On September 18th, ten visiting ambassadors presented their credentials to the Governor General of Belize His Excellency Sir Colville Young. Amongst the ten dignitaries was His Excellency Segundo Rafael Andrango-Bonilla of Ecuador.
While in Belize, Andrango-Bonilla took time out to visit Ambergris Caye, where he paid a courtesy call to the Mayor of San Pedro Town Daniel Guerrero and met with members of the Town Council. The ambassador expressed his willingness in strengthen the ties between municipalities in Ecuador and San Pedro Town. They also discussed mutual areas of concern and where they can exchange technical and cultural support, especially in the area of music. After the courtesy call, Mayor Guerrero hosted the Ambassador to a lunch, which was followed by a tour of La Isla Bonita.
Later during the week, he met with Sir Colville Young, where upon Andrango-Bonilla stressed on the good relations between his country and Belize and offered his country’s continued support to Belize. His messages included well-wishes to the Governor General as well as to the Government and people of Belize.
Mayor Guerrero was extended an invitation to visit Ecuador to established formal relationships with a few municipalities.