Department of State Office of the Spokesperson September 7, 2021 The United States will join the High-Level Dialogue on Climate Action in the Americas, hosted by the Government of Argentina, on September 8, 2021. The one-day virtual event will bring together countries in the Americas to discuss our shared commitment to enhancing climate ambition. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry will provide remarks during the high-level opening segment of the dialogue along with Latin American and Caribbean …
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By U.S. Mission Argentina | 8 September, 2021 | Topics: Environment, News, Western Hemisphere | Tags: Climate Action
THE WHITE HOUSE BRIEFING ROOM AUGUST 09, 2021 PRESS BRIEFINGS On-the-Record Press Call by National Security Council Senior Director for the Western Hemisphere Juan Gonzalez on Official Travel to Brazil and Argentina 2:32 P.M. EDT MODERATOR: Good afternoon, everyone. Welcome to a briefing to discuss the National Security Advisor’s trip to Brazil and Argentina. We …
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By U.S. Mission Argentina | 9 August, 2021 | Topics: News, U.S. & Argentina, Western Hemisphere
August 2, 2021 Statement by NSC Spokesperson Emily Horne on Senior Administration Official Travel to Brazil and Argentina This week, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan will travel to Brazil and Argentina, joined by National Security Council Senior Director for Western Hemisphere Juan Gonzalez, Senior Director for Technology and National Security Tarun Chhabra, Senior Director for …
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By U.S. Mission Argentina | 3 August, 2021 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Argentina, Western Hemisphere
The White House July 22, 2021 “The United States stands with the brave Cubans who have taken to the streets to oppose 62 years of repression under a communist regime.” – President Biden The world watched on July 11 as tens of thousands of Cuban citizens marched in cities across Cuba to demand freedom from …
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By U.S. Mission Argentina | 26 July, 2021 | Topics: Fact Sheets, News, Western Hemisphere | Tags: Cuba
READOUT June 11, 2021 The below is attributable to State Department Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Argentine Foreign Minister Felipe Solá to discuss the importance of bilateral, regional, and international efforts to promote democracy and human rights in Nicaragua. He highlighted our concerns regarding President Ortega’s arbitrary arrests of presidential candidates and …
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By U.S. Mission Argentina | 11 June, 2021 | Topics: U.S. & Argentina, U.S. Secretary of State, Western Hemisphere | Tags: Nicaragua
U.S. Southern Command Admiral Craig S. Faller visited Argentina April 7-9 during a regional trip. He visited Buenos Aires and Ushuaia to make donations worth $3.5 million on behalf of the United States Department of Defense to aid Argentina in our joint effort to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. While in Buenos Aires, Faller met with …
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By U.S. Mission Argentina | 9 April, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Argentina, Western Hemisphere | Tags: Humanitarian Assistance
The U.S. Embassy is proud to announce that the application process for the next Young Leaders of the Americas (YLAI) Professional Fellows Program is now open. Applications for the upcoming cohort of YLAI Professional Fellows will close on February 25, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. EST (1:00 p.m. in Argentina). YLAI empowers entrepreneurs to strengthen their …
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By U.S. Mission Argentina | 26 January, 2021 | Topics: News, Scholarships and Exchanges, Western Hemisphere | Tags: Entrepreneurship, YLAI Professional Fellows Program
U.S. Department of State Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release Statement by Secretary Michael R. Pompeo December 16, 2020 We congratulate the Venezuelan people on the success of the Consulta Popular or “People’s Referendum.” Millions of Venezuelans came together to raise their voice and demand a democratic future for their country. In every city …
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By U.S. Mission Argentina | 18 December, 2020 | Topics: News, Western Hemisphere | Tags: Venezuela
PRESS STATEMENT MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE DECEMBER 8, 2020 The United States continues to support Interim President Juan Guaidó, the National Assembly, and the Venezuelan people in their struggle to restore democracy in their country. From December 7 to 12, the Venezuelan people will have the opportunity to voice their opinion of …
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By U.S. Mission Argentina | 9 December, 2020 | Topics: News, Western Hemisphere | Tags: Venezuela
PRESS STATEMENT MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE DECEMBER 7, 2020 On December 6, the illegitimate Maduro regime in Venezuela staged a political farce intended to look like legislative elections. Fortunately, few were fooled. The United States, along with numerous other democracies around the world, condemns this charade which failed to meet any minimum standard …
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By U.S. Mission Argentina | 9 December, 2020 | Topics: News, U.S. Secretary of State, Western Hemisphere | Tags: Venezuela
DEPARTMENT OF STATE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON MEDIA NOTE DECEMBER 2, 2020 The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and the Interim Government of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. Begin Text: We, the Government of the United States and the Interim Government of the Bolivarian …
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By U.S. Mission Argentina | 3 December, 2020 | Topics: News, Western Hemisphere | Tags: Venezuela
Press statement Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State September 12, 2020 On behalf of the United States, I congratulate Mauricio Claver-Carone on his election as President of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). In his role at the National Security Council, Mr. Claver-Carone has been a visionary leader in advancing prosperity in the Western Hemisphere and …
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By U.S. Mission Argentina | 12 September, 2020 | Topics: News, U.S. Secretary of State, Western Hemisphere
Press statement Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State August 14, 2020 Today the United States joins democracies around the world to reiterate our support for Venezuela’s democratic forces as they defend the rights of the Venezuelan people. The joint declaration calls for a transitional government that will hold free and fair presidential and parliamentary elections. …
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By U.S. Mission Argentina | 14 August, 2020 | Topics: News, U.S. Secretary of State, Western Hemisphere | Tags: Venezuela
Press Statement Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary Of State August 2, 2020 The People’s Republic of China subsidizes the world’s largest commercial fishing fleet, which routinely violates the sovereign rights and jurisdiction of coastal states, fishes without permission, and overfishes licensing agreements. Given this unfortunate record of illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing, rule-breaking, and willful environmental degradation, it …
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By U.S. Mission Argentina | 3 August, 2020 | Topics: News, Western Hemisphere
Fact Sheet Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs July 29, 2020 The United States is a steadfast partner for the countries and institutions of Latin America and the Caribbean in their efforts to combat corruption and realize the promise of the Lima Commitment from the Eighth Summit of the Americas hosted by Peru in 2018. Strengthening Democratic Governance against Corruption Transparency is one of the remedies to corruption’s corrosive effect …
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By U.S. Mission Argentina | 31 July, 2020 | Topics: Fact Sheets, News, Western Hemisphere
Media note Office of the Spokesperson July 10, 2020 On July 10, Acting Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs Ambassador Michael Kozak accepted the chair of the Ninth Summit of the Americas on behalf of the United States. The United States will host the Summit in 2021. Acting Assistant Secretary Kozak participated in …
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By U.S. Mission Argentina | 13 July, 2020 | Topics: News, Western Hemisphere
READOUT OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON JUNE 8, 2020 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Morgan Ortagus: Secretary Michael R. Pompeo spoke today with Argentine Foreign Minister Felipe Sola. They discussed Argentina’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, regional efforts to restore democracy in Venezuela, and regional economic development, including Argentina’s ongoing debt negotiations.
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By U.S. Mission Argentina | 8 June, 2020 | Topics: U.S. & Argentina, Western Hemisphere
PRESS STATEMENT MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE MAY 20, 2020 The United States continues to be a catalyst for the international response to help the Venezuelan people and region respond to the ongoing humanitarian crisis caused by the former Maduro regime. We are providing more than $200 million in additional assistance from the State …
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By U.S. Mission Argentina | 22 May, 2020 | Topics: News, Western Hemisphere | Tags: U.S. Foreign Aid, Venezuela
A New Path to Venezuelan Democracy By Elliott Abrams March 31, 2020 This Op-Ed was originally published in the Wall Street Journal: The U.S. State Department proposes Maduro and Guaidó both step aside and make way for free elections. As the coronavirus spreads around the world, it’s easy to forget the Venezuelan people’s suffering …
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By U.S. Mission Argentina | 31 March, 2020 | Topics: News, Western Hemisphere | Tags: Venezuela
The United States Proposes a Framework for a Peaceful Democratic Transition in Venezuela U.S. Department of State Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release Statement by Secretary Michael R. Pompeo March 31, 2020 On March 31, the United States proposed a pathway to resolving Venezuela’s crisis by means of a peaceful, democratic transition. This framework …
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By U.S. Mission Argentina | 31 March, 2020 | Topics: News, Western Hemisphere | Tags: Venezuela
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson ________________________________________ For Immediate Release SPEECH December 2, 2019 Secretary Michael R. Pompeo Remarks at the McConnell Center’s Distinguished Speaker Series: “Diplomatic Realism, Restraint, and Respect in Latin America” University of Louisville Louisville, Kentucky December 2, 2019 SENATOR MCCONNELL: Well, good morning. I’m glad you’re here. Thank you, …
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By U.S. Mission Argentina | 11 December, 2019 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Western Hemisphere
The White House Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 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 …
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By U.S. Mission Argentina | 12 November, 2019 | Topics: News, Western Hemisphere | Tags: Bolivia
PRESS STATEMENT MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE NOVEMBER 10, 2019 We commend the professional work of the Organization of American States (OAS) technical mission which found numerous troubling irregularities with Bolivia’s October 20 elections. We fully support the OAS and Bolivian calls for new elections and a new Electoral Tribunal that can ensure free …
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By U.S. Mission Argentina | 11 November, 2019 | Topics: News, Western Hemisphere | Tags: Bolivia
PRESS STATEMENT MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE OCTOBER 28, 2019 We congratulate the people of Argentina on holding successful presidential elections on October 27 and stand ready to work with Alberto Fernandez as the new President of Argentina to address the interests our countries share. The United States and Argentina enjoy a long-standing and …
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By U.S. Mission Argentina | 29 October, 2019 | Topics: News, U.S. & Argentina, U.S. Secretary of State, Western Hemisphere
October 24, 2019 Argentina, Brazil, Colombia and the United States believe that the Bolivian people have the right to choose their leaders in free and fair elections. This right is enshrined in the Inter-American Democratic Charter and in the Bolivian constitution. We are therefore deeply concerned over the anomalies in the vote counting process of …
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By U.S. Mission Argentina | 25 October, 2019 | Topics: News, U.S. & Argentina, Western Hemisphere | Tags: Bolivia
U.S. Department of State Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release Statement by Secretary Michael R. Pompeo September 11, 2019 The United States Joins the Interim Government of Venezuela and Other Countries in Invoking the Inter-American Treaty of Reciprocal Assistance The United States joins the Interim Government of Venezuela and ten other countries in invoking …
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By U.S. Mission Argentina | 13 September, 2019 | Topics: News, Western Hemisphere | Tags: Venezuela
Press Statement Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State August 28, 2019 The Department of State announces the opening of the Venezuela Affairs Unit (VAU), under the leadership of Charge d’Affaires James Story. The VAU is the interim diplomatic office of the U.S. Government to Venezuela, located at the U.S. Embassy in Bogota, Colombia, and has …
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By U.S. Mission Argentina | 29 August, 2019 | Topics: News, Western Hemisphere | Tags: Venezuela
U.S. Department of State Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release Media Note August 26, 2019 Deputy Secretary Sullivan and White House Advisor Ivanka Trump Travel to Colombia, Argentina, and Paraguay for W-GDP Initiative Deputy Secretary of State John J. Sullivan will travel with Advisor to the President Ivanka Trump to Colombia, Argentina, and Paraguay …
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By U.S. Mission Argentina | 27 August, 2019 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Argentina, Western Hemisphere | Tags: Women empowerment
The United States Secretary of the Navy, Richard V. Spencer, will visit Argentina on August 26 to participate in a regional symposium for alumni of the U.S. Naval War College. The U.S. Naval War College and the Argentine Navy will co-host the 18th Regional Alumni Symposium this August 26-29, 2019 in Buenos Aires. The conference is designed to …
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By U.S. Mission Argentina | 26 August, 2019 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Argentina, Western Hemisphere
The application process for the next Young Leaders of the Americas (YLAI) Professional Fellows Program is now open. Applications for the upcoming cohort of YLAI Professional Fellows will close on September 18, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. EDT. The U.S. portion of the YLAI Professional Fellows Program will occur between June 7 – July 17, 2020. Before applying, please double-check your calendar to ensure you …
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By U.S. Mission Argentina | 15 August, 2019 | Topics: News, Scholarships and Exchanges, Western Hemisphere | Tags: YLAI Professional Fellows Program
Department of State Office of the Spokesperson August 6, 2019 Fact Sheet NICOLAS MADURO: CORRUPTION AND CHAOS IN VENEZUELA The former regime of Nicolás Maduro has consistently violated and abused the human rights and dignity of the country’s citizens, plundered its natural resources, and driven a once-prosperous nation into economic ruin with Maduro’s authoritarian rule …
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By U.S. Mission Argentina | 6 August, 2019 | Topics: Fact Sheets, News, Western Hemisphere | Tags: Venezuela
A bipartisan delegation of six members of the United States House of Representatives, led by the Honorable Albio Sires (D-NJ), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Western Hemisphere Subcommittee, spent two days in Argentina to reinforce the importance of strengthening US-Argentina relations. Upon their arrival in Argentina, Representative Sires and the delegation attended a remembrance …
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By U.S. Mission Argentina | 22 July, 2019 | Topics: Press Releases, U.S. & Argentina, Western Hemisphere
Department of the Treasury Press release July 19, 2019 Washington – Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designated a senior member of Hizballah’s External Security Organization (ESO), which is responsible for the planning, coordination, and execution of terrorist attacks outside of Lebanon. Specifically, OFAC designated Salman Raouf Salman for …
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By U.S. Mission Argentina | 19 July, 2019 | Topics: News, Western Hemisphere | Tags: AMIA, Hizbollah, Terrorism
DEPARTMENT OF STATE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON MEDIA NOTE JULY 16, 2019 Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs Kimberly Breier will travel to Buenos Aires, Argentina, July 17-20 and then join Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo on his visit to Guayaquil, Ecuador, July 20; Mexico City, Mexico, July 21; and San Salvador, …
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By U.S. Mission Argentina | 17 July, 2019 | Topics: Key Officials, News, U.S. & Argentina, Western Hemisphere
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson ________________________________________ For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY MORGAN ORTAGUS, SPOKESPERSON July 16, 2019 Secretary Pompeo’s Travel to Puerto Rico, Argentina, Ecuador, Mexico, El Salvador, and Florida Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo will travel to Buenos Aires, Argentina; Guayaquil, Ecuador; Mexico City, Mexico; and San Salvador, El Salvador …
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By U.S. Mission Argentina | 16 July, 2019 | Topics: Key Officials, News, U.S. & Argentina, U.S. Secretary of State, Western Hemisphere
U.S. Department of State Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release Media Note June 27, 2019 The United States Takes Action Against Corrupt Maduro Regime Officials Today, the United States sanctioned Maduro-aligned Luis Alfredo Motta Dominguez and Eustiquio Jose Lugo Gomez for being current or former officials in the Maduro regime. These individuals have been …
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By U.S. Mission Argentina | 1 July, 2019 | Topics: News, Western Hemisphere | Tags: Venezuela
Press statement Morgan Ortagus, Departmnet of State Spokesperson Washington, DC June 30, 2019 Maduro Dictatorship Tortures Opponent to Death The United States condemns the killing and torture of Capitan de Corbeta Rafael Acosta Arévalo, a Venezuelan Naval Officer, who died while in the custody of Maduro’s thugs and their Cuban advisers. We express deepest condolences …
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By U.S. Mission Argentina | 1 July, 2019 | Topics: News, Western Hemisphere | Tags: Venezuela
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson ________________________________________ For Immediate Release MEDIA NOTE June 12, 2019 U.S. and Argentina Convene Workshop on Countering Hizballah’s Terrorist Activities in the Western Hemisphere The United States and the Government of Argentina convened a workshop on countering Hizballah’s terrorist and illicit activities in the Western Hemisphere on June …
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By U.S. Mission Argentina | 13 June, 2019 | Topics: News, U.S. & Argentina, Western Hemisphere | Tags: Terrorism
Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC May 9, 2019 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. From May 9 to 12, Assistant Secretary Breier will travel to Buenos Aires to deepen the U.S.-Argentine partnership …
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By U.S. Mission Argentina | 9 May, 2019 | Topics: News, U.S. & Argentina, Western Hemisphere
U.S. Department of State Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release Media Note April 10, 2019 Today, Vice President Pence announced that the United States is providing nearly $61 million in additional humanitarian assistance to support the regional response for the 3.4 million Venezuelans who have fled the man-made crisis in their country. The Vice …
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By U.S. Mission Argentina | 11 April, 2019 | Topics: News, Western Hemisphere | Tags: Venezuela
Press Statement Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC March 26, 2019 The United States condemns the attacks on Interim President Juan Guaido’s caravan and the harassment of National Assembly deputies and members of the media. We are monitoring reports of these and other acts of intimidation by Nicolas Maduro’s lawless, armed gangs, known …
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By U.S. Mission Argentina | 28 March, 2019 | Topics: News, Western Hemisphere
Department of the Treasury Press release Treasury Sanctions BANDES, Venezuela’s National Development Bank, and Subsidiaries, in Response to Illegal Arrest of Guaido Aide March 22, 2019 Washington – Today, the Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designated Banco de Desarrollo Economico y Social de Venezuela, or BANDES, pursuant to E.O. 13850, …
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By U.S. Mission Argentina | 22 March, 2019 | Topics: News, Western Hemisphere | Tags: Venezuela
U.S Department of State Media Note 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 …
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By U.S. Mission Argentina | 27 February, 2019 | Topics: News, Western Hemisphere | Tags: Venezuela
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release 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 …
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By U.S. Mission Argentina | 25 February, 2019 | Topics: News, Western Hemisphere | Tags: Venezuela
Treasury Sanctions Officials Aligned with Former President Nicolas Maduro and Involved in Repression and Corruption February 15, 2019 Treasury continues to target security and oil officials undermining democracy and human rights Washington – Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designated five officials aligned with illegitimate former President Nicolas …
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By U.S. Mission Argentina | 20 February, 2019 | Topics: News, Western Hemisphere | Tags: Venezuela
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release 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 …
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By U.S. Mission Argentina | 14 February, 2019 | Topics: News, President of the United States, Western Hemisphere | Tags: Venezuela
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release READOUT February 4, 2019 The below is attributable to Deputy Spokesperson Robert Palladino: At the invitation of the Lima Group, Secretary Michael R. Pompeo participated via videoconference today in the Lima Group foreign ministers meeting, which Canada hosted. The Lima Group was represented by …
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By U.S. Mission Argentina | 5 February, 2019 | Topics: News, Political Affairs, U.S. Secretary of State, Western Hemisphere | Tags: Lima Group
ABLA, Association of Bi-National Centers of Latin America, will hold its biennial convention from August 13 to 17 in Buenos Aires, hosted by ICANA, the Argentine-American Cultural Institute , and sponsored by the U.S. Embassy and the Department of State. Bi-National centers are nonprofit organizations whose main objective is to promote mutual understanding between the people in the host country …
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By U.S. Mission Argentina | 8 August, 2018 | Topics: American Spaces, Education, English Language Learning, Events, U.S. & Argentina, Western Hemisphere | Tags: ABLA
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 21, 2018 Today, I have taken action to prevent the Maduro regime from conducting “fire sales,” liquidating Venezuela’s critical assets—assets the country will need to rebuild its economy. This money belongs to the Venezuelan people. I have signed an Executive Order to prevent …
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By U.S. Mission Argentina | 22 May, 2018 | Topics: News, Political Affairs, President of the United States, Western Hemisphere | Tags: Donald J. Trump, Venezuela
Press Statement Mike Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC May 21, 2018 The United States condemns the fraudulent election that took place in Venezuela on May 20. This so-called “election” is an attack on constitutional order and an affront to Venezuela’s tradition of democracy. Until the Maduro regime restores a democratic path in Venezuela through …
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By U.S. Mission Argentina | 21 May, 2018 | Topics: News, Political Affairs, U.S. Secretary of State, Western Hemisphere | Tags: Michael R. Pompeo, Venezuela
Readout Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC May 20, 2018 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Heather Nauert: Today, Deputy Secretary of State John J. Sullivan met with Argentine Foreign Minister Jorge Faurie on the margins of the G-20 Foreign Ministers meeting in Buenos Aires. Deputy Secretary Sullivan thanked Foreign Minister Faurie for the Argentine …
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By U.S. Mission Argentina | 21 May, 2018 | Topics: News, Political Affairs, Western Hemisphere | Tags: John J. Sullivan
…………………………….. Yet more than any other nation in our hemisphere, in Venezuela, the tragedy of tyranny is on full display. And the blame can be laid squarely at the feet of one man: Nicolás Maduro. Maduro promised his people he would restore prosperity, but delivered only deeper poverty. He promised them safety and security, but …
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By U.S. Mission Argentina | 18 May, 2018 | Topics: News, Political Affairs, Vice President of the United States, Western Hemisphere | Tags: Mike Pence, Venezuela
Through a Fulbright program, 3 American specialists will collaborate with the Health Ministry and other Argentine government institutions on zika virus research and the dissemination of research findings. Dr. Anna Stewart Ibarra, faculty at the State University of New York Upstate Medical University, is currently collaborating with Dr. Elizabet Estallo, CONICET investigator at the Universidad …
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By U.S. Mission Argentina | 16 May, 2018 | Topics: Environment, News, U.S. & Argentina, Western Hemisphere | Tags: Zika
Lima, Peru THE VICE PRESIDENT: Secretary General Almagro, President Vizcarra, Presidents, Prime Ministers, and leaders from across the Western Hemisphere — it is my great honor to join you today, as Vice President of the United States of America, at the 8th Summit of the Americas. And I bring greetings and great respect to each …
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By U.S. Mission Argentina | 16 April, 2018 | Topics: News, Political Affairs, Western Hemisphere | Tags: 8th Summit of the Americas, Summit of the Americas
Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC April 10, 2018 Acting Secretary of State John J. Sullivan will travel to Lima, Peru from April 11-14, to accompany Vice President Mike Pence at the Eighth Summit of the Americas. During the Summit, the United States will promote priorities of mutual interest to the region, including …
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By U.S. Mission Argentina | 11 April, 2018 | Topics: News, Political Affairs, Western Hemisphere | Tags: 8th Summit of the Americas, Summit of the Americas
April 10, 2018 The Vice President is honored to represent the United States at the 8th Summit of the Americas at President Trump’s request. He looks forward to promoting policy that will lead to an even stronger U.S. economy and working with our close allies in Latin America to collectively hold undemocratic actors in the …
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By U.S. Mission Argentina | 10 April, 2018 | Topics: News, Political Affairs, Vice President of the United States, Western Hemisphere | Tags: 8th Summit of the Americas, Mike Pence, Summit of the Americas
Remarks Rex W. Tillerson Secretary of State University of Texas at Austin Austin, Texas February 1, 2018 SECRETARY TILLERSON: Thank you, thank you so much. And thank you, Greg, for that very kind, warm introduction, inviting me back home today. And I want to thank those at the Clements Center of National Security and the …
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By U.S. Mission Argentina | 2 February, 2018 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Political Affairs, U.S. & Argentina, Western Hemisphere | Tags: Rex Tillerson, U.S. & Latin America, USG Visitors
Press Statement Heather Nauert Department Spokesperson Washington, DC January 26, 2018 U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson will travel to Austin, Texas, and then to Mexico City, Mexico; Bariloche and Buenos Aires, Argentina; Lima, Perú; Bogotá, Colombia; and Kingston, Jamaica on February 1-7. The Secretary will engage with regional partners to promote a safe, prosperous, …
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By U.S. Mission Argentina | 26 January, 2018 | Topics: Events, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Argentina, Western Hemisphere | Tags: Bilateral Relations, Rex Tillerson, USG Visitors
Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC October 25, 2017 The Department of State released today a portion of Foreign Relations of the United States, 1977-1980, Volume XXIV, South America; Latin America Region. The two compilations released today, on Argentina and the Latin America Region, were given priority in the declassification process as part …
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By U.S. Mission Argentina | 25 October, 2017 | Topics: News, Political Affairs, U.S. & Argentina, Western Hemisphere | Tags: Foreign Relations of the United States
Press Statement Heather Nauert Department Spokesperson Washington, DC October 16, 2017 The United States applauds the courage, determination, and will of the Venezuelan people who tried to exercise their constitutional right to vote in the October 15, gubernatorial elections… FULL TEXT
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By U.S. Mission Argentina | 17 October, 2017 | Topics: News, Political Affairs, Western Hemisphere | Tags: Venezuela
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 11, 2017 Today, Nicolas Maduro requested a phone call with President Donald J. Trump. Since the start of this Administration, President Trump has asked that Maduro respect Venezuela’s constitution, hold free and fair elections, release political prisoners, cease all human rights violations, and …
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By U.S. Mission Argentina | 14 August, 2017 | Topics: Political Affairs, President of the United States, Western Hemisphere | Tags: Donald J. Trump, Venezuela
Remarks John J. Sullivan Deputy Secretary of State Cancun, Mexico June 20, 2017 DEPUTY SECRETARY SULLIVAN: Thank you, Mr. President, distinguished heads of delegations, participants in this general assembly, ladies and gentlemen. I want to thank – start by thanking President Pena Nieto, Foreign Minister Videgaray, and the people of Mexico for hosting this year’s …
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By U.S. Mission Argentina | 21 June, 2017 | Topics: Political Affairs, Western Hemisphere | Tags: OAS, OAS General Assembly
WASHINGTON, DC – Speaking at the inaugural Conference on Prosperity and Security in Central America today, Vice President Mike Pence announced he will travel to Central and South America in August on behalf of President Trump. On August 13–18, 2017, the Vice President will travel to Cartagena and Bogota, Colombia; Buenos Aires, Argentina; Santiago, Chile; …
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By U.S. Mission Argentina | 15 June, 2017 | Topics: Political Affairs, U.S. & Argentina, Vice President of the United States, Western Hemisphere | Tags: Bilateral Relations, Mike Pence
5/18/2017 Washington – Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designated eight Venezuelan government officials pursuant to Executive Order 13692. The designated officials, members of Venezuela’s Supreme Court of Justice (Tribunal Supremo de Justicia or TSJ), are responsible for a number of judicial rulings in the past year that …
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By U.S. Mission Argentina | 19 May, 2017 | Topics: Press Releases, Western Hemisphere | Tags: Venezuela
Press Statement Mark C. Toner Acting Spokesperson Washington, DC March 30, 2017 The United States condemns the Venezuelan Supreme Court’s March 29 decision to usurp the powers of the democratically elected National Assembly. This rupture of democratic and constitutional norms greatly damages Venezuela’s democratic institutions and denies the Venezuelan people the right to shape their country’s …
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By U.S. Mission Argentina | 31 March, 2017 | Topics: News, Political Affairs, Western Hemisphere | Tags: Venezuela
A delegation of ten representatives from Argentine universities, Argentina’s Ministry of Education and Sport and the U.S. Embassy in Argentina will travel to the United States to explore new academic exchanges between both countries. The group will visit Washington D.C., New Mexico and Texas from February 22 to March 4, 2017. Five public and three …
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By U.S. Mission Argentina | 23 February, 2017 | Topics: Education, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Study in the U.S., U.S. & Argentina, Western Hemisphere | Tags: exchanges
Press Statement Mark C. Toner Acting Spokesperson Washington, DC February 13, 2017 Fifty years ago, on February 14, 1967, the Treaty of Tlatelolco opened for signature. This landmark Treaty led to the establishment of a nuclear-weapon-free zone in Latin America and the Caribbean, the first agreement to prohibit nuclear weapons in a populated area. It paved …
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By U.S. Mission Argentina | 14 February, 2017 | Topics: Political Affairs, Western Hemisphere | Tags: Treaty of Tlatelolco
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 12, 2017 Statement by the President on Cuban Immigration Policy Today, the United States is taking important steps forward to normalize relations with Cuba and to bring greater consistency to our immigration policy. The Department of Homeland Security is ending the so-called “wet-foot/dry …
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By U.S. Mission Argentina | 13 January, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Policy, Western Hemisphere | Tags: Barack Obama, Cuban Immigration Policy
About Argentina “… We’re also seeing positive momentum in Argentina, where the President — new president, by the way — has paved a reform agenda for a way for Argentina to return to the international financial community. And the reinvigorated partnership between Argentina and the United States has already opened doors to improve security, increase …
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By U.S. Mission Argentina | 8 September, 2016 | Topics: News, Political Affairs, Speeches, Western Hemisphere | Tags: Joe Biden
DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release August 25, 2016 Statement by SECRETARY KERRY After over fifty years of conflict and four years of difficult negotiations, a final peace accord has been reached by the Colombian government and the FARC. The United States strongly supports this accord that can achieve a just …
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By U.S. Mission Argentina | 26 August, 2016 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Western Hemisphere | Tags: Colombia, John Kerry, Peace accord
Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC August 11, 2016 We the undersigned, Member States of the Organization of American States (OAS), underscore our commitment to the Charter of the Organization and the Inter-American Democratic Charter, the OAS Permanent Council’s declaration on Venezuela of June 1, 2016 (CP/DEC 63/16), and our support for …
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By U.S. Mission Argentina | 12 August, 2016 | Topics: Political Affairs, Western Hemisphere | Tags: Venezuela
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release FACT SHEET July 20, 2016 United States-Cuba One Year Anniversary of Re-established Diplomatic Relations July 20 marks the completion of the first year of restored diplomatic relations between the United States and Cuba. What have we accomplished? This historic breakthrough has allowed us to …
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By U.S. Mission Argentina | 28 July, 2016 | Topics: Fact Sheets, Former U.S. Government Leaders, Political Affairs, Western Hemisphere | Tags: Barack Obama, Bilateral Relations, Cuba
Admiral Kurt W. Tidd, Commander of United States Southern Command, is visiting Argentina June 27-29, 2016. Admiral Tidd will meet with the Ambassador and Embassy officers, the Minister of Defense (Minister Julio Cesar Martinez), the Argentine Joint Staff, and pay a visit to the Agrupacion de Ingenieros 601 to tour the facilities and meet with …
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By U.S. Mission Argentina | 27 June, 2016 | Topics: Events, U.S. & Argentina, Western Hemisphere | Tags: Bilateral Relations, USG Visitors
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Vice President FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 19, 2016 JILL BIDEN TO TRAVEL TO CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA Dr. Jill Biden will travel to Nicaragua, Peru, Argentina and Panama from June 19 through June 27, 2016, where she will engage government and civil society partners on issues related to economic …
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By U.S. Mission Argentina | 19 May, 2016 | Topics: Events, U.S. & Argentina, Western Hemisphere | Tags: USG Visitors
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release MEDIA NOTE March 23, 2016 Joint Statement by Secretary of State John F. Kerry of the United States and Foreign Minister Susana Malcorra of the Republic of Argentina in Support of the Organization of American States and the Inter-American Human Rights System The text …
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By U.S. Mission Argentina | 23 March, 2016 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Human Rights, News, U.S. & Argentina, Western Hemisphere | Tags: Bilateral Relations, John Kerry, Organization of American States
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release March 22, 2016 Remarks by President Obama to the People of Cuba Gran Teatro de la Habana Havana, Cuba 10:10 A.M. CST PRESIDENT OBAMA: Thank you. (Applause.) Muchas gracias. Thank you so much. Thank you very much. President Castro, the people of Cuba, thank …
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By U.S. Mission Argentina | 22 March, 2016 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Speeches, Western Hemisphere | Tags: Barack Obama, United States & Cuba
Good evening, everyone. Thank you, Fred, for that generous introduction and Peter for the great work you’re doing here. Thank you, Adrienne Arsht for making all this possible. Governor Huntsman, always great to see you. I want to thank to the organizations who helped put this event together and to everyone joining us tonight. I …
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By U.S. Mission Argentina | 18 March, 2016 | Topics: News, Political Affairs, Speeches, Western Hemisphere | Tags: U.S. & Latin America
Press Statement John Kirby Spokesperson, Bureau of Public Affairs Washington, DC January 5, 2016 The United States congratulates the people of Venezuela on the installation of their new, democratically-elected National Assembly. This is an important and necessary step towards fulfilling the will of Venezuelan voters as reflected in last month’s elections. The National Assembly can serve …
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By U.S. Mission Argentina | 6 January, 2016 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Speeches, Western Hemisphere | Tags: John Kirby, Venezuela
