Barack Obama Archives

Remarks by President Barack Obama on the Colombia Peace Agreement

This is a historic day for the people of Colombia. With the finalizing of a peace agreement between Colombia and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, the longest-running war in the Western Hemisphere is coming to an end. We have witnessed, once again, that a sustained commitment to diplomacy and reconciliation can overcome even the ... Read More»

By U.S. Embassy Montevideo | 25 August, 2016 | Topics: News | Tags: Barack Obama, colombia, farc

President Obama in Vietnam: The Next Chapter in a Renewed Partnership

Today, the President became the third U.S. president to visit Vietnam since the normalization of relations between our countries began just over 20 years ago. For many Americans, “Vietnam” is a word associated with war, and the extraordinarily complex history between our countries. But since normalization began, the U.S. and Vietnam have steadily built bonds ... Read More»

By U.S. Embassy Montevideo | 15 June, 2016 | Topics: News | Tags: asia, Barack Obama, foreign policy, latin america, white house

Presidential Proclamation – LGBT Pride Month, 2016

Since our founding, America has advanced on an unending path toward becoming a more perfect Union. This journey, led by forward-thinking individuals who have set their sights on reaching for a brighter tomorrow, has never been easy or smooth. The fight for dignity and equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people is reflected ... Read More»

By U.S. Embassy Montevideo | 15 June, 2016 | Topics: News | Tags: Barack Obama, civil rights, lgbt, pride month, white house

Remarks by President Obama to the People of Cuba

President Obama: “Thank you. (Applause.) Muchas gracias. Thank you so much. Thank you very much. President Castro, the people of Cuba, thank you so much for the warm welcome that I have received, that my family have received, and that our delegation has received. It is an extraordinary honor to be here today. Before I ... Read More»

By U.S. Embassy Montevideo | 23 March, 2016 | Topics: News | Tags: Barack Obama, castro, cuba

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