Belize has solidified its global engagement strategy by formally establishing for the first time diplomatic relations with Uzbekistan

The 2023 Human Rights Report praised Belize for upholding free press principles, noting its respect for freedom of expression and the independent press, though highlighting editorial ties to political parties and some self-censorship practices

A Laboratory Information Management System aimed at enhancing the country's forensic capabilities has been launched; this system facilitates improved collaboration within Belize's criminal justice system

A Belizean food truck has begun a nationwide tour in Taipei to promote Belizean culture, offering free delicacies such as cacao paste pancakes and rose tea, aiming to strengthen bonds with the Taiwanese people through the universal language of food

A spike in gun violence in Belize City, with four shooting incidents over the weekend, two of them fatal, has led to the declaration of a State of Emergency