Secretary Michael R. Pompeo’s Meeting with Interim President Juan Guaidó  Readout Office of the Spokesperson February 6, 2020 The following is attributable to Spokesperson Morgan Ortagus: Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo met today with Interim President Juan Guaido of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and underscored our unwavering support for his democratic leadership. The ... Read More»

“As we restore American leadership throughout the world, we are once again standing up for freedom in our hemisphere. That’s why my administration reversed the failing policies of the previous administration on Cuba. “We are supporting the hopes of Cubans, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans to restore democracy. The United States is leading a 59-nation diplomatic coalition ... Read More»

Remarks by Ambassador Carlos Trujillo OAS Permanent Council January 29, 2020 Mr. Chairman, I speak today on behalf of the United States on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the liberation of the Nazi concentration and extermination camp at Auschwitz. At the Auschwitz-Birkenau camp, evil found willing servants and innocent victims. For almost five ... Read More»

Remarks by Ambassador Carlos Trujillo January 10, 2020 Mr. Chairman, we appreciate the work of various delegations around the table for their commitment to address the ongoing challenge to democratic governance in Venezuela, and for bringing our shared concerns to the attention of the Permanent Council this morning. We are pleased to recognize in particular ... Read More»

Remarks by Ambassador Carlos Trujillo December 18, 2019 Madam Chair, we agree that the OAS Permanent Council should carefully monitor the situation in Bolivia, although the current resolution is actually a distraction from the real problems in Bolivia. The United States would make four broad observations about the resolution. First, the United States completely condemns ... Read More»