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The United States Announces More than $171 Million in Additional Humanitarian and Development Assistance for People Affected by the Ongoing Crisis in Venezuela and the Region

Today, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield announced more than $171 million in additional assistance for people affected by the Venezuela regional crisis. The protracted political and economic crisis in Venezuela has driven more than 7.1 million Venezuelans to flee their country, and left more than 7.7 million of those remaining in Venezuela in need of urgent humanitarian assistance.

USAID Accelerates Climate Finance

Today at COP27, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) announced a suite of programs and targets to increase private investment in climate solutions and make progress on its COP26 commitment to mobilize $150 billion in climate finance by 2030. USAID is focusing on funding the most urgent needs in partner countries through expanding access to climate finance and increasing the number of financial institutions making climate investments.

Colombia Climate Change Country Profile

FACT SHEET – Colombia is particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change due to its physical, geographical, and socioeconomic characteristics. Climate-related natural disasters impact the most vulnerable populations, like Afro-Colombians and indigenous peoples, and droughts in the Andes impact the whole country’s access to water reserves.

The United States Announces Nearly $376 Million In Additional Humanitarian Assistance For People Affected By The Ongoing Crisis In Venezuela And The Region

Today the United States, through the U.S. Agency for International Development, announced nearly $376 million in additional humanitarian assistance for people affected by the Venezuela regional crisis.

Administrator Power’s Press Conference Following Inauguration Of Colombian President Gustavo Petro

MODERATOR: Good afternoon and welcome to all of our outlets. Welcome to the press conference with the elimination of the U.S. conference led by the Administrator USAID Samantha Power.

Administrator Samantha Power Meets With Gustavo Francisco Petro Urrego, President Of Colombia And U.S. Embassy Bogota Staff

The below is attributable to Acting Spokesperson Shejal Pulivarti:‎

Today, Administrator Samantha Power began her final day in Colombia with a visit to the U.S. Embassy, where she met with Embassy and USAID staff and expressed appreciation for their commitment to the Colombian people.

Administradora Samantha Power Se Reúne Con Gustavo Francisco Petro Urrego, Presidente De Colombia Y Personal De La Embajada De EE.UU. En Bogotá

Lo siguiente es atribuible a la portavoz interina Shejal Pulivarti:‎

Administrator Samantha Power Attends Inauguration Of His Excellency Gustavo Francisco Petro Urrego As President Of The Republic Of Colombia

The below is attributable to Acting Spokesperson Shejal Pulivarti:‎

USAID Administrator Samantha Power Travels To Bogotá Colombia

The below is attributable to Acting Spokesperson Shejal Pulivarti:‎

Administrator Samantha Power At The Swearing-In Ceremony For USAID/Colombia Mission Director Anupama Rajaraman

ADMINISTRATOR POWER: Good morning, everyone! And thanks to everybody on the screen who has turned on their camera. It is great to see all of the faces here and out there.