U.S. Welcomes Saudi and Emirati Leadership Supporting Yemen’s Sovereignty and Regional Security The United States is concerned by recent events in southeastern Yemen. We urge restraint and continued diplomacy, with a view to reaching a lasting solution. ADVERTISEMENT: Robinhood: Where Investing Meets Simplicity — Join Now We are grateful for the diplomatic leadership of our partners, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, and remain supportive of all effort

Ceasefire Between Cambodia and Thailand The United States welcomes the announcement from Cambodia and Thailand on reaching a ceasefire that halts hostilities along their border following the General Border Committee meeting. ADVERTISEMENT: Robinhood: Where Investing Meets Simplicity — Join Now We urge Cambodia and Thailand to immediately honor this commitment and fully implement the terms of the Kuala Lumpur Peace Accords.

Congratulating Honduras’ President-Elect Asfura’s Electoral Victory The United States congratulates President-Elect Nasry Asfura of Honduras on his clear electoral victory, confirmed by Honduras’ National Electoral Council.  We look forward to working with his incoming administration to advance our bilateral and regional security cooperation, end illegal immigration to the United States, and strengthen the economic ties between our two countries.  ADVERTISEMENT: Robinhood: Wh

Ongoing Hostilities Between Cambodia and Thailand The United States continues to call on Cambodia and Thailand to end hostilities, withdraw heavy weapons, cease emplacement of landmines, and fully implement the Kuala Lumpur Peace Accords, which include mechanisms to accelerate humanitarian demining and address border issues.  ADVERTISEMENT: Robinhood: Where Investing Meets Simplicity — Join Now We welcome ASEAN leaders coming together this week to support Cambodia and Thailan

Visa Restrictions on Honduran Government Officials Interfering with the 2025 Election Vote Count The Department of State has revoked the visas of Mario Morazan, pursuant to Section 221(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), for undermining democracy in Honduras by impeding the vote count.  The Department has refused the visa application of Marlon Ochoa and taken steps to impose visa restrictions on another individual for undermining democracy in Honduras.  These act

Targeting Family Members of Maduro’s Corrupt Network Today, the United States is sanctioning seven family members of individuals tied to the illegitimate and corrupt Maduro regime. On December 11, the United States designated Carlos Erik Malpica Flores, a nephew of Nicolás Maduro, and Ramón Carretero Napolitano, a Panamanian businessman who facilitated the continued corruption of the Maduro regime. Today’s sanctions target family members of these two men who have been determi

The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, the United Kingdom, and Norway Begin text. Joint Statement from Troika Capitals on South Sudan When the Revitalized Agreement for the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS) was signed just over seven years ago, it was hoped that it would bring peace after the country’s initial years of independence were scarred by conflict, including brutal violence against civili

United States Welcomes Bolivia’s Economic Reforms The United States welcomes today’s announcement by President Rodrigo Paz of a significant economic reforms package aimed at restoring stability, prosperity, and investment to Bolivia after decades of failed policies. ADVERTISEMENT: Your Portfolio Starts Here — Sign Up with Robinhood We recognize that the path ahead will not be easy. The Bolivian people have endured years of economic stagnation, corruption, and mismanagement. T

Second Meeting of the U.S.-Mexico Security Implementation Group On December 11, representatives from six United States government agencies and their Mexican counterparts convened the second Security Implementation Group (SIG) meeting in Mexico City, advancing security cooperation as sovereign partners to improve the safety and welfare of citizens on both sides of the border. Ending the illicit trade in fentanyl that kills thousands of Americans annually is a primary focus of