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 and is a politician from Belize. A politician is someone who works in government to help run a country or a part of it. Mr. Heredia served as a very important person in the government of Belize for many years.
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Who is Jose Manuel Heredia Jr.?
Jose Manuel Heredia Jr. is known for his long career in public service. He was a member of the Belize House of Representatives. This is like the main meeting place where elected leaders make laws for the country. He represented an area called Belize Rural South.
His Role as a Minister
From 2008 to 2020, Mr. Heredia held different jobs as a "Minister" in the government. A Minister is a leader in charge of a specific part of the government's work.
What is a Government Portfolio?
When a Minister is in charge of a specific area, it's called a "portfolio." Think of it like a special job or responsibility.
- Tourism: From 2008, Mr. Heredia was the Minister of Tourism. This means he helped make sure that visitors coming to Belize had a great experience. He worked to promote Belize as a beautiful place for people to visit.
- Civil Aviation: From 2008 to 2012, he also managed the Civil Aviation portfolio. This involved looking after things like airports and airplanes, making sure air travel in Belize was safe and organized.
- Culture: After 2012, his job changed a bit. He became the Minister of Tourism and Culture. This new role meant he also helped protect and celebrate Belize's unique traditions, arts, and history.
Serving in Government
Mr. Heredia started serving in the House of Representatives on March 5, 2003. He continued to work hard for the people of Belize Rural South for many years. He was part of the United Democratic Party.
Elections and Changes
In 2020, there was a "General Election" in Belize. This is when people vote for who they want to represent them in the government. In this election, Mr. Heredia was not re-elected to his seat. He was succeeded by Andre Perez from the People's United Party. After this, Mr. Heredia's time as a Minister ended on November 12, 2020.
