Three American Women Found Dead in Belize Resort Room

Three American women, Wafae El Arar, Imane Mallah, and Kaoutar Naqqad, were found dead in their hotel room at the Royal Kahal Beach Resort in Belize, prompting an investigation into the circumstances of their deaths. Discovered by hotel staff after failing to respond to housekeeping for two days, the women showed no signs of injury, but vomit and froth were found around them, leading authorities to suspect a possible drug overdose. Belizean police reported that alcohol and cannabis gummies were present in the room, although the exact cause of death remains unknown pending autopsy results. Family members and friends of the deceased have expressed skepticism regarding the overdose theory, suggesting foul play or other explanations. Mayor Patrick M. Keefe Jr. of Revere, Massachusetts, where the women were from, raised concerns about the investigation's transparency and called for thorough scrutiny. The U.S. Embassy is involved, assisting local authorities with the ongoing investigation into this tragic incident.