This article details what the U.S. has long maintained: Cuba taught Maduro to sow terror in #Venezuela's military to keep his brutal hold on power. Maduro, with Cuba’s support, has ignored the people’s calls for change and a return to democracy. #23Ago
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Kim has been a tremendous diplomat, leader, colleague, and friend to the Department. As we bid her farewell next week, we know that the Western Hemisphere, and our country, are in a better place because of her dedicated service. Buena suerte!
The U.S. condemns the ongoing attacks by Daniel Ortega’s para-police against university students, journalists, and clergy across the country. We call on Ortega to cease his repression of the people of #Nicaragua immediately. https://t.co/j4iPAFU4ac
As part of our response to flagrant human rights abuses by members of the Government of #Nicaragua, @StateDept has imposed additional U.S. visa restrictions on individuals responsible for #humanrights abuses or undermining democracy in Nicaragua & on their family members.
Estados Unidos y Ecuador se han fortalecido como socios en el tema de seguridad y de relaciones comerciales en el año pasado. Continuaremos trabajando de cerca con Ecuador en llevar adelante una agenda positiva para lograr intereses mutuos.
Estados Unidos tiene en alta estima su relación con el #Ecuador, tal como lo subrayó el @VP Pence en su reciente visita histórica a #Quito. Es una relación bilateral edificada sobre los valores comunes de libertad y respeto mutuo.
El @StateDept rechaza la aseveración de que el Emb. de EE.UU. en Ecuador, Todd Chapman, o alguna persona afiliada con la @usembassy_quito haya amenazado con sanciones comerciales o retiro de cooperación en seguridad en relación a una resolución en la Asamblea Mundial de la Salud
The United States and Ecuador have expanded their security partnership and trade relations in the past year. We will continue to work closely with Ecuador to advance a positive agenda to achieve mutual interests.
The United States highly values its relationship with Ecuador, as underscored during @VP Pence’s recent historic visit to #Quito. It is a relationship built on our shared values of freedom and mutual respect.
.@StateDept rejects the assertion that U.S. Ambassador to Ecuador Todd Chapman, or anyone affiliated with @usembassy_quito, threatened #Ecuador with trade sanctions or the withdrawal of security assistance related to a resolution at the World Health Assembly.
We reject the accusations behind @NicolasMaduro’s decision to expel our diplomats, and we ordered two Venezuelan diplomats to leave the United States in kind. Disappointed, but not surprised, the regime is threatened by our efforts to help the people of #Venezuela.
We welcome the release of Joshua & Thamara Holt, who were unjustly imprisoned in #Venezuela. U.S. policy toward Venezuela remains unchanged. We support the Venezuelan people & their efforts to return to democracy. We wish Joshua & his family the best after this difficult period.
The United States congratulates #Colombia on its accession and completion of the process to become a member of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (@OECD). https://t.co/DXTsob6MRO
We congratulate Mia Mottley on her election as the next prime minister of #Barbados in the May 24 general election vote. Ms. Mottley makes history as Barbados’ first female prime minister. https://t.co/CggTkxph95
US condemns recent violence perpetrated by government-controlled thugs, resulting in further deaths of demonstrators in #Nicaragua. The Nicaraguan govt. must create conditions conducive to a credible, inclusive dialogue & guarantee safety of participants. https://t.co/JtpxBuPYyg