Prime Minister Barrow: “Belize has a long history and tradition as a peace-loving country”

In reaction to the unfortunate events on the Belize/Guatemala border, and the amassing of Guatemalan troops mass near the Belize border after shooting incident, the Belizean Prime Minister, Hon. Dean Barrow, issued a statement saying that his country “has a long history and tradition as a peace-loving country, respectful of international law [and] human rights.”

The Belize government said in a press statement that “the current amassing of Guatemalan troops in the border areas… only adds volatility to the tensions.”

In the media: The Guardian, April 22, 2016 – Guatemalan troops mass near Belize border after shooting incident