Special Presidential Advisor for the Americas Dodd’s Travel to Belize and Costa Rica

Special Presidential Advisor (SPA) for the Americas Christopher J. Dodd will travel to Belize and Costa Rica January 17-20. In Belize, SPA Dodd will meet with Prime Minister Briceño, Foreign Minister Fonseca, and members of the business community. In Costa Rica, SPA Dodd will meet with President Chaves and members of his cabinet, members of the National Assembly, and private sector leaders. SPA Dodd will follow up on commitments President Biden made at the inaugural Leaders’ Summit of the Americas Partnership for Economic Prosperity and look ahead to the 2025 Summit in Costa Rica. These visits underscore the United States pledge to foster inclusive and sustainable economic growth, defend democratic governance and the rule of law, and strengthen security cooperation in the Western Hemisphere.