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flag Belize plans to buy hydroelectric dams and majority stake in its power company for $300M to secure energy stability.

flag In October 2025, Belize’s government announced plans to acquire Fortis’s hydroelectric dams and majority stake in Belize Electricity Limited for nearly $300 million, aiming to retain foreign exchange and ensure long-term energy stability. flag The proposal, set for parliamentary review, has drawn attention for its financial scale and strategic importance, with Prime Minister Johnny Briceño seeking bipartisan support. flag Meanwhile, the Ombudsman ordered the Attorney General to release details on legal fees paid in redistricting cases, reinforcing public access to information. flag In another development, the Public Utilities Commission will hear a proposed 20% water tariff increase by Belize Water Services, citing rising infrastructure costs. flag On the legal front, two men convicted in a 2023 murder are appealing their sentences, citing lack of written judicial rulings. flag Additionally, a land dispute emerged when Sherene Garbutt claimed her survey was used in a land sale to a man linked to a minister’s associate, prompting her rejection of compensation and potential legal action.

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