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Published on February 23, 2019 - 01:54 GMT

Western Hemisphere: The United States Pre-Positions Aid for Venezuelans on the Brazil-Venezuela Border

On February 22, the United States and its partners began pre-positioning additional humanitarian aid for Venezuelans in Boa Vista, Brazil in proximity to the Brazil-Venezuela border. This life-saving humanitarian assistance is made up of 178 metric tons of …

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Published on February 22, 2019 - 22:15 GMT

Western Hemisphere: Assistant Secretary for Western Hemisphere Affairs Kimberly Breier Travels to Brazil and Paraguay

Assistant Secretary Kimberly Breier will travel to Brazil and Paraguay February 24 through March 2 to promote regional prosperity, security, democracy, and human rights. From February 24 to 28, Assistant Secretary Breier will travel to Rio de Janeiro, …

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Published on February 21, 2019 - 20:17 GMT

Western Hemisphere: Saint Lucia Independence Day

On behalf of the Government of the United States, I congratulate the people of Saint Lucia on your 40th anniversary of independence on February 22. The United States has enjoyed a longstanding and productive partnership with Saint Lucia. Today, …

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Published on February 15, 2019 - 22:13 GMT

Western Hemisphere: The United States Delivers Additional Humanitarian Assistance in Cucuta, Colombia for the People of Venezuela

The United States is responding to Interim President Juan Guaido’s request to help meet the urgent needs of the people of Venezuela. On February 16, the Department of State, USAID, and the Department of Defense, in a cooperative effort, will deliver aid …

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Published on February 4, 2019 - 19:44 GMT

Western Hemisphere: Recognition of Juan Guaido as Venezuela's Interim President by Several European Countries

We welcome the decision today by Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Estonia, Finland, France, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom to recognize Juan Guaido as the Interim President …

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Published on February 2, 2019 - 00:35 GMT

Western Hemisphere: Interview With Sean Hannity of Fox News

QUESTION: All right, so much happening around the globe. Joining us now is Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. Mr. Secretary, always good to see you and thank you for joining us. SECRETARY POMPEO: Good to be with you. Thank you, Sean. Thanks for having me on …

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Published on January 28, 2019 - 22:03 GMT

Western Hemisphere: Sanctions Against PDVSA and Venezuela Oil Sector

Today, the United States has taken necessary actions to prevent the illegitimate former Maduro regime from further plundering Venezuela’s assets and natural resources. The United States has determined that persons operating in Venezuela’s oil sector may …

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Published on January 26, 2019 - 18:11 GMT

Western Hemisphere: Remarks at a Press Stakeout

SECRETARY POMPEO: Good morning. The United States is very proud that we had a long overdue meeting here of the UN Security Council today and we are equally proud to stand with the Venezuelan people as they protest and restore democracy in their nation. …

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Published on January 26, 2019 - 17:05 GMT

Western Hemisphere: Remarks at a United Nations Security Council Meeting on Venezuela

Good morning. On behalf of President Trump and the American people I first want to thank Foreign Minister Miguel Vargas of the Dominican Republic, the current president of the Security Council, for scheduling this meeting. My former colleague, Ambassador …

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Published on January 26, 2019 - 16:33 GMT

Western Hemisphere: Remarks Before a Procedural Vote at a UN Security Council Meeting on Venezuela

Thank you, Mr. President. The focus of the UN Security Council is to safeguard international peace and security. The former Maduro regime has oppressed its people for years, forcing millions of Venezuelans to flee the country merely to gain very basic …

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Published on January 25, 2019 - 23:39 GMT

Western Hemisphere: Remarks on Venezuela

SECRETARY POMPEO: Good afternoon, everyone. Today I am incredibly excited to announce that a seasoned, principled, and tough-minded foreign policy veteran is joining our State Department team. Elliott Abrams is coming aboard to lead our efforts on …

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Published on January 25, 2019 - 15:45 GMT

Western Hemisphere: Continuing U.S. Diplomatic Presence in Venezuela

The United States stands with interim President Juan Guaido, the democratically elected National Assembly, and the people of Venezuela as they peacefully restore constitutional order to their country. We stand ready to support interim President Guaido as …

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Published on January 23, 2019 - 19:27 GMT

Western Hemisphere: Recognition of Juan Guaido as Venezuela's Interim President

The United States recognizes Juan Guaido as the new interim President of Venezuela, and strongly supports his courageous decision to assume that role pursuant to Article 233 of Venezuela’s constitution and supported by the National Assembly, in restoring …

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Published on January 10, 2019 - 15:06 GMT

Western Hemisphere: Actions Against Venezuela's Corrupt Regime

The United States condemns Maduro’s illegitimate usurpation of power today following the unfree and unfair elections he imposed on the Venezuelan people on May 20, 2018. The United States remains steadfast in its support of the Venezuelan people and will …

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Published on January 2, 2019 - 17:54 GMT

Western Hemisphere: Remarks With Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro Before Their Meeting

PRESIDENT BOLSONARO: (In progress, via interpreter) for some reason, we’re enemies. It is now, by contrast, it is just the opposite. We are friends, and we are aware of our position. We are also aware of what we have. By means of our partnership, I would …

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Published on January 2, 2019 - 17:14 GMT

Western Hemisphere: Remarks With Brazilian Foreign Minister Ernesto Arajuo at a Press Availability

MODERATOR: (Via interpreter) We announce the presence of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Brazil, Ambassador Ernesto Araujo, followed by the Secretary of State of the United States, Mr. Mike Pompeo. Right now will have the floor the Minister of Foreign …

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Published on January 1, 2019 - 15:36 GMT

Western Hemisphere: Secretary Pompeo's Meeting With Peruvian Foreign Minister Néstor Popolizio Bardales

The below is attributable to Deputy Spokesperson Robert Palladino: Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo met today with Peruvian Foreign Minister Néstor Popolizio Bardales in Brasilia, Brazil. The two leaders discussed ongoing U.S.-Peru cooperation on …

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Published on December 22, 2018 - 00:17 GMT

Western Hemisphere: Joint Statement on the Government of Nicaragua's Cancelation of the Legal Standing of Civil Society ...

The text of the following statement on Nicaragua was released by the Governments of Australia, Chile, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Norway, the Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, the United Kingdom, the United States of …

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Published on December 20, 2018 - 17:08 GMT

Western Hemisphere: United States Action To Confront Illegal Immigration

Today the United States Government announced historic action to confront the illegal immigration crisis facing the United States. We notified the Government of Mexico that the United States is invoking Section 235(b)(2)(c) of the Immigration and …

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Published on December 14, 2018 - 21:19 GMT

Western Hemisphere: Press Availability at the U.S. - Canada 2+2 Ministerial

SECRETARY POMPEO: Thank you all for being here with us today. Secretary Mattis and I are very pleased to welcome our Canadian counterparts, Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland and Minister of Defense Harjit Sajjan, to Washington. Welcome. It was a great day …

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