Belize has joined a collective of Latin American and Caribbean nations in voicing concern over the deployment of extra-regional military forces in the region. The statement, issued by the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC), was signed by 19 member states, including Belize,
The National Trade Union Congress of Belize (NTUCB) has strongly condemned what it describes as “apparent police complicity” in the abduction of Joseph Budna. The union said it is “deeply disturbed by the complete abandonment of due process and the rule of law” after video
United Democratic Party Leader Shyne Barrow has written to Prime Minister John Briceño demanding the release of "unedited surveillance footage from August 22" from the area directly capturing when Joseph Budna was abducted from Orange Walk Town. Barrow is requesting the video footage of six government
As public pressure mounts for the release of surveillance footage capturing the abduction of Joseph Budna in Orange Walk, attorney and former journalist Audrey Matura is cautioning against making the video public before the investigation concludes. In late August, News 5 called for the release of
The Belize Association of Defence Attorneys (ADA) is calling for an independent and transparent investigation into the abduction of Joseph Budna. The kidnapping occurred on the night of August 22, 2025, in Orange Walk Town, just steps away from a police station. The ADA expressed deep concern
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has committed an $8 million financing package to support Belize’s efforts to expand labour force participation and improve employability across key sectors. The agreement was signed during the Belize Investment Summit held in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, by Prime Minister
For the first time since explosive video footage emerged showing the abduction of Joseph Budna outside the Orange Walk Police Station, Commissioner of Police Dr. Richard Rosado has responded directly to News 5. The Commissioner urged the public to allow investigators to complete their work. “Kindly allow
Minister of Home Affairs Kareem Musa says the video circulating on social media showing the abduction of Joseph Budna “leaves a lot to be answered.” Musa told News 5 he saw the footage for the "first time" when it was released earlier this week. “The prime minister
Police have arrested and charged 51-year-old Bernard Talbert for the murder of Stephen Henry Jorgenson, more than a year after the fatal shooting. Talbert, a businessman of a Belize District address, was formally charged today. Jorgenson was killed on March 3, 2024, during a dispute over
Aunque la llegada del sargazo no es nueva para Belize, el volumen que arribó este año tomó por sorpresa a comunidades costeras y autoridades. Para enfrentar mejor estos episodios, el país está implementando un nuevo sistema de detección temprana de desastres naturales. El Coordinador Nacional de
