International News: United Nations call for investigation into murder of 2 environmentalists in Honduras
By Zoila Palma Gonzalez: On Wednesday, a United Nations official called for an investigation into the murder of 2 environmental activists in Honduras, Reuters report. The environmental activists were known for opposing an illegal mine polluting water supplies in a national reserve. The activists, Aly Dominguez and Jairo Bonilla were shot dead on Saturday. Local authorities say […]
Wanted man, Adrian Hernandez apprehended by police
By Benjamin Flowers: Police have managed to apprehend wanted Belize City resident, 18-year-old Adrian Hernandez. Hernandez had been wanted since Tuesday, as a person of interest in an ongoing investigation. Police issued an update a short while ago saying that Hernandez is now in custody. Thanks have been extended to those who assisted in looking […]
International News: Over 100 reported missing from Mexican town following capture of Chapo’s son
By Zoila Palma Gonzalez: Residents of Jesus Maria in the state of Sinaloa, Mexico say that 140 people are missing following last Thursday’s arrest of El Chapo’s son, Ovidio Guzman, Fox reports. According to reports, 140 people have disappeared amidst violent and deadly clashes between law enforcement authorities and the Sinaloa cartel. Over 200 protesters in trucks […]
International News: World Health Organization and China work together to manage COVID-19 risks ahead of Lunar New Year celebrations
By Zoila Palma Gonzalez: The World Health Organization (WHO) says that it is working with China to manage the COVID-19 risks ahead of the travel rush for the Lunar New Year, Reuters report. Last month, China abandoned its strict zero-covid policies and since then, the country has been a surge in infections. The WHO has met with […]
International News: Canada sends armored vehicles to Haiti in fight against gang violence
By Zoila Palma Gonzalez: On Wednesday, Canada delivered armored vehicles to Haiti as the Caribbean nation is grappling with gang violence, Reuters report. Haiti is facing a severe humanitarian crisis, Canada’s Foreign Ministry noted. Since the assassination of Haitian President, Jovenel Moise in 2021, gangs have taken control of several parts of the nation. Hundreds have died […]
Taiwan and Belize enjoy 34 years of bilateral relations with a new medical project
By Zoila Palma Gonzalez: This year, Taiwan and Belize will celebrate 34 years of bilateral relations. Throughout the years, the two countries have collaborated on various projects including strengthening the medical system in Belize, and agricultural and educational projects among others. On January 11, 2023, Taiwan Ambassador to Belize, David Kuan-Chou Chien signed a Cooperation […]
International News: Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal ready to offer Messi ‘ridiculous’ US $350-million-a-year deal to join them now
Photo Credit: FIFA By Rubén Morales Iglesias: If we thought the US $210-million-a-year-deal Al Nassr are reportedly paying Cristiano Ronaldo is huge, we’ve got to call the US $350 million rival club Al Hilal are ready to offer World Champion Lionel Messi ‘ridiculous’. Spain’s Mundo Deportivo reported on Thursday that the Saudi giants are willing to […]
Man recently released from prison charged with possession of pipe for smoking drugs; Pleads not to be sent back
By Breaking Belize News Staff: A 49-year-old Belize City resident, recently released from prison appeared in court again this week for possession of a pipe for smoking drugs. Anthony Humes appeared in the Belize City Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday and immediately pleaded guilty to possession of a utensil used for smoking drugs. The Magistrate told […]