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Sarstoon River
Government
Guatemalan Armed Forces remove Belize flags from the Sarstoon River; LOO condemns incident
While across the country on Sunday, September 10th, Belizeans were celebrating the 225th Anniversary of the Battle of St. George’s Caye, a group of Belizeans headed to the Sarstoon River on the southern border with Guatemala to celebrate the occasion with a flag-raising ceremony. The event was spearheaded by the Belize Territorial Volunteers (BTV), and as on previous occasions, it was interrupted by the Guatemalan armed forces. The BTV said the Guatemalan military personnel removed three Belizean flags planted on Belize’s soil. The Belize Ministry of Foreign Affairs is yet to respond to this latest incident, but the Opposition issued a statement condemning the actions by the Guatemalan military.
Community and Society
Belize Territorial Volunteers denounces aggressive conduct from Guatemalan Armed Forces
For years, the Belize Territorial Volunteers (BTV) have spearheaded trips through the Sarstoon River to one of the country’s border markers in the southern Toledo District to commemorate the 1859 Boundary Treaty signed between Great Britain and Guatemala. In recent years, the Guatemalan Armed Forces (GAF) in the area have reportedly enforced sovereignty on the river, making this annual patriotic trip challenging. On the 164th anniversary of the treaty, the BTV once again led an excursion, where the GAF confronted them as they went up the Sarstoon River.
Government
GOB admits Guatemalan Armed hostility within Belizean waters
On Thursday, June 18th, nine armed soldiers from the Guatemalan Armed Forces vessel attempted to stop a Belizean vessel from traversing the north side of the Sarstoon Area.
Government
Guatemalan Armed Forces Attempts to Block Belizean Vessel
Two media personnel was traversing the Sarstoon River this morning when they were approached by a Guatemalan Armed Forces (GAF) vessel.
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
Government of Belize Places Temporary Restrictions on Movement in Belize’s Portion of the Sarstoon River for One Month
The regulations prohibit persons and vessels, without lawful authority, from entering into Belize's portion of the Sarstoon River.
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
Guatemala lashes at CARICOM; Belizean soldier shot at the border
In the short few months of 2016, the relation between Belize and Guatemala grown more tense.
