#belizean politics

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#recently read 1/24

Saevus Corax Deals with the Dead by KJ Parker. Saevus ran from his past but is dragged into a series of political schemes as he tries to wriggle out of the consequences and maybe stop a war. *I've read one other book by Parker (16 Ways to Defend a Walled City) and I feel like if you've read one you've read them all.

American Mermaid by Julia Langbein. An out of her depth author in Hollywood for her book's unfaithful adaptation begins to suspect her character has come alive to take vengeance over her betrayal. *Loved the concept, iffy on execution.

Ring Shout by P. Djèlí Clark. Maryse and other Black women battle Klan members who are actually demonic entities from another world feeding on hatred.

The Actual Star by Monica Byrne. 3 intertwined narratives influenced by Maya cosmology following a group of royal siblings in 1212, a tourist and her two Belizean guides in 2012, and two people in religious conflict in 3012. *Odd, but an interesting take on a potential post-climate crisis culture.

Orbital by Samantha Harvey. A literary description of one day in the life of six ISS astronauts/cosmonauts.

Winter's Orbit by Everina Maxwell. Prince Kiem is forced into an arranged marriage after his cousin's death and into a political maelstrom of schemes and murder. *Not my typical fare but helped me envision this new 'I could fix him the empire' microgenre. Got jumpscared by learning it started on ao3.

Penance by Eliza Clark. An unreliable reporter crafts a narrative about bullying and murder committed by teen girls in a commentary on the pitfalls of true crime. *Similar vibes to What Happens Next in terms of awful tumblr culture.

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i need to know 🌙 + ✈️ + 🍊 (politely)

the photo 😭 (so real tho)

🌙 - libra sun, capricorn moon, scorpio rising!

✈️ - this one’s hard… but probably belize! my dad’s side of the family is belizean, and my grandparents live there so i’ve taken a few trips to stay with them. but i love curaçao too!

🍊 - i live in cali so it’s warm year-round 😭 but i like winter bc temps here finally drop to like 68-70ish degrees n whatnot so i actually don’t feel like i’m melting

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Majority of Biden’s 2020 Voters Now Say He’s Too Old to Be Effective (NYT) Widespread concerns about President Biden’s age pose a deepening threat to his re-election bid, with a majority of voters who supported him in 2020 now saying he is too old to lead the country effectively, according to a new poll by The New York Times and Siena College. The survey pointed to a fundamental shift in how voters who backed Mr. Biden four years ago have come to see him. A striking 61 percent said they thought he was “just too old” to be an effective president. A sizable share was even more worried: Nineteen percent of those who voted for Mr. Biden in 2020, and 13 percent of those who said they would back him in November, said the 81-year-old president’s age was such a problem that he was no longer capable of handling the job. The misgivings about Mr. Biden’s age cut across generations, gender, race and education, underscoring the president’s failure to dispel both concerns within his own party and Republican attacks painting him as senile. Seventy-three percent of all registered voters said he was too old to be effective, and 45 percent expressed a belief that he could not do the job.

A Supreme Court ruling restored former President Donald Trump’s name to Colorado’s ballot and ended similar challenges to his candidacy elsewhere. (WSJ) The justices ruled unanimously that states lack the power to reject presidential candidates on the grounds they engaged in rebellion or insurrection against the U.S. Allowing state-by-state determinations of a presidential candidate’s eligibility could lead to a chaotic patchwork of outcomes that would disrupt a national election, the court said.

Oregon Decriminalized Hard Drugs. Now It’s Reversing Course. (WSJ) As a firefighter-paramedic in suburban Portland, Dacia Grayber has seen the ravages of Oregon’s drug epidemic: fentanyl addicts stumbling around like zombies or collapsed in fetal positions. Last year she watched a young addict pass away with his 2-year-old daughter curled up on his chest. Like many people in the state, Grayber thinks the problem has gotten worse since voters in 2020 passed a ballot measure decriminalizing the possession of all drugs. Oregon’s political leaders have reached the same conclusion and are now on the cusp of ending a three-year experiment as the first and only state in the nation to allow people to freely use drugs from heroin to cocaine to fentanyl. On Friday, the Oregon Senate voted to make possession of small amounts of hard drugs a misdemeanor punishable by up to six months in jail.

More mountain snow expected even as powerful blizzard moves out of Northern California (AP) A powerful blizzard that closed highways and ski resorts had mostly moved through the Sierra Nevada by early Monday but forecasters warned that more snow was on the way for Northern California mountains. Sections of Interstate 80 to the west and north of Lake Tahoe were still shut down late Sunday, with no estimate for reopening, the California Highway Patrol said. Blizzard warnings had mostly expired but scattered thunderstorms were likely and another 2 feet (60 centimeters) of snow was possible at higher elevations, the National Weather Service office in Sacramento said. Palisades Tahoe, the largest resort on the north end of the lake, was among several ski mountains that closed most or all chairlifts for a second straight day Sunday because of snow, wind and low visibility. Palisades reported a three-day snow total of 6 feet (1.8 meters), with more falling.

A Boring Capital for a Young Democracy. Just the Way Residents Like It. (NYT) Mention Belmopan, Belize’s capital that sits deep in the country’s interior, and many Belizeans will belittle the city as a bastion of pencil-pushing bureaucrats that’s not just dull, but also devoid of nightlife. “I was warned, ‘Belmopan is for the newlyweds or the nearly deads,’” said Raquel Rodriguez, 45, owner of an art school, about the reactions when she moved to Belmopan from coastal, bustling Belize City. Not exactly known as an Eden for young urbanites, Belmopan figures among the smallest capital cities anywhere in the Americas. It has only about 25,000 residents and a cluster of hurricane-proof, heavy-on-the-concrete, Maya-inspired Brutalist buildings. But Belmopan is also, perhaps, a prism through which to view the development of Belize, which has emerged as something of an exception in Central America. In a region where rulers are embracing authoritarian tactics, Belize has developed into a relatively stable (albeit young) parliamentary democracy with a history of peaceful transitions of power.

Haiti orders nightly curfew trying to restore calm after a weekend of violence and prison break (AP) Authorities have ordered a nighttime curfew trying to regain control of Haiti’s streets after an explosion of violence during the weekend, including gunmen from gangs overrunning the country’s two biggest prisons and freeing their inmates. A 72-hour state of emergency began Sunday night, and the government said it would set out to find the killers, kidnappers and other violent criminals that it reported escaped from prison. Almost all of the estimated 4,000 inmates escaped, leaving the normally overcrowded prison eerily empty Sunday with no guards in sight and plastic sandals, clothing and furniture strewn across the concrete patio. Three bodies with gunshot wounds lay at the prison entrance.

Newly enlarged NATO starts drill in Finland, Norway and Sweden in defense of its Nordic turf (AP) NATO will kick off an exercise on Monday to defend its newly expanded Nordic territory when more than 20,000 soldiers from 13 nations take part in drills lasting nearly two weeks in the northern regions of Finland, Norway and Sweden. With over 4,000 Finnish soldiers taking part, the Norway-led Nordic Response 2024 represents the NATO newcomer’s largest ever participation in a foreign exercise, according to Finland’s military. Roughly half of the participating troops will drill on land. The rest will train at sea, with over 50 participating submarines, frigates, corvettes, aircraft carriers, and various amphibious vessels, and in the air with more than 100 fighter jets, transport aircraft, maritime surveillance aircraft and helicopters, according to the Norwegian military.

Kremlin says German army discussing strikes on Russia, asks if Scholz is in control (Reuters) The Kremlin said on Monday a purported recording of German military discussions showed Germany’s armed forces were discussing plans to launch strikes on Russian territory, and questioned whether Chancellor Olaf Scholz was in control of the situation. Russian media last week published an audio recording of what they said was a meeting of senior German military officials discussing weapons for Ukraine and a potential strike by Kyiv on a bridge in Crimea, prompting Russian officials to demand an explanation. Germany says it is investigating the recording. Russia has summoned Germany’s ambassador to demand an explanation.

Russia’s early warning aircraft fleet probably grounded (Business Insider) Russia has likely grounded its fleet of A-50 early warning and control aircraft after Ukraine shot down a second one in two months, the UK Ministry of Defense said in an intelligence update on Saturday. The fleet is likely to remain grounded while internal investigations take place into why the losses happened and how Russia can better combat Ukrainian air defenses, the UK department said. The A-50 is an airborne radar system that detects enemy aircraft, missiles, and air defense systems. They also provide daily command and control to Russian air operations and identify ground targets. The high-value aircraft cost hundreds of millions of dollars to build.

Zelensky in bind over how to draft more troops as Russian forces advance (Washington Post) Even as he promises international partners that Ukraine will handle the fighting if given needed weapons and other support, President Volodymyr Zelensky and his top military commanders have failed so far to come up with a clear plan to conscript or recruit many thousands of new soldiers critically needed to defend against Russia’s continuing attacks. Zelensky’s inability to forge a political consensus on a mobilization strategy—despite months of warnings about a severe shortage of qualified troops on the front—has fueled deep divisions in Ukraine’s parliament and more broadly in Ukrainian society. It has left the military relying on a hodgepodge of recruiting efforts and sown panic among fighting-age men, some of whom have gone into hiding, worried that they will be drafted into an ill-equipped army and sent to certain death. The quandary over how to fill the ranks has confronted Zelensky with perhaps the greatest challenge to his leadership since the start of the February 2022 invasion.

Chinese exports (WSJ) In the late 1990s and early 2000s, the U.S. and the global economy experienced a “China shock,” a boom in imports of cheap Chinese-made goods that helped keep inflation low but at the cost of local manufacturing jobs. A sequel might be in the making as Beijing doubles down on exports to revive the country’s growth. Its factories are churning out more cars, machinery and consumer electronics than its domestic economy can absorb. Propped up by cheap, state-directed loans, Chinese companies are glutting foreign markets with products they can’t sell at home.

Iran stages a dismal election (Washington Post) Voter turnout in elections in Iran hit what appears a historic low. According to unofficial accounts, only about 40 percent of the electorate cast a ballot Friday in separate votes for the country’s national parliament and the Assembly of Experts, the political body that will select the successor to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s 84-year-old supreme leader. An opposition boycott and widespread disenchantment set the mood, even as the theocratic regime pushed its citizens to come out to the polls. In Tehran, the capital, as little as 11 percent of the electorate may have voted. Ordinary Iranians signaled their despair at a miserable economy, their anger over the repression of landmark protests in 2022, and their cynicism about a regime that disqualified myriad candidates who were not in Khamenei’s hard-line camp from contesting seats.

West Bank Raids (Foreign Policy) Israel conducted an overnight raid on the West Bank city of Ramallah, Palestinian officials announced on Monday. During the six-hour-long so-called counterterrorism operation, which took place mostly at al-Amari refugee camp, Israeli forces apprehended two wanted suspects and seized “inciting material spread by Hamas,” Israeli officials said. When fighting between Israeli troops and Palestinians broke out during the offensive, Israeli forces opened fire and killed a 16-year-old boy, Palestinian officials said. Israeli forces also detained at least 55 Palestinians across the West Bank in a series of separate raids last night, the Palestinian Prisoners Club reported. Israeli officials have detained around 7,400 Palestinians since Hamas’s Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel.

Deaths of Gazan Children Likely to ‘Rapidly’ Rise Amid Aid Snarls, U.N. Warns (NYT) Days after an aid delivery in Gaza turned into a deadly disaster, Israel pushed ahead with another convoy bound for northern Gaza on Sunday, a Palestinian businessman involved in the initiative said, as the United Nations warned that deaths of children and infants are likely to “rapidly increase” if food and medical supplies are not delivered immediately. Izzat Aqel, the businessman, said the renewed aid delivery effort on Sunday came after only one of at least 16 trucks carrying supplies to the north a day earlier made it to Gaza City. The rest, he said, had been surrounded by desperate Gazans and emptied in the Nuseirat neighborhood in central Gaza. Delivering supplies into Gaza, especially the north, has taken on increased urgency in recent days as the United Nations has warned that many Gazans are on the edge of famine.

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The Booming Real Estate Market in Belize: An Overview of Opportunities and Trends

Introduction: Belize’s real estate market has been experiencing significant growth in recent years, attracting both local and international investors. This article provides an in-depth overview of the booming real estate market in Belize, highlighting the opportunities and trends that make it a lucrative investment destination.

Factors Driving the Market Growth: Explore the factors fueling the growth of the real estate market in Belize, such as the country’s political stability, attractive investment incentives, and its reputation as a prime tourist destination. Additionally, the government’s efforts to streamline property acquisition and enhance investor confidence have played a pivotal role in attracting real estate investors.

Diverse Property Options: Discover the diverse range of property options available in Belize Real Estate, including beachfront villas, luxury condos, residential homes, and investment properties. Each region offers unique characteristics and attractions, allowing investors to choose from a variety of locations that suit their preferences and investment goals.

Investment Opportunities: Learn about the different investment opportunities in Belize’s real estate market, such as rental properties, vacation homes, and commercial ventures. Explore the potential returns on investment, rental income possibilities, and long-term appreciation of property values in various regions across the country.

Legal Considerations: Understand the legal framework for purchasing and owning real estate in Belize. This section covers topics such as property ownership regulations, residency requirements, taxes, and the process of acquiring property as a foreign investor. Having a clear understanding of the legal aspects is essential for a successful real estate investment in Belize.

Regions with Promising Growth: Explore the regions in Belize that are experiencing rapid development and are poised for growth. Discover the emerging hotspots, such as Ambergris Caye, Placencia, and Cayo District, which offer attractive investment opportunities due to their natural beauty, tourism potential, and infrastructure development.

Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Real Estate: Belize is known for its commitment to sustainable development and eco-tourism. Learn about the growing trend of sustainable and eco-friendly real estate in Belize, including green building practices, solar-powered homes, and environmentally conscious communities. Investing in eco-friendly properties not only benefits the environment but also attracts environmentally conscious travelers and tenants.

Challenges and Risks: While the Belizean real estate market offers numerous opportunities, it’s important to be aware of the challenges and risks associated with investing in the country. This section covers potential pitfalls such as fluctuating market conditions, title and ownership issues, and the importance of conducting thorough due diligence before making a purchase.

Conclusion: Belize’s real estate market is flourishing, presenting a wide array of investment opportunities for both local and international buyers. By understanding the market trends, legal considerations, and regional growth prospects, investors can make informed decisions and capitalize on the potential of Belize’s booming real estate market.

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Brazil donates sanitizing alcohol gel to Belize Ministry of Health and Wellness

Оn Dесеmbеr 12, 2022, thе Міnіѕtrу оf Неаlth аnd Wеllnеѕѕ rесеіvеd а dоnаtіоn оf 1,200 bохеѕ (14,000 tоnѕ) оf ѕаnіtіzіng аlсоhоl-gеl frоm thе Еmbаѕѕу оf thе Fеdеrаl Rерublіс оf Вrаzіl аnd thе Раn Аmеrісаn Неаlth Оrgаnіzаtіоn/Wоrld Неаlth Оrgаnіzаtіоn (РАНО/WНО).

Тhе Міnіѕtrу nоtеd thаt thіѕ dеrmаtоlоgісаllу tеѕtеd ѕаnіtіzіng аlсоhоl-gеl, whісh іѕ расkаgеd іn а 1,156 ml bоttlе (еquіvаlеnt tо 39 fluіd оz.) аnd соntаіnѕ а mоіѕturіzеr, fіghtѕ thе соrоnаvіruѕ аnd kіllѕ 99.9% оf bасtеrіа.

Тhrоugh thе аѕѕіѕtаnсе оf thе Вrаzіlіаn Соореrаtіоn Аgеnсу, РАНО/WНО сооrdіnаtеd thе асquіѕіtіоn, trаnѕроrtаtіоn аnd dеlіvеrу оf thе ѕаnіtіzіng аlсоhоl-gеl tо Веlіzе.

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Alternative Girl of Color 6: Ellie Ishida She's African American and Asian (Belizean and Japanese). She's the lead guitarist of her band, The Pyroclastics. Being that one of her band's biggest influences are Rage Against the Machine, many of their songs have political messages against government corruption and bigotry. Ellie is a lesbian and she's single. She finds it difficult to maintain relationships while on tour. She's a huge anime fan and particularly loves mecha and sci-fi animes like Akira, Ghost in The Shell, Evangelion, Gundam and Eureka 7. Before joining a band, Ellie worked as a teaching artist and taught music classes for non-profits.  ~Photoshop The photo in the background was taken by me in Vienna, Austria. 

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I am currently visiting my parents in Tennessee (we are from Chicago but they retired down here for cheaper taxes) tonight I took my boyfriend down to Gatlinburg. I, as a white women has always had pleasant visits here when I was younger. My boyfriend is Mexican and belizean. We pulled into a gas station to fuel up before we left. A pickup truck with about a dozen confederate flags pulled up behind us after following us off the main road. They screamed and beeped at us yelled yeehaw (I shit you not). And pulled away. Our license pleates are Illinois so I figured they thought they’d scare us. They drive away my bf went into the gas station and when he was leaving the door was blocked by two more young white yeehaw lookin ass motherfuckers. He said excuse me politely they refused to let him out. He pushed his way through the door and they stared him down as he walked out. When he got back in the car and told me he refused to let me go back in there out of fear for our lives. He said it wouldn’t make a difference what you say. My boyfriend is a light skin Hispanic man. There are people in this town much darker than him. I can’t imagine what they face. I am on my way home to Chicago tomorrow to protest ( I planned on go back to anyway but cutting it short by two days) this shit is ridiculous. Please get out and vote protest sign petitions whatever. This shit is so real. I alway last knew it was but fuck am I angry and sickened and tired. PLEASE VOTE ANS PROTEST AND USE YOUR VOICE. BLACK LIVES MATTER.

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Saturday, February 17, 2024

Judge orders Trump to pay more than $350 million in N.Y. civil fraud trial (Washington Post) New York Supreme Court Justice Arthur Engoron on Friday ordered former president Donald Trump to pay more than $350 million in penalties, handing down a hefty penalty following a months-long civil trial in which Trump and others were accused of financial fraud by New York Attorney General Letitia James. Engoron also said Trump could not serve as an officer or a director for any New York company for three years. Trump has denied all wrongdoing and assailed the case. Attorneys for Trump sharply criticized the ruling, with one calling it “manifest injustice" and saying they hoped it would be overturned on appeal. With this decision, Trump now owes more than $440 million in fines and damages across multiple civil trials.

Hang Out (The Atlantic) The average amount of time that American men spent socializing face to face has fallen 30 percent from 2003 to 2022, and among teenagers that’s fallen over 45 percent. That’s happened at the same time that people of all ages are citing increased levels of loneliness and other symptoms of anxiety and depression.

Mexico will likely elect a woman as its next president (AP) Mexico is almost certain to elect its first female president in June—both leading candidates are women—but it’s almost equally as certain that she won’t have much room to act independently of outgoing President Andrés Manuel López Obrador. The populist president has continued proposing new, expensive projects in the closing months of his administration, before he leaves office on Sept. 30. He will also leave a lot of big-ticket projects unfinished. That will probably leave his successor with her hands tied for much of her six-year term. “The next administration will inherit a country with a financial hole that will limit the maneuvering room throughout the next term,” said Moody’s Analytics Director Alfredo Coutiño.

Centuries-Old Border Dispute in Central America (NYT) The boat edged its way past the mangrove swamps, a tangled maze of thorn-covered branches sheltering jaguars and shrieking howler monkeys. We were in Belize, our GPS signals showed, the English-speaking Central American country where British pirates put down stakes centuries ago. But then members of Guatemala’s military, clad in camouflage and berets, spotted us. Pulling up in their own boat, they grasped rifles, index fingers close to the triggers. “You’ve just entered Guatemalan waters!” one shouted in Spanish when they were just a few feet away. “We request that you steer toward the nearest Guatemalan command post.” Wil Maheia, the leader of the Belizean group we were embedded with, yelled back: “No, you’re trespassing in Belizean waters! If you take us into custody that will be kidnapping!” The episode laid bare a simmering political dispute in one of the most volatile corners of Central America, in which Belize, Central America’s least populous country with only about half a million people, is pitted against Guatemala, the region’s giant with a population of 18 million. The unresolved territorial feud—one of the oldest in the Americas—has tensions flaring, raising fears over greater instability in a region already marked by drug wars and the exodus of migrants to the United States.

The UK tips into recession (Guardian) According to new data released by the Office for National Statistics, the U.K.’s economy fell into a recession at the end of last year. The data shows that gross domestic product (GDP) dropped by 0.3% in the last three months of 2023 thanks to a weak holiday retail showing and a general decline in all sectors of the national economy. The recession is another blow for Rishi Sunak’s government, which is already struggling ahead of national elections slated for later this year. “This is Rishi Sunak’s recession, and the news will be deeply worrying for families and business across Britain,” said Rachel Reeves, the second-most senior leader of the Labour Party. The ONS projects that economic growth was just 0.1% in 2023, making it the country’s weakest year since 2009 (excluding the Covid pandemic years). The economic stagnation has brought soaring consumer prices, higher cost of living, and a spike in borrowing costs to the British population.

Sarkozy’s Prison Sentence Halved to 6 Months (NYT) A Paris appeals court upheld on Wednesday the 2021 conviction of former President Nicolas Sarkozy for illegal financing an election campaign but cut his sentence from one year to six months with a further six months suspended. Mr. Sarkozy’s lawyer, Vincent Desry, immediately said that Mr. Sarkozy would appeal to France’s highest court. The appeal could take years to be resolved, ensuring that Mr. Sarkozy remains free for the foreseeable future. Whether he will ever serve time in prison remains an open question. Although his legal travails are many and various, Mr. Sarkozy has remained an important political figure, with some influence over President Emmanuel Macron, who often turns to Mr. Sarkozy’s center-right Republicans party for support in Parliament.

Alexei Navalny, who galvanized Russia’s political opposition, died in prison. (WSJ) The cause of his death was still being established, authorities said. One of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s most vocal critics, Navalny lost consciousness and couldn’t be revived after taking a walk. The Kremlin denied responsibility. The 47-year-old activist had been in jail since 2021, serving 30-plus years on charges he and his supporters said were fabricated.

Russia’s Wounded Soldiers (NYT) A shell slammed into the ground just feet from where the Russian soldier was deployed, and the explosion tossed him into the air. “I felt my arm fall off, then a blow to my leg, everything slowed down, just a frozen picture in my eyes—no sounds, no other sensations,” said the soldier, Andrei, a 29-year-old former convict recruited into the Wagner private military company. Drifting in and out of consciousness, he was convinced that death loomed. As shells exploded on all sides in the fighting near the Ukrainian city of Bakhmut, fellow soldiers dragged him to an evacuation point. He eventually spent more than a year in hospitals, with the remnants of his left arm amputated and one leg still at risk. Cases like Andrei’s do not receive much publicity in Russia, where—as in Ukraine—the total number of war wounded is not disclosed. But, according to American and Ukrainian officials and numerous military analysts, the number is staggering, perhaps in the hundreds of thousands. And one senior Russian official estimated that amputees represented more than half of the seriously wounded.

Russian sanctions (NYT) After Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, Western nations imposed the most extensive sanctions and trade restrictions in history on Moscow. Today, Russia appears to be doing OK. Its economy is growing steadily. Russia can’t buy much from the West but has found new providers for drones, surveillance gear, computer chips and other gear. Its oil and gas sales are still strong, despite attempts to stop them. Russian officials say they have plenty of money to pay for their war. Moscow’s continued strength is a humbling result for the U.S. and its allies. These nations make up more than half of the global economy, and they tried to weaponize their influence over trade and finance to weaken Russia. They hoped to make President Vladimir Putin a pariah and maybe even stop the war. Those efforts have fallen short. “The instruments and the policies of the United States are ineffective,” Putin bragged during an interview last week. He is surely not the only leader to notice the U.S. failure to cripple Russia. When China wants to menace Taiwan or India wants to assassinate perceived enemies on foreign soil, they will know that Washington couldn’t turn Russia into a pariah when it broke the rules. Sanctions in Russia have exposed the limits of U.S. power.

As Israel corners Rafah, Netanyahu defies the world (Washington Post) The chorus of warnings is hard to ignore. International organizations, rights group advocates and even a growing number of Western leaders are all urging Israel to refrain from launching a full-scale ground offensive on Rafah, the overwhelmed city on Gaza’s southern border with Egypt. Close to a million and a half displaced Palestinians are crammed in makeshift encampments there, the majority having fled other parts of Gaza already ravaged by the Israeli military campaign that followed the Oct. 7 terrorist attack by Hamas. In a Wednesday phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, French President Emmanuel Macron said Israel risked a “humanitarian disaster of a new magnitude.” A joint statement from the leaders of Australia, Canada and New Zealand said “a military operation into Rafah would be catastrophic” and called on Israel to “listen to its friends.” The prime ministers of Spain and Ireland wrote to authorities in Brussels, suggesting Israel may be in breach of its association agreement with the European Union and demanding an “urgent review.” “We will fight until complete victory, and this includes a powerful action also in Rafah after we allow the civilian population to leave the battle zones,” Netanyahu said Wednesday.

Family grieves after American teenager shot dead in West Bank (Washington Post) A 17-year-old Palestinian American was killed in the West Bank on Saturday, a family member told The Washington Post, making him the second known U.S. citizen killed there since the start of the Israel-Gaza war. Mohammad Ahmad Alkhdour was shot twice in the head near the town of Biddu, northwest of Jerusalem, before he was rushed to a hospital, his aunt Sana’a Ayesha Alkhdour said. He was pronounced dead Saturday night. Israeli forces were allegedly behind the shooting, according to the human rights group Defense for Children International—Palestine and Sana’a Ayesha Alkhdour. Mohammad Ahmad Alkhdour’s death comes just weeks after the killing of Tawfic Abdel Jabbar, another 17-year-old American, in the West Bank. While the toll of Israel’s war in Gaza has captured global attention, Israel has also stepped up its military activity in the West Bank. Settler violence in the area has risen at an unprecedented rate since Hamas’s Oct. 7 attack on Israel. At least 388 Palestinians have been killed in the West Bank since then, according to the United Nations.

A small business in war-time Gaza sews padded cloth diapers, creating jobs and helping weary parents (AP) Their scissors move quickly, shearing pieces of white cloth to be stitched together with cotton pads and taken to market in battered cardboard boxes. Before the day is done, the Palestinian seamstresses will have sewn 500 diapers and distributed them to war-weary parents in Gaza for about $4 per package of eight, half of what mass-produced disposable diapers cost in the besieged enclave. Maysaa Qatati, the manager of the sewing workshop, knows the output will barely make a dent in the huge demand—but the little business is thriving and creating jobs. “People were looking for pampers and could not find them,” she said from the whirring workshop in Rafah, the southernmost city in Gaza. “They would stand in line at the merchant and buy it at a very high price.” In some cases, parents say they have resorted to easily soiled cloth diapers. But cleaning those is difficult when water is so scarce. The disposable diapers made in Qatati’s sewing workshop are an improvement because of the cotton pads.

UN envoy says Libya will slide into ‘disintegration’ if politicians don’t move toward elections (AP) The U.N. special envoy for Libya warned the country’s feuding political actors Thursday that if they don’t urgently form a unified government and move toward elections the oil-rich North African nation will slide into “disintegration.” Abdoulaye Bathily told the U.N. Security Council there are numerous alarming signs of such a slide and urged all political leaders to put aside “their self-interests” and come together to negotiate and reach a compromise “to restore the dignity of their motherland.” Libya plunged into chaos after a NATO-backed uprising toppled and killed longtime dictator Moammar Gadhafi in 2011. In the chaos that followed, the country split, with rival administrations in the east and west backed by rogue militias and foreign governments.

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Belize is a small Central American country with a diverse and vibrant radio landscape. From national broadcasters to local community stations, there are a variety of options for listeners across the country.

One of the most well-known radio stations in Belize is Love FM. Love FM is a national radio station that broadcasts news, current affairs, music, and entertainment programs across the country. Love FM is known for its in-depth news coverage and current affairs analysis, as well as its popular morning show, which features news, interviews, and listener call-ins.

Another major player in the Belizean radio landscape is KREM FM. KREM FM is a commercial radio station that plays a mix of local and international music, as well as providing news and current affairs programming. KREM FM is particularly well-known for its political commentary and analysis, and is a popular choice for listeners interested in Belizean politics and social issues.

In addition to the major broadcasters, Belize is also home to a number of community radio stations. Community radio stations are run by volunteers and focus on providing programming that is relevant to local communities. These stations often specialize in niche music genres or cultural programming, and are a great way to discover new artists and perspectives.

Some popular community radio stations in Belize include Radio Lighthouse in Belize City, which focuses on religious programming and community events, and PGTV in Punta Gorda, which broadcasts a mix of local news, music, and cultural programming.

No matter what your interests or preferences, there is sure to be a radio station in Belize that suits your needs. With a diverse range of broadcasters and programming, Belizean radio is a vibrant and dynamic part of the country's media landscape. So why not tune in today and discover what the Belizean airwaves have to offer?

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Episode 33 - Nicole Ramsey

Hey everyone! This week Sandra interviews Nicole Ramsey. Nicole is a first generation PhD Candidate in African Diaspora studies doing work on Belize/Belizeans in the Diaspora, and Black Central America(ns) and the Caribbean at UC Berkeley. She is also a Music enthusiast that uses popular culture and popular music as a form of diasporic education. In the episode Nicole explains to us the history of Garveyism in Central America, her academic journey, her upbringing in LA South Central's Little Belize, and the importance of Afro-Carribean women in her research. Thank you to Nicole for being a great guest!

Links

Intro Song & Transition Song: Greener Pastures - Sro

Featured Song: Splinters - Shal Marshall

Nicole's Instagram: @hereisnicky

Nicole's Twitter: @Nicole_D_Rams

Pablo Lopez Oro's Twitter: @BlackCatrachoBK

Asia Leed's Twitter: @AsiaLeeds

Lara Putnam

Juliet Hooker's Twitter: @CreoleProf

Robert Hill's Bio

Robert Hill presenting on Samuel Haynes

Colin Grant's "Negro With A Hat: The Rise and Fall of Marcus Garvey"

Anne Macpherson's "From Colony to Nation: Women Activists and the Gendering of Politics in Belize, 1912-1982 (Engendering Latin America)"

Leela Vernon's Bio

Leela Vernon's Eulogy

Tamika Burgess's Afro-Latina Empowerment Monthly Newsletter "Es Mi Cultura"

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News from Belize, 15 June

A special needs toddler died in a house fire, and conflicting reports from family members and neighbors have left investigators puzzled as to the cause of the blaze.

Fire personnel were not alerted to the fact that someone was trapped inside until several minutes into trying to extinguish the fire.

While the family believes a faulty electrical wire caused the fire, fire personnel have ruled out electrical flaws and are struggling to determine the exact cause due to lack of cooperation from the family.

2. A young man died in a road traffic incident in the Cayo District after being hit by a double cab Ford pickup truck while riding his bicycle.

3. Belmopan Mayor Sharon Palacio has been recognized by Campbellsville University in Kentucky for her efforts to create opportunities for Belizean students to study at the private Christian university.

4. Police Commissioner Chester Williams is seeking compensation for damages caused by a video aired on Channel 5 and Channel 7 regarding a gun license matter.

Williams' attorney is requesting a retraction, apology, and compensation for legal fees and damages caused by the statement made by opposition leader Shyne Barrow.

Channel 7's attorney claims that the video aired was a paid political ad.

5. Actor Barry Williams has demanded a retraction and apology from Channel 7 News in Belize over allegations of money laundering and immigration irregularities.

Williams, who admits he changed his name to Boris Sokholov, denies any wrongdoing and has hired a law firm to seek damages and legal costs. He is also linked to the Definitive Agreement between the government of Belize and Portico Enterprises Limited, but denies any direct involvement beyond the sale of land to businessman David Gegg. Channel Seven has asked for clarification on where the defamation lies in their reporting.

6. The Ministry of Transport is being questioned about a payment of over $108,000 made to a new company called The Sign Factory for license plates.

The CEO is asking if procurement procedures were followed in accordance with guidelines.

Reports suggest that the contract was given to a relative of a government minister, but this has not been confirmed.

7. Counterfeit Sudagrip (cold) medication has entered the Belizean market and an investigation is underway.

The Chief Drug Inspector advises consumers to look out for packaging inconsistencies, spelling mistakes, and changes in color or texture of medication to avoid fake products.

There have been no reports of consumers getting sick from the counterfeit medication, but the Ministry urges anyone with adverse reactions to contact them.

8. Fortis will conduct a testing of the Early Warning System or Siren Warning System in portions of the Cayo District.

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Belize Company Incorporation

Simply put, offshore company incorporation in Belize is not only easy, it is highly effective when it comes to overall tax reduction planning and securing privacy. One of the most interesting and attractive features of an IBC in Belize, and a feature that sets International Business Companies incorporated offshore in Belize heads above most others is the level of security and privacy afforded the company, its shareholders and directors. The names, identities and any information relating to the shareholders and directors of the company are 100% confidential; they never appear on any official document or record and as stated; if this isn't enough privacy for you then nominee directors and shareholders can be appointed. The names, identities and any information relating to the shareholders and directors of the company are 100% confidential; they never appear on any official document or record and as stated; if this isn't enough privacy for you then nominee directors and shareholders can be appointed. Shareholders and directors can be the same person or corporate entity, there is only one shareholder and director required, they do not need to reside locally in Belize and nominee shareholders and directors can be appointed.

The names, identities and any information relating to the shareholders and directors of the company are 100% confidential; they never appear on any official document or record and as stated; if this isn't enough privacy for you then nominee directors and shareholders can be appointed. One of the most interesting and attractive features of an IBC in Belize, and a feature that sets International Business Companies incorporated offshore in Belize heads above most others is the level of security and privacy afforded the company, its shareholders and directors. If you're interested in offshore company incorporation, complete our offshore advice form and we will have an adviser contact you to discuss your requirements. Other key features include the fact that there are no reporting or accounting restrictions placed on Belizean offshore IBCs and such entities can conduct any legitimate business anywhere in the world other than in Belize and other than banking, insurance or trust business. Belize is a democratic, politically and economically stable Central American country - facts which offer potential investors and companies looking for incorporation services the peace of mind required when it comes to their consideration of the jurisdiction.

Belize international business companies have many benefits and this article provides an overview of the most relevant and pertinent features. Simply put, offshore company incorporation in Belize is not only easy, it is highly effective when it comes to overall tax reduction planning and securing privacy. Belize is a democratic, politically and economically stable Central American country - facts which offer potential investors and companies looking for incorporation services the peace of mind required when it comes to their consideration of the jurisdiction.

When it comes to the taxation of an offshore company incorporated in Belize there is really only one thing to know and that is an offshore IBC is exempt from all taxes and stamp duty! If you're interested in offshore company incorporation, complete our offshore advice form and we will have an adviser contact you to discuss your requirements. Shareholders and directors can be the same person or corporate entity, there is only one shareholder and director required, they do not need to reside locally in Belize and nominee shareholders and directors can be appointed. Belize international business companies have many benefits and this article provides an overview of the most relevant and pertinent features. The names, identities and any information relating to the shareholders and directors of the company are 100% confidential; they never appear on any official document or record and as stated; if this isn't enough privacy for you then nominee directors and shareholders can be appointed.

If you're interested in offshore company incorporation, complete our offshore advice form and we will have an adviser contact you to discuss your requirements. The original International Business Company (IBC) Act was introduced in Belize back in 1990 and has subsequently been updated and revised as and when required to maintain Belize's position as highly competitive in the provision of offshore IBC incorporation services. One of the most interesting and attractive features of an IBC in Belize, and a feature that sets International Business Companies incorporated offshore in Belize heads above most others is the level of security and privacy afforded the company, its shareholders and directors. The country is committed to remaining 100% attractive in terms of its ability to secure the privacy and wealth management of international companies who choose to incorporate and/or bank offshore in Belize. The country is committed to remaining 100% attractive in terms of its ability to secure the privacy and wealth management of international companies who choose to incorporate and/or bank offshore in Belize Hong Kong tax filing requirements.

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Belize government receives humanitarian relief donation from Brazil

Оn Frіdау, thе Gоvеrnmеnt оf Веlіzе rесеіvеd а dоnаtіоn оf humаnіtаrіаn rеlіеf whісh іnсludеѕ fооd іtеmѕ, hуgіеnе kіtѕ, wаtеr аnd mаttrеѕѕеѕ frоm thе Gоvеrnmеnt оf Вrаzіl tо аѕѕіѕt іn thе аftеrmаth оf Тrорісаl Dерrеѕѕіоn ЕТА аnd flооdѕ саuѕеd bу Нurrісаnе Іоtа.

Міnіѕtеr оf Нumаn Dеvеlорmеnt, Fаmіlіеѕ аnd Іndіgеnоuѕ Реорlеѕ’ Аffаіrѕ, Dоlоrеѕ Gаrсіа аnd Міnіѕtеr оf Ѕuѕtаіnаblе Dеvеlорmеnt, Сlіmаtе Сhаngе & Dіѕаѕtеr Rіѕk Маnаgеmеnt, Оrlаndо Наbеt wеrе оn hаnd tо rесеіvе thе dоnаtіоn frоm Luсіаnо Неlmоld Масіеіrа, Аmbаѕѕаdоr оf Вrаzіl tо Веlіzе.

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 ahh nice I haven’t been tagged in one of these for a while. Thanks @danielleisanerd ! ^^ for helping me procrastinate from writing my thesis mwhahahah Rules: answer 30 questions and tag 20 accounts you want to know better

Nickname(s): Guadalupe >_<, technically it’s not a nickname because it’s my middle name but I hate it because I’m atheist and everyone insists on calling me that because people just like to watch the world burn (Our Lady of Guadalupe is Virgin Mary in Mexico btw XD). Also penguin and mr. buhr (my sister calls me that because of the movie brother bear. I’m Mr. Buhr and she’s the lil’ buhr). Gender: female Sign: Scorpio Height: 170 cm Time: 09:48 Favorite Bands: Sleeping At Last, The Oh Hellos, Of Monsters and Men, Florence and the Machine, Sigur Ros, Calle 13, Cafe Tacvba, Nortec, Maroon 5, Coldplay. Favorite Solo Artists: Residente, Ben Howard, Jon Hopkins, Zack Hemsey, Mikky Ekko, Natalia Lafourcade, Sailorfag, Marissa Mur, Mika, Stromae, Childish Gambino, Princess Nokia, Xavier Naidoo, Vance Joy, Aquilo. Song Stuck in my Head: Amores by Marissa Mur Last Movie I Saw: Cowspiracy: The Sustainability Secret Last Show I Watched: Dirty Money on Netflix When Did I Create My Blog: mmm idk I deleted it and opened it a couple of times but I guess in 2014/15? What Do I Post About: things i find funny, the occasional political post, and mostly a bunch of fandom stuff from miraculous ladybug, trollhunters, dragons, avatar, hp, etc.  Last Thing I Googled: is olive oil really toxic if you heat it? (i was trying to prove the boyfriend wrong--I succeeded XD ) Do I Have Any Other Blogs: nah Do I Get Asks: nah My URL: i just wanted something miraculous ladybug-related. Following: 384 Followers: 833 (i don’t even understand why tbh but thanks for sticking around, hope my bullshit is entertaining). Avg. Hours Of Sleep: 7-8 bc I am an elderly person now. Lucky Number: 7 and 13 (was born on a Friday 13, lived in house number 13 during my childhood, which had 13 steps on the staircase. For number 7, good things happen to me when the day is a multiple of 7/ is 7. Example: I met the boyfriend on March (3) 21 (21/3=7), will graduate from the master’s on Sept. 14 (14/2=7)).  Instruments: I used to know how to piano. What Am I Wearing: Black tank top, jeans, sandals. It’s hot here in Denmark. Dream Job: Working for an international sustainability organization like GIZ, C40, ICLEI, or UN while simultaneously having enough time to write my own books (suuuper idealistic haha). Alternatively, working an interesting enough office job in a sustainability-related company that gives me enough benefits, enough money to feed myself and support my parents, and enough time to do my own thing (again, asking for a miracle in this shit economy hahaha i’m not crying you’re crying). Dream Trip: I’ve ticked off a few places of my bucket list lately but my eyes are set on Thailand, Nepal, and Iceland <3 Favorite Food: Uff, hard one! I love Mexican (like, real Mexico Mexican not that stuff you get at Taco Bell or something XD) and Korean food but also a good plate of homemade vegetarian curry, German sausage, Belizean rice and beans, slow burgers, deep-fried yucca or plantain with that really nice spicy Peruvian sause hnnggg I can keep going for HOURS haha. Nationality: Mexican Favorite Song: Hoppippolla, by Sigur Ros but anything by Sleeping at Last’s Atlas is a close second. Last Book I Read: Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things (btw insanely brilliant book if you’re into sustainability and fucking burning capitalism to the ground 10/10 would recommend). Top 3 Fictional Universes I’d Join: The Wizarding World of HP, Star Wars’ Galaxy and How To Train Your Dragon’s Berk. Close 4th: alternative timeline where millennials aren’t unemployed and we aren’t dying bc of climate change and humans being stupid.  Tagging: @nana-princess @secretly-miraculous @actually-a-birch @rabbitqueen1418 @betheroo17 @stayyoung14 @disneydeb1928 @the-dog-of-wisdom @myfandomcatcher @lnc2 @chris-sd-154 @spadiandev @kaitlynjmorgan @ishipitmybby @chatbae @spaghettticat @luckycharmer @miiiraculous @themeerkitty @hispanicin Don’t feel like u gotta do it if you don’t want to/ also tagging anyone who is up for it

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el Fleco (2011) ebook by @yassermusa_ was a starting point for me in art in Belize, having recently left my art degree program (3 semesters to the finish, am sorry to myself but i could not endure 10 semesters at ESAY, as the only Black student in a mostly white and mestize uni in “la ciudad blanca” i did try though). i was then, as i still am 11 years later, trying to navigate the Belizean art scene which is still SO desperately in need of decolonisation. It is still a hyper-exclusive, super exclusionary space deeply invested in gatekeeping and erasure of Black women and other 'non-respectables'. Because yes respectability politics, racism and colourism, elitism, sexism, misogynoir are still what determines who gets to exhibit where for example NICH's women in art 2022 exhibit currently at the Bliss Institute. This also extends to publications (literature) it is rife af and funky. id: screenshot me in some white shades like those used by Kanye West's video Stronger, below a black bar which says recent and drafts below the bar a picture of an article in the Belize Times titled This Mound is Noh Mul, an article i wrote in 2014, a smaller size of the picture in the shades, s watercolour of a eye with colourful makeup, a picture of me at the end of a line of small yellow post its (at Ladyville, Belize) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cb4vzd4ujpM/?utm_medium=tumblr

[izatrini]

TR Shine breaks with Belizean politics: 'Not A Part A Yo Party' - Breaking Belize News http://dlvr.it/SMljkm