伯利兹参议院就一笔256万元的贷款进行辩论, 以从福提斯购买水力水坝, Belize’s Senate debates a $256M loan to buy hydro dams from Fortis, sparking conflict-of-interest concerns and debate over public vs. private gains.

2025年10月20日, 伯利兹参议院激烈讨论《电力修正法案》, 提议提供2.56亿美元贷款, 用于从Fortis公司购买三座水力水坝, On October 20, 2025, a heated debate in Belize’s Senate centered on the Electricity Amendments Bill, which proposes a $256 million loan to buy three hydro dams from Fortis Inc. and its stake in Belize Electricity Limited. 联合民主党参议员Courtenay透露,他的律师事务所曾代表Fortis参与先前的交易,敦促政府领导人在利益冲突问题上回避,尽管该领导人否认个人偏见。 UDP Senator Courtenay revealed his law firm had represented Fortis in a prior transaction, urging the government leader to recuse himself over a conflict of interest, though the leader denied personal bias. 支持者说,此举确保长期能源控制,消除价格上涨,并保持国内利润,而批评者则警告说,资产销售和再采购循环不断,并质疑公共资金是否可以用于私利。 Proponents say the move ensures long-term energy control, eliminates price hikes, and keeps profits in the country, while critics warn of a cycle of selling and repurchasing assets and question whether public funds may be used for private gain.