U.S. Embassy Statement – FATF Decision
February 21, 2020 The United States Embassy acknowledges the significant steps that the Latvian Government has taken to combat money laundering and to respond to…
Remarks at ForbesClub Event
Chargé d’Affaires Paul Poletes Remarks at ForbesClub Event Friday, January 24 at 4 p.m. at the Pullman Hotel Good afternoon. Thank you to Forbes Latvija…
Remarks at the Opening of the U.S. Information Center in Daugavpils
Ambassador John Carwile January 22, 2020 Daugavpils Good evening. It is an honor to make my first trip to Daugavpils as the U.S. Ambassador to…
U.S. Ambassador Visited Daugavpils
Riga, January 23, 2020 – U.S. Ambassador John Carwile made his first official visit to Daugavpils from January 22-23. During his visit, Ambassador Carwile visited…
Message for U.S. Citizens: Voting in 2020 U.S. Elections
Registering to Vote and submitting a ballot is fast, easy, and can be done from anywhere in the world! Start by confirming your voter registration…
Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Riga, Latvia
Location: Latvia Event: Heightened Middle East Tensions There is heightened tension in the Middle East that may result in security risks to U.S. citizens abroad.…
Treasury Sanctions Corruption and Material Support Networks
U.S. Department of the Treasury December 9, 2019 Global Magnitsky and Venezuela designations target corruption on International Anti-Corruption Day Washington – Corruption is a global…
Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Riga, Latvia
Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Riga, Latvia Location: Latvia, countrywide Event: During the holiday season, there are ongoing threats posed by transnational terrorist organizations and individuals inspired…
Anti-Corruption Day: Recognizing Latvia’s Efforts to Fight Money Laundering
Ambassador John L. Carwile December 4, 2019 Since my arrival in November as the United States Ambassador, Latvians have proven to be welcoming, gracious, and…
BOOKS ARE STILL COOL!
Hello all avid readers. Looking for a good post Halloween read as the days get darker and colder from America’s most prolific scary story teller…
New U.S. Ambassador-Designate to Latvia Arrived Friday, November 1
Riga, November 1, 2019. – The new U.S. Ambassador-designate to Latvia, John L. Carwile, arrived in Riga on November 1. He will begin his official…
U.S. Embassy Riga Brings Gordon Sander’s “My America 2” Photography Exhibit to Riga
Riga, September 18, 2019 – The United States Embassy in Riga is proud to support the photography exhibit “My America 2,” a retrospective of U.S.…
U.S. Embassy Nominates Brigita Dreiže as Trafficking in Persons Hero
Riga, September 5, 2019 – U.S. Chargé d’Affaires to Latvia Paul Poletes hosted a lunch on September 5 in honor of Ms. Brigita Dreiže of…
BOOKS ARE STILL COOL!
Hello all avid readers. Apologies for a prolonged hiatus, but the book club is back with ZUCKED, by Roger McNamee. This controversial book has raised…
Remarks at the July 4 Independence Day Reception
Ambassador Nancy Bikoff Pettit June 26, 2019 Good afternoon ministers and excellencies, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. Welcome to the United States Embassy’s celebration of…
U.S. Embassy Celebrates Exchange Program Awards
Riga, June 13, 2019 – Today, Nancy Pettit, United States Ambassador to Latvia, will honor this year’s exchange program recipients for the Fulbright, Humphrey, Benjamin…
Demonstration Alert – U.S. Embassy Riga, Latvia, May 8-9, 2019
Location: Announced gathering points and route include, but are not limited to, the Victory Park and Old Town in Riga. Event: Large organized gatherings to commemorate Victory Day. are expected to begin on…
NATOs Strength is in its Unity
Nancy Bikoff Pettit U.S. Ambassador to Latvia The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is the most successful alliance in history. Over the past 70 years,…
