Last night, we told you about the latest developments in the police investigation into the San Pedro double murders of local tour guide Mario Graniel, and his guest, American Doctor Gary Swank, which happened 2 Sundays ago.
The swarm of negative publicity in the US press and the specter of lawlessness has caused mass cancelations of pre-booked tours. The Government of Belize has called it a crisis that needs urgent attention. The FBI is assisting with the investigation.
So, what does the US Embassy have to say about the double murder and the fall out? We got a chance to speak with the US chargé d'affaires, Keith Gilges, at another event this evening in Belmopan, and here's what he had to say about that moment when his office was informed about Dr. Swank's murder:
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