erwin rafael “winchi” contreras (born 9 july 1966, benque viejo del carmen, british honduras) is a belizean politician and former footballer. a member of the united democratic party (udp), he served as minister of economic development and minister of commerce, industry and consumer protection from 8 february 2008 to 8 march 2012. after the 2012 election he was made minister of trade investment, minister of private sector development and minister of consumer protection, he served in those positions until 9 march 2018. on 9 march 2018, he was appointed as minister of economic development, minister of petroleum and minister of investment, trade and commerce.