U.S. Official Says Calm is Essential for Belize & Guatemala

We also asked Jacobstein to weigh in on the Belize-Guatemala dispute. The differendum is two centuries old, and all other attempts, including the Confidence-Building Measures in the early 2000’s amounted to naught in solving our dispute. The U.S. has maintained diplomatic ties with both our countries, and today, Jacobstein opined that it is important that Belize and Guatemala remain calm as we await a definitive I.C.J. ruling in the future.

 

Eric Jacobstein, Dep. Asst. Sec., Western Hemisphere Affairs, U.S State Dept.

“We appreciate the fact that there continues to be a commitment to abide by the ruling of the I.C.J. And so for us, while both countries await the ruling by the I.C.J., calm is just essential. It’s essential to ensure there are no tensions, ensure there continues to be dialogue between the countries. And we’re, hardened by the relationship between President Revelo, Prime Minister Briceño and encourage a continued strong relationship between the countries, a continued easing of any tensions.”