HomeCountries & Areas…Belize hide Belize Subscribe View Fact Sheet Embassies & Consulates Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs International Travel Information What you need to know before you go: visas, Embassy & Consulate locations, vaccinations, etc. International Travel Information: Learn More Current Travel Advisories Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution Learn More U.S. Relationship These are excerpts from the U.S. Relations With Belize U.S.-Belize Relations U.S. Assistance to Belize Bilateral Economic Relations 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 and 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 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 border 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 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 from 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 from the U.S. Embassy’s Economic/Commercial section. Collapse Bilateral Economic Relations Read more about Bilateral Economic Relations Integrated Country Strategies The Integrated Country Strategy is the four-year strategy articulating U.S. priorities in a given country. The Chief of Mission leads the strategy. View Integrated Country Strategies Investment Climate Statements The Investment Climate Statements analyze a variety of economies that are or could be markets for U.S. businesses and provide information on the business climates. View Investment Climate Statements Fiscal Transparency Report The Fiscal Transparency Report analyzes government transparency and identifies needed changes to improve public spending accountability. View Fiscal Transparency Report Discover More 2022 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices 2022 Report on International Religious Freedom 2023 Trafficking in Persons Report View all Department Reports and Publications COVID-19 Vaccine Deliveries Since August, 2021 the United States has donated 228,150 safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine doses with the people of Belize. This includes 228,150 Pfizer doses. Of the 228,150 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 Highlights September 20, 2023 Belize National Day September 19, 2023 U.S. Relations With Belize July 10, 2023 Press briefing with Todd D. Robinson, Assistant Secretary of State for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs June 23, 2023 Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Belizean Foreign Minister Eamon Courtenay Opening Remarks at the Anniversary Ministerial of the Los Angeles Declaration on Migration and Protection May 2, 2023 Release of the 2023 Annual Report on International Parental Child Abduction VIEW ALL NEWS Tags Belize Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs
