Standard & Poor Says Peoples United Party Will Win Next General Elections

In its 18 August report issued on Belize, credit rating agency S&P predicts that the ruling People’s United Party led by John Briceño will win the next general elections in 2030. The PUP regained power in 2020 after being out …

When the pendulum swings

Dr. Philip Castillo In any two party democracy, the pendulum eventually swings. Key word…eventually. But what makes it swing? Focus on the comparatively more recent “Pendulum Swing” General Elections and recall the tremendous outpouring of pure national joy that accompanied …

Team RiGo Vellos Wins By Blowout in Corozal

“I hold no grudge; it was a convention that was not needed, but I am happy, and I want to invite all of them to work with me and my team of councillors.” That was Rigoberto Vellos’ response to Sunday …

UDP Convention in the Culture Capital – Outcome Evaluation of Castillo Poll # 3

Dr. Philip Castillo The UDP mayoral convention in Dangriga was held on Sunday August 9, 2026. Field work for the poll seeking to predict the convention results was held a week earlier on Sunday August 1 and published shortly thereafter. …

Election Season Starts – UDP Convention in the Culture Capital

Dr. Philip Castillo Municipal elections are eight months away and the first steps start with party conventions to select Mayoral and councilor candidates. The Opposition UDP will hold its convention this weekend on August 9. The convention will feature two …