The Latest Breaking News from State Department

U.S. Pledged $15.5 Million to Colombia After Deadly 7.4-Magnitude Earthquake

The United States is providing $15.5 million in emergency assistance to Colombia after a powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck the country's western region Monday, killing more than 100 people and leaving widespread destruction as rescue teams continued searching for survivors trapped beneath collapsed buildings.

Latin Times · Aug 11

Trump Administration Has Revoked More Than 175,000 U.S. Visas as Immigration Crackdown Expands

The Trump administration has revoked more than 175,000 visas held by foreign nationals since President Donald Trump returned to office, a sharp escalation in the government's scrutiny of legal immigration as the State Department expands continuous vetting of people authorized to travel to the United States.

Latin Times · Aug 11

US prosecutors want Tate brothers to remain in custody over ‘flight risk’

The UK has until mid-September to provide evidence to the State Department to support extradition

The Independent UK · Aug 11

What's Trump doing with foreign aid?

One proposal from the Trump administration suggested funding research on crime against Afrikaners in South Africa

Salon · Aug 8

US intends to send $1 billion in aid to Colombia following de la Espriella's inauguration

US President Donald Trump has been highly complementary of de la Espriella, calling him a "smart, strong, and tough leader."

Euronews · Aug 8

Washington Blacklists Cuba's Military Supply Chain, Naming Eight Officials and Five Arms Firms

The State Department sanctioned five Cuban companies and eight officials on Aug. 6, accusing them of supplying and repairing military hardware sourced from Russia and China — the fourth such round since May.

Latin Times · Aug 8

Some migrants hoping to come to the US will have to post a refundable $250,000 bond

‘Immigrating to the United States is a privilege, not a right,’ Department of State spokesperson Tommy Pigott says

The Independent UK · Aug 7

Trump administration revives conspiracy theories about Cuba’s alleged manipulation of activism in the US

For nearly 70 years, Cuba has “waged a sustained campaign of subversion against the United States,” according to a newly released State Department report.

The Conversation · Aug 7

US and Asean chair call for unconditional release of Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi

MANILA - The US State Department and ​the chair of the Association of ‌Southeast Asian Nations on Friday reiterated their calls for the unconditional release of Myanmar's detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi and other political prisoners.

Bangkok Post · Aug 7

US to vet social media of foreign journalists applying for visas, report says

The US State Department will now screen foreign journalists' social media accounts. This initiative expands a Trump administration policy to include media representatives. Applicants from Canada and Mexico also face this new social media screening. The department states this vetting ensures visa eligibility and national security. This policy builds on…

The Economic Times · Aug 7