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Belize Territorial Volunteers
Community and Society
Guatemalan incursion on the Belize side of the Sarstoon River
The Ministry of National Defence and Border Security hereby informs the public that on Sunday, September 18th, 2022, a joint Belize Defence Force and Belize National Coast Guard patrol deployed to the Sarstoon and encountered five Guatemalan Armed Forces maritime vessels on the northern side of the Sarstoon Island.
Community and Society
Ministry of National Security Issues Statement on Recent Incident on the Sarstoon River
The Belize Territorial Volunteers (BTV) conducted their third annual Sarstoon Kayak Challenge on September 15th, 2018. While in the previous two years, there was no resistance from the Guatemalan Armed Forces (GAF) during the races, there was resistance this year.
Government
Guatemalan civilians organize to reclaim Belizean territory
A group of no more than 10 Guatemalan civilians visited the Sarstoon Island near the Belize and Guatemala border in southern Belize on September 3rd.
Government
GOB’s restriction on Sarstoon River met with disapproval
GOB has implemented a restriction on Sarstoon River which is causing much dispute within the Belizean community.
Government
Despite warning from the PM, BTV’s expedition to the border is a go!
Despite GOB’s attempts to dissuade such trips to the boarder, both group leaders have announced that the expeditions will go on.
Government
BTV Expedition greeted with a blockade from the Guatemala Armed Forces
Guatemalan forces blocked the BTV trip to Sarstoon River on Saturday, January 27th, which is an area within Belizean Territory.
Government
PM Barrow confirms Guatemalan Military hostility in Sarstoon Area
Tensions between Belize and Guatemala are at an all-time high and the territorial dispute continues to cause issues. The most recent and widely disputed...
Government
Belize Territorial Volunteers detained by Guatemalan Authorities
Controversy arose on Saturday, February 28th when news broke of 37 Belizeans who were apprehended by Guatemalan Authorities. According to reports, the delegation of...
