By: Omar Silva

Editor/Publisher: National Perspective Bz – Digital 2025

www.nationalperspectivebz.com

NEWSBREAK

Belize City: Friday 21st February 2025

In an unprecedented political move, Elvia Vega Samos has declared her candidacy as an independent contender for the Corozal Bay constituency in the upcoming General Elections. Refusing to be another pawn in Belize’s deeply entrenched political machinery, Vega Samos has taken a stand against the manipulation and favouritism that have long dictated party politics, proving that she is not a woman to be silenced.

“For too long, the people have been dictated to, their choices pre-determined by party elites. I refuse to accept this as the status quo,” Vega Samos declared. “After carefully listening to my beloved constituents of Corozal Bay and having a heart-to-heart discussion with my family, I have made the decision to offer myself to the people as an independent candidate for the upcoming General Elections.”

Breaking Chains, Defying Tradition

Vega Samos’s candidacy is more than just another name on the ballot—it is a direct challenge to the political status quo. The upcoming General Elections are shaping up to be a defining moment in Belize’s history, where more individuals are breaking away from traditional party lines. She joins the ranks of those who believe that the people, not party insiders, should have the final say in who represents them.

With nearly 1,200 supporters backing her in a previous political convention—many of whom were excluded from voter lists—Vega Samos is making it clear that she will not abandon them. “I am their voice, their hope, and without a doubt, their representative,” she affirmed. “Seguiremos siempre adelante con perseverancia y amor a la Bahía de Corozal! We move forward with perseverance and love for Corozal Bay!”

A Legacy of Strength and Betrayal

Elvia Vega Samos’s political journey has been one of both triumph and betrayal. In 2020, her brother, David “Dido” Vega, won Corozal Bay under the People’s United Party (PUP) ticket with 2,402 votes (53.68%), defeating UDP’s Pablo Saul Marin. However, tragedy struck when he succumbed to COVID-19 just days after his victory. Stepping forward in a by-election three months later, Vega Samos defied expectations, winning with an even greater margin—2,659 votes, an astonishing 64.35% of the total registered votes in Corozal Bay.

Her victory showcased not only her political mettle but also her natural dedication to serving the people. However, her tenure in office was marred by relentless obstruction from the very party she fought to represent. The power brokers of the PUP, led by Communications Director Narda Garcia and Prime Minister John Briceño’s inner circle, worked behind the scenes to weaken her position. She was deliberately sidelined, her initiatives stifled, and her influence diminished—all in a calculated move to pave the way for a more ‘acceptable’ candidate from within the extractive political class.

The Political Game of the Extractive Class

The grand scheme was clear: Elvia Vega Samos was being pushed out to make room for Thea Garcia Ramirez, the daughter of Narda Garcia. With Thea Garcia’s husband, Neri Ramirez, appointed as the Head of the Corozal Free Zone—an entity with hundreds of employees from Corozal Bay—the stage was set for political manipulation. Employment was weaponized to secure political allegiance, ensuring a seamless transition of power within the elite class of the PUP.

Vega Samos, however, refused to be a silent casualty of this calculated manoeuvring. Just 19 days before the 2025 General Elections and ahead of Nomination Day, she made a stunning revelation: she would not stand by and allow the people of Corozal Bay to be used as political pawns.

The writing on the wall, it is time to change the dynamics of politics in Belize, to break the manipulated system that injects candidates based on family ties rather than merit, the people deserve better.

A Call to Action for the People of Corozal Bay

Elvia Vega Samos’s decision to run independently is more than an act of defiance—it is a call to action. She embodies a growing movement against a system that has long prioritized political dynasties over democracy. By stepping away from the PUP, she is proving that Belizean politics no longer has to be about blind loyalty to party colours, but about true representation for the people.

Her fight is not just about winning a seat; it is about reclaiming the power of the people. Corozal Bay now stands at a crossroads: continue down the well-worn path of party control or embrace the winds of change.

Elvia Vega Samos has made her choice. Now, the people must make theirs.