Policy
With a thin record of achievement abroad, President Trump celebrated the releases of Americans held overseas.
Peanut Butter and Ranch Dressing: What Americans Abroad Miss From Home
With virus cases in the United States rising and international travel curtailed, many Americans do not know when they will be able to reunite with home and the comforts they associate with it.