Media Executive Ramon Vasquez Steps Down as UDP Candidate

Chairman and CEO of Belize Broadcasting Network (BBN), Ramon Vasquez, stepped back from his role as standard bearer for the United Democratic Party (UDP) in Belize Rural South for the upcoming General Elections. 

The announcement was made on August 20, 2024, in a statement issued on BBN’s official Facebook account. The statement explained that the decision followed “extensive discussions with the board of directors” at BBN. The statement emphasised that the move was made to maintain the television station’s “identity, neutrality, and independence.”

Vasquez’s departure comes after other candidates, including Jazelié Azueita and former Mayor Daniel Guerrero, were removed or withdrew from the race due to internal conflicts within the party.

BBN stated that Vasquez and the network will continue to provide news, entertainment, and daily programmes to the public.

Official Statement: 

“August 20, 2024

RE: Withdrawal of Candidacy for Belize Rural South

IMMEDIATE RELEASE

After extensive discussions with the board of directors for BBN Tv, 

(Belize Broadcasting Network) Ramon Vasquez of BBN Tv has agreed to withdraw his candidacy for Belize Rural South for the upcoming General Elections. This is in regards to maintaining the integrity of the Media Station’s Identity and Core values of Neutrality in Politics and its Independence in the public domain. 

Ramon Vasquez and BBN Tv will continue to serve the General Public in its Capacity of providing News, Entertainment and Daily Programs.