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CCJ Dismisses Application for Clarification in Maya Land Rights Matter from Belize
October 6, 2026

On Friday, 2 October 2026, the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) issued its reasons for the decision, delivered on 30 July 2026, dismissing an application in the matter of the Maya Leaders Alliance v The Attorney General of Belize [2026] CCJ 13 (AJ) BZ. The application concerned the implementation of a Consent Order previously made by the Court in relation to the recognition and protection of Maya customary land tenure rights in southern Belize.
Access full media release here: Media Release 35_2026
View the hearing here: Maya Leader Alliance v The Attorney General of Belize
Access reasons for decision here: 2026_CCJ_13_AJ_BZ