Belize Guatemala Territorial Dispute Should we agree on taking that Guatemalan territorial dispute to the ICJ? The International court of Justice is commonly referred to as the world court, it is the primary judicial branch of the United Nations (Wikipedia) where the courts role is to settle legal dispute and to give advisory opinions on legal questions (International Court of Justice) The Belizean- Guatemalan territorial dispute is an unresolved bi-national territorial dispute between both countries, neighbours in Central America. The territory of Belize has been claimed in whole or in part by Guatemala since 1940 (Wikipedia). This nations is an independent country that is rich in resources, and this is why more than ever Guatemala is claiming …show more content…
Great Britain and Guatemala had been trying to agree on the dispute over the territory of Belize. Such treaties had been made by this two nations. In the Book, a history of Belize in 13 chapters, Assad shoman discusses many important features which are related to our history. Such as this important topic which was “Mediation by the Government of the U.S”, (qtd. History of Belize in 13th chapters). This topics talks about the issues that had occurred during the 1960s, at that particular time a mediator was assigned in order to fulfil the task of mediation. Bethuel Webster was to create a proposal in order to reach an agreement between both nations. It is said that the Britain and Guatemala had agreed that the objective of the mediation in progress would be the resolution of the dispute between both nations regarding the dispute over the territory of Belize (A History of Belize in 13th chapters). According to Shoman, the Belizean people were not satisfied in having only one mediator. The people wanted 3 governments or 3 citizens from other countries to mediate this subject, but in order not to block progress they had accepted one mediator. Webster had also discussed some ideas and did a first draft proposal which was going to be presented to the Government of Belize as soon as it was completed, but at the end the Webster proposal was neglected and the mediation failed. Perhaps the most shocking lesson for many Belizeans was that the British government could not be trusted to safe guard Belizean interest in the face of Guatemalan territorial claim (Shoman, PG#, 1994). Webster Proposals failed because the only party disposed to accept it was one that in circumstances least mattered, the United Kingdom. Good thing that the Belizeans took immediate actions, because if the Belizeans hadn’t realize it, then I think that Belize would had been part of Guatemala since
In the 1840’s, problems between the U.S. and Mexico had risen. Not one country was sure on if they were being invaded or if one was invading the other. The U.S. was not justified in going to war with Mexico. One reason is that the U.S. was trying to invade Mexico. Doc A is a Magazine article by John L. O’Sullivan written in 1845.
Jefferson’s deficiency of authority amid foreign affairs enhanced the importance of a leader whom would obtain the ability to take control. James K. Polk the eleventh chief executive obtained positive aspects pertaining to foreign affairs. In 1846, president Polk signed a declaration of war on Mexico. The termination of this war occurred with the establishment of the “Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo”(Milestones: 1801–1829). This treaty was signed in 1848, it identified the “Rio Grande as the Texas border and ceded California and New Mexico to the United States, the United states also agreed to pay Mexico fifteen million dollars for the territories”(James K. Polk:Foreign Affairs-Miller Center).
To review the facts behind the actions of the war reveal Mexico to be slightly less guilty, with a stronger basis to support their participation in the Mexican-American
The Mexican American War started in 1846 because of Mexican resentment caused by the 1836 loss of Texas and the American’s desire for Mexico’s more northern territory. “On September 9, 1847 after two years of fighting, the Mexican American war essentially ended when the American Army captured Mexico City after the Battle of Chapultepec”( 6). The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo ended the war. United States leaders then acted morally superior in their negotiations of the treaty 1. During negotiations, United States officials viewed the “forcible incorporations” (1) of almost one half of Mexico’s land as an “event foreordained by providence and Manifest Destiny” (1).
Thus in second chapter Haynes describes the matter of on-going pro-bank and contra-bank debates and collision of the interests of supporting groups that were involved in B.U.S. case. In seventh chapter, the author gives detailed account on annexation of Oregon and Texas. He explains the basis of the disagreement between England and America about Oregon territory. Haynes thoroughly analyzes the status of Texas at that time, and the claims that Mexico and the United States had over it. Further he discusses possible consequences for every country involved into conflict, if England decided to
After many fatal encounters between the two, America had gained control of the territory. They applied for annexation into the United States twice, but congress did not want to aggravate Mexican officials. Although, after James K. Polk was elected president in 1844, congress voted to annex Texas. The United States was not justified in the war with Mexico because they didn’t follow their laws, undisputed territory, and the idea of manifest destiny. To begin with, The United States was not justified because they didn’t abide by Mexico’s
Accordingly his proposition was to purchase distributed lands on the Nueces River and Rio Grande. More so, the Mexican government refused the proposition to give up the land. So then, the president James Polk sent out U.S troops, but the result didn’t come out as planned. Mexican troops attacked the American outpost and killed 12 soldiers, then capturing 52 of the
and Mexican forces had taken place in U.S. territory.” “Further, legislators were at odds over whether Polk had the right to unilaterally declare that a state of war
As stated before, the US was justified in going to war with Mexico because of three reasons, Americans were killed, Texas was already annexed, and Manifest Destiny allows it. The United states had many superb reasons for going to war with Mexico. This essay is significant because it helps explain the United States’ choice to go to war with
When Mexico gained its independence from Spain in 1821, a string of ruthless dictators and weak presidents made Mexico an easy target for its powerful neighbor, the United States. The US swooped in to expand its territory and its popular institution of slavery. By doing so, the US started a war with Mexico that was justified for illegitimate reasons. The Mexican-American War was not justified because the US took Mexico’s land for the expansion of slavery, and justified their taking advantage of Mexico when it was politically weak by hiding behind Manifest Destiny.
Guatemala and the United States
According to President James Polk, “Mexico had passed the boundary of the United States, has invaded our territory and shed American blood upon the American soil.” (Document B) Clearly, this document shows that an affair with the Mexicans inside the border of America caused Americans to become injured and killed. According to Jesus Velasco-Marquez, “Thus occupying the territory in dispute and increasing the possibilities of a confrontation… In the eyes of the [Mexican] government, the mobilization of the US army was an outright attack on Mexico…” (Document C)
In Rachel St. John’s book, “Line in the Sand: A History of the Western U.S.-Mexico Border,” the author offers up “a history of how and why the border changed” (St. John 1). This is her central thesis that she presents, providing evidence and historical context concerning the border and its changes over the course of the late 1800s to the mid-1900s. In seven chapters plus and introduction providing more general information and a conclusion that brings the U.S.-Mexico border situation into the present day, Rachel St. John’s focus is both periodical and geographical. St. John moves across both space and time in her book, looking at how region and era affected the border situation and how these effects differed in significance. St. John takes
After the Spanish-American war, American send troops to stabilize Panama. It resulted with the Hay-Herran treaty. It authorized the United States to build a canal in Panama. Yet, Columbia refused the United States claim in Panama since Panama still belonged them. Thus, United States encouraged the Political rivalry between Bureau-Varilla and Columbia.
I especially utilized Ewert’s five-stages of mediation, by preparing, introducing, framing the issues to the parties, determining the parties’ interests, and crafting solutions. Overall, I was extremely proud of the mediation and how passionate my disputants were. At the end of the mediation, my disputants were able to reach a collective solution where both parties’ interests were considered. Due to the positive result, I demonstrated many effective