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Juan Antonio Briceño, commonly known as "Johnny" (born 1960), is a Belizean politician who has been the leader of the People's United Party (PUP), as well as the Leader of the Opposition, since 2008. Previously, he was Deputy Prime Minister from 1998 to 2007.
Career
Briceño was born in Orange Walk Town. He was appointed as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Natural Resources and the Environment, Commerce and Industry in 1998 after the PUP returned to power in the 1998 election. In August 2004 he led a group of ministers, known as the G-7 alliance, who made a number of reform demands, including the dismissal of Ralph Fonseca from the Cabinet. When Prime Minister Said Musa failed to meet these demands, the group resigned; however, Musa subsequently agreed to all ...
While the PUP convention in Cayo South was high-spirited, and had all the evidence that a general election is impending, PUP Leader John Briceño was in form fit for a battle. At Saturday’s event, he called out Prime Minister Dean Barrow for what can best be termed as his many falsehoods.
Hon. John Briceño, PUP Leader
“We have the Prime Minister who has the record for being the most liar Prime Minister this country has ever had. Remember when he was in opposition he used to say that he was not going to lie the Belizeans. That was his first lie when he ...
Sally - in poll John Briceño
On the 21st day of September this year many Belizeans who live in the United States and abroad including myself, tuned in to Love FM and other radio stations to listen to the Independence Day Celebrations that was broadcasted live over the internet. Most of us are concerned about the increase in violent crimes especially murders that are taking place on the streets of Belize City and the economic situation our country is facing today. The current government has already outlined several new initiatives that they have put in place to curve the crime rate and is waiting for more ...
Sally - in poll John Briceño
