john birchman saldivar is a belizean politician. a member of the united democratic party (udp), saldivar is currently serving as the minister of national security and defence since 8 march 2012. he is also the member of parliament (mp) for belmopan constituency in the house of representatives (belize) since it’s creation on 7 february 2008. he was previously area representative for cayo south from 29 october 2003 to 7 february 2008.