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flag A new Belcan Bridge in Belize City, funded by Taiwan and starting in 2026, faces disruption and plagiarism claims amid design controversy.

flag A new bridge design for Belize City’s Belcan Bridge was unveiled on October 3, 2025, funded by a Taiwan grant and set to begin in early 2026, with construction expected to take 18 months. flag An engineer has warned the project will cause major disruption due to the complex dismantling of the existing bridge, especially its central pier in the sea, requiring precise demolition in reverse order of construction. flag Meanwhile, Belizean engineer Jules Matus alleges a Lebanese firm plagiarized his 2022 design, citing near-identical measurements, materials, and visual details, and claims he was blocked from obtaining answers from officials. flag The mayor acknowledged the project’s importance for mobility but declined to comment on the plagiarism allegations, raising concerns about transparency in public spending.

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