There are 33 CELAC member states but not everyone attended including Guatemala, they were a no show. While it is worthy of note, Ambassador of Belize to the European Union Dylon Vernon says we shouldn't read into it too deeply; they have their reasons.
H.E Dylan Vernon, Ambassador of Belize to the European Union and Belgium
"It is one of the few countries not here today. Invitations were issued and there is no explanation to why they ae not present. There could be various reasons."
Courtney Weatherburne, reporter
"Is that a concern for you all because when you think about citizen security, we think about border issue and when we think about that we think about the Belize- Guatemala issue for them not to be here participating in this important workshop is a bit concerning."
H.E Dylan Vernon
"Yes, it would have been good of course if there was representation from all CELAC members. I think there are also a few Caribbean countries not here but in the case of Guatemala, they did participate in the former two events and I will not speculate on their reasons for not being here."
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