Johnny Briceño
John Antonio Briceño (born 17 July 1960) is a Belizean politician who is the fifth and current prime minister of Belize since 12 November 2020, and the leader of the People's United Party (PUP) since 2016. He was Leader of the Opposition from 2008 to 2011 and from 2016 to 2020. From 1998 to 2007, he served as the deputy prime minister under Prime Minister Said Musa.
The Honourable Johnny Briceño | |
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Briceño in 2022 | |
| 5th Prime Minister of Belize | |
| Assumed office 12 November 2020 | |
| Monarchs | Elizabeth II Charles III |
| Governors‑General | Sir Colville Young Dame Froyla Tzalam |
| Deputy | Cordel Hyde |
| Preceded by | Dean Barrow |
| Leader of the Opposition | |
| In office 31 January 2016 – 12 November 2020 | |
| Prime Minister | Dean Barrow |
| Preceded by | Francis Fonseca |
| Succeeded by | Patrick Faber |
| Member of the Belize House of Representatives for Orange Walk Central | |
| Assumed office 30 June 1993 | |
| Preceded by | Leopold Briceño |
| Chairman of the Caribbean Community | |
| In office 1 January 2022 – 30 June 2022 | |
| Secretary-General | Carla Barnett |
| Preceded by | Gaston Browne |
| Succeeded by | Chan Santokhi |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Antonio Briceño 17 July 1960 Orange Walk Town, British Honduras (now Belize) |
| Political party | People's United Party |
| Spouse | Rossana Briceño |
| Children | 3 sons |
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| Alma mater | St. John's College University of Texas |
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