Designation of Paraguayan Officials Edgar Melgarejo, Jorge Bogarin, and Vicente Ferreira for Involvement in Significant Corruption PRESS STATEMENT VEDANT PATEL, PRINCIPAL DEPUTY SPOKESPERSON MARCH 23, 2023 Today the United States is announcing the designations of the former Director of the Paraguayan Civil Aviation Authority Edgar Melgarejo, current member of the […]
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Sanctioning a Network Supporting Iran’s Aircraft Procurement and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Activities PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE MARCH 9, 2023 The United States is designating five entities and one individual based in the People’s Republic of China for sanctions pursuant to Executive Order (E.O.) 13382, which targets […]
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State Department and European Commission Engage Diamond Industry to Discuss Next Steps on Russian Diamonds MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON MARCH 6, 2023 Today, Ambassador James O’Brien joined Deputy Director General and Chief Trade Enforcement Officer Denis Redonnet of the European Commission to discuss with the U.S. and European […]
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Designation of Syrian Military Official PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE MARCH 6, 2023 As the United States and the world comes to the aid of the Syrian people in the aftermath of last month’s earthquakes, we are reminded that their humanitarian suffering long predates this natural disaster. […]
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On Friday, OFAC added the following persons: KOZLOV, Ilya Pavlovich (Cyrillic: КОЗЛОВ, Илья Павлович), Moscow, Russia; DOB 17 Oct 1973; POB Moscow, Russia; nationality Russia; citizen Russia; Gender Male (individual) [RUSSIA-EO14024]. MISHCHENKO, Diana Igorevna (Cyrillic: МИЩЕНКО, Диана Игоревна), Moscow, Russia; DOB 12 May 1977; nationality Russia; citizen Russia; Gender Female […]
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Rewards for Justice – Reward Offer for Information on Ali Mohamed Rage MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON FEBRUARY 28, 2023 The U.S. Department of State’s Rewards for Justice (RFJ) program, which is administered by the Diplomatic Security Service, is offering a reward of up to $5 million for information leading […]
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Enabling Civil Society Efforts to Address the Misuse, Diversion, and Abuse of Arms Exports FUNDING OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT BUREAU OF DEMOCRACY, HUMAN RIGHTS, AND LABOR FEBRUARY 24, 2023 United States Department of StateBureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL)Enabling Civil Society Efforts to Address the Misuse, Diversion, and Abuse of […]
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U.S. to Sanction Sinaloa Cartel Network of Fentanyl Suppliers Contributing to the U.S. Opioid Crisis PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE FEBRUARY 22, 2023 The United States is determined to disrupt the global production and supply chain of illicit fentanyl, including by denying the criminal actors who engage […]
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Actions to Impose Visa Restrictions on Haitians Involved in Street Gangs and Other Haitian Criminal Organizations PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE FEBRUARY 16, 2023 Today, the United States announces additional steps taken to support the people of Haiti by continuing to promote accountability for individuals who foment […]
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Countering Systemic Corruption in Defense of Bulgarian Democratic Institutions PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE FEBRUARY 10, 2023 The United States, in coordination with the United Kingdom, is taking action to counter systemic corruption in Bulgaria by designating five former Bulgarian government officials as well as five entities […]
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