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And while Saldivar is trying to clear his name - he’s been replaced in Cabinet.  

It was rumored a week ago and confirmed today: Michael Peyrefitte is the new Minister of National Security -  taking Saldivar’s place after he resigned under pressure last week.  That new portfolio for Peyrefitte is now combined with his existing portfolio of Attorney General -  making Peyrefitte the government’s head of all security forces and the chief legal officer - a double serving of powerful portfolios not jointly held since Dean Barrow did so in the 90’s.  

But Peyrefitte won’t be handling it alone.  A release from the Office of the Prime Minister say the Minister of State for the Ministry of National Security, Elodio Aragon Jr. be responsible for the supervision of the Ministry’s day-to-day management.  Aragon has held the Minister of State Portfolio for years now, but had been relegated to a titular role since early 2018, when Saldivar resumed control of the Ministry - after the Danny Mason meltdown.  Saldivar didn’t have great value for Aragon who has always been an ally of Patrick Faber.  But now, the score is reset and it is expected Aragon - a former senior cop himself - will play a more prominent role.  

Also in for an upgrade is Omar Figueroa.  The representative for Cayo North was the Minister of State within the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries, the Environment, Sustainable Development and Immigration.  Well, that that large but not necessarily powerful portfolio has now been split.   Figueroa who holds a doctorate in Conservation Science from the University of Florida will now be the full minister of Fisheries, Forestry, the Environment and Sustainable Development.  Senator Godwin Hulse will be the Minister responsible for the portfolios of Agriculture and Immigration.