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.
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By U.S. Embassy Port of Spain | 25 November, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases | Tags: Nicholas Maduro, Trinidad and Tobago, Venezuela
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.
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By U.S. Embassy Port of Spain | 5 November, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Community Resilience Initiative, USAID, Venezuela
The United States remains concerned by the potential risk to safety and environment posed by the Venezuelan-flagged vessel, Nabarima,
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By U.S. Embassy Port of Spain | 16 October, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Nabarima, PDVSA, Venezuela
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.
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By U.S. Embassy Port of Spain | 19 June, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases | Tags: Coronavirus; COVID-19, UNHCR, USAID, Venezuela, World Refugee Day
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.
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By U.S. Embassy Port of Spain | 11 June, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Bureau Of Western Hemisphere Affairs, China, Coronavirus; COVID-19, Investment; AMCHAMTT, Venezuela
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.
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By U.S. Embassy Port of Spain | 19 May, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, News | Tags: Delcy Rodriguez, Rio Treaty, Venezuela
Trinidad and Tobago is a key partner in advancing the security and prosperity of the Caribbean region.
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By U.S. Embassy Port of Spain | 30 August, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: 57, Independence, Migrants, Secretary Pompeo, Venezuela
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.
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By U.S. Embassy Port of Spain | 21 August, 2019 | Topics: Events, News | Tags: Cedros, Debe, Fun Splash, La Brea, NESC, partnerships; Year of the Caribbean, Pt. Fortin, SouthCom, USNS Comfort, Venezuela
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.
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By U.S. Embassy Port of Spain | 18 March, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Trinidad and Tobago, UN, USAID, Venezuela
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.
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By U.S. Embassy Port of Spain | 11 February, 2019 | Topics: News | Tags: AMCHAM T&T, bilateral trade, investment, Venezuela
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 ...
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By U.S. Embassy Port of Spain | 29 January, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Nicolas Maduro, PDVSA, 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.
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By U.S. Embassy Port of Spain | 26 January, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Nicolas Maduro, UN, 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.
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By U.S. Embassy Port of Spain | 26 January, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: Juan Guaido, Nicholas Maduro, OAS, UN, Venezuela
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 ...
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By U.S. Embassy Port of Spain | 25 January, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases | Tags: Trinidad and Tobago, Venezuela
Today, I am announcing that the United States is ready to provide more than $20 million in humanitarian assistance to the people of Venezuela.
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By U.S. Embassy Port of Spain | 25 January, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: Guaido, Madura, OAS, 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 ...
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By U.S. Embassy Port of Spain | 2 August, 2017 | Topics: News, President of the United States | Tags: Donald J. Trump, 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.
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By U.S. Embassy Port of Spain | 31 July, 2017 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Nicolas Maduro, Venezuela
The U.S. Department of Treasury sanctioned 13 current and former senior officials of the Government of Venezuela.
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By U.S. Embassy Port of Spain | 27 July, 2017 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Venezuela
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.
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By U.S. Embassy Port of Spain | 9 June, 2017 | Topics: Events, News, Photo Galleries, Press Releases | Tags: Acting Assistant Secretary Francisco Palmieri, Muslim, Venezuela
