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Belize

Belize is a small Central American country known for its rich biodiversity and ancient Mayan ruins. The country faces economic challenges, including high public debt and a reliance on imports.

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Several men in a traditional boat on the sea

Belize's Garifuna people fight to save cultural identity

International tourism companies are investing heavily in Belize, threatening the Garifunas' traditions and way of life.
SocietyMarch 10, 202505:53 min
The "Global Us" show logo is seen between a male head with curly hair (bottom) and a female head (top, pictured upside down) blowing up a blue balloon

Land grabbing in Sierra Leone — Global Us

"Barefoot Lawyers" or paralegals are helping communities in Sierra Leone stand up for their rights in land disputes.
BusinessMarch 7, 202526:04 min
A juvenile crocodile in the hand of a human

Caring for crocodiles in Belize

People and crocodiles can peacefully coexist — but this isn't always easy, say conservationists in Belize.
Nature and EnvironmentJuly 2, 202006:25 min
A monkey eating

During coronavirus, locals donate food to Belize zoo

With the country in lockdown, Belize zoos and rescue centers are struggling to care their animals.
Nature and EnvironmentMay 27, 2020
Crocodile in Belize held by member of NGO

The fight to protect crocodiles in Belize

Crocodiles may have a fearsome reputation, but one organization is working to protect them from habitat loss and injury.
Nature and EnvironmentFebruary 12, 2020
Belize

Belize removed from EU tax haven 'blacklist'

The EU has pulled Belize from a list of countries it identifies as having suspicious or unethical tax policies.
Law and JusticeNovember 9, 2019
Guatemala Referendum ballots show yes and no options on a table as someone casts a vote

Guatemala votes to send territory dispute with Belize to ICJ

Most Guatemalans who voted want the Hague to rule over the 200-year-old conflict, but the deal is not yet done.
Law and JusticeApril 16, 2018
A hand places a packet of voter ballots in a bin

Guatemala votes to send Belize dispute to ICJ

Voter apathy could run high in a referendum over a centuries-old dispute involving around half of neighboring Belize.
ConflictsApril 15, 2018