List of political parties in Belize
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This article lists political parties in the country of Belize.
Belize has a two-party system, which means that there are two dominant political parties. It is difficult to achieve electoral success under the banner of any other party.
Political culture
The party system is dominated by the center-left People's United Party and the center-right United Democratic Party. There have been other small parties that have participated at all levels of governmental elections in the past. Although none of these small political parties have ever won any significant number of seats and/or offices, their challenge has been growing over the years.
National parties
Political parties with elected representation at a national or international level
| Party | Representation | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| House of Representatives | ||
| United Democratic Party (UDP) | 18 | centre-right, conservative party. Leader: Dean Barrow |
| People's United Party (PUP) | 13 | centre-left, social democratic party. Leader: Johnny Briceño |
Other minor parties
- Belize People's Front (BPF)
- Belize Progressive Party (BPP)
- Vision Inspired by the People (VIP)
Defunct parties
- Democratic and Agricultural Labour Party (DALP)
- Honduran Independence Party (HIP)
- National Alliance for Belizean Rights (NABR)
- National Independence Party (NIP)
- National Party (NP)
- National Reform Party (NRP)
- People's Action Committee (PAC)
- People's Democratic Party (PDP)
- People's National Party (PNP)
- United Black Association for Development (UBAD; now known as the UBAD Educational Foundation, UEF)
- We the People Reform Movement (WTP)
Provincial parties
These parties were/are active only in a certain area.
Current
- Corozal United Front (CUF)
- San Pedro United Movement (SPUM)
Defunct
- Christian Democratic Party (CDP) (was only active in Dangriga)
- National Reality Truth Creation Party (NRTCP) (was only active in Belize City)
- Toledo Progressive Party (TPP) (was only active in Punta Gorda)
See also
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