The United States congratulates the people of Venezuela for making their voices heard in a peaceful and democratic way on Election Day. We urge Venezuelan electoral authorities to continue to tabulate and publish voting results in a timely and transparent …
We condemn the attack and killing of Luis Manuel Diaz at a political rally November 25 in Altagracia de Orituco, Venezuela. This was the deadliest of several recent attacks and acts of intimidation aimed at opposition candidates. We call on the Government …
The United States condemns the recent sentencing to prison of Cuban citizens Vladimir Morera Bacallao and Jorge Ramirez Calderon for peaceful protest. Mr. Morera Bacallo was sentenced to four and a half years in prison for hanging a sign outside his home; …
Representatives of the United States and Cuba signed a joint statement on environmental cooperation today at the Department of State in Washington, D.C. The statement is a framework document that will facilitate and guide U.S.-Cuba cooperation – both …
I congratulate the people of Argentina on holding successful second-round Presidential elections on November 22, which reflects Argentina’s strong democratic values. The United States and Argentina are long-standing partners, and we look forward to working …
The United States and Cuba held the second Bilateral Commission in Washington, D.C., today. Deputy Assistant Secretary for Western Hemisphere Affairs Alex Lee led the delegation for the United States, and the Foreign Ministry’s Director General for U.S. …
Today, the United States and Cuba held an inaugural Law Enforcement Dialogue in Washington, DC. Deputy Assistant Secretary for Western Hemisphere Affairs Alex Lee and Deputy Assistant Attorney General Bruce Swartz led the delegation for the United States, …
On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I wish you the best during your Independence Day celebrations on November 3. This year, more than ever, the United States stands with you as you recover from the damage caused to your …
On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I am delighted to send best wishes to the people of Antigua and Barbuda as you celebrate your Independence Day on November 1. Through the Caribbean Basin and Energy Security Initiatives, our …
Senior Advisor to the Secretary of State David Thorne will travel to Havana on November 1-3 to meet with government officials and business leaders, with the goal of supporting Cuba’s emerging private sector as part of the Department’s Shared Prosperity …
Assistant Secretary Tom Malinowski is on travel to Mexico, October 27-29, to attend the Open Government Partnership (OGP) Global Summit in Mexico City. The U.S. delegation is led by U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Samantha Power. Assistant Secretary …
The United States congratulates president-elect James Ernesto (Jimmy) Morales Cabrera and looks forward to working with his administration. The Guatemalan people have shown a commitment to combat corruption and impunity. The new administration now has an …
One of the prosecutors in Mr. Leopoldo Lopez’s case stated recently that he was pressured to pursue the case based on illegitimate charges and false evidence. If true, these statements highlight the lack of judicial independence and adherence to due …
State Department Counselor Thomas Shannon and Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs Francisco Palmieri, with colleagues from the Department of Treasury and the Department of Justice, hosted an interagency meeting on October 20 …
This is the initial announcement of this funding opportunity, DRLA-DRLAQM-16-018. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 19.345 Application Deadline: December 14, 2015 at 11:30PM A. Project Description The U.S. Department of State Bureau of …
Heather Higginbottom, Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources, will travel to Honduras, El Salvador, and Guatemala October 13-16, 2015. Deputy Secretary Higginbottom will visit the region to support the U.S. Strategy for Engagement in …
PRESIDENT MARTELLY: (Via interpreter) Mr. Prime Minister, Mr. Secretary of State, Mr. ministers, ambassadors, distinguished members of the delegation, ladies and gentlemen, members of the press, the Haitian people and myself – we are very happy, Mr. …
This is the initial announcement of this funding opportunity, DRLA-DRLAQM-16-015 Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 19.345 Application Deadline: November 20, 2015 at 11:30PM A. Project Description The U.S. Department of State Bureau of …
Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTI Persons Randy Berry will travel to Honduras from October 1 – 3, El Salvador on October 4 – 5, and Mexico from October 6 – 7 to discuss the human rights of LGBTI persons and other historically marginalized groups. …
QUESTION: Mr. Secretary -- QUESTION: Mr. Secretary -- QUESTION: Mr. Secretary, on Syria, do you agree with -- QUESTION: A message on Colombia -- QUESTION: -- do you agree with Foreign Minister Lavrov, who just said that the U.S. and Russia have the same …
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