Police on Alert Should Teachers Attempt City Blockade

The Belize Police Department is bracing for possible disruptions in Belize City. Authorities are on high alert tonight amid concerns that the Belize National Teachers Union may escalate their protest action by blocking key entry points into Belize City. With the union moving into a new phase of their industrial action, police have been instructed to monitor three major bridges, Belcan Bridge, Chetumal Street Bridge, and Burdon Canal Bridge, every hour for any unusual activity. Officers are expected to report their findings in real time to ensure the free flow of traffic and public safety. While no blockades have been confirmed, the heightened vigilance signals just how seriously law enforcement is taking the potential threat. Many will remember a similar moment in recent history. On the morning of May seventeenth, 2021, the unions made a bold move, successfully cutting off traffic into Belize City during the busy rush hour. The result? A massive traffic jam that paralyzed the city for hours. That action sent a powerful message and demonstrated the unions’ ability to mobilize and disrupt. With current talks heating up and the police on high alert, many are wondering, could history repeat itself?