Election Day Violence in Corozal North: Political Dispute Turns Physical, Injuring Candidate’s Driver

A heated political dispute in the Corozal North constituency took a violent turn yesterday after political supporters clashed, resulting in the injury of Hugo Patt’s driver. The altercation occurred just outside a polling station where tensions were already high due to the fiercely contested race. According to reports, a group of supporters from a rival party confronted Patt’s campaign team, leading to a verbal altercation that quickly escalated into a physical confrontation. Patt’s driver was struck during the altercation and was immediately taken for medical attention. Patt, the new Area Representative for Corozal North, spoke about the situation and what sparked the tensions. 

Patt stated that his driver would have not been filing a police report.