Tag: Organization of American States (OAS)

Thursday, July 31st 2025 - 08:48 UTC
Group of Friends of Haiti discusses next steps at OAS

Organization of American States (OAS) Secretary-General Albert Ramdin convened the first meeting of the Group of Friends of Haiti in Washington DC on Wednesday. This group serves as an informal platform for information sharing among stakeholders regarding the evolving situation in Haiti, aiming to improve coordination and alignment of efforts.
Saturday, June 28th 2025 - 10:55 UTC
OAS passes unanimous declaration favoring Argentina's stance regarding Falklands/Malvinas

The Organization of American States (OAS) unanimously adopted a declaration during its General Assembly in Antigua and Barbuda, supporting Argentina’s sovereignty claim over the Falkland/Malvinas Islands, South Georgia, and South Sandwich Islands.
Monday, March 10th 2025 - 21:08 UTC
Suriname's Ramdin chosen to become OAS' next Secretary-General

Albert Ramdin, Suriname's Foreign Minister, was elected Monday as the new Secretary-General of the Organization of American States (OAS) for the term 2025-2030, marking a historic first for a representative from a Caribbean Community (Caricom) member State.
Wednesday, September 4th 2024 - 10:18 UTC
International community concerned about arrest warrant against González Urrutia

Multiple voices from the international community expressed their concern Tuesday after Venezuela's Judiciary issued an arrest warrant against opposition leader Edmundo González Urrutia, whom many regard as the true winner of the July 28 presidential elections at which the incumbent Nicolás Maduro claims to have prevailed but without submitting any evidence.
Saturday, August 24th 2024 - 10:29 UTC
OAS rejects court ruling saying Maduro was reelected in Venezuela

The Organization of American States (OAS) General Secretariat Friday issued a statement rejecting Thursday's ruling by Venezuela's Supreme Court (TSJ) whereby the incumbent President Nicolás Maduro was declared the winner of the July 28 polls and would therefore rule the South American country between 2025 and 2031.
Saturday, August 3rd 2024 - 19:23 UTC
OAS calls for peaceful solution to Venezuelan crisis

The Organization of American States (OAS) General Secretariat issued a statement Saturday hoping for a peaceful solution to the ongoing political crisis in Venezuela.
Thursday, August 1st 2024 - 09:06 UTC
OAS fails to pass resolution calling for transparency in Venezuela

The Organization of American States (OAS) Permanent Council was one vote short Wednesday of passing a resolution to demand that Venezuelan electoral authorities publish the minutes of each voting table which would prove there was no fraud last Sunday when the incumbent Nicolás Maduro had been lawfully chosen for the 2025-2031 term.
Tuesday, July 30th 2024 - 19:31 UTC
OAS report says Venezuela's elections results untrustworthy given CNE bias

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's reelection is not to be taken at face value, according to the Organization of American States (OAS). The continental entity's election observation department found on Tuesday that the National Electoral Council (CNE) in Caracas is known to be pro-government biased.
Saturday, June 29th 2024 - 10:55 UTC
OAS General Assembly salutes Argentina's stance regarding Malvinas and issues Declaration of Asunción

The 54th General Assembly of the Organization of American States (OAS) concluded Friday in the Paraguayan capital with the Declaration of Asunción, a document promoting the elimination of violence against women and girls, the fight against climate change, and the fight against organized crime.
Thursday, June 27th 2024 - 09:20 UTC
OAS General Assembly opening ceremony focuses on Bolivian crisis

As all attendees were focused on the ongoing crisis unfolding in Bolivia, Paraguayan President Santiago Peña opened the Organization of American States (OAS) 54th General Assembly in Asunción by highlighting that democracy was the way to fight transnational crime, drug trafficking, and terrorism.