And, one factor that may lead to some peace over the next two weeks is the super early 7:00 pm curfew. It started 15 minutes ago and will create a whole new enforcement regime for police.
But, they will have to be flexible - especially with tourist hotels in Cayo and Belize Districts - that don't have a special curfew exemption.
Williams explained:
Chester Williams, Commissioner of Police
"When it comes to resorts outside of the areas that have curfew at 9. For example resorts in Cayo District, resorts in Belize and these sorts of things, that those resorts that have a restaurant, the restaurant will be allowed to open beyond 7pm so that they can cater for their guests. The workers from those resorts will be allowed to go home after having reported off work, unimpeded by the police, so long as they can show that they are leaving work and are going home. That will help those hoteliers in the other areas that curfew kicks in at 7pm to be able to stay open little longer to cater to their guests."
