US Embassy closes as new ambassador takes over

Another facility in Belize, which felt the impact of terrorist attacks on the United States, was that country’s embassy here. The embassy, located in Belize City, was closed sometime this morning. Officials there reached by News 5 declined to comment, saying that they would be issuing a press release later in the day. That release is yet to arrive and it is not known when the embassy, probably the least secure U.S. diplomatic mission in the world, will reopen. Meanwhile, today should have been cause for celebration on Gabourel Lane as the new ambassador to Belize finally presented his credentials to the Governor General. Ambassador Russel Freeman also met with Prime Minister Said Musa in Belmopan. Musa took the opportunity to covey Belize’s condolences to the people of the United States for what he called the “callous and cowardly” acts committed today against that country. Musa reaffirmed his commitment to work with friendly governments to bring those responsible to justice. He also announced an increase in security surveillance at the U.S. Embassy and diplomatic residences.