Politics and Government
Politics and Government
The High Court has dismissed General Election Injunction
On February 18, 2025, the Belize High Court rejected an interim relief application submitted by Jeremy Enriquez, determining that he did not provide adequate legal justification for his claims. The court heard a request for an injunction to stop the general election scheduled for March 12 due to the lack of redistricting.
Politics and Government
Manuel Heredia returns to politics in Belize Rural South
Former Area Representative for Belize Rural South (BRS), which includes Caye Caulker and Ambergris Caye, Manuel Heredia has come out of retirement to run for the upcoming general elections scheduled for March 12th. Heredia is once again seeking candidacy for the United Democratic Party (UDP) under the leadership of Honourable Tracy Panton. He previously held the BRS seat from 2003 to 2020.
Politics and Government
The PUP begins the campaign season with a large National Convention
With general elections scheduled for March 12th, the campaign season is officially underway across the country. The governing People’s United Party (PUP) launched its election campaign with a massive national convention on Sunday, February 16th, at the Civic Center in Belize City. All 31 standard bearers, along with their delegates and supporters, gathered inside the center while many others waited outside for the afterparty.
Politics and Government
Belizeans set to elect a new government on March 12th
On February 11th, Prime Minister Honorable Dr. John Briceño announced that Wednesday, March 12th, will be the general election, making it a public and bank holiday. The election will allow Belizeans to choose whether to re-elect their government or select a new administration.
Politics and Government
Prime Minister Hon. Dr. John Briceño set to retire after a second term in office
Belizeans are set to vote in the general election scheduled for 2025, where they will choose either to re-elect the current government led by the People's United Party (PUP) or to elect a new administration. Prime Minister Honorable Dr. John Briceño, a prominent figure in the PUP for decades, seeks re-election for a second term. On Wednesday, January 22nd, Briceño shared with reporters in Belize City that he hopes to retire from electoral politics after serving a second term.
Government
Mayor Wally Nuñez travels to Washington, DC to witness US Presidential Inauguration
San Pedro Mayor Gualberto ‘Wally’ Nuñez traveled to Washington, D.C., USA to attend President Donald Trump's inauguration events. On Sunday, January 19th, he attended a private reception, where he mingled with various members of Congress and influential leaders.
Politics and Government
Donald Trump returns to the White House as President, Belize’s diplomatic relations in question
As of January 20th, the United States of America (USA) has a new president. Donald J. Trump returned to the White House for a second time, serving as the 47th President after winning the presidential election in November of the previous year along with his running mate, James David Vance. In the first hours of his presidency, Trump signed a series of executive orders, some of which called for mass deportations of undocumented residents and proposed changes to foreign aid for countries like Belize.
Politics and Government
Donald Trump wins 2024 U.S. Presidential Election
Donald Trump has secured his second term as the President of the United States following “one of the most polarizing elections in recent history.” The Tuesday, November 5, 2024, presidential election saw a record voter turnout. Trump, representing the Republican Party, competed against Vice President Kamala Harris from the Democratic Party.
