By: Máximo Torero Cullen, Chief Economist of FAO and Regional Representative ad interim for Latin America and the Caribbean Just a few years ago, at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of families in Latin America and the Caribbean did not know whether they would
US President Donald Trump concluded a three-day state visit to the United Kingdom with strong remarks on global conflicts, NATO, and domestic controversies. Standing beside UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Trump said Russian President Vladimir Putin had disappointed him. “I thought it would be easiest because of
The Government of Belize has extended condolences to the Government and people of Cuba following the death of Ricardo Cabrisas Ruiz, Vice Prime Minister and a key figure in the island’s economic and diplomatic policy. Born in 1937, Cabrisas passed away in Havana on Tuesday at
A flood warning is in effect for urban and rural areas across central, coastal and southern Belize. The Ministry of Sustainable Development has advised residents to take caution. According to the afternoon flood forecast issued on Thursday at 1:30 p.m., normal river levels are expected in
Nineteen Belizeans were honoured for their outstanding service to the nation at the Tribute to Belizean Patriots, held at St John’s Cathedral and presided over by Governor General Froyla Tzalam. In her remarks, the Governor General reminded Belizeans that patriotism is not limited to flag-waving on
The people of Caye Caulker will face a decision in a matter of weeks that could change life on their island. On October 8, voters will decide if cannabis should be legalised. The referendum was triggered after islanders collected enough signatures to demand the vote. The
Recent confrontations on the Sarstoon River have reignited one of the most sensitive disputes between Belize and Guatemala, with both countries exchanging sharp statements as regional organisations condemned recent military actions. The Guatemalan president, Bernardo Arévalo, addressed the situation, framing the incident within the long-standing territorial
United Democratic Party (UDP) Leader Shyne Barrow declared that "the present state of our nation, which unfortunately is failing." His speech was in response to the Prime Minister's State of the Nation address. Barrow said that a year after his inaugural rebuttal speech, things have only gotten
Convicted criminal, controversial online personality, and self-styled journalist Joseph Budna has filed a lawsuit against the Government of Belize. The lawsuit names the Attorney General, the Minister of Home Affairs, and several high-ranking police officials, alleging that Budna was unlawfully arrested, tortured, and kidnapped before
Businessman Andrew Munnings is taking legal action against the Belize Tax Service after being named on the government’s list of major tax defaulters. In June, the Tax Service claimed Munnings owed more than $183,000 in unpaid taxes. Munnings insists the department miscalculated his obligations. He spent
