The United States and its partners began pre-positioning additional humanitarian aid for Venezuelans in Boa Vista, Brazil in proximity to the Brazil-Venezuela border. This life-saving humanitarian assistance… more
On February 18, President Donald J. Trump delivered remarks to the Venezuelan American community in Miami reiterating the need for countries to recognize Juan Guaido as interim president. The President said, "… more
The United States is responding to Interim President Juan Guaido’s request to help meet the urgent needs of the people of Venezuela. On February 14, U.S. Special Representative for Venezuela Elliott Abrams… more
Former President Nicolas Maduro's systematic economic mismanagement, corruption, and violent oppression have caused severe shortages of food and medicine and needless human suffering, resulting in an exodus of… more
Did you miss key foreign policy developments this week? Each week, DipNote recaps the latest U.S. Department of State highlights spanning a wide range of global issues, events, and initiatives in one blog post. more
Find out how the work of the State Department directly impacts the "Gem State" of Idaho in ways that benefit the state's indigenous communities' livelihoods, our country's nuclear safeguards, and students who… more
On February 4, Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo participated via video conference in the 10th ministerial meeting of the Lima Group in Ottawa. In his remarks, the Secretary emphasized helping interim… more
The State Department benefits the American people by advancing U.S. national security, promoting our economic interests, providing services, and reaffirming our country’s exceptional role in the world. This… more
On January 23, 2019, President Donald J. Trump recognized Juan Guaido as the Interim President of Venezuela, and on January 28, issued an Executive Order on taking additional steps to address the national… more
