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Briceno Reinforces Bi-Partisan Guatemala Position
posted (March 22, 2016)
One of the most remarkable turnarounds since John Briceno took back control of the PUP is that his party has joined hands with the Government in taking a unified Guatemala position. Now, we don't know if Briceno has the wholehearted support of his entire executive on this - but today in the house he re-iterated the party hardline:...

Hon. John Briceno, Leader of the Opposition
"We will work with the government on finding a peaceful and lasting solution to Guatemala's unfounded claim to Belizean territory. Clear in the understanding that we will never surrender one square centimeter of what we know to be rightfully Belizean territory. Be it land, sea or river, we are going to protect every single square centimeter of our territory Mr. Speaker."

Hon. John Saldivar, Minister of National Security
"I want to thank the leader of the opposition for the about face that he has made and notice I'm saying 'he', I am not saying 'his party'. I am thanking you sir, for the about face that you have made about the Guatemala issue. Thank you. But I don't know, I did not hear any applause from your colleagues when you said so. I have to wonder if that is the view of your party."

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