In a significant step towards fostering international collaboration, Angie Bell, the Mayor of Cap-Haitien, actively participated in the Florida International Trade & Cultural Expo (FITCE 2025) on October 22 and 23, 2025. The event, hosted at the Broward County Convention Center in Florida, was orchestrated by the Broward County Office of Economic & Small Business Development, attracting municipal leaders, investors, diplomats, and economic stakeholders from over fifty nations. Mayor Bell was a featured speaker on a panel discussing investment opportunities in the Caribbean and Latin America. During her address, she underscored Cap-Haitien’s strategic advantages, including its youthful population, proximity to the U.S. market, and potential in sectors like light processing, agribusiness, and cultural tourism. ‘Cap-Haitien is a historic city, globally oriented, and eager to forge lasting partnerships rooted in trust, innovation, and respect for our identity,’ she remarked. Beyond the panel, Mayor Bell engaged in productive dialogues with private sector representatives, Broward County officials, and influential members of the Haitian diaspora dedicated to Haiti’s economic progress. This participation aligns with Cap-Haitien’s broader strategy of decentralized cooperation and municipal diplomacy, aiming to strengthen ties with the diaspora and unlock sustainable growth opportunities for the city.