Florencio Marin is a retired

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an politician. A veteran member of the

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, Marin served as the

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under George Cadle Price as well as the deputy leader of the Opposition.

Biography

Marin entered politics in 1965 when the country was still known as

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, winning a seat in the

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representing the

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. Marin served continuously in the House until 2008 when he was succeeded by his son, Florencio Julian Marin. A longtime deputy of Price in the PUP leadership, Marin served in several government posts under Price and later Said Musa. Marin became Deputy Leader of the Opposition and then Leader of the Opposition during the first Manuel Esquivel government after Price was unexpectedly defeated for re-election in December 1984.General Election 1984
, Belize Elections and Boundaries Commission. (accessed 9 October 2014) Price remained PUP leader during Marin's tenure as opposition leader and returned as prime minister in

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. After Price stepped down as PUP leader in 1996, Marin stood for election to succeed him. However, he was defeated by Musa.Rt. Hon. George Cadle Price – a legend
, Krem Radio, September 24, 2011. (accessed 9 October 2014) After leaving office, Marin along with fellow former Belizean Rep. Jose Coye was charged with conspiracy to "misappropriate the value of 56 parcels of land in the Caribbean Shores area." However, in February 2013 the Caribbean Court of Justice dismissed the case based on lack of evidence."Joe Coye Makes His Case Against Misfeasance, Again"
Tropical Vision Limited, February 20, 2013. (accessed 9 October 2014)

References

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