In a strategic move to enhance commercial security, Belizean Prime Minister John Briceño has announced significant governmental restructuring aimed at fortifying safety protocols at the Corozal Free Zone. The high-traffic commercial hub, which employs over 1,500 Belizean citizens and serves numerous daily visitors, has been identified as critically important to the nation’s economic infrastructure.
The administration’s approach involves merging the Ministry of Enterprise with the Ministry of Home Affairs, creating an integrated framework that prioritizes law enforcement visibility within the commercial district. This organizational shift enables a more proactive police presence designed to safeguard business operations, protect workers, and ensure visitor security.
Prime Minister Briceño clarified the rationale behind this ministerial consolidation: ‘This structural integration allows law enforcement to assume a more dynamic role in maintaining peace and stability within the Free Zone. As a significant employment generator, protecting this economic asset and ensuring everyone’s safety remains our paramount concern.’
While acknowledging the absence of widespread security complaints, Briceño emphasized the government’s proactive stance in implementing preventive measures. The initiative represents a precautionary approach to maintain operational continuity and reinforce confidence among businesses and workers within the strategically important commercial zone.