In a remarkable display of community resilience, residents of Corozal’s Little Belize, Viva Esperanza, and Chunox have banded together to address years of neglected road infrastructure. Frustrated by the lack of government action, locals have pooled resources—money, machinery, and manpower—to repair roads that have long been in disrepair. While Area Representative Florencio Marin Jr. and the Ministry of Infrastructure Development initiated some improvements earlier this year, villagers argue these efforts fell far short of what was needed. The community is now urging the government to prioritize upgrades along the San Estevan to Chunox route. Franz Olfert, a resident, shared with News Five that the dire state of the roads left them with no choice but to act independently. Neighbors contributed funds, hired equipment, and began repairs, driven by a shared goal of ensuring safer and more accessible travel for all. Despite their efforts, Olfert emphasized that the funds raised—$5,000 from Little Belize and $1,000 from Chunox—are insufficient for comprehensive repairs. He hopes media attention will spur government intervention to address the critical condition of the roads.