Johnny Briceño

Belizean politician and current prime minister

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Belizean politician and current prime minister

John Antonio Briceño, born on July 17, 1960, is the fifth and current prime minister of Belize since November 12, 2020. He has been the leader of the People's United Party (PUP) since 2016 and previously served as the deputy prime minister from 1998 to 2007.

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1993

Election to Belizean House of Representatives

In 1993, Johnny Briceño was first elected to the Belizean House of Representatives from the Orange Walk Central constituency.

1994

Election as Co-Chairman of the People's United Party

In 1994, Johnny Briceño was elected Co-Chairman of the People's United Party.

1996

Election as Deputy Party Leader

In 1996, Johnny Briceño was elected Deputy Party Leader of the People's United Party.

1998

Appointment as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Natural Resources and the Environment

In 1998, Johnny Briceño was appointed as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Natural Resources and the Environment when the People's United Party won the elections.

2004-08

Leadership of G-7 Alliance

In August 2004, Johnny Briceño led a group of ministers, known as the G-7 alliance, who made reform demands and later resigned from the Cabinet.

2007-06-05

Resignation from Cabinet

On 5 June 2007, Johnny Briceño resigned from the Cabinet after refusing to accept lesser posts offered by Prime Minister Said Musa.

2008-03-30

Election as Leader of the PUP

On 30 March 2008, Johnny Briceño was elected as the leader of the People's United Party, succeeding Said Musa.

2011-10

Resignation as PUP and Opposition Leader

In October 2011, Johnny Briceño abruptly resigned as both PUP and opposition leader citing unspecified health issues.

2015-03

Recording Incident

In March 2015, a recording was made public of Johnny Briceño sharply criticizing the 1998–2008 Musa government and making allegations of financial misconduct.

2020-11-12

Johnny Briceño becomes Prime Minister of Belize

He took office as Prime Minister of Belize on 12 November 2020, becoming the first prime minister who is not from Belize City.

2020-11-24

Johnny Briceño diagnosed with COVID-19

On 24 November 2020, two weeks after starting his term as prime minister, he declared he was diagnosed with COVID-19 and was doing well.

2022-02-01

Johnny Briceño tests positive for COVID-19 again

On 1 February 2022, it was announced that Briceño tested positive for COVID-19 again.

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