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Belize agrees to process U.S. asylum seekers under a two-year pilot with safeguards, while expanding regional free movement.
Belize has agreed in principle to become a U.S. safe third country for processing asylum seekers, with a formal Senate ratification pending.
The agreement includes safeguards like a unilateral veto, annual caps, nationality restrictions, and consideration of criminal records and skills.
It is initially set for two years and requires legal changes in Belize.
The U.S. will provide financial and technical support.
Separately, Belize has implemented free movement for nationals from Barbados, Dominica, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines, allowing indefinite residence and work without permits, with an indefinite stay stamp and access to services after registration.
Security and health safeguards remain, and a monitoring phase is underway.
The move is part of the CARICOM Free Movement of People Initiative, aimed at regional integration with gradual, reciprocal implementation.
Belice acepta procesar a los solicitantes de asilo estadounidenses bajo un programa piloto de dos años con salvaguardias, al tiempo que amplía la libre circulación regional.