The land borders will open soon - that's what came out of a meeting today between Prime Minister John Briceno and the executive council of the Belize Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
The PM was accompanied in the meeting by his Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance, Economic Development and Investment, Chris Coye.
A release says the main area of focus was the imminent opening of the land borders. How imminent? Well, the release says "Cabinet, after much discussion and considering several important factors, had decided that the land borders would be opened in early 2022."
Today's release adds that protocols for the re-opening would be announced to the public as soon as they are finalized. The Prime Minister committed to take back to Cabinet the various recommendations offered by the Chamber.
So, no shopping in Chetumal or Melchor this Christmas - but early in the new year seems likely. We note that COVID cases in Quintana Roo, Mexico are currently very low.
