Hijacking Attempt by U.S. Citizen Foiled Aboard Belize Flight

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The hijacking at Corozal Airstrip has exposed a long-standing and serious vulnerability in Belize’s aviation system — the lack of robust security at smaller municipal airstrips. While the Belize Airports Authority says improved protocols were already in development, the incident highlights the urgent need for enhanced screening procedures and security measures to prevent future incidents.