The Government of Belize (GOB) is under fire from the National Trade Union Congress of Belize (NTUCB) for its decision to take the Office of the Ombudsman to court. NTUCB President Ella Waight expressed deep concern and disappointment, labeling the move as a direct affront to the principles of good governance. Waight emphasized that the government’s action contradicts its commitments under the Plan Belize 2020, which pledged to uphold transparency and accountability. The NTUCB has publicly declared its solidarity with the Ombudsman, stressing the importance of this issue to public interest. Additionally, the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital Authority Workers Union has joined the call for full disclosure, arguing that public funds must always remain subject to public scrutiny. Both unions warn that a lack of transparency erodes democracy and undermines trust in public institutions. The legal costs associated with the case, drawn from consolidated funds, have further fueled criticism, prompting calls for the government to reconsider its course of action.