The United States thanks the Government of Colombia for hosting the Third Western Hemisphere Ministerial on Counter Terrorism.  We congratulate Colombia and the Duque administration for its leadership in adopting the United States’ and the European Union’s designations of international terrorist groups, including Hizballah.  We understand the Colombian government will continue to include the so-called FARC ... Read More»

Interview Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State Grand Hyatt Hotel Bogota, Colombia January 20, 2020 QUESTION:  Mr. Secretary, welcome to Colombia. SECRETARY POMPEO:  Margarita, it’s great to be with you.  Thanks for having me on the show. QUESTION:  You are here to talk about counterterrorism with more than 20 countries.  What is right now the main ... Read More»

Interview Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State Via Teleconference January 20, 2020 SECRETARY POMPEO:  Hello, this is Mike speaking. QUESTION:  This is Julio Sanchez.  Secretary Pompeo, welcome to our country. SECRETARY POMPEO:  Julio, thank you.  It’s great to be here.  It’s great to be back. QUESTION:  Okay.  We don’t have too much time, so let’s do it.  (Inaudible) the peace agreement ... Read More»