Guatemala denies alleged overflight, points to ICJ case and OAS monitoring

The delegation of Guatemala used its right of reply to reject statements attributed to "Jean Bisenu" and to deny an allegation that a Guatemalan air force plane had overflown the territory in question. "Guatemala categorically rejects the serious accusation that a plane of the Guatemalan air force overflew the territory of police. This flight never happened," the delegation said during its reply.

Guatemala said it has submitted its territorial claim to the International Court of Justice and that both states involved have recognized the ICJ's jurisdiction in the dispute. The delegation said it will ask the Organization of American States' monitoring office in the area to investigate the supposed incident and "we will submit all relevant reports and even the plane in question." Guatemala also criticized use of the General Assembly to discuss a matter already before the ICJ, saying the assembly is not the appropriate forum and noting oral hearings are expected at the beginning of 2027.