Michael Kozak concludes tenure in Office of Western Hemisphere Affairs

Ambassador Michael Kozak has completed his service as the lead official for the U.S. Department of State's Office of Western Hemisphere Affairs, concluding an 18-month tenure. The announcement of his departure came from Juan Pablo Segura, who recently assumed the role of Under Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs.

Segura took the opportunity to recognize Kozak's work and express gratitude for his performance. "Today we recognize Ambassador Kozak as he concludes more than 18 months of service as the Principal Officer for the Office of the Western Hemisphere," Segura stated on his social media account X.

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Today we recognize Ambassador Kozak as he concludes more than 18 months of service as the Principal Officer for the Office of the Western Hemisphere.

Segura specifically highlighted Kozak's efforts in advancing the security and prosperity of nations within the hemisphere. "We thank him for his dedicated service and his firm leadership in making our Hemisphere safer, stronger, and more prosperous," he added.

The Office of Western Hemisphere Affairs is a key component of the State Department, responsible for managing Washington's relationships with governments in Latin America and the Caribbean. Kozak's exit occurs as Segura takes charge of this diplomatic area, a period characterized by significant political, migratory, economic, and security challenges across the hemisphere.

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We thank him for his dedicated service and his firm leadership in making our Hemisphere safer, stronger, and more prosperous.