Caye Caulker Belize
Documentation of U.S. Citizens Born Abroad
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Belize
On June 7, police constable Sheldon Arzu killed Ruben Alarcon in the police station on Caye Caulker. Alarcon died from two close-range gunshot wounds to his back. Alarcon, who was not in custody at the time of the killing, was at the police station seeking the release of two friends. Police officials told the press that Arzu acted in self-defense after Alarcon threatened him with an empty beer bottle. The police department suspended Arzu and, on June 19, charged him with manslaughter. At year's end, his trial was pending. ... [Read More]
US Department Of State Post Report
Seaward, the view is interesting. Four or five scenic cayes with good fishing, swimming, and skin-diving, lie within a 30-minute boat ride. The island villages of San Pedro and Caye Caulker are the favorite jumping-off spots where skin-diving and scuba equipment can be rented. ... Adequate exercise and outdoor recreation are essential to morale and physical well-being in Belize. Opportunities for outdoor recreation are limitless, while those who don’t like the outdoors are likely to find life here frustrating. Jogging and bicycling are popular. Close proximity to some of the world’s most beautiful boating and swimming makes this an ideal post for water sports. Sailing, canoeing (on rivers), sea kayaking, motorboating, SCUBA, snorkeling, fishing, and exploring the barrier reef and the cayes are popular activities. From Belize City, water taxis take you out to the cayes. There are plenty of boats for hire, or bring your own. Some U.S. personnel have even purchased excellent locally built craft. Outboard motors are in ample supply and cheaper than in the U.S. Races for various classes of local and imported sailboats are held two or three times a year. Fishing tournaments, too, are held several times a year. Manatee can be seen upriver; and it is possibl ... [Read More]
Belize
CRIME: The incidence of crime, including violent crimes such as armed robbery, shootings, stabbings, murder, and rape, is on the rise. The Embassy has noted an increase in recent years in reports of crimes against tourists at resorts and on the roadways and rivers. The incidence of crimes such as theft, burglary, purse snatching and pick-pocketing rises around the winter holidays and spring break. Several victims who resisted when confronted by criminals have received serious personal injuries, including gunshot wounds. Although the majority of reported incidents are in Belize City, crime occurs in all districts including tourist spots such as San Pedro, Caye Caulker, and Placencia. ... [Read More]
Hurricane Preparedness
© 2002 U.S. Embassy Belize Hurricane Preparedness The U.S. Embassy reminds resident American citizens and tourists that the Atlantic hurricane season lasts from June 1 to November 30 each year. Americans in Belize are strongly recommended to remain alert to weather upda ... [Read More]
Peace Corps Belize
San Ignacio, Belmopan, Punta Gorda, Orange Walk, Calabash Caye, Caye Caulker ... [Read More]
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