Leader of the Opposition (Belize) facts for kids

The Leader of the Opposition of Belize is the politician who leads the Official Opposition in Belize and also elected official who, according to the Constitution, “commands the support of those elected official that do not support the Government. He/she speaks on behalf of the Opposition Members of Belize’s House of Representative.

Leader of the Opposition of Belize since Independence (1981-present)

1. Theodore Aranda, (21 September 1981 - December 1982), United Democratic Party
2. Curl Thompson, (January 1983 - 14 December 1984), United Democratic Party
3. Florencio Marin, (17 December 1984 - 7 September 1989), People’s United Party
4. Manuel Esquivel, (7 September 1989 - 3 July 1993), United Democratic Party
5. George Cadle Price, (3 July 1993 - 10 November 1996), People’s United Party
6. Said Musa (1st time), (10 November 1996 - 30 August 1998), People’s United Party
7. Dean Barrow, (30 August 1998 - 8 February 2008), United Democratic Party
8. Said Musa (2nd time), (8 February 2008 - 30 March 2008), People’s United Party
9. Johnny Briceño (1st time), (30 March 2008 - 18 October 2011), People’s United Party
10. Francis Fonseca, (3 November 2011 - 31 January 2016), People’s United Party
11. Johnny Briceño (2nd time), (31 January 2016 - 12 November 2020), People’s United Party
12. Patrick Faber (1st tim), (since 12 November 2020), United Democratic Party