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Faber also gave his take on the latest dilemma that his U.D.P. colleague and intra-party rival John Saldivar has found himself in with the U.S. Department of State’s designation. Faber says Saldivar will have an uphill battle eluding the perception of corruption that has stained his image. He further noted that the U.D.P. must also […]
Written on December 12, 2022 | Posted in
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Former Area Representative John Saldivar made an appearance this morning on Belmopan based Plus TV’s Rise and Shine. It is an unlikely interview for the embattled politician, because the host of the morning show, Louis Wade, is considered as one of corruption’s harshest critics. And, given the accusations that continue to loom over the former […]
Written on December 7, 2022 | Posted in
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Comments Off on Saldivar Speaks on Future in Politics Following Special Committee Decision
During his appearance on Rise and Shine, Saldivar compared his public image with that of his party leader. Saldivar said, the Caucus for Change made a conscious decision not to let the public’s perception guide its decision to support Moses “Shyne” Barrow as their leader. Saldivar questioned why he has not been afforded the same […]
Written on December 7, 2022 | Posted in
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Comments Off on Saldivar, Shyne and the Public’s Perception
Belmopan Area Representative Oscar Mira has chimed in on the John Saldivar saga and the U.S. designation of the former government minister. As we reported last week, the United Democratic Party decided that Saldivar is not eligible to run as a candidate for the Belmopan constituency. In fact, a special committee ruled that it’s best […]
Written on December 6, 2022 | Posted in
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And so with Saldivar out of the way, does this spell good news for Mira? Here’s how he responds to that question. Oscar Mira, Area Representative, Belmopan “We continue to work, I continue to work. I don’t let that Saldivar thing distract me. The people of Belmopan gave me an opportunity in the last […]
Written on December 6, 2022 | Posted in
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Comments Off on With Saldivar Out, Is this Good News for the P.U.P.’s Oscar Mira?
It’s official, John Saldivar can no longer run for the United Democratic Party as a candidate for the Belmopan constituency. That’s the decision taken against the embattled politician today, after being designated, along with his entire family, several weeks ago by the United States government. In the absence of any hard evidence against the former […]
Written on December 2, 2022 | Posted in
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Comments Off on John Saldivar Can No Longer Run as a Candidate for U.D.P.
According to the Leader of the Opposition, the decision to bar Saldivar’s candidacy follows a carefully thought out process during which the seven-member special committee contemplated what’s right for the United Democratic Party. That decision, says Party Leader Barrow, is one he fully endorses. Shyne Barrow, Party Leader, U.D.P. “The wording, the exact language […]
Written on December 2, 2022 | Posted in
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Comments Off on Shyne Fully Supports Special Committee’s Decision on Saldivar
Affording the beleaguered politician an opportunity at due process is something that Shyne Barrow says he had to support since he, too, sees the importance in offering a fair chance at redemption. Shyne Barrow, Party Leader, U.D.P. “I was wholeheartedly behind this opportunity for redemption and it didn’t work out. [It was] not my […]
Written on December 2, 2022 | Posted in
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Comments Off on Will Saldivar Relinquish Post as Coordinator Within the U.D.P.?
This afternoon, Saldivar issued a statement indicating that he does intend to challenge the decision of the U.D.P.’s special committee. The release reads, “I have been informed of the decision of the Special Committee of the U.D.P. to refer the matter of my continued candidacy for the Belmopan Constituency to the National Party Council after […]
Written on December 2, 2022 | Posted in
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Comments Off on John Saldivar Responds to Special Committee’s Decision
Former Prime Minister and U.D.P. Party Leader Dean Barrow also weighed in on the decision taken against Saldivar today. While the esteemed attorney conceded that the proceedings were not done in a court of law, he did agree that decision was based on the appropriate course of action that could have been taken given the […]
Written on December 2, 2022 | Posted in
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Comments Off on Dean Barrow on SC’s Decision, “Politically it was sensible.”
While the image of the United Democratic Party has been tarnished to a certain degree since 2020 in the wake of two leadership conventions that were held that year, as well as a subsequent loss at the polls several months later, it has also been taking a serious hit with a number of scandals, including […]
Written on December 2, 2022 | Posted in
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Comments Off on Scandal After Scandal, U.D.P.’s Image Continues to Take a Serious Hit
Earlier today, Opposition Leader Shyne Barrow appeared on Open Your Eyes as a guest to discuss recent developments within the United Democratic Party. He spoke about a push for unity within the fractured U.D.P. and also touched briefly on the Patrick Faber fiasco. As we’ve reported, the Collet Area Representative and former party leader has […]
Written on November 30, 2022 | Posted in
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Comments Off on Shyne Calls Out Media Hypocrisy Over Faber Coverage
When it came to the disgraced former Minister of National Security, Party Leader Barrow reiterated that despite John Saldivar’s designation by the U.S. State Department as a significantly corrupt individual, the U.D.P. will afford him due process. Shyne Barrow, Leader of the Opposition “I totally abhor endemic corruption. I believe it is a problem […]
Written on November 30, 2022 | Posted in
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Comments Off on Shyne Detests Corruption, But will Allow John Saldivar Due Process
The United Democratic Party has written to U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, requesting evidence to prove its assertion that former Minister of National Security John Saldivar is, in fact, a significantly corrupt individual. The correspondence comes several weeks after the three-time Belmopan Area Representative was designated by the United States government. As a result, […]
Written on November 29, 2022 | Posted in
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Should the U.S. government not honor the U.D.P.’s request, what happens next for John Saldivar whose political future now hangs in the balance amid the grave allegations being made against him? Mike Peyrefitte, Chairman, United Democratic Party “It’s an internal matter. If we don’t get the evidence from the State Department then we will […]
Written on November 29, 2022 | Posted in
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Comments Off on John Saldivar’s Political Future is Against the Ropes, is He Going Down?
According to U.D.P. Chairman Mike Peyrefitte, whatever decision is arrived at by the special committee tasked with deliberating John Saldivar’s political future, will done in the best interest of the party. He says that the designation of the former Minister of National Security cannot simply be the result of a bad decision to use a […]
Written on November 29, 2022 | Posted in
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Comments Off on Why Was John Saldivar Really Named?
Collet Area Representative Patrick Faber has been frozen out of his constituency by his own party, notwithstanding his track record as a five-time parliamentarian. The row between the former party leader and the U.D.P. executive has resulted in a relative newcomer being fielded as standard bearer for that division. But where does Faber stand in […]
Written on November 29, 2022 | Posted in
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Comments Off on Where is Patrick Faber in the U.D.P.?
In the months ahead, founder of MAT, Audrey Matura says that she will be touring the country to meet with community and village leaders in an effort to ensure that the peoples’ movement grows and develop teeth. But is this the semblance of a political career for Matura? Here’s how she responds. Audrey Matura, […]
Written on November 28, 2022 | Posted in
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This afternoon in Belize City, former Belmopan Area Representative John Saldivar broke his silence, following a lengthy absence from facing the media. The erstwhile Minister of National Security convened a press conference at the Belize Institute of Management, sans his attorney, to discuss the latest development in his political career. As many are aware, he […]
Written on November 24, 2022 | Posted in
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Comments Off on John Saldivar Faces the Media on Corruption Allegations
Designation aside, Saldivar’s political future hangs in the balance. The defeated politician is offering himself as a candidate in an upcoming U.D.P. convention where he is running against several others, including George Lovell, Khalid Belisle and Emil Torres. But at what point is he prepared to throw in the towel amid all the allegations of […]
Written on November 24, 2022 | Posted in
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Comments Off on Saldivar Says He is Prepared to Fight to the Bitter End
Can embattled politician John Saldivar mount a legitimate legal challenge against the United States government and what would it take for him to be successful in court? It’s a question that many are asking in the face of his designation, notwithstanding the absence of evidence from the U.S. State Department. But Saldivar told the media […]
Written on November 24, 2022 | Posted in
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Comments Off on Saldivar Says He is Focused Mainly on Winning Belmopan Convention
John Saldivar, during his time with the media this afternoon, also spoke about the use of the coast guard vessel, under his tenure as Minister of National Security, to ferry Lev Dermin to so-called coast guard installations. Here’s how he responded when challenged by reporters on that issue. John Saldivar, Former Minister of Government […]
Written on November 24, 2022 | Posted in
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Comments Off on Saldivar Defends Private Use of Coast Guard Vessel, But Admits Personal Error
Disgraced former Belmopan Area Representative John Saldivar is hosting a press conference for Thursday afternoon here in Belize City to address the allegations that have led to his recent designation by the U.S. State Department. It will be the first time that the embattled U.D.P. politician will be facing the media in the wake of […]
Written on November 23, 2022 | Posted in
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Comments Off on Was Saldivar Shyne’s Favored Candidate in Upcoming U.D.P. Convention?
Former Belmopan Area Representative John Saldivar was designated by the United States government as an individual who has been significantly corrupt in public life during his tenure as a minister in the Barrow administration. The designation has resulted in Saldivar, and his entire family, including his wife and children, being unable to travel to the […]
Written on November 22, 2022 | Posted in
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Comments Off on Saldivar’s Fate to be Decided by U.D.P. Special Committee
It is no secret that Saldivar remains the subject of intense public scrutiny ever since grave allegations were made against him several years ago. While he has never been tried in a court of law and has steadfastly maintained his innocence throughout various ordeals in which he was accused of impropriety, the United Democratic Party […]
Written on November 22, 2022 | Posted in
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