Facebook Live Interview — A chat with Chargé d’Affaires, Shante Moore
Chargé d'Affaires, Shante Moore sat down with Public Affairs Officer, Kedenard Raymond, on Sunday January 17, 2021 for a live chat on Facebook Live. Read More»
U.S. Embassy Statement on Venezuela
It is Maduro and his backers, not sanctions, who are to blame for the Venezuelan people suffering dire economic, political, and human rights conditions, and have caused millions to flee their homes since he assumed power. Read More»
Statement by U.S. Ambassador Joseph N. Mondello on the Venezuela Crisis
We continue to work with Trinidad and Tobago to help mitigate the consequences of this crisis, and we look forward to the day when Venezuelans feel safe and secure enough to return home and rebuild their country rather than seek refuge elsewhere. Read More»
Virtual Closing Ceremony of USAID’s Community Resilience Initiative
The U.S. is proud to assist both Trinbagonians and Venezuelans in their time of need and thank the communities of Arima, Mayaro, Chaguanas, and others that are so generously hosting Venezuelans that have fled their country. Read More»
Statement on Nabarima
The United States remains concerned by the potential risk to safety and environment posed by the Venezuelan-flagged vessel, Nabarima, Read More»
Ambassador Mondello’s Statement on World Refugee Day 2020
The United States remains committed to boosting local efforts to assist displaced Venezuelans and refugees, and the gracious Trinbagonian communities that host them. In fact, we have spent seven million U.S. dollars over the last three fiscal years to help efforts right here in Trinidad and Tobago. Read More»
Remarks by PDAS Chung at Trinidad & Tobago American Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting
The purpose of our sanctions is to identify those entities that are providing material support to the illegitimate Maduro regime. It is critical that the Trinbagonian business community track and comply with U.S. sanctions to the full extent possible. Read More»
Rio Treaty was Raised with Government of Trinidad and Tobago
Since the government has spoken publicly about my May 6 conversation with Minister Young, though, I wish to affirm that I expressed concern to the Minister in that conversation about the consistency of Delcy Rodriguez's visit to Port of Spain with Trinidad and Tobago's obligations as a party to the Rio Treaty. Read More»
Secretary Pompeo’s Message to T&T on its 57th Independence Anniversary
Trinidad and Tobago is a key partner in advancing the security and prosperity of the Caribbean region. Read More»
USNS Comfort Free Walk In Clinics
Members of the public can access services from free clinics on a first come, first serve basis. No pre-registration is required. ID is also not required to seek medical care, but will be helpful if medicine has to be dispensed. Read More»
USAID funding for T&T to help Venezuelans
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has made available US$1.6 million to the people of Trinidad and Tobago to assist Venezuelans fleeing their homeland. Read More»
Ambassador Mondello meets AMCHAM T&T Board Members
Ambassador Joseph Mondello on Thursday, February 7 met with members of the Board of the American Chamber of Commerce of Trinidad & Tobago (AMCHAM T&T), where he said increasing bilateral trade and investment was one of his top priorities as Ambassador. Read More»
Sanctions Against PDVSA and Venezuela Oil Sector
Press Statement Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC January 28, 2019 Today, the United States has taken necessary actions to prevent the illegitimate former Maduro regime from further plundering Venezuela’s assets and natural resources. The United States has determined that persons operating in Venezuela’s oil sector may now be subject to sanctions ... Read More»
Remarks at a United Nations Security Council Meeting on Venezuela
The humanitarian situation demands action now; it demands action today. Today nine out of ten citizens live in poverty. Millions lack access to drinking water and food. Read More»
Remarks before Procedural Vote at a UN Security Council Meeting on Venezuela
The former Maduro regime has oppressed its people for years, forcing millions of Venezuelans to flee the country merely to gain very basic access to food and water. Read More»
Democracy and prosperity require tough choices
Ambassador Joseph N. Mondello January 25, 2019 Venezuelan Interim President Juan Guaido and the democratically elected National Assembly have the full recognition and resolute support of the United States of America and the majority of democracies in the Western Hemisphere. I find the official statements from the Government of Trinidad and Tobago recognizing the undemocratic and ... Read More»
Secretary Pompeo’s Remarks at the Organization of American States
Today, I am announcing that the United States is ready to provide more than $20 million in humanitarian assistance to the people of Venezuela. Read More»
Statement by President Donald J. Trump on political prisoners in Venezuela
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary August 1, 2017 Statement by President Donald J. Trump The United States condemns the actions of the Maduro dictatorship. Mr. Lopez and Mr. Ledezma are political prisoners being held illegally by the regime. The United States holds Maduro – who publicly announced just hours earlier that he ... Read More»
Defending Democracy in Venezuela
The United States condemns the elections imposed on July 30 for the National Constituent Assembly, which is designed to replace the legitimately elected National Assembly and undermine the Venezuelan people’s right to self-determination. Read More»
Treasury Sanctions 13 Current and Former Senior Officials of the Government of Venezuela
The U.S. Department of Treasury sanctioned 13 current and former senior officials of the Government of Venezuela. Read More»
Statement by Ag. Assistant Secretary Palmieri on visit to Trinidad and Tobago
Acting Assistant Secretary Francisco Palmieri met with Prime Minister Rowley today, and discussed how to deepen our security cooperation, both bilaterally and regionally through CARICOM. Read More»
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