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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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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

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 ...


McCaul Applauds Committee Passage of Multiple Foreign Affairs Bills

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) reacts to today’s committee passage of multiple bills.



State Department discusses 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Welcome Corps Application on June 20

The US State Department published a three page notice on June 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Designation of Ramiz Merko, Mayor of Struga, North Macedonia, for Significant Corruption

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.


McCaul Speaks on House Floor in Support of Resolution Calling for Release of Mark Swidan

News Release: Washington, DC - Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul spoke on the House Floor in support of passing H.Res. 90, demanding that the Government of the People’s Republic of China and the Chinese Communist Party immediately release Mark Swidan.


DOS-OES grant application closes on Aug. 7

Reducing Mercury Use in Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining: Indonesia and Philippines grant opened on June 21.


Terror Attack Near Eli and West Bank Violence

News Release: The United States condemns the terrorist attack against Israelis near Eli in the West Bank today. We express our deepest condolences to the families of those killed and wish the injured a speedy recovery.


Special Online Briefing with Dilawar Syed, Special Representative for Commercial and Business Affairs

Release: MODERATOR: Greetings to everyone from the U.S. Department of State’s London International Media Hub. I would like to welcome our participants dialing in from Iraq and around the world for this on-the-record briefing with Special Representative for Commercial and Business Affairs Dilawar Syed. Special Representative Syed will discuss the historic U.S.-Iraq Business Council delegation visit to Iraq and U.S. commercial engagement with the Middle East.


DOS-NPL grant application closes on July 23

Management of U.S. Embassy Youth Council (USYC) Program grant opened on June 21.


Designating and Promoting Accountability for Conflict-Related Sexual Violence

Release: Today, the Department of State is designating two ISIS leaders as Specially Designated Global Terrorists, under Executive Order 13224. Both individuals have committed sexual violence against Yezidis and were responsible for the abduction and enslavement of Yezidi women and girls. More than 2,700 women and children, mainly Yezidis, remain unaccounted for.


McCaul Speaks on House Floor in Support of Resolution Calling for Release of Mark Swidan

News Release: Washington, DC - Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul spoke on the House Floor in support of passing H.Res. 90, demanding that the Government of the People’s Republic of China and the Chinese Communist Party immediately release Mark Swidan.


DOS-QAT grant application closes on July 21

U.S. Embassy in Qatar - Notice of Funding Opportunity grant opened on June 21.


Designating and Promoting Accountability for Conflict-Related Sexual Violence

News Release: Today, the Department of State is designating two ISIS leaders as Specially Designated Global Terrorists, under Executive Order 13224. Both individuals have committed sexual violence against Yezidis and were responsible for the abduction and enslavement of Yezidi women and girls. More than 2,700 women and children, mainly Yezidis, remain unaccounted for.