Shyne Barrow to Resign After Losing in Mesopotamia

In a surprising turn of events, United Democratic Party candidate and Opposition Leader Shyne Barrow has conceded defeat in the Mesopotamia constituency following the 2025 general election in Belize. Barrow, who has been a prominent figure in Belizean politics, acknowledged his loss to Lee Mark Chang, a rival from within his own party. With a gracious nod to the democratic process, Barrow stated, “The people have spoken.” This unexpected outcome marks a significant shift in the political landscape and sets the stage for new leadership within the U.D.P.

 

Shyne Barrow, U.D.P. Leader, Mesopotamia

“ They’ve made a decision to go in another direction and I respect that.”

 

Isani Cayetano

“What happens next with the future of the UDP?”

 

Shyne Barrow
“Well, I certainly will resign effective once we have a national convention to elect a new leader.  Obviously, you can’t be leader of the United Democratic Party if you’re not a member of the House.  I would not want to be appointed as a senator or anything to hold onto the leadership.  I think the people have spoken here in Mesopotamia and that is the start of everything and so I wouldn’t want to maneuver to hold on to leadership, unless colleagues felt otherwise.  So maybe I’m getting a bit ahead of myself, but as I speak to you, I will tender my resignation effective once we have a national convention to elect a new leader among those who are qualified to be leader.”