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ubermenu-image-size-ubermenu-image" src="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2015/12/default-blog-seal-175x105.png" srcset="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2015/12/default-blog-seal-175x105.png 175w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2015/12/default-blog-seal-350x210.png 350w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2015/12/default-blog-seal.png 750w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2015/12/default-blog-seal-200x120.png 200w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" width="175" height="105" alt="" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">FinCEN Withdraws Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Against ABLV Bank</span></a></li><li id="menu-item-7001-post-22272" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-7001 ubermenu-item-7001-post-22272 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/u-s-department-of-state-allocates-1-86-million-to-latvian-ngos-and-international-organizations-to-assist-ukrainian-refugees-in-latvia/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-ubermenu-image" src="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/ua1-15-175x105.jpg" srcset="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/ua1-15-175x105.jpg 175w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/ua1-15-350x211.jpg 350w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/ua1-15-750x450.jpg 750w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/ua1-15-768x464.jpg 768w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/ua1-15-1536x927.jpg 1536w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/ua1-15-2048x1237.jpg 2048w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/ua1-15-1140x684.jpg 1140w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/ua1-15-200x121.jpg 200w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" width="175" height="105" alt="Two smiling women" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">U.S. Department of State allocates $1.86 million to Latvian NGOs and international organizations to assist Ukrainian refugees in Latvia</span></a></li><li id="menu-item-7001-post-22206" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-7001 ubermenu-item-7001-post-22206 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/remarks-by-u-s-ambassador-christopher-robinson-247th-independence-day-celebration/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-ubermenu-image" src="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2015/12/default-blog-seal-175x105.png" srcset="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2015/12/default-blog-seal-175x105.png 175w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2015/12/default-blog-seal-350x210.png 350w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2015/12/default-blog-seal.png 750w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2015/12/default-blog-seal-200x120.png 200w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" width="175" height="105" alt="" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Remarks by U.S. Ambassador Christopher Robinson 247th Independence Day Celebration</span></a></li><li id="menu-item-7001-post-22065" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-7001 ubermenu-item-7001-post-22065 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/robinson_en-2/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-ubermenu-image" src="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/IMG_2203-175x105.jpg" srcset="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/IMG_2203-175x105.jpg 175w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/IMG_2203-1140x684.jpg 1140w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/IMG_2203-750x450.jpg 750w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" width="175" height="105" alt="" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">United States European Command Donation of Household Appliances and Beds to Provide Support to Ukrainian Refugees in Latvia</span></a></li></ul></li><li id="menu-item-13760" class="ubermenu-tab ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-taxonomy ubermenu-item-object-category ubermenu-item-has-children ubermenu-item-13760 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-full ubermenu-has-submenu-drop" data-ubermenu-trigger="mouseover" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-item-layout-default ubermenu-content-align-right ubermenu-item-layout-text_only" href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/events/"><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Events</span><i class='ubermenu-sub-indicator fas fa-angle-down'></i></a><ul class="ubermenu-tab-content-panel ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-3-4 ubermenu-submenu ubermenu-submenu-id-13760 ubermenu-submenu-type-tab-content-panel ubermenu-autoclear ubermenu-submenu-retractor-top" ><li class="ubermenu-retractor ubermenu-retractor-desktop"><i class="fas fa-times"></i></li><li id="menu-item-13763-post-22206" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-13763 ubermenu-item-13763-post-22206 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/remarks-by-u-s-ambassador-christopher-robinson-247th-independence-day-celebration/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-ubermenu-image" src="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2015/12/default-blog-seal-175x105.png" srcset="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2015/12/default-blog-seal-175x105.png 175w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2015/12/default-blog-seal-350x210.png 350w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2015/12/default-blog-seal.png 750w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2015/12/default-blog-seal-200x120.png 200w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" width="175" height="105" alt="" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Remarks by U.S. Ambassador Christopher Robinson 247th Independence Day Celebration</span></a></li><li id="menu-item-13763-post-22065" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-13763 ubermenu-item-13763-post-22065 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/robinson_en-2/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-ubermenu-image" src="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/IMG_2203-175x105.jpg" srcset="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/IMG_2203-175x105.jpg 175w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/IMG_2203-1140x684.jpg 1140w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/IMG_2203-750x450.jpg 750w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" width="175" height="105" alt="" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">United States European Command Donation of Household Appliances and Beds to Provide Support to Ukrainian Refugees in Latvia</span></a></li><li id="menu-item-13763-post-21360" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-13763 ubermenu-item-13763-post-21360 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/u-s-and-latvian-officials-participated-in-unveiling-ceremony-for-u-s-funded-fire-station-at-lielvarde-air-force-base/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-ubermenu-image" src="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/pic3lfs-175x105.jpg" srcset="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/pic3lfs-175x105.jpg 175w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/pic3lfs-1140x684.jpg 1140w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/pic3lfs-750x450.jpg 750w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" width="175" height="105" alt="Fire Station" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">U.S. and Latvian Officials Participated in Unveiling Ceremony for U.S.-Funded Fire Station at Lielvārde Air Force Base</span></a></li><li id="menu-item-13763-post-21317" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-13763 ubermenu-item-13763-post-21317 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/ambassador-john-carwiles-remarks-on-independence-day/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-ubermenu-image" src="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/post-2-175x105.jpg" srcset="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/post-2-175x105.jpg 175w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/post-2-1140x684.jpg 1140w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/post-2-750x450.jpg 750w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" width="175" height="105" alt="Four Marines marching" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Ambassador John Carwile’s Remarks on America’s 246th Independence Day</span></a></li></ul></li><li id="menu-item-13761" class="ubermenu-tab ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-taxonomy ubermenu-item-object-category ubermenu-item-has-children ubermenu-item-13761 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-full ubermenu-has-submenu-drop" data-ubermenu-trigger="mouseover" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-item-layout-default ubermenu-content-align-right ubermenu-item-layout-text_only" href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/speeches/"><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Speeches</span><i class='ubermenu-sub-indicator fas fa-angle-down'></i></a><ul class="ubermenu-tab-content-panel ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-3-4 ubermenu-submenu ubermenu-submenu-id-13761 ubermenu-submenu-type-tab-content-panel ubermenu-autoclear ubermenu-submenu-retractor-top" ><li class="ubermenu-retractor ubermenu-retractor-desktop"><i class="fas fa-times"></i></li><li id="menu-item-13764-post-22723" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-13764 ubermenu-item-13764-post-22723 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/remarks-by-ambassador-christopher-robinson-at-the-independence-day-celebration-2024/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-ubermenu-image" src="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/IMG_5761_web-175x105.jpg" srcset="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/IMG_5761_web-175x105.jpg 175w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/IMG_5761_web-1140x684.jpg 1140w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/IMG_5761_web-750x450.jpg 750w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" width="175" height="105" alt="marines marching" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Remarks by Ambassador Christopher Robinson at the Independence Day Celebration 2024</span></a></li><li id="menu-item-13764-post-22527" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-13764 ubermenu-item-13764-post-22527 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/corr_day_23-2-2/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-ubermenu-image" src="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2-175x105.jpg" srcset="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2-175x105.jpg 175w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2-1140x684.jpg 1140w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2-750x450.jpg 750w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" width="175" height="105" alt="Donation ceremony" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Ambassador Christopher Robinson’s Remarks at State Border Guard Handover Event</span></a></li><li id="menu-item-13764-post-22451" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-13764 ubermenu-item-13764-post-22451 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/corr_day_23-2/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-ubermenu-image" src="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2015/12/default-blog-seal-175x105.png" srcset="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2015/12/default-blog-seal-175x105.png 175w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2015/12/default-blog-seal-350x210.png 350w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2015/12/default-blog-seal.png 750w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2015/12/default-blog-seal-200x120.png 200w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" width="175" height="105" alt="" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Ambassador Christopher Robinson’s Remarks at Latvian Ministry of Defense</span></a></li><li id="menu-item-13764-post-22206" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-13764 ubermenu-item-13764-post-22206 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/remarks-by-u-s-ambassador-christopher-robinson-247th-independence-day-celebration/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-ubermenu-image" src="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2015/12/default-blog-seal-175x105.png" srcset="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2015/12/default-blog-seal-175x105.png 175w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2015/12/default-blog-seal-350x210.png 350w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2015/12/default-blog-seal.png 750w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2015/12/default-blog-seal-200x120.png 200w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" width="175" height="105" alt="" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Remarks by U.S. Ambassador Christopher Robinson 247th Independence Day Celebration</span></a></li></ul></li><li id="menu-item-13762" class="ubermenu-tab ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-taxonomy ubermenu-item-object-category ubermenu-item-has-children ubermenu-item-13762 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-full ubermenu-has-submenu-drop" data-ubermenu-trigger="mouseover" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-item-layout-default ubermenu-content-align-right ubermenu-item-layout-text_only" href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/security-and-emergency-messages/"><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Security & Emergency Messages</span><i class='ubermenu-sub-indicator fas fa-angle-down'></i></a><ul class="ubermenu-tab-content-panel ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-3-4 ubermenu-submenu ubermenu-submenu-id-13762 ubermenu-submenu-type-tab-content-panel ubermenu-autoclear ubermenu-submenu-retractor-top" ><li class="ubermenu-retractor ubermenu-retractor-desktop"><i class="fas fa-times"></i></li><li id="menu-item-13765-post-18131" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-13765 ubermenu-item-13765-post-18131 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/security-alert-u-s-embassy-riga/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-ubermenu-image" src="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2015/12/default-blog-seal-175x105.png" srcset="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2015/12/default-blog-seal-175x105.png 175w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2015/12/default-blog-seal-350x210.png 350w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2015/12/default-blog-seal.png 750w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2015/12/default-blog-seal-200x120.png 200w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" width="175" height="105" alt="" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Riga, Latvia</span></a></li><li id="menu-item-13765-post-18072" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-13765 ubermenu-item-13765-post-18072 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/security-alert-u-s-embassy-riga-latvia-november-2019/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-ubermenu-image" src="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2015/12/default-blog-seal-175x105.png" srcset="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2015/12/default-blog-seal-175x105.png 175w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2015/12/default-blog-seal-350x210.png 350w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2015/12/default-blog-seal.png 750w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2015/12/default-blog-seal-200x120.png 200w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" width="175" height="105" alt="" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Riga, Latvia</span></a></li><li id="menu-item-13765-post-16822" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-13765 ubermenu-item-13765-post-16822 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/demonstration-alert-u-s-embassy-riga-latvia-may-8-9-2018/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-ubermenu-image" src="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2015/12/default-blog-seal-175x105.png" srcset="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2015/12/default-blog-seal-175x105.png 175w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2015/12/default-blog-seal-350x210.png 350w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2015/12/default-blog-seal.png 750w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2015/12/default-blog-seal-200x120.png 200w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" width="175" height="105" alt="" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Demonstration Alert – U.S. Embassy Riga, Latvia, May 8-9, 2018</span></a></li><li id="menu-item-13765-post-16818" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-13765 ubermenu-item-13765-post-16818 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/security-alert-u-s-embassy-riga-latvia-may-7-2018/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-ubermenu-image" src="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2015/12/default-blog-seal-175x105.png" srcset="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2015/12/default-blog-seal-175x105.png 175w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2015/12/default-blog-seal-350x210.png 350w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2015/12/default-blog-seal.png 750w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2015/12/default-blog-seal-200x120.png 200w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" width="175" height="105" alt="" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Security Alert – U. S. Embassy Riga, Latvia May 7, 2018</span></a></li></ul></li></ul></li></ul></li></ul></nav>  </nav> </div> </div> </header> <div class="container fp-slider"><div id="carousel-example-generic" class="carousel slide fp-slider" data-ride="carousel" data-wrap="false" data-pause="hover"><div class="carousel-inner"><div class="item one active"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/education-culture/"><img src="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/unnamed-1-1140x440.jpg" alt="Ambassador Robinson Welcomes U.S. Exchange Program Alumni" title="unnamed (1)"></a><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/education-culture/"><div class="carousel-caption"><h3>Ambassador Robinson Welcomes U.S. Exchange Program Alumni</h3><p>Ambassador Robinson: “Whether you were on exchange program last year or decades ago, this community has always been defined by its strength, shared values, and the spirit of support that transcends time. As alumni, you are the ambassadors of exchange experiences.”</p> </div></a></div><div class="item two "><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/launch-of-the-new-smart-traveler-enrollment-program-step-re-enroll-now/"><img src="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/MWP-1.0-Website-Carousel-Graphic-1140x440.jpg" alt="New STEP Program" title="MWP 1.0 Website Carousel Graphic"></a><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/launch-of-the-new-smart-traveler-enrollment-program-step-re-enroll-now/"><div class="carousel-caption"><h3>New STEP Program</h3></div></a></div><div class="item three "><div class="embed-container youtube"><iframe title="YouTube Video" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/QaGoi41TZ6Q?si=KM_AbOzzR9eFKzOr?controls=0&rel=0&showinfo=0&iv_load_policy=3" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><a href="https://youtu.be/QaGoi41TZ6Q?si=xvfnunx9qyTTELNo"><div class="carousel-caption"><h3>Ambassador Robinson: U.S. Remains Firmly Committed to NATO Alliance</h3><p>Ambassador Robinson discussed security issues with Sargs.lv. news portal </p> </div></a></div><div class="item four "><div class="embed-container youtube"><iframe title="YouTube Video" src="https://youtube.com/embed/zK2Sm3XFtmI?controls=0&rel=0&showinfo=0&iv_load_policy=3" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/our-relationship/our-ambassador/"><div class="carousel-caption"><h3>Please meet Ambassador Robinson</h3></div></a></div><a class="left carousel-control" href="#carousel-example-generic" role="button" data-slide="prev"> <span class="glyphicon glyphicon-chevron-left"></span></a><a class="right carousel-control" href="#carousel-example-generic" role="button" data-slide="next"> <span class="glyphicon glyphicon-chevron-right"></span></a></div><div class="col-md-12 hidden-sm hidden-xs" id="slider-thumbs"><ul class="list-inline carousel-indicators"><li data-target="#carousel-example-generic" data-slide-to="0" class="thumbitem"><a><div class="slider-navigation thumbptag one">Ambassador Robinson Welcomes U.S. Exchange Program Alumni</div></a></li><li data-target="#carousel-example-generic" data-slide-to="1" class="thumbitem"><a><div class="slider-navigation thumbptag two">New STEP Program</div></a></li><li data-target="#carousel-example-generic" data-slide-to="2" class="thumbitem"><a><div class="slider-navigation thumbptag three">Ambassador Robinson: U.S. Remains Firmly Committed to NATO Alliance</div></a></li><li data-target="#carousel-example-generic" data-slide-to="3" class="thumbitem"><a><div class="slider-navigation thumbptag four">Please meet Ambassador Robinson</div></a></li></ul></div></div></div>   <div id="main" class="wrap container mo-background " role="document"> <div class="content row"> <main class="main"> <div class="mo-page-content homepage-tp"> <div class="mo-front-page"> <div class="mo-home-widgets"> <div class="mo-frontpage-widgets widget text-5 widget_text"> <div class="textwidget"> <div class="mo-flipbox"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/emergency-contact/" class="flipbox-href"><div class="mo-flipbox-front"><i class="fa fa-phone fa-lg"></i><p>Emergency Assistance </p></div><div class="mo-flipbox-back"><p>Emergency Information and Contacts</p>Learn More</div></a></a></div><div class="mo-flipbox"><a href="https://step.state.gov/" class="flipbox-href"><div class="mo-flipbox-front"><i class="fa fa-suitcase fa-lg"></i><p>Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</p></div><div class="mo-flipbox-back"><p>Enroll for alerts at step.state.gov. </p>Learn More</div></a></a></div><div class="mo-flipbox"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/embassy/" class="flipbox-href"><div class="mo-flipbox-front"><i class="fa fa-envelope fa-lg"></i><p>Contact Us</p></div><div class="mo-flipbox-back"><p>Contact Us</p>Learn More</div></a></a></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="blogrollcontent mainroll"><article class="post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry"><div class="blogrollbox" ><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/final-opportunities-to-return-voted-ballots/" class="darken"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image default-home-seal" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a></div><h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/final-opportunities-to-return-voted-ballots/">Final Opportunities to Return Voted Ballots</a></h2><p class="blog-meta">30 September, 2024 | <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/alert/" rel="category tag">Alert</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/messages-for-us-citizens/" rel="category tag">Messages for U.S. Citizens</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/us-citizen-services/" rel="category tag">U.S. Citizen Services</a></p><div class="entry-summary"><p>Final Opportunities to Return Voted Ballots Return your voted ballot now! Remember U.S. embassies and consulates are not polling places. Same-day, in-person voting is not…</p></div></article><article class="post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry"><div class="blogrollbox" ><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/fincen-withdrawal-of-notice-of-proposed-rulemaking-against-ablv-bank/" class="darken"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image default-home-seal" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a></div><h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/fincen-withdrawal-of-notice-of-proposed-rulemaking-against-ablv-bank/">FinCEN Withdrawal of Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Against ABLV Bank </a></h2><p class="blog-meta">26 September, 2024 | <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/commercial-affairs/" rel="category tag">Commercial Affairs</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/economic-affairs/" rel="category tag">Economic Affairs</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/news/" rel="category tag">News</a></p><div class="entry-summary"><p>FACT SHEET On September 26, the U.S. Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) announced the withdrawal of a notice of proposed rulemaking against ABLV…</p></div></article><article class="post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry"><div class="blogrollbox" ><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/22841/" class="darken"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image default-home-seal" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a></div><h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/22841/">FinCEN Withdraws Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Against ABLV Bank</a></h2><p class="blog-meta">26 September, 2024 | <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/news/" rel="category tag">News</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/political-affairs/" rel="category tag">Political Affairs</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" rel="category tag">Press Releases</a></p><div class="entry-summary"><p>Riga, September 26, 2024 – The U.S. Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) announced the withdrawal of a notice of proposed rulemaking against ABLV…</p></div></article><article class="post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry"><div class="blogrollbox" ><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/launch-of-the-new-smart-traveler-enrollment-program-step-re-enroll-now/" class="darken"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image default-home-seal" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a></div><h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/launch-of-the-new-smart-traveler-enrollment-program-step-re-enroll-now/">Launch of the New Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) – Re-Enroll Now!</a></h2><p class="blog-meta">17 September, 2024 | <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/alert/" rel="category tag">Alert</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/messages-for-us-citizens/" rel="category tag">Messages for U.S. Citizens</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/us-citizen-services/" rel="category tag">U.S. Citizen Services</a></p><div class="entry-summary"><p>Message for U.S. Citizens: Launch of the New Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) – Re-Enroll Now! Location: Worldwide Event: On September 16, 2024, the Department…</p></div></article><article class="post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry"><div class="blogrollbox" ><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/participate-in-absentee-voting-week/" class="darken"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image default-home-seal" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a></div><h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/participate-in-absentee-voting-week/">Participate in Absentee Voting Week</a></h2><p class="blog-meta">13 September, 2024 | <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/alert/" rel="category tag">Alert</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/messages-for-us-citizens/" rel="category tag">Messages for U.S. Citizens</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/us-citizen-services/" rel="category tag">U.S. Citizen Services</a></p><div class="entry-summary"><p>Voter registration deadlines vary by state. Some states require voters to be registered 30 days before an election. Check the Federal Voting Assistance Program website…</p></div></article><article class="post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry"><div class="blogrollbox" ><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/remarks-by-ambassador-christopher-robinson-at-the-independence-day-celebration-2024/" class="darken"><img src="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/IMG_5761_web-750x450.jpg" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="marines marching" title="IMG_5761_web"></a></div><h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/remarks-by-ambassador-christopher-robinson-at-the-independence-day-celebration-2024/">Remarks by Ambassador Christopher Robinson at the Independence Day Celebration 2024</a></h2><p class="blog-meta">3 July, 2024 | <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/ambassador/" rel="category tag">Ambassador</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/news/" rel="category tag">News</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/speeches/" rel="category tag">Speeches</a></p><div class="entry-summary"><p>Remarks by Ambassador Christopher Robinson Independence Day Celebration July 2, 2024 Labdien, mīļie draugi! Mums ir patiess prieks jūs atkal sveikt vēstniecībā, lai kopā nosvinētu…</p></div></article><article class="post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry"><div class="blogrollbox" ><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/federal-benefits-unit-representatives-from-warsaw-to-visit-riga-july-16-17-2024/" class="darken"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image default-home-seal" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a></div><h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/federal-benefits-unit-representatives-from-warsaw-to-visit-riga-july-16-17-2024/">Federal Benefits Unit Representatives from Warsaw to Visit Riga July 16 – 17, 2024</a></h2><p class="blog-meta">28 June, 2024 | <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/alert/" rel="category tag">Alert</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/messages-for-us-citizens/" rel="category tag">Messages for U.S. Citizens</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/us-citizen-services/" rel="category tag">U.S. Citizen Services</a></p><div class="entry-summary"><p>Federal Benefits Unit Representatives from Warsaw to Visit Riga July 16 – 17, 2024 Representatives of the Social Security Administration will be visiting Riga on…</p></div></article><article class="post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry"><div class="blogrollbox" ><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/vote2024/" class="darken"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image default-home-seal" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a></div><h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/vote2024/">Message for U.S. Citizens: Voting in the 2024 U.S. Election</a></h2><p class="blog-meta">21 June, 2024 | <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/alert/" rel="category tag">Alert</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/messages-for-us-citizens/" rel="category tag">Messages for U.S. Citizens</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/us-citizen-services/" rel="category tag">U.S. Citizen Services</a></p><div class="entry-summary"><p>CELEBRATE DEMOCRACY THIS 4TH OF JULY BY ENSURING YOU ARE PREPARED TO VOTE IN THE 2024 U.S. ELECTION …</p></div></article><article class="post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry"><div class="blogrollbox" ><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/april-12-voting-town-hall-with-ambassador-christopher-robinson/" class="darken"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image default-home-seal" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a></div><h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/april-12-voting-town-hall-with-ambassador-christopher-robinson/">April 12 Voting Town Hall with Ambassador Christopher Robinson</a></h2><p class="blog-meta">2 April, 2024 | <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/alert/" rel="category tag">Alert</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/messages-for-us-citizens/" rel="category tag">Messages for U.S. Citizens</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/us-citizen-services/" rel="category tag">U.S. Citizen Services</a></p><div class="entry-summary"><p>The U.S. Embassy invites U.S. citizens resident in or traveling to Latvia to a Voting Town Hall with Ambassador to Latvia Christopher Robinson. Please join us…</p></div></article><article class="post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry"><div class="blogrollbox" ><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/22579/" class="darken"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image default-home-seal" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a></div><h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/22579/">Ambassador Robinson: United States and other Allies stand with you to defend our collective security...</a></h2><p class="blog-meta">27 March, 2024 | <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/ambassador/" rel="category tag">Ambassador</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/policy/" rel="category tag">Policy</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/us-and-lv/" rel="category tag">U.S. & Latvia</a></p><div class="entry-summary"><p>Ambassador Christopher Robinson Latvijas Avīze March 26, 2024 “Latvia knows the meaning of security and the loss of it. And this is why being invited…</p></div></article><article class="post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry"><div class="blogrollbox" ><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/corr_day_23-2-2/" class="darken"><img src="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2-750x450.jpg" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Donation ceremony" title="2"></a></div><h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/corr_day_23-2-2/">Ambassador Christopher Robinson’s Remarks at State Border Guard Handover Event</a></h2><p class="blog-meta">25 January, 2024 | <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/ambassador/" rel="category tag">Ambassador</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/news/" rel="category tag">News</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/speeches/" rel="category tag">Speeches</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/us-and-lv/" rel="category tag">U.S. & Latvia</a></p><div class="entry-summary"><p>Ambassador Christopher Robinson Remarks at State Border Guard Handover Event January 24, 2024 Minister Kozlovskis, General Pujāts, distinguished guests, I am pleased to be with…</p></div></article><article class="post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry"><div class="blogrollbox" ><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/voting-in-2024-u-s-federal-elections/" class="darken"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image default-home-seal" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a></div><h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/voting-in-2024-u-s-federal-elections/">Voting in 2024 U.S. Federal Elections</a></h2><p class="blog-meta">19 January, 2024 | <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/alert/" rel="category tag">Alert</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/messages-for-us-citizens/" rel="category tag">Messages for U.S. Citizens</a></p><div class="entry-summary"><p>Your vote counts! Did you know that many U.S. federal elections for the House of Representatives and Senate have been decided by a margin smaller than…</p></div></article><article class="post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry"><div class="blogrollbox" ><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/corr_day_23-2/" class="darken"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image default-home-seal" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a></div><h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/corr_day_23-2/">Ambassador Christopher Robinson’s Remarks at Latvian Ministry of Defense</a></h2><p class="blog-meta">12 December, 2023 | <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/ambassador/" rel="category tag">Ambassador</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/news/" rel="category tag">News</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/political-affairs/" rel="category tag">Political Affairs</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/speeches/" rel="category tag">Speeches</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/us-and-lv/" rel="category tag">U.S. & Latvia</a></p><div class="entry-summary"><p>Ambassador to Latvia Christopher Robinson Remarks at Latvian Ministry of Defense December 8, 2023 Thank you Minister Sprūds and thank you to your team at…</p></div></article><article class="post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry"><div class="blogrollbox" ><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/corr_day_23/" class="darken"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image default-home-seal" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a></div><h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/corr_day_23/">Ambassador Christopher Robinson’s Remarks at International Anti-Corruption Day event</a></h2><p class="blog-meta">8 December, 2023 | <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/ambassador/" rel="category tag">Ambassador</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/news/" rel="category tag">News</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/political-affairs/" rel="category tag">Political Affairs</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/us-and-lv/" rel="category tag">U.S. & Latvia</a></p><div class="entry-summary"><p>Ambassador Christopher Robinson Friday, December 8, 2023 International Anti-Corruption Day event Good morning, Labrīt. Director Straume, Executive Director Tauriņa, distinguished guests. The Embassy is honored…</p></div></article><article class="post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry"><div class="blogrollbox" ><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/ambassador-robinson-the-roots-of-work-are-bitter-but-its-fruit-is-sweet/" class="darken"><img src="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/ambassador-750x450.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Ambassador Robinson addressing an audience" title="ambassador"></a></div><h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/ambassador-robinson-the-roots-of-work-are-bitter-but-its-fruit-is-sweet/">Ambassador Robinson: The roots of work are bitter, but its fruit is sweet</a></h2><p class="blog-meta">5 December, 2023 | <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/ambassador/" rel="category tag">Ambassador</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/economic-affairs/" rel="category tag">Economic Affairs</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/news/" rel="category tag">News</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/political-affairs/" rel="category tag">Political Affairs</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/us-and-lv/" rel="category tag">U.S. & Latvia</a></p><div class="entry-summary"><p>The roots of work are bitter, but its fruit is sweet Ambassador Christoper Robinson Riga, December 4, 2023 Latvians are rightfully proud of their many…</p></div></article><article class="post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry"><div class="blogrollbox" ><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/demonstration-alert-u-s-embassy-riga-latvia-2-2/" class="darken"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image default-home-seal" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a></div><h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/demonstration-alert-u-s-embassy-riga-latvia-2-2/">Security Alert – Worldwide Caution, October 19, 2023</a></h2><p class="blog-meta">20 October, 2023 | <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/alert/" rel="category tag">Alert</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/messages-for-us-citizens/" rel="category tag">Messages for U.S. Citizens</a></p><div class="entry-summary"><p>Security Alert – Worldwide Caution, October 19, 2023 Location: Worldwide Caution Event: Due to increased tensions in various locations around the world, the potential for terrorist…</p></div></article><article class="post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry"><div class="blogrollbox" ><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/u-s-department-of-state-allocates-1-86-million-to-latvian-ngos-and-international-organizations-to-assist-ukrainian-refugees-in-latvia/" class="darken"><img src="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/ua1-15-750x450.jpg" class="img-responsive wp-post-image" alt="Two smiling women" title="ua1-15"></a></div><h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/u-s-department-of-state-allocates-1-86-million-to-latvian-ngos-and-international-organizations-to-assist-ukrainian-refugees-in-latvia/">U.S. Department of State allocates $1.86 million to Latvian NGOs and international organizations to assist...</a></h2><p class="blog-meta">25 August, 2023 | <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/regions/europe-and-eurasia/" rel="category tag">Europe & Eurasia</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/human-rights/" rel="category tag">Human Rights</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" rel="category tag">Press Releases</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/us-and-lv/" rel="category tag">U.S. & Latvia</a></p><div class="entry-summary"><p>Riga, August 25, 2023 – The U.S. Department of State has allocated $1.86 million to six non-governmental organizations and three international organizations in Latvia for…</p></div></article><article class="post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry"><div class="blogrollbox" ><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/remarks-by-u-s-ambassador-christopher-robinson-247th-independence-day-celebration/" class="darken"><img src="/wp-content/themes/cms3/assets/images/default-blog-seal.png" class="img-responsive wp-post-image default-home-seal" alt="Great Seal of the United States" title="Great Seal of the United States"></a></div><h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/remarks-by-u-s-ambassador-christopher-robinson-247th-independence-day-celebration/">Remarks by U.S. Ambassador Christopher Robinson 247th Independence Day Celebration</a></h2><p class="blog-meta">30 June, 2023 | <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/ambassador/" rel="category tag">Ambassador</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/events/" rel="category tag">Events</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/press-releases/" rel="category tag">Press Releases</a>, <a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/speeches/" rel="category tag">Speeches</a></p><div class="entry-summary"><p>  Ambassador Christopher Robinson Thursday, June 29, 2023 U.S. Embassy in Latvia Dārgie draugi, laipni lūdzam! Paldies, ka atnācāt, lai kopā ar mums nosvinētu mūsu…</p></div></article></div><div class="linkmorehome"><button class="linkmore">Show More ∨</button><button class="linkall">Show More ∨</button><a href="/news-events/"><button class="linkless">Show All</button></a></div></div> </div> </div> </main> </div> </div> <div class="mo-footer"> <footer class="content-info"> <div class="container"> <section class="mo-footer-menu widget nav_menu-2 widget_nav_menu"><h3>U.S. Embassy in Latvia</h3><div class="menu-footer-menu-container"><ul id="menu-footer-menu" class="menu"><li id="menu-item-8710" class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-8710"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/visas/">Visas</a></li> <li id="menu-item-274" class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-274"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/">U.S. Citizen Services</a></li> <li id="menu-item-277" class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-277"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/our-relationship/">Our Relationship</a></li> <li id="menu-item-275" class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-275"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/business/">Business</a></li> <li id="menu-item-8697" class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-8697"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/education-culture/">Education & Culture</a></li> <li id="menu-item-278" class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-278"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/embassy/">Embassy</a></li> <li id="menu-item-279" class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-279"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/news-events/">News & Events</a></li> <li id="menu-item-280" class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-280"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/privacy/">Privacy</a></li> <li id="menu-item-22064" class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-22064"><a href="https://www.state.gov/social-media-terms-of-use/">Social Media Terms of Use</a></li> <li id="menu-item-1732" class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-1732"><a href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/sitemap/">Sitemap</a></li> <li id="menu-item-22655" class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-22655"><a href="https://www.state.gov/section-508-accessibility-statement/">Accessibility Statement</a></li> </ul></div></section> <div class="footer-middle"> <section class="mo-footer-embassy widget text-26 widget_text"><h3>U.S. Embassy</h3> <div class="textwidget"><a href="/embassy/riga/"> U.S. Embassy Riga</a><br> 1 Samnera Velsa St.<br> Riga LV-1510<br> Latvia<br> Phone: +371 6710 7000<br> <div class="mo-social-links"><a class="fa fa-x-twitter" href="https://x.com/usembassyriga" style="color:#ffffff;background:#003875; border:1px solid #003875" title="Twitter" ><span>Twitter</span></a><a class="fa fa-facebook" href="https://www.facebook.com/usembassyriga" style="color:#ffffff;background:#003875; border:1px solid #003875" title="Facebook" ><span>Facebook</span></a><a class="fa fa-youtube" href="http://www.youtube.com/user/usembassyinriga" style="color:#ffffff;background:#003875; border:1px solid #003875" title="YouTube" ><span>YouTube</span></a><a class="fa fa-instagram" href="https://www.instagram.com/usembassyriga" style="color:#ffffff;background:#003875; border:1px solid #003875" title="Instagram" ><span>Instagram</span></a><a class="fa fa-envelope-o" href="mailto:EmbassyRiga@state.gov" style="color:#ffffff;background:#003875; border:1px solid #003875" title="Email Us" ><span>Email Us</span></a></div></div> </section> </div> <div class="footer-end"> </div> </div> </footer> </div> <div class="mo-copyright"> <div class="container" style="text-align:center;"> <p><span class="sr-only">Footer Disclaimer</span> <div class="textwidget">This is the official website of the U.S. Embassy in Latvia. 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