Guatemalan Navy vessels blocked Belizean Defence Force soldiers on the Sarstoon River, highlighting ongoing military tensions between Belize and Guatemala.
The Prime Minister confirmed that a confrontation influenced negotiations regarding the Sarstoon during talks in Washington DC.
The Prime Minister emphasizes the necessity of the Sarstoon S.I. due to recent Guatemalan military activities in the area.
The Prime Minister warns that Belize cannot wait indefinitely for Guatemala to fulfill its commitment regarding the river protocol.
The PUP filed a constitutional challenge against a statutory instrument limiting freedom of movement, claiming it is unconstitutional and politically motivated.
The Prime Minister discusses the arbitration ruling on BTL compensation, indicating it will cost over 200 million Belize dollars but sees it as a victory for sovereignty.
The BNTU is rallying in Belize City to demand the government rescind the Sarstoon S.I. restricting Belizeans' movement along the southern border.
The PUP demands the government rescind the Sarstoon law and plans to challenge Guatemala's military presence at the border.
The Government of Belize rejects the PUP's demand to rescind the regulation concerning the Sarstoon area.
Maria Marin has been appointed as the head of the Refugee Department after serving as the Acting Director of Immigration.
PUP leaders met with Foreign Minister Wilfred Elrington to discuss the Belize-Guatemala issue following a call from the Prime Minister.
The PUP will meet to discuss re-engagement in talks regarding the Belize-Guatemala issue amid unclear communication from the Prime Minister and Foreign Minister.
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