Belize welcomes new diplomats from Taiwan and Mexico

BELMOPAN, Wed. Apr. 1, 2026

   The Governor-General, Dame Froyla Tzalam, formally received Letters of Credence from two newly appointed ambassadors during an official ceremony held on Monday, March 30, at Belize House in Belmopan.

   The newly accredited diplomats, Amino C. Y. Chi, Ambassador of the Republic of China (Taiwan), and Ana Luisa Vallejo Barba, Ambassador of the United Mexican States, presented their credentials, marking the official commencement of their diplomatic missions in Belize.

   Ambassador Chi succeeds Lily Li-Wen Hsu, who served in the post since 2023. A senior diplomat, Chi brings extensive experience in the Americas, including prior postings in Belize. He previously served as Third Secretary at the Taiwanese Embassy in Belize in 2004, and was later promoted to First Secretary in 2012. His academic background includes a Bachelor’s degree in Foreign Languages and Literature, supporting his career in diplomacy and international relations.

   Ambassador Vallejo Barba is a career diplomat who joined Mexico’s foreign service in 1994 and has since gained broad experience across Latin America. She holds a degree in International Relations from the National Autonomous University of Mexico and a Master’s in Diplomatic Studies from the Matías Romero Institute, and has completed postgraduate training in diplomacy at the University of Oxford. Her professional training also includes specialization in negotiation, trade, and international cooperation.    Both ambassadors expressed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations during their tenure. Governor-General Tzalam welcomed the diplomats and extended best wishes on behalf of the people of Belize.