The road to securing Maya land rights just hit another bump. Today, during a monitoring hearing at the Caribbean Court of Justice, it was revealed that key deliverables from the last session haven’t been met. Senior Counsel Andrew Marshalleck, representing the Attorney General, admitted that
Earlier this week, Foreign Minister Francis Fonseca wrapped up a two-day visit to the Organization of American States headquarters in Washington, D.C. It was a high-level trip packed with important conversations, from border security to the fallout over the cancelled Millennium Challenge Corporation grant. That
Belize’s Foreign Minister Francis Fonseca was in Washington, D.C. this week, meeting with top officials at the Organization of American States to discuss some of the country’s most pressing issues, from border security to building strategic partnerships. But one meeting didn’t happen: Fonseca didn’t get
As the U.S. ramps up efforts to deport undocumented immigrants, a surprising name has surfaced in the conversation, Belize. The Trump administration has reportedly approached this Central American nation with a bold proposition: to become a 'safe third country' for asylum seekers. Now, what does
Earlier today, there was a moment of celebration and transformation at the Department of Youth Services in Belize City. Sixteen men proudly received certificates after completing the 'Journey to Freedom', a program designed to uplift, rehabilitate, and reintegrate young people through spiritual guidance and community
For the past several weeks, we’ve explored the many faces of fatherhood, men who lead with compassion and show up with intention. For our final story, we turn to a familiar face. Rumile Arana has offered valuable financial advice to many, and we've also featured
Foreign Minister Francis Fonseca concluded two days of high-level meetings in Washington, D.C., earlier this week, where he engaged regional allies on Belize’s border relations and risk of losing major U.S. development funding. Fonseca joined the Foreign Minister of Guatemala and the Group of Friends of
It may not shimmer like gold or sparkle like gemstones, but just off the coast of southern Belize, seaweed is fueling a wave of opportunities. In Placencia Village, women standing waist-deep in the water are turning ocean farming into a livelihood, a business, and a
Belize is reviewing a request from the United States to become a “Safe Third Country,” meaning asylum seekers heading to the U.S. could instead be sent to Belize to apply for protection here and stay while their cases are processed. Belize has not agreed to the
Belize’s Foreign Minister Francis Fonseca says there is no concern over not meeting U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio during recent diplomatic engagements. Fonseca explained that Secretary Rubio has only met with Caribbean leaders and heads of government, not foreign ministers. “Secretary Rubio has not met with
