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Belize municipal election political activity

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Political activity in Belize has intensified as various parties prepare for upcoming municipal elections through local conventions and campaigns. In Corozal Town, incumbent Mayor Rigoberto Vellos is defending his position against challenger Shajerie Rogers. Vellos has alleged that political maneuvering has caused delays in central government development projects. Meanwhile, in Belmopan, UDP candidate Ritchie Galvez is campaigning for mayor against incumbent Pablo Cawich, citing increased youth support and voter registration transfers. In Belize City, the People’s United Party (PUP) ~~held a municipal convention to select candidates~~ has finalized its candidate slate for the ~~next election cycle. The process involved 787 delegates voting for~~ March 2027 municipal elections. Following a ~~mayoral candidate, with the primary contest occurring between Deputy Mayor~~ delegate convention involving 787 delegates, Eluide Donovan Miller ~~and Councillor~~ secured the mayoral nomination, defeating Allan ~~Pollard.~~ Pollard Jr. with 427 votes to 341. The convention also ~~addressed~~ selected candidates for nineteen councillor seats, with Kristian Alpuche receiving the ~~selection~~ highest vote count of ~~councillors for ten available spots on~~ 564. The selection process was overseen by Presiding Officer John Bernard Wade. Following the ~~party slate.~~ Belize City convention, the PUP intends to hold endorsement conventions for slates in Orange Walk, San Pedro, Dangriga, and Belmopan.

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