US Department of State from inclusiveness to strengthening sanctions on Cuba, Nicaragua and Venezuela.

Great day for @USAmbOAS as we assume chairmanship of the @OAS_official Permanent Council for the next three months. We will work with our partners throughout the region on our key priorities, including #Venezuela, #Nicaragua, #Cuba, and OAS organizational reform. #USOASPCChair pic.twitter.com/6QjYyYB9nF

— Department of State (@StateDept) April 1, 2019

Background Press Call By Former Senior Administration Officials On the Summit of the Americas | Jan 20, 2020 |

Overcoming the Global Rift on Venezuela

The political standoff in Venezuela continues as the country sinks deeper into socio-economic distress. Renewed talks between government and opposition - now on hold - give external partners of both sides an opening to push harder for resolution of the impasse. They should seize the opportunity.

'Sapere aude'