Belize independence - Britain will continue protection

Title

Belize independence - Britain will continue protection

Genre

Interview

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1981

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Duration

00:02:11

Description

Conservative MP, Tony Durant confirms that Britain will continue to be responsible for the defence of its former Central American colony of Belize as it moves towards independence, following concerns over the belligerence of neighbouring Guatemala, which is claiming Belize as part of its country. Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Tony Durant

Keywords

Great Britain; Defence; Foreign policy; Defence policy; Colonial countries; Independence; Central America; Guatemala; Territorial rights; Belize

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