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"The United States is pleased to partner with countries such as Mexico, Colombia, Brazil, Argentina and many others to advance the rule of law and the rule of law. to increase the security and prosperity of our people, "said Mr. Bolton.
"The recent elections of like-minded leaders in key countries, including Ivan Duque in Colombia and last weekend's Jair Bolsonaro in Brazil, are positive signs for the region's future," Bolton added. and demonstrates a growing regional commitment to free market principles and open, transparent and accountable governance. "
While Trump and the GOP adopt openly confrontational and racially-motivated ads, branding Central Americans as cop killers and immigration as a national threat, Bolton offered a counterpoint while it Expressed in a city populated by immigrants with a large Cuban-American community.
Not only did he deliver his speech in front of a building known as "Ellis Island South", but Bolton also paid tribute to the tradition of American immigrants by congratulating Cuban refugees on his life. to be pulled hard by efforts and sacrifices.
He pledged to the crowd a tough American approach to the "troika of tyranny", his tenure for Cuba, Venezuela and Nicaragua, claiming that they represented "the perils of poisoned ideologies left unchecked" .
He condemned socialism and hinted that the United States would work to overthrow these governments: "We are also an impatient people and it is time to see the peoples of these three countries dispose of free governments."
"Under this administration, we will no longer appease dictators and despots near our shores," said Bolton in a speech frequently interrupted by applause. "We will not reward shooting groups, torturers and murderers, we will defend the independence and freedom of our neighbors, and this president and his entire administration will stand alongside freedom fighters. "
"The troika of tyranny in this hemisphere – Cuba, Venezuela and Nicaragua – has finally run its course," he said.
"Concrete actions"
Bolton said the Trump government was taking "concrete steps to ensure that US dollars do not reach Cuban military and intelligence apparatus," and that the government will announce that "more than two dozen Additional entities "owned or controlled by the Cuban military and intelligence services will face sanctions that prevent them from doing business with US citizens and companies.
"And I think others will come too," he added. "We will make sure to put as much pressure as possible."
Bolton tied the Cuban government to "suffering" in Venezuela and called on other countries in the region to "let the Cuban regime know that it will be held responsible" for conditions in the region.
He called for the release of all Venezuelan political prisoners. the country to organize free and fair elections; the country is taking steps to restore the rule of law; and its acceptance of international aid in the face of widespread humanitarian difficulties as the economy crumbles.
He added that Trump had signed a new decree, effective immediately, which imposes "severe new sanctions" on Venezuela in order to target "networks operating in corrupt Venezuelan economic sectors and denying them access to wealth. stolen ".
Bolton said the United States was specifically targeting the gold sector, which was used to fill the coffers of President Nicolas Maduro and fund criminal groups. He added that "more sanctions will probably happen".
Bolton strongly condemned Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega, claiming that his regime had stifled freedom of expression and "imposed a policy of prison, exile or death on political opponents".
"This behavior is unacceptable everywhere and especially in the Western Hemisphere," Bolton said. "Free and fair elections must be organized and democracy restored for the Nicaraguan people." Until then, he added, "the Nicaraguan regime, like Venezuela and Cuba, will feel the full weight of the solid US sanctions regime."
Bolton added that "more penalties are likely to happen".
