International

International February 20, 2007

Belize & Mexico Tussle Over Disputed Territory

Belize and Mexico are in a dispute over territory due to a mapping error from 1893 affecting the Bacalar Chico area.

International February 5, 2007

Family: Hassan El Sayed Killed in Lebanon Car Crash

Hassan El Sayed, a Belizean man wanted for forgery, was killed in a car accident while assisting victims in Lebanon.

International January 25, 2007

SOUTHCOM's Deputy Commander in Belize

General Glenn Spears of U.S. Southern Command visits Belize for a familiarization tour and meets with local defense officials.

International January 11, 2007

Belize Assumes SICA Presidency

Belize has taken over the presidency of SICA and will host about 40 meetings over the next six months.

International January 4, 2007

U.S. Embassy Revises Travel Advisory for Western Belize

The U.S. Embassy has revised its travel advisory for western Belize following a decrease in gang-related robberies targeting tourists.

International December 11, 2006

U.S. Embassy Moves to Belmopan

The U.S. Embassy officially inaugurated its new complex in Belmopan, a $50 million investment aimed at enhancing security and service for Belizeans and Americans alike.

International November 29, 2006

U.S. Embassy Issues First Visa from Belmopan

The U.S. Embassy in Belmopan issued its first visa, presented by Ambassador Robert Dieter to a mother and son for medical travel to Virginia.

International November 29, 2006

Musa Will Attend Mexico's Embattled Presidential Inauguration

Prime Minister Said Musa will attend the inauguration of President-elect Felipe Calderon amid chaos in the Mexican Congress and opposition claims of election fraud.

International November 27, 2006

Taiwan Foreign Minister in Belize

Taiwan's Minister of Foreign Affairs, James Huang, is in Belize for meetings amid international pressures on Taiwan.

International November 10, 2006

Taiwan Army General Tours Belize

General Lee Tien Yu of the Taiwanese Armed Forces visits Belize to discuss military cooperation and training opportunities with Belizean officials.

International November 9, 2006

Taiwan Army General in Belize

Taiwan's General Lee Tien Yu visits Belize to discuss military cooperation with the Belize Defense Force and explore educational opportunities for students.

International October 18, 2006

Musa: Belize Still Supports Venezuela for Security Council Seat

Belize reaffirms its support for Venezuela's bid for a UN Security Council seat amid ongoing voting disputes with Guatemala.