Manuel Heredia (politician) facts for kids
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Manuel Heredia
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| Member of the Belize House of Representatives for Belize Rural South | |
| In office 5 March 2003 – 12 November 2020 |
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| Preceded by | Patty Arceo |
| Succeeded by | Andre Perez |
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| Born | 1954 (age 70–71) |
| Nationality | Belizean |
| Political party | United Democratic Party |
Jose Manuel Heredia Jr. was born in 1954. He is a well-known Belizean politician. A politician is someone who works in government. They help make decisions for their country. Manuel Heredia Jr. served as a government minister. He also represented his home area in the country's parliament.
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Who is Manuel Heredia Jr.?
Manuel Heredia Jr. has spent many years working for the people of Belize. He was part of the United Democratic Party. This is one of the main political groups in Belize. He held important jobs in the government.
Serving as a Minister
From 2008 to 2020, Manuel Heredia Jr. was a government minister. A minister is a leader in a specific part of the government. They are in charge of certain topics.
Minister of Tourism
One of his main jobs was being the Minister of Tourism. This means he helped make decisions about visitors coming to Belize. Tourism is very important for Belize's economy. He worked to make sure tourists had a good experience.
Other Government Roles
From 2008 to 2012, he was also in charge of Civil Aviation. This involves rules for airplanes and airports. After 2012, his role changed a bit. He became the Minister of Tourism and Culture. This meant he also looked after Belize's history and traditions.
Representing Belize Rural South
Manuel Heredia Jr. was a member of the Belize House of Representatives. This is like the parliament or congress in other countries. He represented the area called Belize Rural South. He started this job on March 5, 2003. He worked to bring the needs of his community to the government.
End of His Term
Manuel Heredia Jr. served as a representative for many years. His time in the House of Representatives ended in 2020. In the election that year, he was not re-elected. Andre Perez from the People's United Party (PUP) won the seat instead.
