Brian A. Nichols

Haiti remains a top priority for President Biden, for Secretary Blinken and for me.

We remain committed to supporting the Haitian people's right to a democratic, peaceful, and prosperous future.

The Haitian people must determine their own future through dialogue and elections.

Just as we respect Mexico's sovereignty, we ask that President Lopez Obrador respect U.S. sovereignty.

The two presidents agreed that strengthening democracy, protecting human rights, and addressing the climate crisis would anchor our shared agenda.

The troubling events in Brasilia on January 8 highlighted the threats that polarization and misinformation pose even for established democracies.

We continue to view a priority maintaining international cohesion and pressure on the Maduro regime, working with allies to deny the regime access to diplomatic benefits and economic benefits.

In addition, accountability for human rights abuses remains one of the main objectives of U.S. foreign policy in Venezuela, and we take every opportunity to highlight the abuses of the Maduro regime.

We will continue to review our sanctions policies in response to constructive steps by the Maduro regime but also remain ready to evaluate our sanctions posture should the regime fail to negotiate in good faith or to follow through on its…

We believe Venezuelan-led, comprehensive negotiations represent the best mechanism available to restore Venezuelan democracy and the rule of law.

The Biden administration has prioritized the return of democracy to Venezuela through Venezuelan-led, comprehensive negotiations that represent the best mechanism available to restore democracy and the rule of law.