Celia X Mendoza

Multimedia International Correspondent at Voice of America (VOA)

She/Her/Ella. Journalist. Colombian-American Passionate about social issues and news. Billingual international correspondent

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Biden to lift state sponsor of terrorism designation on Cuba

Jan 14, 2025 | voanews.com | Celia X Mendoza

U.S. President Joe Biden notified Congress on Tuesday that he intends to delist Cuba as a U.S.-designated state sponsor of terrorism in a deal facilitated by the Catholic Church to free political prisoners on the island. Speaking on the condition of anonymity before the announcement, senior administration officials told reporters that dozens of political prisoners and others deemed unjustly detained by U.S. officials would be freed by noon on January 20.
Haiti's prime minister urges 'partners' to fulfill pledges to help bring peace

Sep 26, 2024 | voanews.com | Celia X Mendoza

The URL has been copied to your clipboardThe code has been copied to your clipboard. With violent gangs controlling most of Haiti’s capital, Port-au-Prince, calls for a formal U.N. peacekeeping mission are growing. The country’s prime minister says the current international effort lacks resources, manpower and the capability to face the gangs. Celia Mendoza reports.
US weighs action against Venezuelan government after opposition leader flees to Spain

Sep 9, 2024 | voanews.com | Celia X Mendoza

As the international community closely follows fallout from the disputed Venezuelan election, the United States is calling for transparency and weighing actions against the government of President Nicolas Maduro, which has issued arrest warrants against opposition leaders, including rival presidential candidate Edmundo Gonzalez. Celia Mendoza reports from the State Department in Washington. ShareUS weighs action against Venezuelan government after opposition leader flees to Spain
Carter Center says Venezuela election ‘cannot be considered democratic’

Jul 30, 2024 | voanews.com | Celia X Mendoza

As unrest grows across Venezuela over Sunday’s presidential election, the U.S.-based Carter Center says the disputed vote that ended with President Nicolas Maduro being declared the winner “cannot be considered democratic.”The non-governmental organization founded by former President Jimmy Carter and his late wife, Rosalynn, deployed a team of 17 election experts to the South American country to observe the vote.
International community calls for Venezuelan elections verification as manipulation claims grow

Jul 29, 2024 | voanews.com | Celia X Mendoza

Large numbers of Venezuelans took part in Sunday’s presidential election, whose process has drawn scrutiny. Although some Venezuelans have taken to the streets to protest the results, others do not dispute them. Meanwhile, the international community is calling for an independent verification of the vote. VOA’s Celia Mendoza reports from the State Department. ShareInternational community calls for Venezuelan elections verification as manipulation claims grow
World closely watches Sunday’s presidential election in Venezuela

Jul 27, 2024 | voanews.com | Celia X Mendoza

As Venezuelans prepare to cast their ballots Sunday in the presidential election, officials at the U.S. State Department said they will be closely following the activities of July 28 — a day they described as “a historic moment for Venezuela as the nation has endured significant political and economic turmoil over the past two decades.” The ballot this year also serves as a referendum on “socialism for the 21st century," the ideological view that has ruled the country since Hugo Chavez came...
US, Latin American nations unveil strategy to boost the hemisphere

Jul 19, 2024 | voanews.com | Celia X Mendoza

Foreign ministers from a dozen Western Hemisphere nations set their sights on ambitious goals to boost the region's economy at a semiannual meeting in Washington this week, with clean energy, cybersecurity and investments in semiconductors high on their list. Improved education and food security were also identified as key goals at the meeting on Wednesday of the Americas Partnership for Economic Prosperity, comprising nations from North, South and Central America and the Caribbean.
US, Latin American grouping aims to confront economic problems

Jul 16, 2024 | voanews.com | Celia X Mendoza

The problems of rising poverty and decreasing productivity in Latin America will be on the agenda when the foreign ministers of 12 regional countries convene in Washington on Wednesday, a U.S. State Department official said. Secretary of State Antony Blinken aims during the talks to "tackle” those challenges and work toward making the Americas “the world's most economically competitive region,” said Brian Nichols, assistant secretary of state for Western Hemisphere affairs.
VIKTOR-IA

Jun 5, 2024 | projects.voanews.com | Celia X Mendoza |Jorge Agobian |Jorge Agobián

Documental de la Voz de América sobre la guerra en Ucrania La vida y la muerte convergen en cada giro de la existencia para millones de ucranianos. VIKTOR-IA reúne los testimonios de quienes sobreviven bajo la amenaza constante de la guerra y la ocupación rusa. Mientras deciden seguir adelante con sus vidas cotidianas, enfrentan el dilema de soñar un futuro en paz o abstenerse de planificar a largo plazo.
Mexico elects its first woman president in landslide win

Jun 4, 2024 | voanews.com | Celia X Mendoza

Mexico has elected its first woman president and the first with a Jewish background in the nation’s history. Experts say Claudia Sheinbaum will face a series of major challenges when she becomes the chief of Mexico, a top U.S. ally. VOA’s Celia Mendoza reports from the capital, Mexico City. (Camera and Produced by: Miguel Angel Boizo)