Government
As of March 2012, the mayor is Miguel Velasquez of the United Democratic Party. The current councillors of the Benque Viejo Town Board are Mario Ineco, Elmer Guerra, Manuel(Tatch) Contreras,Fredi Cruz, Carlos Cortez, Marcos Moises Kotch. All are members of the UDP.
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