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Michelle Kwan
Government
US Ambassador to Belize Michelle Kwan makes first public appearance and says she is happy to be here
On Wednesday, December 7th, the newly installed United States (US) Ambassador to Belize, Michelle Kwan, made her first public appearance at a US Embassy-hosted candlelight vigil in the Capital City of Belmopan. Kwan and Belize’s Governor General, Her Excellency Dame Froyla Tzalam, and Belmopan Mayor Sharon Palacio presided over the event honoring the 16 days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV).
Government
New US Ambassador-designate to Belize Michelle Kwan arrives in the country
After close to a decade without a United States (U.S.) ambassador, Belize welcomed a new high-ranking diplomat, Michelle Kwan, who will take the post and head the American Embassy in the Capital City of Belmopan. Kwan arrived with her family in Belize on Friday, November 2nd, and will officially assume duties after presenting her Letters of Credence to Governor General Her Excellency Dame Froyla Tzalam.
Community and Society
US Senate confirms Michelle Kwan as Ambassador to Belize
Former Olympic figure skater and long-time activist Michelle Kwan was confirmed as Belize's new United States (US) Ambassador on Thursday, September 29th by the Senate.
Government
New U.S. Ambassador for Belize nominated
On Wednesday, December 15th, U.S. President Joe Biden announced his intention to nominate Michelle Kwan as ambassador to Belize. Kwan, a former Olympic figure skater and devoted democrat activist served as a public diplomatic envoy during the George W. Bush and Barack Obama administrations. Belize has been without a U.S. ambassador since 2017; a Charge d' Affaires has served in that capacity.
