Eugene S. Young: “Only good faith negotiations among Venezuelans can establish the conditions required for free and fair elections.”

If confirmed, I will prioritize efforts to hold the government of Haiti to its commitment to hold free and fair legislative and presidential elections in 2021.

The role of a vibrant civil society continues to be essential to Cuban democracy.

If Ortega chooses a non-democratic path, and if confirmed, I will join the Department's efforts to work with those partners to hold accountable those responsible and encourage a return to democracy.

The United States needs to work with partners and allies to build multilateral pressure on the illegitimate Maduro regime.