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 the statement read on behalf of 26 OAS member states.  The presentations today are a grave reminder that the circumstances in Nicaragua are only getting worse by the day, to the point where Ortega’s repression …

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.  The United States is pleased to join this statement.   We fully support Argentina’s efforts to see justice done in AMIA case and condemn Rezaei’s visit to Nicaragua and to our hemisphere as an affront …

20th Anniversary of the Inter-American Democratic Charter PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 This week, the Americas celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Inter-American Democratic Charter (IADC), a groundbreaking affirmation that the peoples of the Americas have a right to democracy and that the governments of the region have an …

Remarks by Bradley A. Freden Interim Permanent Representative of the United States March 1, 2021 On National Journalist’s Day, the United States stands in support of free and open press in Nicaragua. As we all know, the Ortega regime strangles dissent and violates the Nicaraguan people’s rights to express themselves and to assemble peacefully, even …

Remarks by Bradley A. Freden Interim Permanent Representative of the United States OAS Permanent Council February 24, 2021 Madam Chair, Thank you for the opportunity to speak once more today. In connection with the resolution concerning equitable distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, my delegation would like to provide a brief update on U.S. efforts in the …

Remarks by Bradley A. Freden Deputy Permanent Representative of the United States OAS Permanent Council December 9, 2020 Madam Chair, thank you very much for convening this Special Permanent Council meeting, which reaffirms the OAS stance in support of a return to democracy in Venezuela. It is important for the OAS and the world to …

Remarks by Ambassador Carlos Trujillo Resolution on Venezuela OAS General Assembly October 21, 2020 The United States is very pleased that the OAS will approve a strong resolution on Venezuela. The facts on the ground clearly show that the OAS must take a strong stand for democracy and human rights in Venezuela. When we look …

Remarks by Ambassador Carlos Trujillo Resolution on Nicaragua OAS General Assembly October 21, 2020 The United States welcomes the adoption of this resolution, which, in light of recent events in Nicaragua, is so desperately needed. The delegates of this General Assembly who represent the voices of the people of the Americas clearly recognize the threat …

Remarks by Acting Assistant Secretary Michael Kozak Dialogue with Civil Society Organizations 50th OAS General Assembly October 19, 2020 I am pleased to be here today on behalf of the United States to hear your insights and recommendations as we prepare to engage in the 50th regular session of the OAS General Assembly. The United …

Remarks by Acting Assistant Secretary Michael Kozak Dialogue on Venezuela’s Multidimensional Crisis 50th OAS General Assembly October 19, 2020 Good afternoon, and thank you for the invitation to share the U.S. perspective on the deepening political, economic, social, and humanitarian crisis that is wracking Venezuela. Venezuela today is a shadow of its former self. Once …

Remarks by Ambassador Carlos Trujillo Dialogue with Permanent Observers OAS General Assembly October 19, 2020 Thank you Ambassador Marks. I am honored to be with you today. I would like to thank the Secretary General for his remarks and for his commitment to ensure that Permanent Observers have the voice they deserve at this year’s …

Remarks by Bradley A. Freden Deputy Permanent Representative of the United States August 7, 2020 Mr. Chairman, my delegation feels compelled to take the floor under other business today to express our serious concern about the terrible arson attack against an historic shrine at the Managua Cathedral last Friday, and recent threats made against leaders …

Remarks by Bradley A. Freden Deputy Permanent Representative of the United States August 7, 2020 Mr. Chairman, the United States would like to join with other delegations today in calling attention to the ongoing human rights abuses that members of indigenous peoples face around the world — including within our own hemisphere. Indigenous persons themselves …

Remarks by Bradley A. Freden Deputy Permanent Representative of the United States July 22, 2020 Mr. Chairman, I speak today on behalf of the United States Government in mourning the loss this past week of U.S. Congressman John Lewis. As many of you know, Representative Lewis was an iconic member of the United States Congress …

Remarks by Bradley A. Freden Deputy Permanent Representative of the United States July 21, 2020 Mr. Chairman, thank you for convening this special session of the Permanent Council. We also commend the Secretary General for his principled and timely request for this session, and for his report today. Let me begin by noting that the …

Remarks by Ambassador Carlos Trujillo OAS Permanent Council June 24, 2020 Mr. Chairman, Mr. Secretary General: the OAS and the OAS Member States have been enormously patient in waiting for the Ortega regime to meet its basic commitments under the Inter-American Democratic Charter — and its promises to the opposition Civic Alliance to conduct effective …

On May 13, 2019, the Permanent Council of the Organization of American States (OAS) approved a resolution rejecting “the violation of the parliamentary immunity of representatives of the National Assembly of Venezuela,” and condemning the arrest of the First Vice President of the National Assembly of Venezuela, Edgar Zambrano Ramírez. The document was approved by …

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. We condemn the lack of free and fair elections yesterday in Venezuela. The voice of the …

The American flag is at half-staff at the White House in Washington, Monday, Oct. 2, 2017. President Donald Trump ordered that flags be lowered at all government buildings to honor the victims of the mass shooting in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release October …

Opposition lawmakers are attacked by pro-government militias who are trying to force their way into the National Assembly during a special session coinciding with Venezuela’s independence day, in Caracas, Wednesday, July 5, 2017. At least five lawmakers were injured in the attack. Despite the violence, lawmakers later approved a plan by the opposition to hold …

On May 17, 2017, the members of the Organization of American States (OAS) LGBTI Core Group joined other governments and civil society organizations from around the world to celebrate the International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOT). The OAS LGBTI Core Group includes Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, the United States and Uruguay. …