Belize's Prime Minister, John Briceño, has labeled a travel warning to Chetumal issued by his country's Ministry of Foreign Affairs as 'premature'. In a recent radio interview, Briceño revealed that the warning was retracted on the same day it was issued, after concerns were raised about potential negative impacts on trade relations between Belize and Mexico.
Briceño admitted that the warning was hastily issued and quickly removed. He explained that the decision to retract the warning was influenced by the business sector in Chetumal, who expressed concerns about the potential impact on trade.
The Prime Minister assured listeners that security issues in Chetumal have been addressed with the deployment of additional police personnel. He expressed hope that Quintana Roo's capital would continue to improve its security measures and return to its former state of peace.
Briceño also highlighted his positive relationship with Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador. He emphasized their joint commitment to ensuring security in Chetumal and maintaining a steady flow of tourists between the two countries.
In a bid to encourage Mexican tourism to Belize, Briceño revealed that his government has implemented several measures. These include providing free border passes, eliminating the border tax, and allowing Mexican tourists to use their vehicle insurance from Mexico while in Belize. These actions, he said, were communicated to the Mexican federal authorities during a meeting.
Briceño concluded by expressing his fondness for Chetumal and his eagerness to welcome Mexican tourists to Belize.
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