Biz accuses Guatemala of airspace incursion, urges UN and OAS monitoring ahead of ICJ hearing
September 26, 2026 | United Nations, International
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Prime Minister John Viseno informed the General Assembly that Biz is taking the alleged incursion of a Guatemalan military aircraft seriously and has referred the matter to international processes.
"BISE informs this Assembly of a serious breach of international law committed on the 23rd of September 2026 when a Guatemalan military aircraft entered Biz's sovereign airspace and intentionally disabled its transponder," Viseno said, citing violations of the Chicago Convention and customary norms for state aircraft.
He said the incident forms part of a continuing pattern of unlawful operations in Biz territorial waters and that the conduct risks prejudicing an International Court of Justice hearing scheduled for February 2027. Viseno called on Guatemala to cease incursions, comply with international obligations and for heightened monitoring by the United Nations and the Organization of American States.
The prime minister framed the request as a means to protect the integrity of the ICJ process and to prevent use of force or intimidation to influence judicial proceedings. No immediate response from Guatemala or other member states was recorded in the address.
"BISE informs this Assembly of a serious breach of international law committed on the 23rd of September 2026 when a Guatemalan military aircraft entered Biz's sovereign airspace and intentionally disabled its transponder," Viseno said, citing violations of the Chicago Convention and customary norms for state aircraft.
He said the incident forms part of a continuing pattern of unlawful operations in Biz territorial waters and that the conduct risks prejudicing an International Court of Justice hearing scheduled for February 2027. Viseno called on Guatemala to cease incursions, comply with international obligations and for heightened monitoring by the United Nations and the Organization of American States.
The prime minister framed the request as a means to protect the integrity of the ICJ process and to prevent use of force or intimidation to influence judicial proceedings. No immediate response from Guatemala or other member states was recorded in the address.
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