April 25 is World Malaria Day, an annual observance in recognition of global efforts to control the disease. Malaria is a serious but treatable and preventable illness that nonetheless kills too many of its victims.
“Standing up for freedom and human rights is simply the right thing to do,” said Secretary of State Antony Blinken at the recent release of the 2023 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices.
There have been signs of progress in Haiti in recent weeks. The National Police has conducted successful counter-gang operations, and a new transitional body, called the Transitional Presidential Council, has been established.
“We have put sustainability of the ocean at … the center of our work. How do we make the most of this extraordinary resource?” said Ambassador Jessye Lapenn, the United States’ Senior Coordinator for Atlantic Cooperation.
The United States has reimposed oil and gas sanctions on Venezuela after President Nicolas Maduro reneged on his commitments to follow an election roadmap that offered a chance for the Venezuelan people to return to democratic governance.
The United States reiterates its strong support for the continued implementation of the 2016 Peace Accord.
The United States has announced a preliminary agreement with the giant Taiwan chip company TSMC to build a third semiconductor factory in Arizona.
The mission of the U.S. Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency is to recover U.S. service members who died or became missing in combat and return them to their families.
"Since this incredible Water for the World Act became law, USAID has helped 42 million people access clean water, and 38 million people access sanitation services,” said USAID Administrator Power.
“More countries are putting up firewalls and shutting down access, using the internet to try to control speech, quash dissent, spread misinformation and disinformation," said Secretary Blinken.
Morales Urbina took part “in the Ortega-Murillo regime’s baseless attacks on religious institutions, which included false charges and unjust detention of religious leaders,” said State Spokesperson Miller.
“We will also work with our partners to uphold the democratic process as it offers the best hope to address Venezuela’s ongoing political, economic, and humanitarian crisis,” said State Spokesperson Miller.
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