Political Divisions
Politically, Cayo is divided into six constituencies, described in detail here:
- Belmopan: Containing the capital and surrounding suburbs; newly created. John Saldivar (UDP) is the sitting representative.
- Cayo Northeast: Another new constituency centered on Spanish Lookout. The UDP's Elvin Penner is the sitting representative.
- Cayo North: Current representative Joseph Mahmud (PUP).
- Cayo Central: Current representative Rene Montero (UDP).
- Cayo West: The UDP's Erwin Contreras, former footballer, is the standing rep for this seat.
- Cayo South: Currently held by Julius Espat of the PUP.
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