André Bauer
BelizepoliticianMale6.8Global Dominance: 0.00%André Bauer is a political figure and the newly appointed U.S. Ambassador to Belize, who previously served as lieutenant governor of South Carolina. He gained national attention in 2010 when he made controversial remarks comparing government assistance for the poor to feeding stray animals, which sparked widespread debate about poverty and public welfare. Upon arriving in Belize, Bauer faced questions from the press regarding these past comments, which he attempted to clarify by emphasizing his beliefs in personal responsibility and the importance of providing opportunities for self-sufficiency rather than mere assistance.
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United States Ambassador to Belize André Bauer declared that the arrangement is 'not a tit-for-tat.'
No ‘tit-for-tat’ or political strings attached to US$125M MCC grantBelize· 2026-09-19
U.S. Ambassador André Bauer personally handed out backpacks filled with school supplies to primary school students during a visit to Zion Park Methodist Primary School in Santana Village.
U.S. Ambassador André Bauer personally delivers school bags to students in Santana VillageBelize· 2026-09-18
New United States Ambassador to Belize André Bauer says he wants the massive Millennium Challenge Corporation investment in Belize to translate into greater opportunities for young people.
New U.S. Ambassador André Bauer wants $125 million MCC compact to create opportunities for Belizean youth and lower energy costsBelize· 2026-09-10
André Bauer is the newly arrived United States Ambassador to Belize focused on combating drug trafficking and improving public safety.
Drugs and security high on Bauer’s agenda as new U.S. Ambassador takes up Belize postBelize· 2026-09-10
Newly arrived U.S. Ambassador André Bauer says Belize’s strong position against Israel’s military campaign in Gaza has not created friction for him as he begins his diplomatic posting.
Belize’s strong Gaza position will not create friction with Washington New U.S. Ambassador André Bauer saysBelize· 2026-09-10André Bauer, the new U.S. Ambassador to Belize, stated that LGBT+ inclusion will not be among his highest priorities.
LGBT+ inclusion ‘not the top of my agenda’ says new U.S. Ambassador to BelizeBelize· 2026-09-10
André Bauer is the newly arrived United States Ambassador who needs additional briefing before speaking about the controversial agreement regarding asylum seekers.
‘Give me a couple days’Belize· 2026-09-10
U.S. Ambassador to Belize André Bauer praises Belize’s ties with Taiwan despite U.S. ‘one China’ policy.
U.S. Ambassador to Belize André Bauer praises Belize’s ties with Taiwan despite U.S. ‘one China’ policyBelize· 2026-09-10New United States Ambassador André Bauer says Belizeans should judge him and the U.S. Embassy by their actions.
New Ambassador responds to concerns over U.S. Embassy influence in BelizeBelize· 2026-09-10U.S. Ambassador André Bauer defended controversial remarks he made comparing government assistance for poor people to feeding stray animals.
New U.S. Ambassador André Bauer confronted by press over infamous ‘stray animals’ remarks as he arrives in BelizeBelize· 2026-09-10