OAS office closure in Nicaragua
Remarks by U.S. Interim Permanent Representative to the OAS Brad Freden at the April 27, 2022, OAS Regular Permanent Council Meeting Agenda Item 6: The…
OAS Suspends Russia’s Status as Permanent Observer
Remarks by Bradley A. Freden Interim U.S. Permanent Representative April 21, 2022 Thank you, Madam Chair. Let me start by recognizing Antigua and Barbuda’s and…
OAS Resolution Condemns Russia’s Continued War Against Ukraine
Remarks by Bradley A. Freden Interim Permanent Representative of the United States March 25, 2025 Thank you, Chair. We express our solidarity with the people…
OAS Commemorates Inter-American Week for People of African Descent
Remarks by Bradley A. Freden Interim Permanent Representative of the United States March 25, 2022 Thank you, Chair. I would like to first congratulate the…
OAS Member States Condemn Russian Attack on Ukraine
Remarks by Bradley A. Freden Interim U.S. Permanent Representative February 25, 2022 Chairman, thank you for coordinating this vital session of the Permanent Council as…
OAS Member States Demand the Immediate Release of Political Prisoners in Nicaragua
Remarks by Bradley A. Freden Interim U.S. Permanent Representative OAS Permanent Council February 18, 2022 Thank you, Chair. The United States is pleased to join…
United States Condemns Russian Aggression at OAS Permanent Council
Remarks by Bradley A. Freden Interim U.S. Permanent Representative February 2, 2022 Chairman, I would like to take the opportunity to briefly comment on Russia’s…
MEMBER STATES CONDEMN NICARAGUA’S VIOLATION OF INTERPOL RED NOTICE IN HARBORING IRANIAN OFFICIAL...
Remarks by Bradley A. Freden Interim U.S. Permanent Representative January 19, 2022 Thank you Chair, and thank you Argentina for bringing this important matter to our attention. …
Perfecting Our Union, Strengthening Our Foreign Policy, Through Dr. King’s Legacy
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OAS Adopts Resolution on Nicaragua Invoking the Democratic Charter
Remarks by Bradley A. Freden Interim Permanent Representative of the United States December 8, 2021 Thank you, Chair. We would like to thank all the OAS delegations that voted in favor of this resolution today. The United States believes this resolution sets a clear path for Nicaragua to return to democracy and respect for human rights. While the United States regrets that Nicaragua took steps to withdraw from the OAS, member states must remain engaged and do all we can to uphold our collective commitments under the Inter American Democratic Charter. In fact, Nicaragua must still meet its commitments under the Charter despite its recent efforts to withdraw. The region and the international community must continue to stand together with the Nicaraguan people in support of their right to freely choose their representatives. Nicaragua joined…
Permanent Council Assesses Nicaragua Under the Democratic Charter
Remarks by Bradley A. Freden Interim U.S. Permanent Representative November 29, 2021 Thank you, Chair, Secretary General Almagro, ASG, Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen. We thank our distinguished…
OAS General Assembly Adopts Declaration on Haiti
DECLARATION ON THE SITUATION IN HAITI The Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Heads of Delegation of the OAS RECALL resolution CP/RES. 1168 (2315/21) of March…
OAS General Assembly Condemns the Ortega-Murillo Regime in Nicaragua
Remarks by Bradley A. Freden Interim U.S. Permanent Representative November 12, 2021 Thank you, Foreign Minister Brolo, Secretary General Almagro, Excellencies, diplomatic colleagues, ladies and gentlemen. The United States is…
U.S. Mission to the OAS hosts reception in honor of IACHR candidate Professor Alexandra Huneeus ahead...
The U.S. Mission to the OAS hosted a reception in honor of Professor Alexandra Huneeus, U.S. Candidate for Commissioner on the Inter-American Commission on Human…
IACHR Condemns Nicaragua Elections
Remarks by Bradley A. Freden Interim U.S. Permanent Representative November 3, 2021 Thank you, Chair. We would like to thank the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights…
OAS Adopts Resolution Condemning Repression in Nicaragua
Remarks by Bradley A. Freden Interim Permanent Representative of the United States October 20, 2021 Thank you, Chair. We would like to congratulate all the OAS delegations that voted in favor of this resolution today. The resolution sends a clear message to President Ortega and Vice…
“Encounter of Two Worlds”
Remarks by Bradley A. Freden Interim Permanent Representative of the United States October 5, 2021 Thank you, Chair, the United States welcomes the opportunity to come together to recognize the role and contributions of…
Assistant Secretary Nichols Addresses the OAS on the Democratic Charter’s 20th Anniversary
Remarks by Brian A. Nichols Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs 20th Anniversary of the Inter-American Democratic Charter September 17, 2021 Chair of…
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