Global Call Intensifies for the Return of Ashanti Kingdom’s Stolen Treasures 
Memorandum on the Delegation of Authority Under Section 7019(e) of the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2024 Readout of Senior Administration Official Travel to Colombia
On Tuesday, April 25, Principal Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer traveled to Colombia to lead the interagency U.S. delegationRead More
Iran-related Designations and Designation Update; Non-Proliferation Designations and Designation Update; Nicaragua-related Designations; Issuance of Venezuela-related General License and related Amended Frequently Asked Question
The Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is issuing Venezuela-related General License 5k, “Authorizing Certain TransactionsRead More
Notice on the Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Venezuela
On March 8, 2015, the President issued Executive Order 13692, declaring a national emergency with respect to the situationRead More
Message to the Congress on the Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Venezuela
TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: Section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)) providesRead More
Remarks of President Joe Biden – State of the Union Address as Prepared for Delivery
The United States Capitol Mr. Speaker. Madam Vice President. Our First Lady and Second Gentleman. Members of Congress and theRead More
Remarks by Vice President Harris at the Central America Forward Launch Event
Indian Treaty RoomEisenhower Executive Office Building 2:06 P.M. EST THE VICE PRESIDENT: Well, good afternoon, everyone. It is my great pleasureRead More
Issuance of Venezuela-related General License and Amended Venezuela-related Frequently Asked Question
The Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is issuing Venezuela-related General License 5J, “Authorizing Certain TransactionsRead More
Venezuela’s Interim Government and the 2015 National Assembly
Ned Price, Department Spokesperson The United States continues to recognize the democratically elected 2015 National Assembly as the last remainingRead More
Department Press Briefing – December 20, 2022
Ned Price, Department Spokesperson Washington, D.C. 2:13 p.m. EST MR PRICE: All right. Good afternoon, everyone. QUESTION: Hello. MR PRICE:Read More
Background Press Call on the Release of Brittney Griner
Via Teleconference 9:20 A.M. EST MODERATOR: Good morning, everyone. Thanks so much for joining us on this background briefing. We’reRead More
Brazil – Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Last Update: Reissued with updates to health information. Exercise increased caution in Brazil due to crime. Some areas have increasedRead More
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, November 30, 2022
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 3:02 P.M. EST MS. JEAN-PIERRE: All right. Bonjour. Q Bonjour! MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Oh, nice! Read More
Issuance of Venezuela-Related General Licenses and Frequently Asked Questions
The Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is issuing Venezuela-related General License 8K, “Authorizing Transactions InvolvingRead More
Venezuela – Level 4: Do Not Travel
Last Update: Reissued with updates to health information. Do not travel to Venezuela due to crime, civil unrest, poor healthRead More
Settlement Agreement between the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control and Banco Popular de Puerto Rico
The United States Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) today announced a settlement with Banco PopularRead More