Belize 4 May 2012 – Jeremy Browne, Foreign Office Minister for Latin America, today commented on the agreement between Guatemala and Belize to hold simultaneous referenda on 6 October 2013 on referring their territorial dispute to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) according to a press release issued by the Belize Government. According to the release Mr. Bowne said: “I welcome the agreement, announced last Friday by the Foreign Ministers of Belize and Guatemala, to hold referenda on 6 October 2013 on the question of referring the Guatemala-Belize territorial dispute to the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
“The UK supports the ICJ route as a means to finding a long-term and sustainable resolution which is acceptable to both states. The resolution of the territorial dispute continues to be a long-term priority for the UK. Our funding for the Organization of American States (OAS) office in the Adjacency Zone, and our contributions to the legal fees fund to assist both countries during the ICJ process, confirm our long-standing support. This agreement is an important step towards increasing stability, development and trade in the region.”
The territorial dispute between Belize and Guatemala dates back to 1859. The two countries have been unable to agree their mutual border and Guatemala has maintained a territorial claim on part of Belize. Since 2000, Belize and Guatemala have held a series of
meetings under the auspices of the Organization of American States (OAS) in an attempt to resolve the dispute through negotiation.
The referenda will take place simultaneously in both countries.
The question to be submitted to referenda will be: “Do you agree that any legal claim of Guatemala against Belize relating to land and insular territories and to any maritime areas pertaining to these territories should be submitted to the International Court of Justice for final settlement and that it determine finally the boundaries of the respective territories and areas of the Parties?”
I say HELL NO!
Why should we place our destiny (Cheese) in the hands of those (the rats) that know us not?
We are a free people & will stand up for our right to be sovereign
& free from all who plot to oppress us! We all know that the so called powers that be, wanted us sold under Guatemala’s banner a long time ago from the 60′s! Why would we be willing to give our necks up, just to be cut off?
Who is the ICJ? Will they take into consideration that we have stood the test of Nations by standing as a fledgling Nation amongst blatant political & territorial upheaval throughout Central America under those that have plotted & schemed for our jewel? That we took in their refugees & gave them national status, only to see our Political structures eroded & our youth influenced by their infiltrators? No one given citizenship after 1981 should be allowed to vote in this referendum in Belize! Wake the people! Remember the 13 amendments? Not an inch of land sea or air! Or you can sell our children’s heritage if you so desire! You make up your mind!