Eden Martinez
Belizean politician
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Peter Eden Martinez is a Belizean politician and member of the United Democratic Party. He served a single term as Area Representative in the House of Representatives from the Toledo East constituency from 2008 to 2012.[1]
Eden Martinez | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Belize House of Representatives for Toledo East | |
| In office 7 February 2008 – 7 March 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Michael Espat |
| Succeeded by | Michael Espat |
| Personal details | |
| Party | United Democratic Party |
Political career
Martinez was first selected as the UDP nominee in Toledo East in 2003 but was defeated by the PUP incumbent, Michael Espat.[2] He defeated Espat in a 2008 rematch.[1]
While in office Martinez served as the Minister of Human Development and Social Transformation in the cabinet of Prime Minister Dean Barrow.[3]
Martinez ran for re-election in 2012, once again against Espat, but was defeated.[4]