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Mexico, Belize and Guatemala create a trinational culture and nature corridor

Mexico, Belize and Guatemala create a trinational culture and nature corridor

Mexico, Guatemala and Belize have created an international area called the Great Maya Forest Biocultural Corridor, dedicated to protecting and preserving the biodiversity and cultural heritage of the region. The corridor is the result of a...

Belizean cane farmers fight Fusarium virus and mealybugs

Minister of Agriculture – Hon Jose Mai By William Ysaguirre (Freelance Writer) BELIZE CITY, Wed. Aug. 13, 2025 Sugarcane farmers in the north of the country must find ways to access funds to buy the fungicides which have proven effective against...

Corals keep cooking in climate-heated seas. These crossbreeds may keep hope alive

Corals keep cooking in climate-heated seas. These crossbreeds may keep hope alive

The first-in-the-world experiment began not with a splash, but with a gasp from a respirator. Neoprene-clad scientists sank to the shallow bottom of Flamingo Reef off Key Biscayne, clutching black milk cartons filled with precious cargo. Inside...

60+ Belizean students awarded scholarships to Taiwan

Taiwan Scholarship ceromony By Charles Gladden BELIZE CITY, Wed. Aug. 13, 2025 More than 60 Belizean students were granted scholarships through the Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan) in Belize to further their education in the Republic of...

Belize, Mexico, Guatemala Unite on Tren Maya, Trade, Climate

Belize, Mexico, Guatemala Unite on Tren Maya, Trade, Climate

From trade to climate action, Belize, Mexico, and Guatemala are joining forces on key regional issues. Today, Prime Minister John Briceño sat down with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and Guatemalan President Bernardo Arévalo for talks that...

Belize and Mexico To Form Joint Energy Working Group to Boost Power Trade

Belize and Mexico To Form Joint Energy Working Group to Boost Power Trade

Energy is another crucial area that was discussed earlier today in Calakmul, Mexico. Love News understands that Mexico and Belize reaffirmed a commitment to existing energy agreements and explored avenues for expansion. A key outcome of these...

Belize, Mexico and Guatemala Sign Maya Forest Biosphere Park Pact

Belize, Mexico and Guatemala Sign Maya Forest Biosphere Park Pact

While discussions had in today’s meeting may be a while from bearing fruit, the one definite output from today’s tripartite meeting was the signing of a Biosphere Park agreement with Belize, Mexico and Guatemala. The agreement on the Biosphere...

Belize to Discuss National Issues with Mexico and Guatemala

Belize to Discuss National Issues with Mexico and Guatemala

Diplomacy takes center stage this Friday as Prime Minister John Briceño heads to Campeche, Mexico for a high-level sit-down with two regional leaders. He’ll be meeting with Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum and Guatemala’s President Bernardo...

Mexico, Guatemala, Belize to create tri-national nature reserve to protect Mayan jungle

Mexico, Guatemala, Belize to create tri-national nature reserve to protect Mayan jungle

Guatemalan president Bernardo Arevalo looks on while Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum shakes hands with Belize Prime Minister Minister Johnny Briceno, in Calakmul, Campeche state, Mexico, Friday, Aug. 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Martin Zetina)...

Mexico, Guatemala, Belize create Mayan rainforest reserve

Mexico, Guatemala, Belize create Mayan rainforest reserve

GUATEMALA CITY -- The leaders of Mexico, Guatemala and Belize announced on Friday that they were creating a tri-national nature reserve to protect the Mayan rainforest following a meeting during which they also discussed expanding a Mexican train...

Can Belize and Mexico Build That Bridge Despite Environmental Concerns?

And while there is an overarching context of sustainability and respect for nature covering the meeting - there is also an environmentally troubling issue in the background. Belize and Mexico have been discussing building a bridge over the...

Mexico, Guatemala and Belize Launch Trinational Corridor to Protect the Great Maya Forest

Mexico, Guatemala and Belize Launch Trinational Corridor to Protect the Great Maya Forest

Mexico, Guatemala and Belize have created the world’s largest biocultural corridor to protect the Great Maya Forest, as environmental groups urge stronger safeguards amid controversy over the Maya Train project. Presidents Claudia Sheinbaum and...

Belize Has More Nonstop Flights Than Ever — and a Mix of Adventure, Beach, and Island Charm

Belize Has More Nonstop Flights Than Ever — and a Mix of Adventure, Beach, and Island Charm

One day you’re deep in the jungle, scanning the trees for a glimpse of a jaguar in a wildlife preserve. The next, you’re stretched out on a quiet stretch of white sand, the Caribbean Sea lapping at your toes. The day after that, you’re flying...

Mexico, Guatemala and Belize to create tri-national nature reserve to protect Mayan jungle

Mexico, Guatemala and Belize to create tri-national nature reserve to protect Mayan jungle

GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — The leaders of Mexico, Guatemala and Belize announced on Friday that they were creating a tri-national nature reserve to protect the Mayan rainforest following a meeting during which they also discussed expanding a Mexican...

Belize participates in Parliamentary Summit on Climate Change

Senate president, Hon. Carolyn Trench-Sandiford By William Ysaguirre (Freelance Writer) BELIZE CITY, Mon. Aug. 11, 2025 Belize representatives joined discussions with other parliamentarians of Latin America and the Caribbean in an effort to align...

Environmental Leaders Meet in Punta Gorda to Advance Marine Conservation Efforts

Environmental Leaders Meet in Punta Gorda to Advance Marine Conservation Efforts

Officials from NPA Connect were in Punta Gorda today, engaging in high-level discussions with key environmental stakeholders. The delegation met with representatives from the Belize Fisheries Department, the Belize Audubon Society, and the...

Connecting LAC and China: The power of cross-culture dialogue to address the climate crisis

Connecting LAC and China: The power of cross-culture dialogue to address the climate crisis

As humanity faces worldwide challenges like the climate crisis, migration, and pandemics, philanthropy must break free from national borders and thematic silos to embrace a truly global future. To address many of today’s complex issues, we need a...

Belizean Meteorologist Awarded Chevening Scholarship to Study in United Kingdom

Belizean Meteorologist Awarded Chevening Scholarship to Study in United Kingdom

Alexia Mai, a meteorologist from Altamira, Corozal Town, has been officially named a Chevening Scholar, opening the door to advanced studies in the United Kingdom. Currently training at Belize’s National Meteorological Service, Alexia holds a...

Belize Prepares for Fourth Annual Climate Week With Focus on Youth Engagement

Belize Prepares for Fourth Annual Climate Week With Focus on Youth Engagement

The National Climate Change Office (NCCO) is preparing to host the fourth annual Climate Week; an event aimed at raising awareness about Climate Change. The week will be observed in Belize City with a series of events from August 25-28. The NCCO...

UN Officials Meet with Minister Usher to Boost Belize’s Resilience

UN Officials Meet with Minister Usher to Boost Belize’s Resilience

Minister Henry Charles Usher hosted top UN reps in Belmopan yesterday to strengthen Belize’s partnership with the United Nations. The high-level meeting focused on disaster preparedness, good governance, and aligning national efforts with global...

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