Prostitution in Belize
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Prostitution itself is not illegal in Belize
, but associated activities such as operating a brothel
, loitering for the purposes of prostitution and soliciting sex are illegal.
Belize
Belize is a constitutional monarchy and the northernmost country in Central America. Belize has a diverse society, comprising many cultures and languages. Even though Kriol and Spanish are spoken among the population, Belize is the only country in Central America where English is the official...
, but associated activities such as operating a brothel
Brothel
Brothels are business establishments where patrons can engage in sexual activities with prostitutes. Brothels are known under a variety of names, including bordello, cathouse, knocking shop, whorehouse, strumpet house, sporting house, house of ill repute, house of prostitution, and bawdy house...
, loitering for the purposes of prostitution and soliciting sex are illegal.