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While refraining from discussing the details of the November 14 talks, Beamer acknowledged that Belize has been identified as a country facing challenges related to narcotics trafficking, a reality that continues to shape bilateral cooperation in the areas of law enforcement, border security, and criminal justice reform. She stressed that ongoing collaboration between Belize and the United States remains focused on strengthening institutions, improving investigative capacity, and supporting initiatives aimed at reducing transnational crime and promoting the rule of law.
Katharine Beamer, U.S. Chargé d’Affaires: “Belize has for, you know, throughout recent memory, been, has featured on the majors list. So it is considered a narcotics transportation hub, not hub necessarily, but it is on the narcotics transport route. And so a lot of our work here in Belize is thwarting that illicit trafficking because it is on the path from the production sites in South America to the United States. So it’s important for us that we continue to work with Belizean authorities to curb that flow.”
Reporter: And are we working very closely to make sure this is happening? Are we doing the right thing?
Katharine Beamer, U.S. Chargé d’Affaires: “Yes, so this is, we have a very large team at the Embassy focused on this. It’s the same folks that worked on this project, but we are committed to continuing that work with Belize. And we find good cooperation with our Belizean counterparts.”
Government officials have not corroborated claims linking the debriefing meeting to the resignation of the former minister, and no official statement has drawn a connection between the two events. Beamer’s comments served to clarify the United States’ position, noting the importance of transparency about shared challenges while maintaining the diplomatic confidentiality surrounding bilateral discussions.
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