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"Why We Built the Wall” | Behind the Beach Ep. 1 ft. Shane Kenny – Placencia Beach Erosion Interview

Welcome to the first episode of Behind the Beach... a series where we dive into real conversations about the future of Placencia, Belize. In this premiere, Charles Leslie sits down with Shane Kenny, co-owner of Placencia Beach Club, to talk about one of the most pressing issues facing our village: coastal erosion. Why did he build a seawall on crown land? What are the unintended consequences? And how can locals and foreigners find common ground in a rapidly changing peninsula? This isn't about blame. It's about understanding... and building something better together. 🔔 Subscribe for more honest, respectful conversations that shape the future of Placencia. 📌 Key Topics Covered: – Erosion and the 66ft crown land issue – Anti-foreigner sentiment and community tension – Shane’s response and reflections – What comes next for coastal protection INTERVIEW SEGMENTS: 00:00: Intro 00:16: Welcome 01:04: Shane's Background & Intentions 06:50: Shane's Response to Erosion 13:06: Bigger Picture: Environmental Impacts & Unintended Consequences 18:22: Community & Responsibility 23:04: Community Relations & Misconceptions 27:00: *Importance of why the Placencia Village Council should publish a detailed plan* 42:40: Governance & Local Leadership 51:20: Hope & Solutions 54:32: Closing Reflections 🎙️ Hosted by: Charles Leslie 📍 Filmed in Placencia, Belize | June 15, 2025 🎵 Theme music licensed via Epidemic Sound 🔗 Follow the conversation: #BehindTheBeach #Placencia #VisitPlacencia