Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau led the U.S. delegation to the 55th Organization of American States (OAS) General Assembly in St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda, emphasizing the United States' commitment to addressing challenges in the Western Hemisphere. Landau urged for institutional reform and concrete action from the OAS to tackle issues such as Venezuela's democratic collapse and Haiti's security crisis. He stated, “This is not a time for mere words and slogans about hemispheric solidarity. It’s time for the OAS to show results.”
A significant outcome was the adoption of a U.S.-co-sponsored resolution mandating a 45-day action plan to coordinate support for Haiti. This includes regional law enforcement aid and electoral preparedness. For the first time, the OAS recognized organized gang efforts against Haiti's government.
The U.S., alongside Argentina, Ecuador, El Salvador, Panama, Paraguay, and Peru, condemned Tren de Aragua for its criminal activities through a joint statement led by Peru.
In terms of democracy and human rights, Rosa María Payá was elected to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR), demonstrating U.S. dedication to democratic governance.
A U.S.-drafted resolution was adopted by OAS member states to commemorate the upcoming 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. The session with observer states reaffirmed partnerships with contributions exceeding $24 million in 2024.
Ambassador Michael Kozak stressed reforms at the Summit Implementation Review Group meeting chaired by the Dominican Republic. The General Assembly scheduled a session on October 15, 2025, to approve OAS's 2026 budget.
Looking ahead, Panama will host the 56th General Assembly in 2026.