In the wake of escalating tensions between the United States and Venezuela, Belize has reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) as a zone of peace. The situation intensified after the U.S. military destroyed four vessels suspected of drug trafficking, resulting in over a dozen casualties. Trinidad and Tobago, caught in the crossfire, has expressed support for the U.S. military presence in the region. Belizean Prime Minister John Briceño has called for calm, urging all parties to de-escalate the situation. He emphasized the importance of preserving the Caribbean as a peaceful region and highlighted Venezuela’s role as a partner within CARICOM. Briceño also condemned the recent violent actions, stressing the need to avoid inflammatory rhetoric and discussions of military intervention in Venezuela. While pressed to condemn the U.S. for its actions, Briceño maintained a balanced stance, focusing on dialogue and conflict resolution rather than assigning blame.