The Department of State today is announcing the designation of Ansarallah, commonly referred to as the Houthis, as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist group, effective 30 days from today. Since November, the Houthis have launched unprecedented attacks against international maritime vessels in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, as well as military forces positioned […]

MODERATOR:  Good evening, everyone, and welcome to tonight’s background call on Yemen.  This call will be on background attributable to senior administration officials, and it is embargoed until 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time tomorrow, on Wednesday, January 17th. For your information only and not for reporting, joining us on the call this evening will be: from […]

The United States is imposing financial sanctions on Alberto Pimentel Mata, Guatemala’s former Minister of Energy and Mining, for his role in corruption.  Pimentel used his official position to exploit the Guatemalan mining sector though bribery schemes, including schemes related to government contracts and mining licenses. Corrupt and anti-democratic acts undermine Guatemala’s public institutions, threaten […]

MR FRIEDMAN:  Klaus, thank you.  And Mr. Secretary, it’s great to be with you here this morning.  I want to begin with a real black-and-white contrast in the morning news, reading the papers.  One – on one side you read about the power these days, Mr. Secretary, of the – these small units, Houthis who […]

Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Ambassador Bonnie D. Jenkins will travel to Geneva, Switzerland, January 18-19, to continue promoting the United States’ goals for international security, including nonproliferation, arms control, and disarmament. While in Geneva, the Under Secretary will provide keynote remarks on ensuring women’s meaningful participation in nuclear, climate, […]

Special Presidential Advisor (SPA) for the Americas Christopher J. Dodd will travel to Belize and Costa Rica January 17-20. In Belize, SPA Dodd will meet with Prime Minister Briceño, Foreign Minister Fonseca, and members of the business community. In Costa Rica, SPA Dodd will meet with President Chaves and members of his cabinet, members of […]

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will participate in a conversation with United States Conference of Mayors (USCM) President Hillary Schieve at the USCM 92nd Winter Meeting on Friday, January 19, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. EST at the Capital Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C. Secretary Blinken’s conversation with Mayor Schieve will be open press and […]