Belize to lodge formal protest following aggressive acts of intimidation by Guatemalan Armed Forces in Sarstoon
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that a Belize Defence Force patrol was approached aggressively by two Guatemalan Armed Forces vessels. These vessels crossed into Belizean waters during a routine patrol around Sarstoon Island. The government viewed this action as an attempt at intimidation. The Belize Defence Force patrol responded with professionalism. Belize intends to lodge a formal protest regarding these acts.
By Zoila Palma: Today, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that this morning, a Belize Defence Force (BDF) patrol conducting a routine patrol around Sarstoon Island was aggressively approached by two Guatemalan Armed Forces (GAF) vessels that had crossed into Belizean waters, in an evident attempt at intimidation. “The BDF patrol acted with professionalism and […] The post Belize to lodge formal protest following aggressive acts of intimidation by Guatemalan Armed Forces in Sarstoon appeared first on Belize News and Opinion on www.breakingbelizenews.com .