Tracy Taegar Panton
BelizepoliticianFemale6.3Global Dominance: 0.00%Tracy Taegar Panton is a prominent Belizean politician and the leader of the Alliance for Democracy, known for her commitment to respectful political discourse and her stance against negative campaigning. Panton has been vocal about maintaining a focus on candidates' contributions and ideas rather than personal attacks, highlighting her belief that such tactics serve no useful purpose in political dialogue.
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Tracy Taegar Panton has been criticized by Moses 'Shyne' Barrow for failing to unify the UDP.
Shyne backs Darrell Bradley for UDP leader and says Panton cannot unify partyBelize· 2026-09-25
Bradley insists he is not presently campaigning against Opposition Leader Tracy Taegar Panton.
Darrell Bradley says he is prepared to lead UDPBelize· 2026-09-24
Tracy Taegar Panton, the Leader of the Opposition, argues that Belize’s economic progress should be measured by what families can afford.
Panton says Belize’s economy must be judged by what families can actually affordBelize· 2026-09-23Tracy Taegar Panton argues that Belize must rethink how political power is exercised and strengthen oversight of elected leaders.
Panton says Belize needs stronger institutions, not unchecked political powerBelize· 2026-09-23Tracy Taegar Panton says Belize’s response to crime must go beyond enforcement and include mental health support.
Panton says fighting crime requires more than police crackdownsBelize· 2026-09-23Tracy Taegar Panton attended the ceremony and called for renewed commitment to values associated with George Price.
Belize remembers Father of the Nation George Price on National Service DayBelize· 2026-09-20
Opposition Leader Tracy Taegar Panton demanded that the billboards be removed immediately, describing them as a political provocation.
Briceño says Guatemala billboards are tourism ads, not political messagingBelize· 2026-09-16
Opposition Leader Tracy Taegar Panton is criticizing the Government over reports that school bus operators contracted by the Ministry of Education have gone unpaid for three weeks.
Panton blasts Government over reported three week delay in school bus paymentsBelize· 2026-09-14Opposition Leader Tracy Taegar Panton criticized the latest diesel increase, arguing that businesses and working families are being placed under increasing financial pressure.
Diesel hits $15.96 per gallon as concerns grow over cost to Belize businessesBelize· 2026-09-13Leader of the Opposition Tracy Taegar Panton is criticizing the latest increase in the price of diesel.
Panton blasts latest diesel price increase, asks “When is enough, enough?”Belize· 2026-09-12Tracy Taegar-Panton has been sworn in as the first ever woman to lead the main opposition United Democratic Party (UDP).
First woman elected to head major political party | World News
Jamaica· 2025-12-06
Leader of the Opposition Tracy Taegar-Panton accused the Government of underbudgeting and overpromising.
“Government has lost control,” says Leader of the Opposition, but Government Ministers defend allocationsBelize· 2025-11-24
Leader of the Opposition Tracy Taegar-Panton emphasized that Mai’s abrupt departure raises urgent questions about internal conflicts.
Opposition slams Government over Minister Mai's resignationBelize· 2025-11-18
Leader of the Opposition Tracy Taegar-Panton saluted Lead Opposition Senator Patrick Faber as he made a homecoming to Anglican Cathedral College.
Senator Patrick Faber, former Education Minister, returns to the classroom at Anglican Cathedral College with outpouring of public supportBelize· 2025-11-11
Leader of the Opposition Tracy Taegar Panton has strongly criticized the Government of Belize's lawsuit against the Office of the Ombudsman.
Opposition Leader condemns Government’s lawsuit against Office of the OmbudsmanBelize· 2025-11-01Tracy Taegar Panton, an opposition leader in Belize’s parliament, wrote on social media criticizing the agreement.
Belize signs ‘safe third country’ agreement with US | BusinessJamaica· 2025-10-22
Leader of the Opposition United Democratic Party, Tracy Taegar-Panton, said in a statement, 'Today, many may accept that thinking because it is Budna.'
Calls for Joseph Budna independent investigation continueBelize· 2025-10-22
Leader of the Opposition Tracy Taegar Panton congratulated Sanae Takaichi on her historic election as the first female Prime Minister of Japan.
Leader of the Opposition congratulates first female Prime Minister of JapanBelize· 2025-10-21
Tracy Taegar Panton, an opposition leader in Belize’s parliament, wrote on social media criticizing the agreement.
Belize signs ‘safe third country’ agreement as part of Trump’s immigration crackdown | NewsJamaica· 2025-10-21Leader of the Opposition Tracy Taegar Panton has raised concerns over the proposed 'Safe Third Country' Agreement between Belize and the United States.
Tracy Taegar Panton raises alarm over proposed migration agreement with the U.S.Belize· 2025-10-20Tracy Taegar-Panton led the Opposition United Democratic Party in questioning the House of Representatives about the theft of Budna.
His Majesty's Loyal Opposition asks House of Reps: 'Who thief Budna?'Belize· 2025-10-17
Tracy Taegar-Panton, Leader of the Opposition, has publicly distanced herself from a series of political advertisements that have caused a significant stir by criticizing fellow members of the United Democratic Party (UDP).
Opposition Leader Tracy Taegar-Panton distances herself from political ads targeting UDP membersBelize· 2025-10-17Tracy Taegar Panton, Leader of the Opposition and Albert area Representative, has expressed grave concern and outrage over the tragic loss of four Belizean lives to violence in a single day.
Leader of the Opposition condemns surge in murdersBelize· 2025-09-29Tracy Taegar-Panton called upon all members to remain united and resilient against challenges.
Edward Broaster elected UDP caretaker for Belize Rural CentralBelize· 2025-09-29
Tracy Taegar-Panton, who led the Alliance for Democracy, is likely to be sworn in as Opposition leader after the UDP’s leader suffered a shocking defeat.
PM John Briceño sworn into office for second consecutive term | World NewsJamaica· 2025-03-15
Feuding UDP leader Tracy Taegar-Panton is committed to the party's use of red as its emblematic color.
“Best of a bad situation:” Prime Minister says UDP fielding record number of candidates amid leadership controversy posed dilemma for EBCBelize· 2025-02-27Tracy Taegar Panton has expressed gratitude to the people of Albert for their support.
Tracy says “Fi Democracy, Fi Belize” following nomination dayBelize· 2025-02-25
Tracy Taegar Panton, leader of the Alliance for Democracy, has publicly responded to what she described as an attempt to 'body shame' her during a political event.
Kaya Cattouse faces backlash after alleged body-shaming of Tracy Taegar PantonBelize· 2025-02-23