Venezuela’s Independence Day

Venezuela’s Independence Day Press statement Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State July 5, 2019 On behalf of the people of the United States of America, I congratulate interim President Juan Guaido, the National Assembly, and the people of Venezuela as you celebrate the anniversary of your independence. Once again, the Venezuelan people are besieged by ... Read More»

Statement by Secretary Pompeo on the detainment of Edgar Zambrano

U.S. Department of State Office of the Spokesperson May 9, 2019 Statement by Secretary Pompeo on the detainment of Edgar Zambrano The arbitrary arrest yesterday evening of Edgar Zambrano, First Vice President of Venezuela’s National Assembly, is an unacceptable and illegal act that is yet another reflection of the repression of the former Maduro regime. ... 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»

Secretary Pompeo on Interim President Juan Guaido’s Return to Venezuela

U.S. Department of State Office of the Spokesperson  Statement By Secretary Pompeo March 4, 2019 Interim President Juan Guaido’s Return to Venezuela The United States applauds the people of Venezuela for their actions to create a peaceful democratic transition, and congratulates Interim President Juan Guaido on his successful diplomatic efforts in the region and safe return ... Read More»

Remarks by Vice President Pence to the Lima Group

Vice President Michael R. Pence Formal Remarks to the Lima Group Palacio de San Carlos – Bogota, Colombia – February 25, 2019 President Duque, President Varela, President Morales, and especially President Guaido of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela – Vice President Mourao, your Excellencies – it’s an honor to address the nations gathered here at this momentous hour for the people of Venezuela and for the progress of freedom in this hemisphere. I bring greetings ... Read More»

United States Provides Additional Humanitarian Aid to Venezuelans Who Have Fled Their Country

U.S Department of State Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC February 25, 2019 United States Provides Additional Humanitarian Aid to Venezuelans Who Have Fled Their Country Today, Vice President Pence announced that the United States is providing nearly $56 million in additional humanitarian assistance to support the regional response for the nearly 3.4 million Venezuelans ... Read More»

Statement by Secretary Pompeo – Let Humanitarian Aid Into Venezuela

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson Statement by Secretary Pompeo February 23, 2019 Let Humanitarian Aid Into Venezuela Today has been a historic day.  Interim President Juan Guaido, the National Assembly and the people of Venezuela have been an inspiration to the world.  Hundreds of thousands of volunteers turned out in peace to ... Read More»

Statement by President Trump and President Ivan Duque on the Crisis in Venezuela

The White House Office of the Press Secretary February 13, 2019 Joint Statement by President Donald J. Trump and President Ivan Duque Marquez on the Crisis in Venezuela The United States and Colombia are committed to taking steps to resolve the ongoing democratic and humanitarian crisis in Venezuela. Both countries strongly support Interim President of ... Read More»

Several European countries recognize Juan Guaido as Venezuela’s Interim President

U.S. Department of State Office of the Spokesperson  Statement by Secretary Pompeo February 4, 2019 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 ... Read More»

Protecting Venezuela’s Assets for Benefit of Venezuelan People

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson  STATEMENT BY ROBERT PALLADINO, DEPUTY SPOKESPERSON January 29, 2019 Protecting Venezuela’s Assets for Benefit of Venezuelan People On January 25, Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo certified the authority of Venezuela’s interim President Juan Guaido to receive and control certain property in accounts of the Government of ... Read More»

Sanctions Against PDVSA and Venezuela Oil Sector

U.S. Department of State Office of the Spokesperson January 28, 2019 Statement by Secretary Pompeo on 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 ... Read More»

Pompeo at OAS: “The United States is a friend of Venezuela and of the Venezuelan people”

U.S. Department of State Office of the Spokesperson Remarks by Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo at the Organization of American States January 24, 2019 Organization of American States Washington, D.C. SECRETARY POMPEO:  Thank you very much.  The United States is a friend of Venezuela and of the Venezuelan people.  We have watched Venezuelans suffer for ... Read More»

Statement by Sec. Pompeo on Continuing U.S. Diplomatic Presence in Venezuela

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson STATEMENT BY SECRETARY POMPEO January 23, 2019 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 ... Read More»
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