WHO DRAWS THE LINE? The Bacalar Chico Incident Raises Bigger Questions About Belize’s Maritime Sovereignty
Belize City: Tuesday 2nd June 2026: A recent confrontation in the waters of Bacalar Chico between Belizean tour operators and members of the Mexican Navy has exposed a question far larger than fly-fishing rights, tourism, or a disagreement over location.
It raises a fundamental national question:
Who draws Belize's borders in the digital age?