12 Facts About Cordel Hyde

Cordel Hyde was born on 20 August 1973 and is a Belizean politician.

Cordel Hyde is the current Deputy Prime Minister of Belize since 16 November 2020.

Cordel Hyde is a member of the People's United Party and has represented the Lake Independence constituency in the Belize House of Representatives since 2015.

Cordel Hyde currently serves as the Deputy Leader of the People's United Party.

Cordel Hyde is an alumnus of St John's College, a junior college in Belize City.

Cordel Hyde went on to receive a bachelor's degree in English communications from a university in Upstate New York.

Cordel Hyde won his first elections in 1998, becoming the Area Representative for Lake independence.

Cordel Hyde was appointed various ministries during the two-term administration under Prime Minister Said Musa, including Education, Youth, Sports, Housing, Transport, and Defense.

Cordel Hyde continued to serve the people of his constituency until 2012, when his son was diagnosed with a deadly cancer.

Cordel Hyde's son passed away later that year in New York.

Cordel Hyde returned to Belize to work for his family's business.

In 2014, Cordel Hyde announced his return to politics, defeating the incumbent in the 2015 elections and reclaiming his old seat.