标签： Belize

A harrowing home invasion unfolded in Bullet Tree Village early Friday morning, leaving a local welder bound and robbed of his possessions. The incident occurred around 2:15 a.m. on November 7, 2025, when 38-year-old Roger Reimer, a Belizean welder, was ambushed by two armed men upon entering his residence on Guana Belly Road. According to police reports, one of the assailants brandished a pistol, forcing Reimer inside. The attackers proceeded to bind his hands and feet with tape before demanding money. They reportedly made off with $300 in cash, several personal belongings, and Reimer’s 2013 dark grey Dodge Ram 1500, valued at $45,000. The stolen vehicle, bearing license plate C-15217, remains at large as authorities intensify their search. The incident has left the small community on edge, with residents calling for increased security measures. Police have urged anyone with information to come forward as the investigation continues.

A targeted shooting on the George Price Highway near Belize City has left two men hospitalized, raising concerns about escalating tensions in the region. Nitin Buxani, a 39-year-old businessman, and his driver, Rene Arnold, were ambushed near the Eight Mile Community as their Chevrolet pickup truck was riddled with bullets. Authorities recovered nearly two dozen shell casings from the scene, with ten bullet holes found in the windshield alone. Investigators believe the shooter was positioned on a pedestrian ramp before opening fire. The motive remains unclear, though speculation points to Buxani’s business dealings in the Corozal Free Zone, where trade disputes with Mexico have reportedly intensified. With cartel influence prevalent along the northern border, the incident has sparked fears of organized crime involvement. Police have yet to confirm any direct links. Paul Lopez reports on this developing story.

Anthony Carballo Jr., also known as ‘Lee Pena,’ has been found guilty of a double murder that shocked the community of San Pedro. The 31-year-old was convicted by Justice Candace Nanton on two counts of murder for the execution-style killings of Deon Faber and Allen Martinez. The crime occurred on March 21, 2019, in broad daylight at approximately 1:45 p.m. Carballo, one of four prisoners brought to Belize City for the trial, awaits his sentencing scheduled for November 7, 2025. During the sentencing hearing, Justice Nanton will consider Carballo’s mitigation plea and hear testimony from two character witnesses. Originally, Carballo was charged alongside Darrell Grant, who was acquitted due to insufficient evidence. Prosecutors argued that the two men acted together, but surveillance footage and circumstantial evidence pointed solely to Carballo as the shooter. The case relied heavily on over 40 video clips and a statement from Faber’s wife, who tragically passed away during the pandemic. In her 2019 statement, she recounted the harrowing moment when two men stormed her home. Faber ran inside, and Martinez attempted to shield her before both were fatally shot. Although the actual murder was not captured on camera, the footage showed the suspects arriving and fleeing the scene moments after the gunfire. Carballo remained silent throughout the trial, while Grant claimed he was merely present to purchase marijuana and had no involvement in the killings. The sentencing on Friday will determine the length of Carballo’s prison term.

In a landmark development for Belize, the neighboring villages of Lord’s Bank and Ladyville are considering a merger to form the country’s newest town. This potential transformation, the first of its kind in over two decades, has sparked significant interest and debate within the Belize Rural Central constituency. On November 6, 2025, a pivotal meeting brought together key stakeholders, including village councils, Area Representative Dolores Balderamos-García, Minister of Rural Transformation Florencio Marin Jr., and local residents, to deliberate the feasibility and implications of the proposed merger. Valentino Shal, CEO of the Ministry of Rural Transformation, emphasized that the discussions are still in their preliminary stages, with no concrete plans yet in place. He highlighted that the process, governed by the Town Councils Act, involves rigorous considerations such as infrastructure readiness, population size, and extensive community consultation. While the idea has been circulating for some time, the growing population and strategic location of these villages near Belize City have reignited the conversation. The journey from village to town is a complex and time-intensive process, requiring careful planning and consensus-building. As Belize watches this historic development unfold, the outcome could set a precedent for future municipal transformations in the region.