OAS Commemorates Week of Afro-Descendants

OAS Commemorates Week of People of African Descent. (OAS Logo)

OAS Commemorates Week of Afro-Descendants

Remarks by Bradley A. Freden Interim U.S. Permanent Representative to the OAS OAS Permanent Council March 25, 2021 I would like to first congratulate you, Madam Chair, Assistant Secretary General Nestor Mendez,and the OAS Secretariat for organizing this important week, despite all the challenges as we continue to face a global pandemic.    My delegation would also like to thank today’s panelists …

Bradley A. Freden, U.S. Interim Permanent Representative to the OAS addresses the Permanent Council, March 17, 2021.

Permanent Council Adopts Resolution on Haiti

Remarks by Bradley A. Freden, Interim Permanent Representative of the United States OAS Permanent Council March 17, 2021 Thank you Madam Chair. We thank all the delegations that worked so hard to arrive at consensus on this resolution, and in particular Ambassador Edmond, Ambassador Sanders, Ambassador Adsett, and Ambassador Jativa . The United States is …

The Situation of Freedom of Expression in Nicaragua

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 …

The Americas Competitiveness Exchange (ACE), February 26, 2021.

The Americas Competitiveness Exchange

Remarks by Bradley A. Freden Interim Permanent Representative of the United States Americas Competitiveness Exchange February 26, 2021 Good morning everyone. I am delighted to be here today with OAS Director of Economic Development, Dr. Maryse Robert, to welcome you to the first virtual ACE Meet-Up. A special event we hope will become a regular …

Bradley A. Freden, lnterim Permanent Representative of the United States, addresses the OAS Permanent Council, Wednesday, February 24, 2021.

U.S. Reaffirms Commitment to Global COVID-19 Response

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 …

OAS Commemorates Day of the Women of the Americas.

OAS Commemorates Day of Women of the Americas

Remarks by Bradley A. Freden Interim Permanent Representative of the United States OAS Permanent Council February 24, 2021 Thank you, Madam Chair.  Thank you as well to the Ministers from Colombia, El Salvador, Jamaica, Panama, and St. Lucia.  I would be remiss if I did not also thank CIM Executive Secretary Mora Mora for her …

Inaugural Address by President Joseph R. Biden, Jr.

Inaugural Address by President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. The United States Capitol 11:52 AM EST THE PRESIDENT: Chief Justice Roberts, Vice President Harris, Speaker Pelosi, Leader Schumer, Leader McConnell, Vice President Pence, distinguished guests, and my fellow Americans. This is America’s day. This is democracy’s day. A day of history and hope. Of renewal and …

Venezuela’s legitimate President Juan Guaido speaks during a press conference a day after fraudulent parliamentary elections in Venezuela, rejecting the illegitimacy of the process which did not meet democratic standards and has been denounced by the international community. (AP Photo)

OAS Resolution Condemns the Fraudulent Elections in Venezuela

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 …

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Joint Statement on Strengthening the Family and the Rights of Women – OASGA 2020

JOINT STATEMENT “Strengthening the Family and the Rights of Women of All Ages” (Presented by the Delegations of Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Guatemala, Honduras, Paraguay, the United States of America, St. Lucia, and Venezuela; in the context of the 50th Annual OAS General Assembly) AWARE OF the importance the OAS has placed on family as foundational …