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  • 20
    Sep
    I worked for President Trump and saw what he can do. We all must do our part to help him win.

    ‘Duke’s magic is he coaxes out multiples of what you intended to contribute’...

    2024
  • 06
    Jul
    This Ex-Hedge Fund Manager Is Trump’s Secret Fundraising Weapon

    ‘Duke’s magic is he coaxes out multiples of what you intended to contribute’...

    2024
  • 15
    Jan
    Ambassador Buchan farewell letter

    “It has been an honor to serve in this position for more than three years, during which time we have accomplished so much together.”...

    2021
  • 05
    Dec
    Ambassador Buchan Op-Ed on the Situation in Venezuela-El Pais

    “It has been an honor to serve in this position for more than three years, during which time we have accomplished so much together.”...

    2020
  • 04
    Jul
    Ambassador Buchan’s July 4th Interview with ABC

    “In 2019 the United States and Spain added an important milestone in our economic relationship by updating the bilateral tax agreement to end double taxation for companies that operate in both countries.”...

    2020
  • 11
    Dec
    Mrs. Buchan and Ambassador Buchan address the importance of gender equality at Embassy event

    “It has been an honor to serve in this position for more than three years, during which time we have accomplished so much together.”...

    2019
  • 10
    Dec
    Ambassador Buchan op-ed in El Mundo: “The Time of the Tyrants in Cuba, Venezuela, and Nicaragua Must End”

    “We ask Spain to take a leading role in the EU to improve these rights for Cubans, Venezuelans, and Nicaraguans. We ask Spain to prevent bolichicos from Venezuela and corrupt Nicaraguans and Cubans from escaping with their plunder to Europe. The international community can and must stand as one against human rights abuses and end impunity for such tyrants.”...

    2019
  • 02
    Dec
    Ambassador Buchan op-ed in La Vanguardia: “Spain and the 5G Cyber Threat”

    “Cheap things turn out to be expensive, in 5G and in everything: the data flowing through those devices would come into the hands of the Chinese State.”...

    2019
  • 20
    Sep
    Ambassador Buchan op-ed in ABC: “The End of Double Taxation”

    ‘Duke’s magic is he coaxes out multiples of what you intended to contribute’...

    2019
  • 03
    Sep
    Ambassador Buchan meets in Brussels with fellow U.S. diplomats to discuss U.S. global priorities

    “It has been an honor to serve in this position for more than three years, during which time we have accomplished so much together.”...

    2019
  • 17
    Aug
    Ambassador Buchan hosts robotics event highlighting girl empowerment and social inclusion

    “It has been an honor to serve in this position for more than three years, during which time we have accomplished so much together.”...

    2019
  • 23
    May
    Ambassador Buchan with NATO Ambassador Kay Bailey Hutchison in Stuttgart, Germany

    ‘Duke’s magic is he coaxes out multiples of what you intended to contribute’...

    2019
  • 22
    May
    NATO Ambassador Kay Bailey Hutchison meets with Ambassador Duke Buchan to discuss strengthening NATO

    ‘Duke’s magic is he coaxes out multiples of what you intended to contribute’...

    2019
  • 31
    Jan
    Ambassador Buchan op-ed in El Mundo: “Now is the Time for Transition in Venezuela”

    ‘Duke’s magic is he coaxes out multiples of what you intended to contribute’...

    2019
  • 01
    Dec
    Ambassador Buchan op-ed: A Toast to the U.S.-Spain Military Alliance

    “Thirty years ago today, in 1988, Spain and the United States signed our Agreement on Defense Cooperation. This agreement governs the presence of U.S. forces on Spanish bases, consolidating the naval base in Rota and the air base in Moron de la Frontera as critical support nodes for Spanish, NATO and United States forces.”...

    2018
  • 21
    Apr
    Ambassador Buchan meets with military leaders at Rota Naval Base

    ‘Duke’s magic is he coaxes out multiples of what you intended to contribute’...

    2018
  • 21
    Apr
    Ambassador Buchan makes first visit to Morón Military Air Base to meet with Spanish military command

    ‘Duke’s magic is he coaxes out multiples of what you intended to contribute’...

    2018
  • 19
    Apr
    Ambassador Buchan meets with Puerto de Santa María Mayor David de la Encina Ortega

    ‘Duke’s magic is he coaxes out multiples of what you intended to contribute’...

    2018
  • 19
    Apr
    Ambassador Buchan meets with José Javier Ruiz Arana, Mayor of Rota, Spain

    ‘Duke’s magic is he coaxes out multiples of what you intended to contribute’...

    2018
  • 15
    Apr
    Ambassador Buchan visits the USS Lincoln aircraft carrier near Mallorca

    ‘Duke’s magic is he coaxes out multiples of what you intended to contribute’...

    2018
  • 03
    Apr
    Ambassador Buchan promotes U.S.-Andorran bilateral economic and educational relationship

    ‘Duke’s magic is he coaxes out multiples of what you intended to contribute’...

    2018
  • 02
    Nov
    U.S. Senate unanimously approves Duke Buchan’s nomination to serve as U.S. Ambassador to Spain

    “Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.”...

    2017
  • 27
    Sep
    Statement of Richard Duke Buchan III, nominee to be U.S. Ambassador to Spain and Andorra, Senate Committee on Foreign Relations

    “As a family we have a deep appreciation, respect and love for the Spanish people and culture. It is only surpassed by our love for the United States.”...

    2017
  • 11
    Aug
    The Henderson Dispatch, Buchan’s hometown newspaper, writes editorial supporting his Ambassadorship nomination: “From the fields of Vance County to Ambassador in Spain”

    “Buchan brings formidable talents to the post and will represent the United States — and, of course, Vance County — well in this position.”...

    2017
  • 07
    Aug
    Henderson native nominated for Ambassadorship

    “If he asked a question, he genuinely wanted to know the answer to understand, and he listened. […] His work ethic is exceeded by his intelligence. He still stays in touch with a lot of (local) people. He is not above Henderson and has not forgotten his roots.”...

    2017
  • 03
    Aug
    UNC Global: “Carolina Alumnus Duke Buchan III ’85 Nominated by White House as Ambassador to Spain”

    The White House announced its intent on Aug. 3 to nominate Duke Buchan III ’85 as Ambassador to the Kingdom of Spain and the Principality of Andorra....

    2017
  • 25
    Jan
    Buchan Fund supports a video exchange program between American and Spanish schoolchildren: “21st Century Pen Pals” Project

    The Buchan Fund is one of the largest single endowments dedicated to support the study of Spanish languages, literature and culture....

    2017
  • 17
    Dec
    Duke Buchan and the Buchan House: UNC-CH dedicates a new foundation building

    A North Carolinian whose passions include Carolina basketball, Spanish literature and culture, and his farm where he grows 60 varieties of organic heirloom tomatoes....

    2016
  • 07
    Apr
    Duke Buchan and UNC College of Arts & Sciences Foundation Annual Fund

    “And this is who we are: the oldest and largest school within a top public research university educating men and women who will be leaders across the globe.”...

    2015
  • 07
    Apr
    Duke says, “Give to Carolina!”

    “The study of the Spanish language, literature and culture provided me a passport to a world outside of the United States and instilled in me a global perspective.”...

    2015
  • 03
    Feb
    Duke Buchan, Carolina y el Español: small town dream, big global impact

    Carolina students taking Spanish can thank Duke Buchan III ’85, and his early obsession with the World Book Encyclopedia for innovative learning experiences that make the language more relevant than ever....

    2013
  • 03
    Jan
    Harvard Business School: the Buchan family “is honored to give back to an institution that has given us so much.”

    Growing up in rural North Carolina between two towns with fewer than 300 people combined, Duke Buchan dreamed big....

    2013
  • 31
    May
    Duke Buchan’s investment philosophy interview

    “My passion for investing and taking calculated risk started as a young boy playing cards with our family on Saturday nights. My parents reinforced family, integrity and hard work daily.”...

    2007

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