The government will introduce a bill to increase the penalty for the offense of spreading or publishing false news, this is due to the rise in fake news that have been circulating ever since the pandemic started

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  Food prices in Belize surged over 6% these past months due to supply shortages caused by an extreme drought, with the Ministry of Agriculture exploring measures like increased vegetable production and protective structures to address the issue

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  Belize

  Belize City launched its first two electric buses after six years of planning, aiming for a healthier, safer, and more efficient transport system

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  Belize's state of emergency to combat gang-related murders has resulted in nearly 100 arrests, allowing police to search homes without warrants and detain suspects for up to 90 days, while imposing a curfew on minors; mixed public reactions have sparked

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  A State of Emergency has been declared in parts of the Belize and Cayo Districts following recent shootings and murders; law enforcement has settled in affected neighborhoods, including Kelly Street and Victoria Street in Belize City

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