Elodio Aragon Jr. Withdraws as UDP Candidate for Orange Walk East

Orange Walk East UDP standard bearer Elodio Aragon Jr. has announced his withdrawal as a candidate for the United Democratic Party in the upcoming 2025 general elections. In a letter addressed to Moses “Shyne” Barrow, Aragon cited ongoing challenges and internal discord within the party as key reasons for his decision.

“Despite our best efforts to carry on during these troubled times we were hopeful that as a political party we would be able to overcome the challenges and be able to truly represent and put the people of Belize first. We feel that at this time it is untenable and disheartening, and not fair to Belizeans and Belize, and especially to the constituents whom we represent, care for and serve; especially since we believe that this issue will not be resolved before the general elections,” Aragon stated.

Aragon, a former Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, has been a key figure within the UDP and served as the party’s standard bearer for Orange Walk East.

He added, “In light of all the discord and disunity that is happening within the party, I feel that I cannot represent the party in a manner fitting and proper for the people of my constituency.”

He concluded with hope that the UDP would eventually reunite and refocus on winning elections for the benefit of the Belizean people.

His withdrawal comes at a critical time for the UDP, which continues to grapple with internal conflicts as it prepares for the 2025 general elections.