Mar 4, 2021
Honourable Elvia Vega Makes History in Corozal Bay By-Election
There were a number of women who won their bid for political office across the country, as an area rep and a mayor. History was made in the Corozal Bay electoral division on March third when four thousand one hundred and thirty-two registered voters decided that the younger sibling of the now deceased area rep, David “Dido” Vega is the best candidate to represent them in central government. News Five’s Duane Moody.
Duane Moody, Reporting
It was an emotional night for the newly elected Corozal Bay area representative, Elvia Vega. She says the win is for her brother, David “Dido” Vega, who, shortly after winning the same seat four months ago, lost his fight to the deadly COVID-19.
Feb 25, 2021
Hilberto Campos
Former Corozal Mayor Hilberto Campos is running against the younger sibling of David ‘Dido’ Vega next Wednesday in a bye-election to represent Corozal Bay in parliament. Vega died of COVID-19 complications on December eleventh, 2020, the day when he was set to be sworn in as a member of the House of Representatives. In the wake of the tragic loss, Elvia Vega has taken up the mantle of continuing with her brother’s dream of serving the constituents of the bay. She has been busy campaigning with the support of the People’s United Party and was unavailable for interview on Wednesday when we visited Corozal Town. News Five did have a chance to speak with her opponent who has hit the ground running after a brief hiatus from electoral politics.
Jan 11, 2021
John Briceño
While Ingrid Vega slowly recovers, politically speaking, the People’s United Party has to be quick and decisive to retain control of the Corozal Bay Division. David “Dido” Vega was the P.U.P.’s gentle giant in the division, flipping the constituency and defeating the U.D.P.’s Pablo Marin. Vega must be replaced with a formidable successor for the government to win the seat once more. It is unsure whether or not Elvia Vega will be challenged, especially since she has the backing of the P.U.P.’s Corozal Bay Committee. Elvia is the sister of Dido and was on the campaign trail with him. According to PM John Briceño, with municipals elections fast approaching, it is expected that the by-election will be held simultaneously.