As you saw at the top of the news, the UDP has a new first Deputy Leader - who will soon be named Deputy Prime Minister. That seems to effectively close the chapter on Gaspar Vega's political life. He rose to first Deputy in May, 2006 and exactly 10 years later, in May 2016, he has been replaced by Patrick Faber. And that's just fine by him. On Sunday Vega told us that he walked away from politics for the wellbeing of his children:...
Jules Vasquez
"I know that we had spoken some months ago and you said that it had gotten so ugly between yourself and Mr. Cervantes. Your kids received threats by texts and they had to be accompanied by security to school. Does that situation still persists and how much of a factor was that in your big decision?"
Hon. Gaspar Vega, Area Rep., OW North
"I think that was the biggest factor. I would always hope that politics never gets to that extreme in Belize. I would never encourage it, because we want to ensure that the democracy and the freedom continues to prevail. I sincerely believe that 15 years of my life for my country - I've paid my dues."
Jules Vasquez
"Are you children still having to be escorted by security?"
Hon. Gaspar Vega, Area Rep., OW North
"We still have police security at my house and every now and then, we still concern about the security of the kids."
Jules Vasquez
"Have you made any peace with Mr. Cervantes or just say 'mein, let's just leave that in the past,' or is it still an issue between you all?"
Hon. Gaspar Vega, Area Rep., OW North
"I never had a personal contact with Cervantes, so I don't need to mend anything with him."
Email
Print