Belize

Negotiations with Guatemala

1989The People’s Union Party regained power and the next year the Belize government commits itself to cut down the extension of its territorial waters so as to ease negotiations with Guatemala.

Recognition of Belize’s sovereignty

1991Guatemala recognizes Belize’s sovereignty. On January 8, this country becomes OAS’s 34th member nation.

Discovery of a Mayan king’s grave

1996Archeologists working in the old Mayan city of Mill, discovered a Mayan king’s grave apparently from 450 AD