What are the latest news in Belize?
The latest news and developments in Belize include:
- Constitutional Reform Moves Forward: The People’s Constitution Commission (PCC) report was officially presented to the National Assembly. After reviewing the recommendationsnarrowed down to 53 key proposalsthe government plans to launch a nationwide public education campaign before potentially putting the reforms to a referendum. -ConstitutionNet+ 1——–
- Regional Diplomacy and Border Engagement: The Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS) is conducting an official mission to the Belize–Guatemala Adjacency Zone to meet with Foreign Affairs Minister Francis Fonseca and his Guatemalan counterpart to review ongoing confidence-building measures.- In addition, Prime Minister John Briceño recently completed a bilateral visit to Honduras to strengthen diplomatic ties. -Mirage News+ 1——–
- Agricultural and Pest Control Milestones: Belize hosted the XII Meeting of the Fruit Fly Commission in Placencia, marking the 50th anniversary of the regional and national Mediterranean fruit fly control programme and signing the 2027 cooperative agreement with the United States.- Alongside this, the Ministry of Agriculture partnered with the FAO on a specialized initiative to protect the country’s coconut sector from disease. -Breaking Belize News+ 1——–
- Conservation & Environmental Initiatives: The government launched the Hicatee Conservation and Action Plan (2026–2031) to protect the critically endangered Central American river turtle, and finalized the Turneffe Conservation Land Trust Deed to expand marine protections around Turneffe Atoll.- Government of Belize Press Office———
- International Cooperation and Grants: Belize and Taiwan finalized a US$3 million agreement supporting micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) focused on women and youth, accompanied by educational exchange programs sending Belizean students to Taiwanese universities. -Government of Belize Press Office——–