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Learn More								U.S. Relationship																									These are excerpts from the U.S. Relations With Belize																			-  												U.S.-Belize Relations											 
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													U.S.-Belize Relations													The United States established diplomatic relations with Belize in 1981 following the country’s independence from Britain.  Belize remains a committed partner on U.S. regional priorities, including security, prosperity and governance, democracy and human rights, migration management, and climate change.  The largest Belizean community outside Belize, estimated at 160,000, resides in the United States.  The United States andThe United States established diplomatic relations with Belize in 1981 following the country’s independence from Britain.  Belize remains a committed partner on U.S. regional priorities, including security, prosperity and governance, democracy and human rights, migration management, and climate change.  The largest Belizean community outside Belize, estimated at 160,000, resides in the United States.  The United States and Belize work together to advance regional stability through strengthening border security, addressing transnational crime, and humanely managing the flow of irregular migrants to the United States through Belize.  Belize faces similar challenges to the rest of Central America, including the harmful activities of criminal organizations, insecurity and poverty, gang violence, and the increased effects of climate change.Collapse U.S.-Belize Relations															Read more about U.S.-Belize Relations																												U.S. Assistance to Belize													The United States works closely with the Government of Belize to fight narcotics, human and other types of illicit trafficking, and transnational organized crime.  The U.S. government seeks to strengthen citizen security and improve the government’s capacity to confront criminal organizations.  U.S. programs continue assisting Belize to professionalize its police force, strengthen its justice sector, and improve its borderThe United States works closely with the Government of Belize to fight narcotics, human and other types of illicit trafficking, and transnational organized crime.  The U.S. government seeks to strengthen citizen security and improve the government’s capacity to confront criminal organizations.  U.S. programs continue assisting Belize to professionalize its police force, strengthen its justice sector, and improve its border security capacity.  U.S. good governance programming focuses on fortifying civil society, improving health security and government service delivery, and building capacity within both civil society and government civil service.  The Belize Defense Force receives military assistance from the United States, including training, humanitarian and medical assistance programs, and programs to construct and renovate schools.  The U.S. military helped with the establishment of Belize’s Coast Guard and continues to play a role in building its capacity. 
The United States, through USAID, works with UN agencies and the Government of Belize to promote innovative solutions that strengthen access to justice, support human rights, and improve the use of technology in judicial processes.  U.S. Embassy-managed Central America Regional Security Initiative (CARSI) programming supports six innovative projects to enhance Belize’s civil society and governance.  The Peace Corps operates public health and education programs in Belize.  U.S. Embassy Public Affairs programming promotes entrepreneurship, media literacy, and social and economic inclusion.  Its youth programs also support the development of financial literacy and climate change awareness.  Through the Millennium Challenge Corporation compact development process, the United States and Belize will continue working together to advance economic prosperity and pursue entrepreneurial paths to climate change resilience.   

The United States strongly supports conservation and climate adaptation efforts in Belize. In November 2022, the United States delivered emergency humanitarian aid to Belizean communities devastated by Hurricane Lisa. 
Collapse U.S. Assistance to Belize															Read more about U.S. Assistance to Belize																												Bilateral Economic Relations													The United States is the leading trading partner and source of investment funds for Belize.  Trade in goods between the United States and Belize totaled $644.09 million dollars in 2022.  Tourism attracts the most foreign direct investment, although many U.S. companies also invest in the agriculture, agroforestry, and energy sectors.  A Country Commercial Guide for Belize is available fromThe United States is the leading trading partner and source of investment funds for Belize.  Trade in goods between the United States and Belize totaled $644.09 million dollars in 2022.  Tourism attracts the most foreign direct investment, although many U.S. companies also invest in the agriculture, agroforestry, and energy sectors.  A Country Commercial Guide for Belize is available from the U.S. Embassy’s Economic/Commercial section. Collapse Bilateral Economic Relations															Read more about Bilateral Economic Relations															Integrated Country Strategies
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COVID-19 Vaccine Deliveries
Since August, 2021 the United States has donated **232,950** safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine doses with the people of Belize. This includes 232,950 Pfizer doses. Of the 232,950 vaccine doses, 100% were donated through bilateral agreements.

The United States is committed to leading an international and coordinated effort to accelerate access to safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines to meet global needs. The United States is working with other governments and partners including COVAX, Caricom, and the African Vaccine Acquisition Trust (AVAT) to protect communities from COVID-19 and apply lessons from this pandemic to enhance health security now and in the future.

Learn more about our work Delivering Vaccines and on COVID-19 Recovery.
More Vaccine Deliveries HighlightsFebruary 25, 2024
Under Secretary Zeya’s Remarks at a Joint Press Availability with Belize Foreign Minister Fonseca
February 16, 2024
Under Secretary Zeya’s Travel to Jamaica and Belize
February 12, 2024
Senior Coordinator for Atlantic Cooperation Lapenn’s Travel to Belize
January 17, 2024
Special Presidential Advisor for the Americas Dodd’s Travel to Belize and Costa Rica
September 20, 2023
Belize National Day
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