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The Ongoing Territorial Dispute Between Guatemala and Belize
The territorial conflict between Guatemala and Belize has its roots in colonial era treaties and historical claims. The situation escalated significantly in February 2000 when the Guatemalan military killed a Belizean citizen along the two countries' disputed border. This incident not only heightened tensions but also led to diplomatic intervention, ultimately resulting in the Organization of American States (OAS) establishing a 1.2 million square mile adjacency zone to defuse tensions.