U.S. Embassy Welcomes David Hodge as New Chargé d’Affaires to Belize

The U.S. Embassy in Belize has announced the arrival of David Hodge as the new Chargé d’Affaires.

In a Facebook post, the embassy said that Hodge previously held the role of Senior Advisor in the Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs. His extensive diplomatic career includes serving as Consul General in São Paulo, Brazil; Deputy Chief of Mission in Guatemala; and Chargé d’Affaires in Panama. In Washington, he served as Director for Public Affairs and Public Diplomacy, alongside other assignments in Argentina, Peru, Bolivia, Thailand, Portugal, and Mozambique.

Hodge holds undergraduate degrees from Indiana University in Bloomington and a Master’s degree from Georgetown University. Fluent in Portuguese, Spanish, and Thai, he brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his new role in Belize.

He is joined by his husband, Romano.