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Venezuela
Government
Statement on the Situation in Venezuela
Over the last four months, the Government of Belize has been monitoring closely and has consistently expressed its concern about the buildup of military assets in the southern Caribbean. Early on Saturday morning, January 3, 2026, military operations were carried out in Venezuela resulting in the removal of the President.
Government
Prime Minister Hon. John Briceno on official visit to Venezuela
At an official meeting in Caracas, Venezuela, between Prime Minister Honourable John Briceno and Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Friday, November 25th, agreements were signed to deepen alliances and to resume Petrocaribe, a regional oil procurement deal between Venezuela and Caribbean countries. According to reports from Venezuela, Belize may start receiving oil from the South American government under special conditions associated with Petrocaribe.
Community and Society
Joe Pate wins third place at Pan American Cocktail Tournament in Venezuela
Island bartender Joseph Joe Pate is returning home with a third-place medal after competing at the Pan American Cocktail Tournament in Valencia, Venezuela. Pate from Nauti Crab Bar and Grill competed against the best of the best from several other countries participating in the prestigious tournament. The other top participants taking second and first place were from Uruguay and Spain, respectively.
Community and Society
San Pedro bartender Joe Pate competes in Venezuela
Bartender Joseph' Joe' Pate of Nauti Crab Bar and Grill is currently in Valencia, Venezuela, competing at the Pan American Cocktail tournament. Pate and Belize Bartenders Association's (BBA) President Ricael Moran have been preparing for this international event and are doing their best to represent the Jewel.
Government
PM Briceño said he did not chastise US President at Summit of the Americas
During a press briefing on Wednesday, June 15th, the first since he took office in 2020, Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. John Briceño said he did not chastise the United States (US) President Joseph Biden during his speech at the recent Summit of the Americas. Briceño made headlines when he openly criticized the decision of the US host to exclude Cuba, Nicaragua, and Venezuela from the summit held June 6-10 in Los Angeles, California, on the west coast of the US.
Crime & Violence
Large drug bust in northern Belize leads to internal police investigation; Belize remains in US list of major drug transit nations
The northern district of Orange Walk made headlines on Sunday, September 9th, after Belizean authorities made a $14 million Belize dollar drug bust after intercepting a suspected drug plane shortly after 9PM in the Tres Leguas area of the Blue Creek community near the Mexican border.
Business & Economy
Belize registers fifth increase in fuel prices for 2018
The Belize Bureau of Standards announced the fifth increase in fuel prices for Belize on Wednesday, May 23rd.
Government
Belize suspends Petrocaribe program
After over four years, the Government of Belize has suspended the Venezuelan Petrocaribe program.