And while the government is bracing for Trump, the search for a new Honorary Consul to the State of Quintana Roo has started. Jorge Valencia, who held the position for the last six years was terminated last December. Minister Elrington told us more about Valencia's termination...
Reporter
"What is the status of the Mexican consul? I believe he was fired or let go. We previously talked to Miss Gomez on his position. What's the position of his office?"
Hon. Wilfred Elrington, Minister of Foreign Affairs
"I think the decision has been taken to appoint a new consul to represent us. I think we have thanked him for his service and we are in the process of having a new person."
"Especially in this day and age, Belizeans who need the services of the consuls across the world are very exact and demanding and when they complained, they've got to heed their cry and see how we could enhance the service that we offer to our people abroad. So that explains why from time to time move people and when we change them, there are times when there are negative fallouts; they will get upset and they do things and say things that are not very complimentary to country. But we have to live with. That's part of life."
Reporter
"Any idea as to when someone will fill his position?"
Hon. Wilfred Elrington, Minister of Foreign Affairs
"I think that is being contemplated as we speak. It should be anytime now."
As Elrington mentioned, no one has been chosen to replace Valencia at this time.
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