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December 8, 2020
The U.S. Applauds the Interim Government’s “People’s Vote”
The Venezuelan people will have the opportunity to voice their opinion of the illegitimate Maduro regime through the Consulta Popular, or People’s Vote. It is an opportunity to voice their support for a transition to democracy in Venezuela.
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December 8, 2020
U.S.-Slovenia Nuclear Cooperation Memorandum of Understanding
Today, the U.S. and Slovenia signed a Memorandum of Understanding Concerning Strategic Civil Nuclear Cooperation, which improves our cooperation on energy security and strengthens our diplomatic and economic relationship.
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December 7, 2020
EU’s Adoption of a Human Rights Sanctions Framework
The U.S. welcomes the European Union’s adoption of its global human rights sanctions framework. Today, on the occasion of International Human Rights Day, we note that this groundbreaking accomplishment will further protect human rights worldwide.
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