- OAS observers pressed for power transfer in Guatemala while mediation addressed border disputes between Guatemala and Belize.
- Guatemala and Belize are seeking institutional support from the OAS and ICJ regarding their ongoing territorial dispute.
Territorial dispute over Sarstoon Island and River escalates as Guatemalan vessels confront Belizean expedition, amid ICJ dependency.
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Updated Sep 16
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What happened
Territorial dispute over Sarstoon Island and River escalates as Guatemalan vessels confront Belizean expedition, amid ICJ dependency.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutKeep exploring
The entities involved
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Belize
sovereign state in Central America
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Guatemala
sovereign state in Central America
- The Organization of American States (OAS) is currently gathering to address and resolve political crises in several member states, including Haiti, Venezuela, Guatemala, and Nicaragua.
- On January 1, 2025, Donald Trump discussed international issues including Iran, Ukraine, and US-Russia relations while in Guatemala.
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Sarstoon Island
Belizean island in the Sarstoon River
Nothing else this week.
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