Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Offer for Responsible for the Assassination of Fernando Villavicencio
Press statement by Secretary Blinken. Read More»
United States Sanctions Sinaloa Cartel Fentanyl Traffickers and Colombian Clan del Golfo Leader
The United States is sanctioning ten individuals involved in the production of illicit drugs. Read More»
Chile National Day
Press statement by Secretary Blinken. Read More»
Election Results in Guatemala
Press statement by Secretary Blinken. Read More»
Launch of the Bureau of Global Health Security and Diplomacy
The State Department is officially launching a new Bureau of Global Heath Security and Diplomacy. Read More»
Additional U.S. Military Assistance for Ukraine
Press statement by Secretary Blinken. Read More»
Russia’s Suspension of Participation in the Black Sea Grain Initiative
Press statement by Secretary Blinken. Read More»
Virtual Ministerial Meeting to Launch the Global Coalition to Address Synthetic Drugs
Secretary Blinken opening remarks at a Virtual Ministerial Meeting to launch the Global Coalition to address synthetic drugs. Read More»
Secretary Blinken at the Organization of American States General Assembly
Remarks by Secretary Blinken. Read More»
Russia’s Strategic Failure and Ukraine’s Secure Future
Statement by Secretary Blinken. Read More»
U.S. Support of Amy E. Pope’s Campaign for Director General of the IOM
Press statement by Secretary Blinken. Read More»
Designation of Former Colombian Officials Due to Involvement in Gross Violations of Human Rights
Press statement by Secretary Blinken. Read More»
Secretary Blinken Remarks at the Cities Summit of the Americas Closing Plenary
Remarks by Secretary Blinken at the Cities Summit of the Americas. Read More»
Secretary Blinken and Secretary of Homeland Security at a Joint Press Availability
Joint press availability. Read More»
U.S.-Colombia High-Level Dialogue
Secretary Blinken’s participation in the tenth U.S.-Colombia High-Level Dialogue. Read More»
Additional Assistance to Respond to the Venezuela Regional Crisis
The United States is the largest single donor for the response to the Venezuela regional crisis. Read More»
United States Engagement with the G20
Secretary Blinken will travel to New Delhi, India, to attend the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting. Read More»
Continued Support for Ukraine to Withstand Russia’s Assaults
The United States continues to support Ukraine amid Russia’s brutal, unprovoked war. Read More»
Bicentennial of U.S.-Chile Official Relations
Press statement by Secretary Blinken. Read More»
National Human Trafficking Prevention Month 2023
Press statement by Secretary Blinken. Read More»
Secretary Blinken’s Travel to Mexico for the North American Leaders’ Summit
Secretary Blinken will join President Biden at the 10th North American Leaders’ Summit. Read More»
200th Anniversary of U.S.-Mexico Bilateral Relations
Statement by Secretary Blinken. Read More»
$275 Million in Additional U.S. Military Assistance for Ukraine
We stand United with Ukraine. Read More»
Combating Global Corruption and Human Rights Abuses
Statement by Secretary Blinken. Read More»
Human Rights Day
Press statement by Secretary Blinken. Read More»
The Release of Brittney Griner from Russia
Press statement by Secretary Blinken. Read More»
Religious Freedom Designations
Press statement by Secretary Blinken. Read More»
34th Commemoration of World AIDS Day
World AIDS Day reminds us that HIV/AIDS continues to pose a threat to global health and global health security. Read More»
U.S. Department of State Announces Reward Offers for Information of Three Haitian Gang Leaders
Press statement by Secretary State. Read More»
Expanding U.S. Sanctions Authorities and Announcement of Visa Restrictions for Nicaraguan Officials
Press statement by Secretary Blinken. Read More»
The U.S.-Peru Relationship
Secretary Blinken continues his regional travel where he will lead the U.S. delegation at the General Assembly of the OAS. Read More»
Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with OAS Secretary General Almagro
Secretary Blinken pledged continued efforts to combat inequality and to promote social inclusion among all member states of the OAS. Read More»
SecretaryBlinken at OAS General Assembly First Plenary Session
Remarks by Secretary Blinken. Read More»
Secretary Blinken Leads U.S. Delegation to the 52nd Organization of OAS
Delegates talked under the theme “Together Against Inequality and Discrimination” for the first in-person General Assembly since 2019. Read More»
Secretary Blinken Travels to Bogota to Advance the U.S.-Colombia Partnership
The Secretary will also announce U.S. support for the 2016 Peace Accord’s Ethnic Chapter. Read More»
The Release of U.S. Nationals from Venezuela
Press statement by Secretary Blinken. Read More»
Secretary Blinken’s Travel to Colombia, Chile, and Peru October 3-7, 2022
On October 5, in Santiago, Chile, Secretary Blinken met with President Gabriel Boric and Foreign Minister Antonia Urrejola. Read More»
Russia’s Sham Referenda in Ukraine
Press statement by Secretary Blinken. Read More»
United States Announces Humanitarian Assistance for Afghanistan
Press statement by Secretary Blinken. Read More»
Secretary Antony J. Blinken at the United Nations Security Council Ministerial Meeting
Remarks by Secretary Blinken at the UN Security Council Ministerial Meeting on Ukrainian sovereignty and Russian accountability. Read More»
Humanitarian Assistance to Respond to the Venezuela Regional Crisis
Press statement by Secretary Blinken. Read More»
Humanitarian Assistance for Mexico and Central America
Press statement by Secretary Blinken. Read More»
Secretary Blinken At the Ministerial Meeting of the Alliance for Development in Democracy
Remarks by Secretary Blinken. Read More»
Commemorating the International Day of Democracy
Statement by Secretary Blinken. Read More»
$2.8 Billion in Additional U.S. Military Assistance for Ukraine and Its Neighbors
Press statement by Secretary Blinken. Read More»
Statement on the Passing of President Mikhail Gorbachev
Press statement by Secretry Blinken. Read More»
Imposing Additional Costs on Russia for Its Continued War Against Ukraine
Press statement by Secretary Blinken. Read More»
Release of the 2022 Women, Peace, and Security Report
Press statement by Secretary Blinken. Read More»
The First Anniversary of July 11, 2021 Protests
Press statement by Secretary Blinken. Read More»
World Ocean Day
Press statement by Secretary Blinken. Read More»
Panel at the Media Summit of Americas Session: “A Commitment to Journalistic Freedom”
Remarks by Secretary Blinken. Read More»
Secretary Blinken’s Travel to Los Angeles for the Summit of the Americas
Secretary Blinken will travel to Los Angeles to attend the U.S.-hosted Ninth Summit of the Americas from June 7-10. Read More»
Commemorating Pride Month
Press statement by Secretary Blinken. Read More»
The Administration’s Approach to the People’s Republic of China
Speech by Secretary Blinken. Read More»
Designation of Attorney General Maria Consuelo Porras Argueta de Porres
Press statement by Secretary Blinken. Read More»
Secretary Blinken’s Call with Chilean Foreign Minister Urrejola
Secretary of State Blinken spoke yesterday with Chilean Foreign Minister Antonia Urrejola to congratulate her on her new role as Foreign Minister. Read More»
Secretary Blinken’s Call with Venezuelan Interim President Guaidó
Secretary Blinken reiterated U.S. support for the 2015 democratically elected National Assembly and for Guaidó as the Interim President of Venezuela. Read More»
Implementation of the Presidential Memorandum on Advancing the Human Rights of LGBTQI+
Press statement by Secretary Blinken. Read More»
Earth Day 2022
Press statement by Secretary Blinken. Read More»
Suspension of Russia’s Permanent Observer Status at the Organization of American States
Press statement by Secretary Blinken. Read More»
Secretary Blinken’s Travel to Panama
Secretary Blinken will travel to Panama April 19-20 to co-host a Ministerial Conference on Migration and Protection with the Government of Panama. Read More»
Targeting Additional Russian Financial Institutions, Officials, and Other Individuals
Press statement by Secretary Blinken. Read More»
War Crimes by Russia’s Forces in Ukraine
Press statement by Secretary Blinken. Read More»
$1 Billion in New U.S. Security Assistance for Ukraine This Week
Press statement by Secretary Blinken. Read More»
Additional Humanitarian Assistance for the People of Ukraine
Press statement by Secretary Blinken. Read More»
Release of U.S. Citizens Gustavo Cardenas and Jorge Alberto Fernandez from Venezuela
Press statement by Secretary Blinken. Read More»
Celebrating Women Around the World on International Women’s Day
Press statement by Secretary Blinken. Read More»
Secretary Blinken on Russia’s Threat to Peace and Security at the UN Security Council
Remarks by Secretary Blinken. Read More»
Holding Accountable Nicaraguan Agents of Repression
Press Statatement by Secretary Blinken. Read More»
Visa Restrictions Against Cuban Officials
Thee Department of State took steps to impose visa restrictions on eight Cuban officials implicated in attempts to silence the voices of the Cuban people. Read More»
United States Promotes Accountability for Human Rights Violations and Abuses
Press Statement by Secretary Blinken. Read More»
Virtual Summit for Democracy Leaders’ Plenary Session
Remarks by Secretary Blinken. Read More»
Elevating Anti-Corruption Leadership and Promoting Accountability for Corrupt Actors
Press Statement by Secretary Blinken. Read More»
Announcement of Visa Restrictions Against Cuban Officials
“These visa restrictions advance our goal of supporting the Cuban people and promoting accountability.” Read More»
Statement by Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken on World Press Freedom Day
The United States advocates for press freedom online and offline, and for the safety of journalists and media workers worldwide. Read More»
Secretary Blinken To Release the 2020 Human Rights Report
Secretary Blinken delivered remarks on the release of the 2020 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices. Read More»
Reaffirming and Reimagining America’s Alliances
Statement by Secretary Blinken. Read More»
World Water Day
“The United States is committed to helping build a more water-secure world.” Read More»
Celebrating International Women’s Day
The United States is dedicated to ensuring that gender equality and women’s empowerment are central tenets of our foreign policy and national security. Read More»
Secretary Blinken’s Call with Venezuelan Interim President Guaidó
Secretary Blinken stressed the importance of a return to democracy in Venezuela through free and fair elections. Read More»
World Wildlife Day
Press Statement by Secretary Blinken. Read More»
Accountability for the Murder of Jamal Khashoggi
The Biden-Harris Administration submitted an unclassified report to Congress, providing transparency on this horrific killing. Read More»
UN Security Council Briefing on COVID-19 and Vaccine Access
Secretary Blinken remarks to the UN Security Council Briefing on COVID-19 and Vaccine Access. Read More»
Show More ∨