Moolenaar Discusses China’s Malign Influence with Guatemala’s Ambassador
Washington, D.C. - Today, Select Committee Chairman John Moolenaar hosted a meeting with a high-level delegation from the Republic of Guatemala, including Ambassador Hugo Beteta and Ms. Ana Glenda Tager, Chief of Staff to the President of Guatemala. The discussion centered on Chinese influence in Central America and the strategic implications for U.S.-Guatemalan partnership.
“In the meeting we discussed the situation at America’s southern border and the importance of U.S. national security. We also focused on China and its efforts to intimidate Guatemala because of its courageous stand with Taiwan. While too many countries bow to the bullying of Beijing, Guatemala stands with the people of Taiwan and prospers through a strong trade relationship. I support Guatemala’s efforts to oppose Chinese aggression in our hemisphere and look forward to working with Guatemala on areas of common ground,” said Moolenaar following the meeting.
The meeting builds upon the Select Committee’s ongoing efforts to highlight and counter the Chinese Communist Party’s influence in the Western Hemisphere. Chairman Moolenaar met with legislators from Panama earlier this week.
Select Committee Chairman John Moolenaar (second from the right) meets with Ambassador of Guatemala to the United States Hon. Hugo Beteta (second from the left), and Chief of Staff to the President of Guatemala Ms. Anna Glenda Tager (far right).