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Gabriel Survives Fierce Challenge
Gabriel Martinez narrowly defeated challenger Andrei Marin in the UDP Corozal southwest constituency election by just 57 votes.
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Taxis Say Maybe To Tax
Taxi operators express concerns over a proposed trade license fee during a meeting with the City Council, seeking legal clarity and negotiation.
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COMPOL Jeffries Gets Another Contract
Crispin Jeffries has received a third one-year extension on his contract as commissioner of police amid plans to hire a foreign commissioner.
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Cardona Faces One More Government – Induced Humiliation
Marcel Cardona's government vehicle was confiscated by police following his departure from the UDP and subsequent opposition alignment.
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Collet Montejo New PUP Standard Bearer
Collet Montejo has been elected as the new PUP standard bearer for Cayo Central after winning a political convention.
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Cardona A No show At House Sitting
Marcel Cardona was absent from a House sitting where he was assigned a new seating designation as a non-affiliated representative after being sidelined by the UDP.
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Preventative Detention Law Introduced In House
The government introduced a series of anti-crime bills, including a controversial preventative detention law allowing detention for up to 21 days without charge.
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Witnesses Won’t Have To Face Accusers
A constitutional change will allow witnesses to remain anonymous and provide testimony without facing their accusers in court.
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Amendment Would Make Death Penalty Enforcement Possible
A proposed constitutional amendment aims to allow the enforcement of the death penalty without the possibility of legal challenges.
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Trial Without Jury Needs No Constitutional Amendment
The government defends its controversial anti-crime measure allowing trials without juries, citing global practices and the need to combat intimidation of jurors.
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PM Mum On Taking Sodomy Laws Off The Books
UNIBAM challenges Belize's sodomy laws in the Supreme Court, while the Prime Minister refrains from commenting on the government's position.
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Cardona's Musical Chairs
Marcel Cardona has been assigned a seat on the opposition backbench after his departure from the UDP, raising questions about his attendance at the upcoming House Meeting.
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