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| Title | Country Reports on Terrorism 2008 - Belize |
| Publisher | United States Department of State |
| Country | Belize |
| Publication Date | 30 April 2009 |
| Cite as | United States Department of State, Country Reports on Terrorism 2008 - Belize, 30 April 2009, available at: http://www.unhcr.org/refworld/docid/49fac6ae5.html [accessed 15 February 2012] |
| Disclaimer | This is not a UNHCR publication. UNHCR is not responsible for, nor does it necessarily endorse, its content. Any views expressed are solely those of the author or publisher and do not necessarily reflect those of UNHCR, the United Nations or its Member States. |
Country Reports on Terrorism 2008 - Belize
The government of Belize cooperated with the United States by sharing information and assistance to the extent of its limited resources. The Belize Defense Force (990 total personnel) has operated a Counterterrorism Platoon (Belize Special Assignment Group comprising 35 persons) for approximately two years to perform operations within the territory of Belize and its territorial waters in support of civil authorities. Belize's borders are extremely porous and it remained easy to change identity by purchasing stolen passports. The country is sparsely populated and has limited human and technological resources to monitor individuals and groups residing within or transiting through its borders.
Topics: Terrorism, Counter-terrorism,
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