Belize’s Airspace Incursion Investigation Gains Urgent Momentum

Belize is still waiting for answers after a Guatemalan aircraft entered its airspace, but officials say the investigation is moving forward. Foreign Affairs Minister Francis Fonseca says the OAS-led probe continues to make progress, with both sides currently reviewing the terms of reference. According to Fonseca, the matter is being treated with urgency as Belize seeks a full accounting of what happened. Here’s what he told us.

 

Francis Fonseca, Minister of Foreign Affairs

“Yes, it will be made public. We are still at the stage where we are finalizing the term of reference. They have identified the experts who will carry it out. So just this morning I received an email from them talking about the terms of reference. So, our people are reviewing it. As you would appreciate, it has to be reviewed by both Belize and Guatemala. I hope they understand we have a sense of urgency when it comes to this matter. So, that terms of reference will be finalized this week and that will then allow the experts to then begin their work, which I hope will take no longer than a few weeks.”

 

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