Elections 2025: “A Collective Demonstration of Democracy”  

The People’s United Party’s victory, mirroring their sweeping win in 2020, underscores the strong support Belizeans have for the Briceno administration. Just before midnight on Wednesday, Prime Minister John Briceño, fresh off his decisive win in Orange Walk Central, took to the podium to deliver a victory speech that echoed throughout the nation.

 

Prime Minister John Briceño

“This collective demonstration of democracy validates our struggle for independence.  This vote validates our constitutional freedoms and responsibility and this vote says to the world that Belize is a mature democracy, once again capable of free and fair elections. Let me also thank each of our PUP candidates, those who won and those who fought to win.  These results belong to all candidates, to their committees, to their campaigners and to everyone who played a part in this momentous victory.  Tonight, the celebration can be abundant, but tomorrow the work begins anew because Plan Belize 2.0, because Plan Belize 2.0 will require a renewed, relentless focus on policies and programs that impact the lives of our people.  More high-paying jobs, continued economic transformation, better education, enhanced healthcare, more lots and houses, a ferocious pushback against those who break the law and a deliberate plan to tame the cost of living increases.  Second terms for both parties have in the recent past become with rising challenges from within.  Some political leaders and officials assume that re-election means that they have more latitude to flaunt power, to lose humility.  Let me declare tonight break this trust and will act decisively to protect the confidence that the electorate has given us today.”