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Continued revelations from UDP Crony Snaps Up Prime Belizean Beachfront for Just $1,000 A property once promoted as a community empowerment hub is now making waves for a very different reason: it’s listed for a staggering $11 million BZD! What’s shocking? The land was originally transferred in 2016 for just $25,428 BZD; and it was supposed to help the poor. The buyer? A group called “Housing for the Poor.” But get this: it’s not registered as an NGO, despite its name suggesting a noble mission. 📜 THE PAPER TRAIL The deal came through under the watch of then-Minister Anthony “Boots” Martinez, who signed off on the transfer while serving in the Ministry of Natural Resources. The land, 13.27 acres with 417 feet of pristine seafront, was hailed as a future si...