Luxembourg City, Luxembourg 

In 1867, Luxembourg gained full independence from the Netherlands. The United States established diplomatic relations with Luxembourg in 1903. Luxembourg was occupied by Germany in World War I and World War II, and was liberated by forces that included U.S. troops. Luxembourg is a longstanding ally of the United States. The friendship between the two […] 

U.S. Embassy Madrid, Spain 

Madrid, Spain 

The Continental Congress of the United States of America sent John Jay to Spain in 1779 in an attempt to convince the Spanish Court to recognize the new nation. Jay spent two years there to no success, but Spain recognized the United States in 1783. Since then the two countries have broken relations just once, […] 

U.S. Embassy Malabo, Equatorial Guinea 

Malabo, Equatorial Guinea 

The United States established diplomatic relations with Equatorial Guinea in 1968 following the country’s independence from Spain. At the time of independence, Equatorial Guinea had one of the highest per capita incomes and the highest literacy rates in Africa. Since independence, Equatorial Guinea has attracted investment from U.S. companies. Top U.S. policy issues in Equatorial […] 

U.S. Embassy Managua, Nicaragua 

Managua, Nicaragua 

The United States recognized independent Nicaragua in 1849. Although relations were rocky following 1988, when the Sandinista government expelled the U.S. Ambassador and several other American diplomats, relations on the ambassadorial level were resumed in 1990. The U.S. government works in Nicaragua to promote prosperity, security, and democratic governance. The recent deterioration of Nicaragua’s democratic […] 

U.S. Embassy Manama, Bahrain