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Sanctions on Liquefied Petroleum Gas Shipping Network to Increase Pressure on Iran

The U.S. has sanctioned an Iranian LPG shipping network for exporting millions in Iranian oil and gas, funding Iran's nuclear and missile programs, as well as terrorist proxies. This action is part of the maximum pressure campaign.
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Diplomatic Security Service Dismantles Peruvian Human Smuggling Network to the US

The U.S. Department of State's Diplomatic Security Service, in collaboration with Peruvian authorities, has dismantled a Peruvian human smuggling network that facilitated illegal entry into the United States. Read the details on this significant operation.
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Fugitive Wanted for US Murder Apprehended in Vietnam by Diplomatic Security Service

The Diplomatic Security Service's successful apprehension of a US fugitive in Vietnam highlights the agency's global reach and expertise in cross-border investigations to bring criminals to justice.
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Candidate Announced for Inter-American Commission on Human Rights

The US government announces its support for Rosa María Payá's candidacy to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, highlighting her expertise in democracy and human rights advocacy.
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Houthi Leaders Sanctioned for Weapons Procurement and Destabilizing Violence

The U.S. has sanctioned seven senior Houthi leaders for their involvement in weapons procurement networks and recruiting Yemeni civilians to fight for Russia in Ukraine, aiming to disrupt the Houthis' violent campaign and support diplomatic efforts to resolve the Yemen conflict.
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Time for Peace Between Armenia and Azerbaijan

The historic peace treaty negotiations between Armenia and Azerbaijan over the Nagorno-Karabakh region represent a significant milestone in resolving one of the most intractable conflicts in the post-Soviet space. This development aligns with the U.S. vision for a more peaceful world.
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Accountability for the Ortega-Murillo Dictatorship

The U.S. government has imposed visa restrictions on over 250 officials from the Nicaraguan dictatorship led by Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo, as part of efforts to promote accountability and support the Nicaraguan people's fight for their fundamental rights and freedoms.
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Reward Offered for Arrest of Guatemalan Narcotics Trafficker Haroldo Waldemar Lorenzana Terraza

The U.S. State Dept. is offering a $5 million reward for information leading to the arrest of Guatemalan drug trafficker Haroldo Waldemar Lorenzana Terraza, a member of the Lorenzana cartel with ties to the Sinaloa Cartel.
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Reward Offers for Information on LNFM Cartel Leaders

The U.S. State Dept. offers up to $8 million rewards for information leading to the arrest of LNFM cartel leaders Johnny and Jose Alfredo Hurtado Olascoaga, designated as a Foreign Terrorist Organization. This aims to disrupt the group's drug trafficking operations.
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G7 Foreign Ministers Declare Maritime Security and Prosperity

G7 Foreign Ministers reaffirm their commitment to a free, open, and secure maritime domain based on the rule of law, recognizing the importance of maritime security and prosperity for global stability and well-being.