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Belize is standing with Guyana tonight as that country mourns a deadly maritime tragedy. The MV Barima capsized late Saturday with more than one hundred and thirty passengers on board. More than sixty people have been rescued, but dozens are still missing, and investigators are now looking into reports of overcrowding and possible crew misconduct. Guyana’s President, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, has declared three days of national mourning, with flags at half-mast, a National Day of Prayer in Georgetown, and vigils being held across the country. This morning, Foreign Minister Francis Fonseca said Belize remains in close contact with Guyanese authorities and that CARICOM stands united in the search, rescue, and recovery efforts.