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Community and Society
United States Provides Another Donation of Emergency Hurricane Relief Assistance to Belize
The U.S. Embassy is working closely with the Government of Belize to provide critical humanitarian aid to Belizean communities devastated by Hurricane Lisa. On behalf of the American people, Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. Leyla Moses-Ones met with Chair of the National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO) Foreign Assistance Committee Ambassador Amalia Mai and NEMO Coordinator Retired Lieutenant Colonel Shelton Defour to deliver over US $97,000 in essential items to support local recovery and relief efforts.
Government
Foreign Minister Bids Farewell to Qatar’s Outgoing Chargé D’affaires
Hon. Eamon Courtenay, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Immigration, bid farewell to Mr. Tariq Al-Othman, Chargé d'affaires at the Embassy of Qatar in El Salvador, accredited to Belize.
Crime & Violence
U.S.-Belize Partnership Expands Efforts to Combat Human Trafficking
On August 18th, 2022, the U.S. Embassy hosted Belizean anti-trafficking activists from government and civil society for a forum aimed at celebrating significant achievements in the anti-trafficking field as well as building upon the existing action roadmap. U.S. Embassy Belmopan Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. Leyla Moses-Ones and visiting representatives from the U.S. Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons made presentations on the State
Government
U.S.-Belize Bilateral Security Meeting Tracks Advancement on Shared National Security Objectives
U.S. Embassy Belmopan and the Government of Belize met on July 20, 2022, to reaffirm the U.S.-Belize security partnership. Bi-annual bilateral meetings between the United States and Belize underscore our shared commitment to deepening cooperation to meet national and regional challenges, such as narcotrafficking, human smuggling and trafficking, and gang violence. In this engagement, both governments discussed shared priorities in the areas of citizen and border security, governance, and justice sector efficiency.
Community and Society
United States and Belize Explore Extension of Agreement to Protect Belize’s Cultural Heritage
As part of the renewal process for the Cultural Property Agreement between the United States and Belize on the preservation of Belize’s cultural patrimony, Dr. Andrew Zonderman, from the U.S. Department of State’s Cultural Heritage Center, concluded an eight-day visit to Belize to conduct research and hold consultations with government stakeholders.
Government
U.S.-Donation to Increase Law Enforcement Presence in Remote Areas
With the assistance of the U.S. government, Belize will begin the process of establishing a forward operating base in the southwest to facilitate law enforcement anti-crime operations. On June 7, 2022, the U.S. Embassy donated two 40 ft. containers to the Government of Belize.
Community and Society
Tradewinds 2022 Builds Regional Security Partnerships in Belize
Tradewinds 2022, a two-week training involving 22 nations sponsored by U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), ended on Friday, May 20, 2022 following a closing ceremony in Ladyville, Belize. More than 1,800 people participated in the exercise with 644 from the United States and 1,158 from Belize and other partner nations. This marks the first time that two partner nations - Belize and Mexico – cohosted the annual Tradewinds exercise alongside the United States.
Community and Society
U.S. Embassy Marks National Police Week with Jungle Run
To commemorate National Police Week, the U.S. Embassy organized a 5k run/2k walk in Belmopan. The event, organized by the U.S. Embassy’s Regional Security Office, is part of the U.S. Diplomatic Security Bureau’s annual, week-long initiative to pay tribute to fallen law enforcement colleagues while recognizing the important work and commitment of officers in keeping communities safe around the world.
