Through a press release, the United States Mission to the United Nations reported that the ambassador Linda Thomas Greenfield will visit Ecuador from 29 to 31 and will lead the delegation of the North American country in Costa Rica for the Second Summit for Democracy.
It also highlights that during her trip, the ambassador will speak about the importance of multilateralism to achieve regional peace and security objectives, “—she will also— promote the shared priorities of strengthening democratic institutions, increasing youth participation in democratic processes, and meet the humanitarian and protection needs of refugees and asylum seekers.” Within this framework, she will hold meetings with Nicaraguans who are seeking international protection in the neighboring country to the south.
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As for the visit to Ecuador, scheduled for the 29th of this month, the US ambassador will meet with senior Ecuadorian government officials and will participate in a public conversation with Foreign Minister Juan Carlos Holguín about the shared multilateral priorities of the US and Ecuador, including Ecuador’s 2023-2024 term as an elected member of the UN Security Council.
“Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield will also meet with UN agencies and NGOs supporting refugee resettlement in Ecuador, which is home to more than half a million refugees and migrants. He will also interact with civil society, including Afro-Ecuadorian youth, “adds the press release.
The arrival in the Costa Rican country is scheduled a day later —March 30. Thomas-Greenfield will lead the US delegation to Costa Rica for the 2023 Democracy Summit, where she will attend Summit events hosted by President Rodrigo Chaves.
At the Summit, the ambassador will deliver a keynote address on strengthening democracy around the world and increasing youth participation in the democratic process.
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The United States Mission to the United Nations said that during the visit, Linda Thomas-Greenfield will also interact with young activists and leaders “focused on building a safer and fairer world based on democratic values.”
They also reported that during her stay, the ambassador “will meet with officials of the Costa Rican government, including President Chaves, members of civil society and with Nicaraguans who have fled the repressive regime of Ortega-Murillo».
On the other hand, the government of President Joe Biden recognized that the Central American country has been a welcoming host for a large number of migrants and refugees from the entire region, mainly Nicaraguan victims of the Ortega dictatorship.
