Press Statement Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC December 25, 2018 On behalf of the Department of State, I would like to wish a Merry Christmas to all those celebrating today, together with Orthodox Christians celebrating in early … read more
Press Statement Robert Palladino Deputy Spokesperson Washington, DC December 23, 2018 On December 22, the Venezuelan Navy aggressively stopped ExxonMobil contracted vessels operating under an oil exploration agreement with the Cooperative Republic of Guyana in its Exclusive Economic Zone. We underscore … read more
Press Statement Robert Palladino Deputy Spokesperson Washington, DC December 23, 2018 The United States conveys our deepest condolences for the loss of life and destruction from the tsunami that struck West Java and southern Sumatra, Indonesia, on December 22. We continue … read more
Press Statement Robert Palladino Deputy Spokesperson Washington, DC December 21, 2018 In response to Russia’s dangerous escalation and unjustified November 25 attack on three Ukrainian naval vessels near the Kerch Strait, the Department of State, subject to Congressional approval, will provide … read more
Press Statement Robert Palladino Deputy Spokesperson Washington, DC December 21, 2018 Yesterday, the President signed the Nicaragua Human Rights and Anticorruption Act of 2018 (“Nica Act”), signaling his further commitment to promoting democracy, human rights, and rule of law in Nicaragua. … read more