P.M. on Weak Opposition: “Democracy at Its Best”

P.M. Briceño was also asked if he is any at all concerned about the fact that the opposition’s continued failure at the polls may lead to the erosion of Belize’s vibrant democracy. Of course, weak opposition is always a plus for an incumbent administration. So, it comes as no surprise when Prime Minister Briceño responded, saying that this is democracy at its best.

 

Prime Minister John Briceño

“Absolutely not, this is democracy at its best, when people come out and decide who they want to support. When I was leader and during the difficult time I had, it was never as bad as this. But I was still out there, talking to people, meeting with them, and I think we have managed to cross that point where people now feel confident in our leadership and the work we are doing. We want to continue that and we want to reach out to everybody. Like I tell everybody, even during election time, I want you to come out and vote, even if you don’t vote for the P.U.P., come out and vote, it is important. That is democracy at its best. And when you look at central America and this region, Belize has one of the most vibrant, active, strong democracies in the region.”