Daniel Gutierrez is Belize’s Man in Washington

Former ambassador to CARICOM, Francisco Daniel Gutierrez has moved up to Washington D.C. where he presented credentials to President Donald Trump as ambassador before the State Department. Gutierrez replaces Patrick Andrews, who is now the C.E.O. in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.  Gutierrez applauded the role of the U.S. in the preservation of peace and the respect for Belize’s borders given the unfounded Guatemalan claim, and President Trump in his remarks underscored that a secure and stable Central America contributes to the safety and prosperity of the United States. The ambassador also mentioned the loss of correspondent banking and dangers posed therein. Gutierrez is also accredited as Ambassador to the O.A.S.