U.S. Department of State Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs
Recent News About U.S. Department of State Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs
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U.S.-Costa Rica Joint Commitment to Address the Hemispheric Challenge of Irregular Migration
The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and Costa Rica.
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Assistant Secretary Nichols’ Travel to The Bahamas
Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs Brian A. Nichols will travel to The Bahamas, on June 8-9.
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U.S.-Colombia Joint Commitment to Address the Hemispheric Challenge of Irregular Migration
On April 11, 2023, the governments of Colombia, Panama, and the United States of America held a trilateral meeting in Panama City, Republic of Panama to discuss joint efforts on border security and the migratory challenges happening in the Darien.
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Designation of Laurent Salvador Lamothe – Former Haitian Prime Minister and Minister of Planning and External Cooperation – for Involvement in Significant Corruption
Today, I am announcing the designation of Laurent Salvador Lamothe, former Haitian Prime Minister and Minister of Planning and External Cooperation, for his involvement in significant corruption.
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Ambassador at Large Fick’s Travel to Costa Rica, Panama, and Colombia
From June 5 to 9, Ambassador at Large for Cyberspace and Digital Policy (CDP) Nathaniel C. Fick will travel to Costa Rica, Panama, and Colombia for meetings with government and industry leaders, as well as members of civil society.
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Special Representative Syed Promotes Partnerships with U.S. Businesses in Suriname and Brazil
From May 30 to June 5, Special Representative for Commercial and Business Affairs Dilawar Syed is visiting Paramaribo, Suriname, and Sao Paulo, Brazil.
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Remarks by Ambassador Beth Van Schaack at the Special Jurisdiction for Peace, Colombia: "Delivering Justice and Accountability in Colombia"
It is a privilege to be here today, standing beside President Roberto Vidal
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Sanctioning PRC and Mexico Based Individuals and Entities for Enabling Illicit Drug Production
The United States is a leader in the global effort to stop the illicit manufacture and trafficking of illicit fentanyl and other synthetic drugs, a major cause of death among adults ages 18 to 45 in the United States.
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The Department of State Celebrates the Groundbreaking of the New U.S. Embassy in Brasília, Brazil
In a display of the enduring bilateral friendship between the United States and Brazil, U.S. Ambassador Elizabeth Frawley Bagley joined Brazilian Secretary for Europe and North America Ambassador Maria Luisa Escorel de Moraesto to officially mark the beginning of construction of a new U.S. embassy in Brasília.
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Cooperative Republic of Guyana National Day
On behalf of the government and the people of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana on your Independence Day.
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Final United States and Jamaica Annual Bilateral Dialogue Under the Child Protection Compact Partnership
The United States and Jamaican government officials, along with implementing partners the International Organization for Migration and Warnath Group, convened for the final bilateral dialogue under the United States-Jamaica Child Protection Compact (CPC) Partnership, a jointly developed plan signed by both governments in May 2018.
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Assistant Secretary Geoffrey Pyatt’s Remarks at the Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference
Thank you all, and thank you for the introduction. I am thrilled to be here today as an Alaskan kid and to have you all here in Anchorage, and we have a great panel this morning.
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Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya Travels to Colombia and Guatemala
Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya will travel to Colombia and Guatemala May 22-26, 2023.
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Assistant Secretary Pyatt’s Travel to Alaska
Department of State Bureau of Energy Resources (ENR) Assistant Secretary Geoffrey R. Pyatt will travel to Anchorage, Alaska, May 22-25.
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Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with Mexican Secretary of Economy Buenrostro
The following is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller:
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Virtual Listening Session following the 17th Round of Negotiations to Modernize the Columbia River Treaty Regime
The United States and Canada conducted the 17th round of Columbia River Treaty regime negotiations from May 16-17 in Kelowna, BC. In this latest negotiating session, the two delegations discussed managing the following issues:
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Assistant Secretary Geoffrey Pyatt LNG Allies Event
It’s great to have DOE Assistant Secretary Brad Crabtree as a partner here in Washington, DC.
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Assistant Secretary Nichols’ Travel to Brazil
Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs Brian A. Nichols will travel to Brazil, May 21-26.
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Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with Brazilian Secretary General da Rocha
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller:
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2022 Report on International Religious Freedom: The Bahamas
The constitution states freedom of religion is a fundamental right. Individuals may practice freely the religion of their choice or practice no religion at all.