Opposition Leader Critical of PUP Social Welfare Programs
This morning, the United Democratic Party held a lengthy press conference at their headquarters, tackling a range of national issues. The head table featured five key members from the U.D.P.’s shadow cabinet, ready to share their thoughts. Over the course of two hours, they covered everything from the People’s United Party’s economic policies to crime, violence, education, health, and transport. This event was a stark contrast to the fighting and division we’ve seen within the U.D.P. over the past twelve months. But the big question remains: can they convince voters that they’re ready to lead the country? Opposition Leader Moses “Shyne” Barrow kicked things off, taking aim at the Briceño administration’s approach to social welfare programs. His remarks set the tone for a session full of pointed critiques and passionate discussions.
Moses “Shyne” Barrow, Leader of the Opposition
“The hunger pains are not being satisfied. The middle class is being eroded, pushing to the brink of poverty while those already impoverished are now in the abys of the callous PUP government whose heartless policies have erased all social safety nets meant to serve as the guardrails for the vulnerable. What used to social welfare is now used for political warfare. Gone is Boost, gone is the food subsidy program where all Belizean in need use to be able to spend ten dollars to get a fifty dollars grocery bag. Now, you spend fifty dollars to get ten-dollar worth of groceries. The only optimistic thing about a new year is that we as Belizeans can implement operation rescue Belize, implement operation save Belzie form the heartless PUP government in these general elections that are coming.”
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