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Belize Territorial Volunteers
Government
Belizean flags taken by Guatemalan army at the Sarstoon River returned to Belize’s Embassy
The Guatemalan armed forces took down Belizean flags planted on the Sarstoon Island by Belize Territorial Volunteers (BTV) members claiming they were on their territory. According to maps, this island is within Belizean territory; however, Guatemala claims it is on its side. BTV leader Wil Maheia denounced the Guatemalan soldiers for confiscating the Belizean flags. Even though Belizean security personnel asked them to turn them over, they refused and kept the flags. While it was unknown what they would do with the flags, on Independence Day, Prime Minister Honourable Dr. John Briceño informed the nation that the flags were returned to the Belize Embassy in Guatemala City, Guatemala.
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...