Costa Rica's new ambassador to the United States, Douglas Soto-Campos, met Tuesday with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House to present his letters of credence, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced.

Soto, who also serves as the second vice president of Costa Rica under President Laura Fernández-Delgado, formally assumed his duties at the Costa Rican Embassy in Northwest Washington, D.C.

During his meeting with Trump, Soto emphasized the strength of the bilateral relationship between Costa Rica and the United States. He highlighted Costa Rica's readiness to continue serving as a strategic partner to the United States in addressing major challenges facing the Western Hemisphere.

Soto also delivered a message from President Fernández to Trump, along with best wishes from the people of Costa Rica to the Trump administration and the people of the United States, the ministry added.

Upon assuming his diplomatic post, Soto said Costa Rica would continue to deepen its economic and security cooperation with the United States. He also expressed his commitment to working closely with the Trump administration, officials noted.

Soto assumed the office of second vice president of Costa Rica in May 2026 for the 2026-2030 term. He is a business administrator specializing in finance.

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