City of Doral Hosts Shield of the Americas Summit Welcoming Reception
Published on March 19, 2026
The City of Doral proudly hosted the Shield of the Americas Summit Welcoming Reception on March 6, 2026, at the Doral Cultural Arts Center, bringing together distinguished leaders from across the Western Hemisphere ahead of the Summit’s official programming.
Held in support of federal partners at The White House and the United States Department of State, the invitation-only reception welcomed Latin American Heads of State, senior government officials, Members of the United States Senate and Congress, regional leaders, and key stakeholders committed to strengthening cooperation across the Americas.
Mayor Christi Fraga hosted the evening and welcomed international and national leaders to the City of Doral, highlighting the city’s growing role as a hub for diplomacy and hemispheric dialogue.
Among the distinguished guests in attendance was United States Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau, along with representatives from the U.S. Department of State, President-elect of Chile José Antonio Kast, and President of Bolivia Rodrigo Paz Pereira, as well as delegations from across Latin America and the Caribbean.
The reception provided an opportunity for leaders from across the hemisphere to connect in advance of the Summit’s formal discussions, reinforcing shared commitments to regional security cooperation, economic partnership, and democratic values.
“Doral is honored to welcome leaders from across the Americas at such an important moment for our hemisphere,” said Mayor Christi Fraga. “As a city proudly known as the Gateway to the Americas, Doral stands at the crossroads of cultures, commerce, and diplomacy. It is our privilege to serve as a place where meaningful dialogue begins, partnerships are strengthened, and new opportunities emerge to advance cooperation and prosperity throughout our region.”
The event reflects Doral’s continued emergence as a center for international engagement, reinforcing the city’s unique position as a gateway connecting the United States with Latin America and the Caribbean.