Valdemar Castillo (b. 1946, Corozal Town) is a Belizean politician of Spanish descent and a member of the People's United Party. He has been the representative for Corozal North constituency from 1979 to 2008. He was the Minister of Labour, Local Government and the Sugar Industry from 1999 until 2008. Valdemar Castillo fought alongside George Cadle Price and achieved independence for Belize on 21 September 1981.
He currently serves as the chairperson for the northern caucus of the People's United Party.
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