San Ignacio Market to Relocate? 

San Ignacio Mayor Earl Trapp is overseeing ongoing flood recovery efforts in the wake of severe rains that began late last week brought about by Tropical Storm Sara. While the water levels have started to recede, the process has been slow. “The Mopan River is still rising, which means the Macal River will take much longer before it recedes,” Trapp explained. The floodwaters have impacted local businesses, especially in the market area. “We are putting all that we can to ensure that this area gets cleaned up as quickly as possible so that vendors can return to normalcy.”

Trapp also raised concerns about the long-term viability of the market’s current location, given the increasing frequency of storms. “With global warming and climate change, I don’t see it getting better,” he said. He suggested relocating the market to a safer area, noting, “It’s a good idea, and it’s something I will take up as a local leader, and maybe put it in a consultation with the general public.”

Trap said that infrastructure damage from the flooding has been significant, with streets, culverts, and drains all requiring repairs.

In the meantime, while San Ignacio itself has not required any major sheltering, nearby villages saw some displacement, with support from the Belize Defence Force and NEMO.

 

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