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So, the SI is revoked and tensions at the Southern border are expected to de-escalate given the “Informalâ€￾ agreement that allows for the free passage of Belizean military and civilians along the Sarstoon. It’s is a good start, but just for how long will this “informalâ€￾ agreement stand?

Both countries have agreed that it is necessary to set the protocol of operation at the Sarstoon but no timeline has been given for when that protocol will be fleshed out; however according to Eamon Courtney, negotiations are expected to begin soon in that regard. And, it better, he says, because the PUP have all intentions of continuing to assert their sovereignty over Belize’s portion of the Sarstoon. 

Eamon Courtenay - Representative of the Leader of the Opposition
"The understanding is that Ambassador Roldan and Ambassador Rosado will meet very shortly and set the time table for the meetings which we expect to start as a matter of urgency. We expect the meetings to take place very quickly and to be progressed with some deliberate speed because we need certainty and we need a clear understanding because we will be exercising our rights in the Sarstoon."

Emanuel Pech
"I don't know if you aware or involved in that organization but are the PUP planning another trip?"

Eamon Courtenay - Representative of the Leader of the Opposition
"I don't know I'm just back so I don't know. We were side tracked very much by the party leader's father's illness and death so I'm really not sure where they are right now on that."