By Zoila Palma: Following Saturday’s incident where the Guatemalan Armed Forces approached the BDF vessel in clear acts of aggression and intimidation, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs noted that Belize would lodge a formal protest with the Guatemalan Government. The Ministry also commended the BDF for their professionalism during the incident.
U.S. Ambassador to Belize André Bauer joined in commending the BDF for their professionalism during the encounter.
During an interview with News 5, Ambassador Bauer said that we should all be grateful that the incident didn’t escalate.
“I wanna recognize that for a bunch of young people that are tasked with keeping this country safe, to not react is a big deal. For young people to conduct themselves and not respond back, but to keep themselves professional, I think we all, as Belizeans and people that live here as part of Belizean society, should be very thankful that that didn’t escalate,” Bauer said.
“My understanding is this happens often. And so, to have a demeanor, to have a professionalism to say, ‘Nope, we’re not gonna respond. We’re gonna wait and have our day in court,’” he added.
In addition, the U.S. Ambassador said that there is hope as the ICJ proceedings for 2027 could finally resolve the Belize-Guatemala territorial dispute.
“ I’m excited about what that will do for them, for how people feel about their country, to know that this is finally over, and they can move forward ’cause it’s gone on far too long,” Bauer said.
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By Zoila Palma: Following Saturday’s incident where the Guatemalan Armed Forces approached the BDF vessel in clear acts of aggression and intimidation, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs noted that Belize would lodge a formal protest with the Guatemalan Government. The Ministry also commended the BDF for their professionalism during the incident. U.S. Ambassador to Belize
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