BDF Vows Not to Back Down as Guatemalan Patrols Continue

Brigadier General Loria has commended his soldiers posted at the Sarstoon for their composure and professionalism shown in the Sarstoon.  His remarks refer to recent incidents where they were confronted by members of the Guatemalan Armed Forces (GAF).

Azariel Loria, BDF Commander Brigadier General: “I have to be proud of my of my soldiers, my troops, they have done well. We give them our, we provide them with our operational intent based on our capabilities, our resources that we have, and they have done a tremendous job, they have done a fantastic job, nothing short of heroic, so I’m proud of them and I take the opportunity to voice to them that as the Commander of the Belize Defence Force I’m so proud of them, really really proud of the work that they have done and we will continue to execute so respecting the rule of law. We have our rules of engagements and I continue to urge them, demand on them to be respectful and professional at all times.”

According to Commander Loria, the Guatemalan boats continue to patrol in the area, but the BDF will not back down.