The People's United Party is mounting a challenge to the 2012 General Election due to blatant irregularalities on Election Day. The International observation Team mounted by the OAS in its preliminary report also brought election day irregularities to the forefront. This is a black eye to the quality of democracy in Belize, particularly the large payout of monies to make people vote or toe keep persons from voting, particularly in Belize City...money for votes was the name of the game....The PUP gained 8 seats and the UDP lost 9 seats. the Election outcome--PUP 14 seats, 61,000 votes & UDP 17 seats or 64,000 votes. This is a very narrow margin of win for the UDP.

1. People’s United Party
Secretariat
8th March, 2012
People’s United Party’s Press Release – Election 2012 Irregularities
The People’s United Party is convinced of the several reports received of serious irregularities
and misconduct in the electoral process of March 7th 2012, particularly in the Cayo district
constituencies and the Lake Independence constituency.
After obtaining legal advice, election petitions will be filed in a number of divisions. Party
Leader the Honourable Francis Fonseca will be meeting with the media at 4:00 p.m. today at
Independence Hall, Belize City, to speak on the party’s position.
For more information kindly contact Ms. Sharole Saldivar at telephone number 677-9804.
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