At its July 1 meeting, Cabinet approved several key proposals, including revamping the sugar industry to attract more Mexican tourists, boosting technical education, and signing nuclear-free zone treaties.
With the sugar industry facing over $50 million in losses this year, Cabinet approved parts of a new Strategic Action Plan. A key part of that plan is the creation of a Sugar Cane Industry Authority, tasked with modernising the sector.
Cabinet also approved the removal of exit taxes for visitors from five southern Mexican states, including Campeche, Yucatán, Tabasco, Chiapas, and Quintana Roo, who stay in Belize for up to seven days. These tourists will also be allowed to bring their private vehicles without paying import duties. A Digital Border Crossing Card will be introduced to streamline the process.
Also approved is Belize’s move to sign international treaties banning nuclear weapons in Latin America to promote peace across the region.