Belizeans protest $6.9M swamp land purchase for new hospital in Belmopan, criticizing price and environmental concerns.

Belizeans protest a $6.9M land purchase for a new hospital in Belmopan, criticizing the decision to buy swamp land next to sewer ponds, sold to the government at over 10 times the price it was originally purchased for. The National Trade Union Congress of Belize (NTUCB) confirmed the 2018 price of $610,000 for the land, leaving room for the government to reconsider its decision. Opposition leader Shyne Barrow and activists join the protest, raising concerns about transparency, environmental issues, and the diversion from the original plan to utilize the University of Belize property for a teaching hospital.

August 23, 2024
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