Land Clinic Tackles Squatting Concerns in Belize City

Squatting continues to be a growing concern in Belize City, particularly in Belama Phases Four and Five. A recent two-day land clinic, hosted by the Ministry of Natural Resources and the PUP Freetown Office, addressed issues affecting nearly three hundred residents. Minister Fonseca said the initiative was productive, helping first-time landowners while making clear that squatters cannot claim land already legally allocated. Deputy Prime Minister Hyde also participated, assisting in resolving many of the community’s concerns. The clinic highlights the ongoing tension over land rights and the government’s efforts to manage this longstanding challenge.

 

Francis Fonseca, Area Representative, Freetown

“ They are ongoing, land solved we were very happy I think we had over two days we had close to three hundred people come in  and I think we were able to resolve most of their issues, Deputy Prime Minister Hyde came and we were able to address many of your problems, squatting is a very serious problem you know back there it’s been ongoing for a long time, I think it was very useful, very productive and we are very happy with the results”