Guatemalan Vessel Found in Belizean Waters as Coast Guard Highlights Ongoing Incursions

And while it is the first time this year a Guatemalan vessel has been found in Belize’s waters; it certainly may not be the last. Safeguarding Belize’s sea space from Guatemalan incursions is a major component of the Coast Guard’s operations. Several times a year, Belizean military personnel encounter Guatemalan vessels in Belizean waters and remove them while maintaining peace. Last week, BCG Commandant Rear Admiral Elton Bennett spoke on the issue of Guatemalan incursions and de-escalating the situation while exercising sovereignty over the country’s sea space.

He added that the ability to handle such situations stems from the rigorous training BCG personnel undergo