News from 2023
Designation of Ramiz Merko, Mayor of Struga, North Macedonia, for Significant Corruption
By State Newswire | Jun 21, 2023
News Release: The United States is designating the mayor of the municipality of Struga, North Macedonia, Ramiz Merko, as generally ineligible for entry into the United States, due to his involvement in significant corruption. While serving as Struga’s mayor, Merko misappropriated funds and interfered with judicial and other public processes, damaging the public’s faith in North Macedonia’s democratic institutions and officials.
State Department discusses 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Welcome Corps Application on June 20
By State Newswire | Jun 21, 2023
The US State Department published a three page notice on June 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Notice of Determinations; Culturally Significant Objects Being Imported for Exhibition-Determinations: “Remedios Varo: Science Fictions” Exhibition discussed on June 21 by State Department
By State Newswire | Jun 22, 2023
The US State Department published a two page notice on June 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
McCaul Applauds Committee Passage of Multiple Foreign Affairs Bills
By State Newswire | Jun 22, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) reacts to today’s committee passage of multiple bills.
The Department of State’s Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration Announces New Approach to Address the Impacts of Climate Change on Migration and Displacement
By State Newswire | Jun 22, 2023
News Release: As the world seeks to tackle the the climate crisis, it is vital that we develop smart, humane policies to address the impacts of climate change on migration and displacement within countries and across borders. Climate change increasingly drives mobility and exacerbates existing vulnerabilities, requiring ...
Special Representative Syed Promotes Partnerships with U.S. Businesses in Suriname and Brazil
By State Newswire Report | Jun 22, 2023
From May 30 to June 5, Special Representative for Commercial and Business Affairs Dilawar Syed is visiting Paramaribo, Suriname, and Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Ambassador at Large Fick’s Travel to Costa Rica, Panama, and Colombia
By State Newswire Report | Jun 22, 2023
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.
Designation of Laurent Salvador Lamothe – Former Haitian Prime Minister and Minister of Planning and External Cooperation – for Involvement in Significant Corruption
By State Newswire Report | Jun 22, 2023
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.
U.S.-Colombia Joint Commitment to Address the Hemispheric Challenge of Irregular Migration
By State Newswire Report | Jun 22, 2023
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.
Assistant Secretary Nichols’ Travel to The Bahamas
By State Newswire Report | Jun 22, 2023
Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs Brian A. Nichols will travel to The Bahamas, on June 8-9.
U.S.-Costa Rica Joint Commitment to Address the Hemispheric Challenge of Irregular Migration
By State Newswire Report | Jun 22, 2023
The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and Costa Rica.
2023 Trafficking in Persons Report: The Bahamas
By State Newswire Report | Jun 22, 2023
The Government of The Bahamas fully meets the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking.
2023 Trafficking in Persons Report: Argentina
By State Newswire Report | Jun 22, 2023
The Government of Argentina fully meets the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking.
2023 Trafficking in Persons Report: Belize
By State Newswire Report | Jun 22, 2023
The Government of Belize does not fully meet the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking but is making significant efforts to do so.
New Book Explores History & Magnificence of State Department’s Diplomatic Reception Rooms
By State Newswire | Jun 22, 2023
News Release: An upcoming book, “AMERICA’S COLLECTION: The Art & Architecture of the Diplomatic Reception Rooms at the U.S. Department of State" (Rizzoli Electa, September 5, 2023), offers a fascinating exploration of a little-known treasure of American art and architecture: 42 meticulously designed and decorated state rooms where secretaries of state and foreign dignitaries have gathered to conduct diplomacy in discreet yet elegant surroundings over the decades.
2023 Trafficking in Persons Report: Venezuela
By State Newswire Report | Jun 22, 2023
Venezuela does not fully meet the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking and is not making any efforts to do so, even considering the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on its anti-trafficking capacity; therefore Venezuela remained on Tier 3.
Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan
By State Newswire | Jun 22, 2023
Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller.
2023 Trafficking in Persons Report: Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
By State Newswire Report | Jun 22, 2023
The Government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines does not fully meet the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking but is making significant efforts to do so.
Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with G7 and EU Representatives
By State Newswire | Jun 22, 2023
News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller
2023 Trafficking in Persons Report: Guyana
By State Newswire Report | Jun 22, 2023
The Government of Guyana fully meets the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking.