U.S. Department of State
Tuesday, July 29, 2008 - 00:00
On July 28, 2008, the Department of State determined and certified to Congress that the Colombian Government and Armed Forces are meeting statutory criteria related to human rights and severing ties to paramilitary groups.
Tuesday, July 29, 2008 - 00:00
This determination and certification permits the full balance of FY 2007 and FY 2008 funds designated for assistance to the Colombian Armed Forces to be obligated.
Tuesday, July 29, 2008 - 00:00
Friday, July 25, 2008 - 00:00
Our Colombian partners said that they would win their fight against domestic terrorism and reclaim their country. Today they are
Thursday, July 24, 2008 - 00:00
In addition to being a slap in the face to our Colombian partners, sacrificing this trade agreement at the altar of domestic politics would be no favor to U.S. workers.
Wednesday, July 23, 2008 - 00:00
The Colombian terrorist group known as the FARC is suffering mounting losses at the hands of aggressive Colombian military and law enforcement authorities while simultaneously watching its influence and relevance weaken.
Tuesday, July 22, 2008 - 00:00
Well, we’ve repeatedly communicated concerns to Russia about Chavez’s arms buildup in the past and we’re going to continue to do so
Monday, July 21, 2008 - 00:00
You know, we believe that, you know, the Venezuelans likely have a substantial number of weapons and arms to carry out the security functions that they need. We’re not here to tell them what they should or shouldn’t do
Thursday, July 17, 2008 - 00:00
The United States welcomes recent offers from Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez to improve relations, which U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Thomas Shannon says are rooted in longstanding historical and commercial ties.
Monday, July 7, 2008 - 00:00
Former White House drug policy director Barry McCaffrey tells America.gov that progress made in Colombia over the last decade represents a “triumph of U.S. foreign policy.”