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Dean Barrow

prime minister of Belize
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Dean Barrow served as the prime minister of Belize, becoming the country's first Black prime minister after his party, the United Democratic Party (UDP), won the 2008 general elections. His administration focused on combating crime and government corruption, and promised to establish an elected Senate. Despite Belize's democratic traditions, the nation has faced economic challenges and political pressure from the United States. The discovery of oil provided an economic boost, though most crude oil was exported. Barrow's UDP government was re-elected in 2012 and 2015, securing an unprecedented third term. However, the UDP was voted out in the November 2020 elections, with the People's United Party forming the new government.12

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