Belize PM wins elections; critics accuse Venezuelan influence

Belize's Prime Minister Dean Barrow has won a third consecutive term after snap elections were called more than a year ahead of schedule. Barrow, 64, called for the elections in September, which were held Wednesday. His critics accuse him of calling the elections in case Venezuela cuts funding to Belize. Belize has received about $150 million in aid from Venezuela in recent years. Venezuela is holding parliamentary elections on Dec. 6, which could see the ruling socialist party under President Nicolas Maduro lose control of the country's National Assembly. Venezuela also offers oil at reduced prices. More…