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THE BORROWING STATE: WHEN GOVERNMENT MUST BORROW TO GOVERN

2 days ago By osilva

Belize is told that the economy is stronger, the debt burden is falling and fiscal stability has returned. Then why does another loan seem to accompany almost every new Government initiative?

Part: 1

Belize City: Monday 24th August 2026: There comes a point when a country must stop celebrating the announcement of financing and begin asking a much harder question:

WHY ARE WE BORROWING THE MONEY IN THE FIRST PLACE?