News Americas, New York, NY, September 30, 2024: Canada is advising its citizens to exercise a high degree of caution when traveling to two Caribbean countries – Belize and Cuba – due to concerns about crime and shortages.
Belize Travel Tips:
Canadian authorities have issued a warning warning, specifically for Southside Belize City, where they recommend avoiding non-essential travel due to gang and drug-related violence, including murders and shootings.
Southside Belize City:
Gang violence is a significant issue, particularly in Southside Belize City, where disputes are often settled with guns and clashes between gangs for control of illegal activities are frequent. The capacity of the police to respond to violent incidents is limited and many crimes remain unsolved. While tourists are usually not targeted, the risk of being caught in the wrong place at the wrong time remains.
Elsewhere in Belize:
Violent crime is a major concern throughout Belize, including the capital, Belmopan. The country has one of the highest per capita homicide rates globally, with drug and human trafficking, organized crime and gang activity rife. Violent incidents such as murders, armed robberies, robberies and sexual assaults are frequent. There has also been an increase in violent incidents against foreign residents, including house break-ins and physical attacks.
Tips for traveling to Cuba:
For Cuba, Canada has also issued a warning to “exercise a high degree of caution” due to widespread shortages of basic necessities, including food, medicine and fuel.
Petty crime:
Petty crime, such as pickpocketing and purse snatching, is common, especially in crowded tourist areas, markets, public buses, nightclubs and beaches. Theft from hotel rooms, especially in private accommodation (casas specifices), and from cars is also frequent.
Travelers in both countries are encouraged to remain vigilant and avoid high-risk areas to ensure their safety.
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