Nearly a month after public interest advocate Jeremy Enriquez petitioned the Ombudsman to review the Attorney General’s denial of his Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request, the Ombudsman’s Office has signaled that a formal decision will be announced early next week. Enriquez confirmed to The Reporter that he was personally contacted by the Ombudsman on Thursday, informing him of the impending determination. His September 10 letter, submitted on September 11, 2025, sought a review under Sections 35, 37, and 39 of the FOIA after the Attorney General’s Ministry refused to disclose legal fees paid to attorneys representing the State in redistricting-related litigation. The Ministry’s September 2 refusal cited Section 28(1) of the Act, arguing that disclosure could adversely affect the Government’s interests in ongoing or potential legal proceedings. Enriquez contested this, asserting that the exemption was misapplied and that transparency in public expenditure is crucial for accountability. His request seeks detailed information on payments made to attorneys or law firms retained by the State since January 1, 2025, in connection with his constitutional challenge to electoral boundaries. Enriquez maintains that such disclosures do not reveal privileged legal strategies and have precedent in prior government releases. The Ombudsman’s decision could order the Ministry to release the information or justify the exemption. If the refusal is upheld, Enriquez has indicated he may pursue judicial review. This ruling will set a significant precedent for access-to-information disputes in Belize, particularly regarding government legal expenditure and constitutional litigation.