Simeon López
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Simeon López is the mayor of Belmopan
, the capital of Belize
. He is a member of the United Democratic Party
(UDP) and was elected in 2006. Also in 2006, López became Vice President of the Belize Mayors' Association. Marconi Sosa, Benque Viejo del Carmen
's mayor, succeeded him as that organization's Vice President in 2007.
Belmopan
Belmopan , estimated population 20,000 is the capital city of Belize.Belmopan is located at , at an altitude of 76 metres above sea level. Belmopan was constructed just to the east of Belize River, inland from the former capital, the port of Belize City, after that city's near destruction by...
, the capital of Belize
Belize
Belize is a constitutional monarchy and the northernmost country in Central America. Belize has a diverse society, comprising many cultures and languages. Even though Kriol and Spanish are spoken among the population, Belize is the only country in Central America where English is the official...
. He is a member of the United Democratic Party
United Democratic Party (Belize)
The United Democratic Party is one of the two major political parties in Belize, and currently the ruling party, having won the 2008 general elections. A centre-right conservative party, it is currently led by Dean Barrow.-Founding:...
(UDP) and was elected in 2006. Also in 2006, López became Vice President of the Belize Mayors' Association. Marconi Sosa, Benque Viejo del Carmen
Benque Viejo del Carmen
Benque Viejo del Carmen is a town in the Cayo District in the country of Belize.-History:The town was established in the 19th century, mostly by immigrants from Guatemala. During the first years of the 21st century, the town experienced a rapid boom in population...
's mayor, succeeded him as that organization's Vice President in 2007.