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A Belizean woman was held at gunpoint by men claiming cartel ties, forced to call family for ransom, then escaped after 30 minutes.
A Belizean woman was held at gunpoint by men claiming to be a Mexican cartel while traveling to work on January 12, 2026, forced to contact family for ransom before escaping after 30 minutes.
She reported feeling violated and fearful, urging authorities to increase presence in the region.
In another incident, a 34-year-old woman was seriously injured in a collision on the Beaver Dam Bridge when her SUV became lodged under a freightliner truck’s plow, leading to charges against the truck driver.
Meanwhile, concerns grow over a proposed $170 million acquisition of SpeedNet by government-owned BTL, criticized as a potential monopoly violating telecom laws and threatening media independence.
Police also arrested two Guatemalan nationals for possessing 14 rounds of prohibited ammunition.
A police constable died in a motorcycle crash on January 11, and a public dispute emerged between the DPP and ComPol over the quality of an investigation.
Una mujer de Belice fue retenida a punta de pistola por hombres que afirmaban tener vínculos con el cártel, obligada a llamar a la familia para pedir un rescate, luego escapó después de 30 minutos.