Can Women in Power Transform Belize’s Political Culture? What does it mean for Belizean politics when women rise to leadership in both governing and opposition parties? As the country observes the Sixteen Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, a rare moment of unity emerges in the National Assembly. Dolores Balderamos-Garcia, speaking as a parliamentarian and member of the Women’s Parliamentary Caucus, welcomed the elevation of Tracy Taegar-Panton as Leader of the Opposition, and head o