Dominican Republic concludes SICA Presidency, highlights regional progress

El Salvador.- The Dominican Republic concluded its fourth Pro Tempore Presidency of the Central American Integration System (SICA), highlighting key achievements in strengthening the organization’s institutions, modernizing its operations, and advancing a regional agenda focused on delivering tangible benefits to member states.

During the handover ceremony in El Salvador, Foreign Minister Roberto Álvarez said the Dominican presidency oversaw the adoption of new regulations governing the integration and quorum of SICA’s bodies, aimed at improving institutional efficiency and decision-making. He also underscored the appointment of Costa Rican Ambassador Lina Eugenia Ajoy Rojas as SICA’s secretary general for the 2026-2030 term, describing it as an important step toward ensuring the continuity and stability of the regional integration process.

Álvarez formally transferred the rotating presidency to Belize Prime Minister John Briceño, who praised the Dominican Republic’s leadership and pledged to continue efforts to strengthen regional cooperation. Before the ceremony, the foreign minister requested a moment of silence in memory of the victims of the recent earthquakes in Venezuela.