The quiet of Patchakan Village in the Corozal District was rattled by the sound of gunshots on Thursday night. When the dust settled, twenty-eight-year-old Benito Canela lay dead in front of his common-law-wife Indy Ruiz and a group of neighbors. They were all socializing inside
Tensions up north have been on the rise as acts of violence in Chetumal, Mexico continue to plague the city. These violent crimes are due to heightened cartel activity in the area which many Belizeans are concerned will spill over into Corozal. We spoke with
Considering the recent spike in cartel-related violence in Chetumal the Government of Belize issued a statement advising Belizeans to exercise caution when traveling across the northern border. Amir Padilla Espadas, President of the private sector organization, Canaco Chetumal, has expressed concern over the potential harm
As we have reported, there has been an uptick in cartel-related violence in neighboring Mexico. News Five was in Chetumal on Thursday to find out how the recent spike in crime and the Government of Belize’s travel advisory are affecting the influx of Belizeans to
Earlier today, Opposition Leader Shyne Barrow also spoke with reporters concerning the permeation of narco operatives in northern Belize. He asserts that the overnight murder in Patchakan Village is a cartel-related hit and blames it all on the Commissioner of Police and the Briceno administration. Shyne
Scheduled power interruptions continued today, as B.E.L. attempts to get a handle on a countrywide energy crunch. On Thursday, Chief Executive Officer John Mencias held a press conference to fully explain the situation that the country is presently faced with. According to the C.E.O., an
It will be another three weeks before the Belize Electricity Limited will be able to install a gas turbine capable enough to meet San Pedro's increasing power demands. Earlier this week, the island town experienced two major power outages, and later suffered a third which
The uninterrupted availability of energy sources at an affordable price is crucial for the reliable operation of country’s economy. It directly impacts national security, economic growth, and the well-being of citizens. Energy security is important. So, what does the Leader of the Opposition think of
The United Democratic Party has chosen Dennis Williams as standard bearer for the upcoming Toledo East bye-elections and the party has hit the ground running in canvassing the constituency. As we reported earlier this week, Party Leader Shyne Barrow met with several U.D.P. officials in
This week, San Pedro Mayor, Wally Nunez announced publicly that he intends to run against the current Area Representative Andre Perez for the seat. Nunez said that he was going by requests made of him by the same voters in Belize Rural South and that
