Belize media guide

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Image caption, Xunantunich is one of Belize's most significant ancient Mayan archaeological sites

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Belize compares favourably for media freedom with neighbouring countries. US-based Freedom House classifies the media as "Free".

The constitution guarantees media freedom, but there are exceptions regarding national security, public order and morality.

There are no daily newspapers; some weeklies are subsidised by political parties. Radio and TV outlets are privately-owned.

There were 305,000 internet users by July 2022, comprising 74% of the population (Internetworldstats.com).

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Internet use is limited by infrastructure and high costs, says Freedom House. Facebook is the leading social media platform.

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Press

  • - biweekly
  • The Belize Times - weekly, mouthpiece of People's United Party
  • - weekly
  • - weekly, published on island of Ambergris Caye
  • - affiliated to United Democratic Party

Television

  • - commercial
  • - commercial
  • - commercial

Radio

  • - commercial, music and news
  • - private, commercial
  • Wave Radio - affiliated to United Democratic Party
  • Vibes Radio - affiliated to People's United Party