Lindo first ran for the Belize House in the Belize City-based Fort George constituency as a member of the National Independence Party in 1969, but lost to the People's United Party incumbent, Alexander Hunter.
Lindo made his political debut by contesting the Belize House election in the Fort George constituency, which is located in Belize City and is represented by the National Independence Party, in 1969. He ultimately fell short against the People's United Party candidate Alexander Hunter.