P.M. Briceño Weighs in on Trump Mass Deportation Policy

The United States is one of Belize’s closest diplomatic allies. Prime Minister John Briceño has already congratulated President-Elect Donald Trump. As for Trump’s mass deportation policy, P.M. Briceño remains optimistic, saying there’s plenty of work in Belize for everyone.

 

Prime Minister John Briceño

“We do that through the ministry of foreign affairs. The following morning, we did send out a note of congratulation to president elect Trump. As you know the U.S. is our biggest partner and most important partner. We have worked very closely with them. I don’t foresee any major changes for us. Short of the MCC Compact that has just been signed. We believe we are going to strengthen the relationship.”

 

Paul Lopez

“What are your thoughts on his mass deportation policies, trouble for Belizeans?”

 

Prime Minister John Briceño

“Absolutely not, we need more workers in Belize. So if they bring back the Belizeans we need workers. But again, the American people in their wisdom voted for a man that says he is going to do mass importations. We may not agree with the voters, but we have to respect the voters.”