By Zoila Palma: Following reports that on Thursday evening, a Guatemalan Air Force aircraft was tracked flying over Belizean territory and made several passes near Lighthouse Reef Atoll, the Guatemalan Ministry of National Defense has issued a statement.
“In response to reports circulated on Thursday, September 24, in Belizean media and on social networks regarding an alleged overflight by a Guatemalan military aircraft in the Lighthouse Reef Atoll area and near Caye Caulker, the Ministry of National Defense of the Republic of Guatemala addresses the public and the international community to reaffirm its institutional position:
All activities and operations of the Guatemalan Army are conducted with strict adherence to the national and international legal framework.
The institution acts with professionalism, discipline, and transparency, in fulfillment of its constitutional mission to serve the Nation and with full respect for human rights,” the statement said.
In addition, it noted that the “Ministry of National Defense works in coordination with State institutions, in accordance with the law.”
The Guatemalan Ministry of National Defense reiterated that its actions are governed, at all times, by respect for the law and by service to Guatemala.
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By Zoila Palma: Following reports that on Thursday evening, a Guatemalan Air Force aircraft was tracked flying over Belizean territory and made several passes near Lighthouse Reef Atoll, the Guatemalan Ministry of National Defense has issued a statement. “In response to reports circulated on Thursday, September 24, in Belizean media and on social networks regarding
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