By Breaking Belize News Staff: A 21-year-old Belize City waiter is out on bail after being arraigned on multiple charges stemming from an alleged domestic dispute involving a woman he lived with.
Edwardo Portillo, employed as a waiter at a local restaurant and bar, appeared this morning before a Senior Magistrate in Court #2. He was read two counts of damage to property and one count of common assault upon his partner. The alleged incident occurred on Thursday, November 20, 2025.
Portillo pleaded not guilty to all charges. With no objection from the prosecution, the court granted him bail in the amount of $1,000 plus one surety of the same sum. His next court date is scheduled for January 9, 2026.
As part of his bail conditions, Portillo must not contact or communicate with the virtual complainant or her family, must stay at least 100 yards away from her, and must not be arrested or charged with any offense while on bail.
Before leaving the courtroom, Portillo asked how he could see his baby boy, whom he shares with the complainant. The Senior Magistrate advised that he must either make arrangements through a neutral third party or seek guidance from the Belize Family Court regarding visitation while the case is ongoing.
As he exited the court room, he made hostile gestures toward our court reporter and started to approach her but a police officer intervened before the situation could escalate further.
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By Breaking Belize News Staff: A 21-year-old Belize City waiter is out on bail after being arraigned on multiple charges stemming from an alleged domestic dispute involving a woman he lived with. Edwardo Portillo, employed as a waiter at a local restaurant and bar, appeared this morning before a Senior Magistrate in Court #2. He
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