U.D.P. Leader Calls PM’s Budget Speech “Unimpressive”

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We also heard from the Leader of the Opposition, following Prime Minister Briceño’s Budget Speech. And, it may come as no surprise that Barrow was not impressed with the Prime Minister’s 2023 budget presentation. Barrow reduced the government’s performance report to what he says is simply a natural rebound from the economic contraction caused by COVID, adding that the Briceño Administration is yet to achieve the level of fiscal performances in certain areas of development achieved under the former U.D.P. Administration. .