Candidates for Belize Rural South Set to Face Off in High-Stakes Debate Ahead of Elections

The candidates vying for the post of Area Representative in the Rural South Constituency will also face off in a public debate. The event is slated for tomorrow night in San Pedro Town and includes all the division’s candidates vying in the general election. The four candidates participating in the debate are Andre Perez of the People’s United Party (PUP), Mahmoud ‘Dani’ Lagha and Manuel Heredia Jr. both running under the United Democratic Party (UDP) banner, and Abner Bacab of the Belizeans Justice Movement (BJM). The debate was organized by several entities on Ambergris Caye and will provide a platform for the candidates to speak about their manifesto plans. Bacab, a new face to politics, spoke to our newsroom about his preparations and why he feels the debate will benefit voters in making the right decision. 

The event, set to begin at 7:00 PM, will take place at the San Pedro Town Lion’s Den. It will not be open for attendance from the general public but will be live-streamed.