Q COSTARICA — Costa Rica assumed a leading role on the regional stage this Wednesday, as its representative to the Organization of American States (OAS), Alejandra Solano Cabalceta, began her term as head of the Permanent Council.
Her mandate will extend from April 1 to June 30, 2026, a period in which the country will lead important decision-making bodies within the organization.
The official handover ceremony took place at OAS headquarters in Washington, D.C., specifically in the Hall of Heroines and Heroes of the Americas. In addition to leading the Permanent Council, Costa Rica will simultaneously assume the leadership of the General Commission and the Preparatory Commission, key bodies for shaping the hemispheric agenda.
During her remarks, Ambassador Solano emphasized the country’s intention to strengthen channels of political understanding among the nations of the Americas. She also reiterated the country’s commitment to promoting regional cooperation and fostering actions that generate concrete results for the benefit of the people of the Americas.
Costa Rica’s work agenda will focus on promoting dialogue and understanding among member states, with a particular emphasis on reaching common agreements. This effort also seeks to support the organization of the next OAS General Assembly, scheduled for June 2026 in Panama.
In this new phase, the Vice Presidency of the Permanent Council will be held by the Canadian Ambassador to the OAS, Stuart Savage, who will collaborate with the Costa Rican delegation on the organization’s coordination efforts.
Costa Rica’s diplomatic team to the OAS will consist of Minister-Counselors Andrés Vargas, Beatriz Serrano, and Raquel Vargas, who will support the country’s work in this multilateral forum, focusing on diplomacy and international relations.
The Organization of American States (OAS) is the world’s oldest regional organization, serving as the primary political, juridical, and social forum for the 35 independent states of the Americas. Founded on April 30, 1948, in Bogotá, Colombia.