Press Statement Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State August 12, 2022 The United States is designating Paraguayan Vice President Hugo Velazquez and Yacyretá Bi-National Entity Legal Counsel Juan Carlos “Charly” Duarte for involvement in significant corruption, including bribery of a public official and interference in public processes. Duarte, a close personal and professional associate of Vice President Velazquez, offered a bribe ... Read More»

Media Note State Department Office of the Spokesperson August 9, 2022 On August 9 the Department announced its intention to provide $89 million of FY 2022 funding to help the Government of Ukraine address the urgent humanitarian challenges posed by explosive remnants of war created by Russia’s brutal war of aggression. Russia’s unlawful and unprovoked further invasion of Ukraine ... Read More»

Press Statement Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State July 22, 2022 The United States is designating former Paraguayan President Horacio Manuel Cartes Jara for his involvement in significant corruption. Former President Cartes obstructed a major international investigation into transnational crime in order to protect himself and his criminal associate from potential prosecution and political damage. These actions undermined the stability of ... Read More»