Special Assistant to the President Juan S. Gonzalez and Acting Assistant Secretary for Western Hemisphere Julie Chung visit Uruguay 

Sustained Interest in Strengthening Partnerships: Special Assistant to the President Juan S. Gonzalez and Acting Assistant Secretary for Western Hemisphere Julie Chung visit Uruguay   Special Assistant to the President Juan Gonzalez and Acting Assistant Secretary for Western Hemisphere Affairs Julie Chung and will travel to Uruguay April 14-15. As part of their trip to the region, Gonzalez and Chung also visit Colombia and Argentina. During this visit by senior U.S. government ... Read More»

Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness, by U.S. Ambassador Kenn S. George

Every July 4th Americans around the world reflect with gratitude on the Declaration of Independence of our great nation. July 4, 1776 marked the beginning of an ongoing journey toward life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness Read More»

United States “very encouraged” about their partnership with Uruguay

On the occasion of the inauguration ceremony for Luis Lacalle Pou last March 1st, President Donald Trump sent a Presidential Delegation to Montevideo, Uruguay. The delegation was led by Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. cabinet member, who was joined by U.S. Ambassador to Uruguay Kenneth George and Acting Assistant Secretary ... Read More»

Secretary Michael R. Pompeo’s Call with Uruguayan President-elect Luis Lacalle Pou

Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo spoke today with Uruguayan President-elect Luis Lacalle Pou to congratulate him on his victory in the November 24 presidential elections.  Read More»

Statement from President Donald J. Trump Regarding the Resignation of Bolivian President Evo Morales

The White House Office of the Press Secretary November 11, 2019 Statement from President Donald J. Trump Regarding the Resignation of Bolivian President Evo Morales The resignation yesterday of Bolivian President Evo Morales is a significant moment for democracy in the Western Hemisphere. After nearly 14 years and his recent attempt to override the Bolivian ... Read More»

Kimberly Breier remarks on “A New Era in the Americas” at the 2019 Concordia Americas Summit

U.S Department of State Kimberly Breier Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs Bogota, Colombia May 13, 2019 Remarks on “A New Era in the Americas” at the 2019 Concordia Americas Summit I am pleased to be with you today and am impressed with how many business, political, and civil society leaders from the hemisphere ... Read More»

Assistant Secretary for Western Hemisphere Affairs Kimberly Breier Travels to Argentina and Colombia

Assistant Secretary Kimberly Breier will travel to Argentina and Colombia May 9 through 13 to strengthen regional cooperation in promoting democracy, economic prosperity, and security. Read More»

President Donald J. Trump stands for democracy in Venezuela

The White House Office of the Press Secretary May 1, 2019 PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP STANDS FOR DEMOCRACY IN VENEZUELA “The people of Venezuela are standing for freedom and democracy, and the United States of America is standing right by their side.”  – President Donald J. Trump RESTORING DEMOCRACY AND PROSPERITY: President Donald J. Trump ... Read More»

Statement from Vice President Mike Pence on Venezuela’s Elections

Statement from Vice President Mike Pence on Venezuela’s Elections Venezuela’s election was a sham ­– neither free nor fair. The illegitimate result of this fake process is a further blow to the proud democratic tradition of Venezuela. Every day, thousands of Venezuelans flee brutal oppression and grinding poverty – literally voting with their feet. The ... Read More»

The United States forcefully condemns the elections imposed on July 30 for the National Constituent Assembly in Venezuela

Statement by HEATHER NAUERT, SPOKESPERSON July 30, 2017 Defending Democracy in Venezuela The United States forcefully condemns the elections imposed on July 30 for the National Constituent Assembly, which is designed to replace the legitimately elected National Assembly and undermine the Venezuelan people’s right to self-determination. We will not allow Venezuela’s democracy to be eroded. ... Read More»
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