A debate over Belize’s age of consent has resurfaced in the public arena. Church Senator Louis Wade has called for the legal age to be raised from sixteen to eighteen. He argues that the change would give better protection to young people, particularly girls, from predatory behavior. Wade points out that there is currently a two‑year gap between the age of consent and the age of majority. The proposal has reignited discussions about safeguarding minors and aligning the law with social expectations. The issue is being covered by local media outlets.