Doris June Garcia

Doris June Tomasa Garcia (née Cayetano) was the first female President of the Senate of Belize.[1]

Biography

Garcia was born in 1943 to Victoria Herera and Solomon Cayetano. After high school, she went to Honduras for agricultural training.[1]

Career

In 1983, Garcia ran for a seat on the Dangriga Town Council. In the 1984 General Election, she ran but lost for the UDP standard bearer. [1]

Prime Minister Manuel Esquivel offered her the position to be President of the Senate, which she accepted. Garcia served from December 21, 1984 until July 31, 1989.[2] She has since retired from politics.[1]

Personal life

Garcia has two sons and three daughters. [1]

References
  1. "Trailblazing Women of Belize". Ambergris Caye Belize. Retrieved 27 December 2022.
  2. "The Senate of Belize". Caribbean Elections. Retrieved 27 December 2022.
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