Press Releases: Representative of the Government of Venezuela to the United States

Press Releases: Representative of the Government of Venezuela to the United States
Press Statement

Michael R. Pompeo
Secretary of State

Washington, DC

January 27, 2019

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The United States accepted interim President Juan Guaido’s designation of Carlos Alfredo Vecchio as the Chargé d’Affaires of the Government of Venezuela to the United States on January 25. Mr. Vecchio will have authority over diplomatic affairs in the United States on behalf of Venezuela.

After his accreditation, Mr. Vecchio met with Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs David Hale, who reaffirmed the United States’ strong support for interim President Guaido’s leadership of Venezuela. The United States looks forward to working with Mr. Vecchio and other diplomatic staff as designated by interim President Guaido.

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Published January 27, 2019 at 10:45PM
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