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Beyond Bilateralism
On March 19, 2026, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) rendered a historic, unanimous judgment in Sovereignty over the Sapodilla Cayes/Cayos Zapotillos (Belize v. Honduras) – Application by Guatemala for Permission to Intervene. The ICJ has traditionally been extremely cautious in permitting third-state interventions in cases, but it has now responded to ongoing critiques of that position and...
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Where National Politics Failed, Can Local Democracy Prevail? The Caye Caulker Cannabis Referendum
On October 8th, voters of Caye Caulker will make history as they head to the polls for Belize’s first-ever community cannabis referendum. This grassroots initiative, spearheaded by the “Legalize It Caye Caulker” campaign led by village councilor Ilya Rosado, asks voters whether the Government of Belize should establish a regulated, taxable cannabis industry on the...
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How to Protect Assets in Texas: We Breakdown 8 Effective Strategies
Quick Summary This article outlines eight effective strategies to protect assets in Texas, including establishing offshore trusts in the Cook Islands, Nevis, and Belize; forming LLCs and DAPTs; leveraging domestic retirement accounts; safeguarding cryptocurrency; diversifying investments; implementing estate planning; and purchasing insurance to shield wealth from legal risks and financial threats. Worried About Losing Your...
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How Much Does a Belize Trust Cost to Set Up & Maintain?
Quick Summary A Belize Trust provides strong asset protection, tax advantages, and privacy for protecting wealth. This article details everything about Belize Trusts—their structure, costs, setup process, and benefits. Learn why these trusts are a leading choice for asset protection and how Blake Harris Law can guide you through establishing one. Looking to Understand the...
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Cruise Passenger in “Bad Shape” in Hospital in Belize
A television station in Belize, 7 News Belize, reported on the latest illness from the Carnival Vista. Belize, of course, is one of the ports on the itinerary of the ill-fated Carnival cruise ship which arrived in that country’s waters on August 10th with 27 people ( 26 crew and 1 passenger) infected with COVID-19....
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Carnival Vista Returns to Roatan with Sixteen Crew Members Positive for COVID-19, Now Sailing to Belize
The Carnival Vista returned to Roatan this morning. Tests of crew members on the ship indicated that sixteen (16) members were positive for COVID-19, according to a trusted source (a Carnival employee) on the ship. A week ago, the Carnival cruise ship arrived in Roatan with 26 crew members who tested positive, based on the...
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Positive COVID-19 Cases Increase to 27 as Carnival Vista Leaves Belize Heading for Cozumel
The number of positive COVID-19 aboard the Carnival Vista increased to 27 today as the cruise ship disembarked passengers ashore in the port of Belize City. In addition to the 26 crew members who were infected and are in quarantine when the ship arrived in Roatan, which we reported on yesterday, a passenger also tested...
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Shore Excursion Accident in Belize Kills and Injures Texas Family From Liberty of the Seas
A vehicular accident in Belize during a cruise excursion reportedly killed a Royal Caribbean guest and injured her husband, son, daughter-in-law and three grandchildren earlier today. According to a local newspaper, the Reporter, a cruise tourist died in a single vehicle traffic accident near Carmelita, in northern Belize. The accident reportedly occurred on the Phillip...
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