BELIZE – In a robust rebuttal to political opponents, Area Representative Andre Perez has vehemently denied allegations of neglecting his constituency in Caye Caulker. The accusations emerged earlier this week from a member of the UDP Belize Rural South team during a press conference, claiming insufficient engagement with local residents.
Perez responded with forceful rhetoric, characterizing the claims as baseless political maneuvering. “I want to shoot that down instantly and call it a pile of hogwash,” stated the representative, dismissing what he termed as fabricated narratives designed to create political discord.
The representative provided substantive evidence of his active presence on the island, documenting six official visits since January alone. These visits encompassed multiple community engagements including attendance at high school functions and participatory village council meetings. “Whosoever came up with that story there is just trying to create political mischief,” Perez asserted during his response.
Beyond personal engagements, Perez highlighted ongoing infrastructure initiatives demonstrating his commitment to regional development. He detailed current efforts to transport essential raw materials from San Pedro to Caye Caulker to facilitate substantial improvements to local road networks. This cross-community collaboration, already in progress, represents a strategic approach to resource allocation that benefits multiple constituencies within his jurisdiction.
“So, I don’t know where they’re getting this idea that the minister is missing in action. I think that is false,” Perez concluded, reinforcing his position that the criticism lacks factual foundation amid demonstrable evidence of his active representation and development projects in the region.