International Human Rights Day
In 1948, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) to identify common rights and freedoms for all people in…
A specter is haunting the Western Hemisphere – the specter of democracy.
A specter is haunting the Western Hemisphere – the specter of democracy. Editorial by Michael Kozak, Acting Assistant Secretary for Western Hemisphere Affairs, U.S. Department of State…
The United States Takes Action Against the Movement of Venezuelan Oil to Cuba
The United States Takes Action Against the Movement of Venezuelan Oil to Cuba PRESS STATEMENT MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE DECEMBER 3, 2019 On…
Treasury Applies Further Pressure on Movement of Venezuelan Oil to Cuba
Press Release December 3, 2019 Washington – Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) identified six vessels as blocked property…
Cuban Government Allegations of Political Interference Against U.S. Chargé d’Affaires
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY SECRETARY MICHAEL R. POMPEO November 22, 2019 Cuban Government Allegations of Political…
Public Designation of Julio Cesar Gandarilla Bermejo Under Section 7031(c) of the FY 2019 Department
Public Designation of Julio Cesar Gandarilla Bermejo under Section 7031(c) of the FY 2019 Department of State, Foreign Operations List 11/16/2019 05:45 PM EST Michael…
State Department Updates the Cuba Restricted List
State Department Updates the Cuba Restricted List PRESS STATEMENT MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE NOVEMBER 15, 2019 Today, I am announcing an update to…
The United States Takes Action Against Former Maduro Regime Officials and Strengthens International
U.S Department of State Press Statement Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State November 5, 2019 The United States Takes Action Against Former Maduro Regime Officials…
United States Restricts Scheduled Air Service to Cuban Airports
At the request of the Secretary of State, the U.S. Department of Transportation suspended until further notice scheduled air service between the United States and…
Detention of Cuban Human Rights Defender José Daniel Ferrer
PRESS STATEMENT MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE OCTOBER 18, 2019 The U.S. government strongly condemns the Cuban regime’s unconscionable detainment of human rights defender…
STATEMENT BY SECRETARY MICHAEL R. POMPEO: Illegitimate Maduro Regime’s Election to the UN Human Righ
The UN High Commissioner report on Human Rights issued this past July documented egregious human rights abuses of the former Maduro regime in Venezuela. It…
Watch out for Diversity Visa scams on the Internet
Registration for the Diversity Visa Program (DV-2021) has already begun. Be on the lookout for frauds that include payment requests. Don’t be a victim of…
The United States and the Holy See: Partners in Advancing Religious Freedom, Combatting Human Traffi
The United States and the Holy See: Partners in Advancing Religious Freedom, Combatting Human Trafficking, and Promoting Human Rights Fact Sheet Office of the Spokesperson…
Visa Actions Against Cuban Officials Exploiting Cuban Doctors
Visa Actions Against Cuban Officials Exploiting Cuban Doctors 09/30/2019 05:27 PM EDT The State Department is imposing visa restrictions under the Immigration and Nationality Act…
Cuban Citizen Sentenced for Making False Statements on an Application for Lawful Permanent Residence
THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Friday, September 27, 2019 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE www.justice.gov/news Cuban Citizen Sentenced for Making False Statements on an Application for…
United States Takes Action Against Entities and Vessels Operating in Venezuela’s Oil Sector
U.S Department of State Press Statement Morgan Ortagus, Department Spokesperson September 24, 2019 United States Takes Action Against Entities and Vessels Operating in Venezuela’s Oil…
Treasury Further Targets Entities and Vessels Moving Venezuelan Oil to Cuba
U.S Department of the Treasury Press Releases September 24, 2019 Treasury Further Targets Entities and Vessels Moving Venezuelan Oil to Cuba Washington – Today, the…
