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Dominican Republic marks Restoration anniversary amid military reshuffle
The Dominican Republic is commemorating the 163rd anniversary of the Restoration War, a pivotal historical event marking the nation's struggle to regain sovereignty from Spanish annexation. President Luis Abinader has honored the legacy of the movement's heroes, emphasizing the importance of national sovereignty for current and future generations.
Amid these commemorations, President Abinader has issued Decree 557-26, implementing significant leadership changes within the military. Major General Jimmy Arias Grullón has been appointed Commander General of the Army, while Major General Enmanuel Marcelino Souffront Tamayo has been named Commander General of the Air Force. Other high-level appointments include new roles for the Inspector General of the Armed Forces and the Presidential Security Corps (Cusep).
Politically, the administration faces scrutiny as it reaches the midpoint of Abinader's second term. While the government reports macroeconomic stability and economic growth, opposition leaders from parties such as the PRD and Fuerza del Pueblo have criticized the administration. Critics point to rising costs of living, public service deficiencies in energy and education, and concerns regarding external debt and corruption, arguing that macroeconomic indicators have not sufficiently improved the daily lives of citizens.
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Air Force of the Dominican Republic · Armed Forces of the Dominican Republic · Army of the Dominican Republic · Casa de Arte de Dajabón · Dajabón · Dominican Republic · Fuerza del Pueblo · Gregorio Luperón · Luis Abinader · Miguel Vargas Maldonado · Ministerio de Cultura · Ministry of Culture
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- [● 8 SOURCES] President Luis Abinader issued seven decrees to reorganize the government and armed forces. elviajero.com.do · santiago30caballeross.blogspot.com · www.traslashuellasdigital.com.do · www.sabanetasr.com · almomento.net · +2 more
- [● 2 SOURCES] Erdwin Robert Olivares Luciano was appointed Director of the Emergency Operations Center (COE). eldia.com.do · hoy.com.do
- [● 3 SOURCES] Víctor 'Ito' Bisonó was appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs. www.sabanetasr.com · hoy.com.do
- [● 5 SOURCES] Major General Enmanuel Marcelino Souffront Tamayo was promoted to General Commander of the Air Force. elviajero.com.do · santiago30caballeross.blogspot.com · www.traslashuellasdigital.com.do · n.com.do · primicias.net
- [● 5 SOURCES] Major General Jimmy Arias Grullón was appointed General Commander of the Army. elviajero.com.do · santiago30caballeross.blogspot.com · www.traslashuellasdigital.com.do · n.com.do · primicias.net
- [● 2 SOURCES] Joel Santos was appointed President of the Unified Council of Electricity Distribution Companies (CUED) and Energy Cabinet coordinator. elpregonerord.com · noticialibre.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Jean Luis Rodríguez was appointed Minister of Housing, Habitat, and Buildings. almomento.net · hoy.com.do
- [● 3 SOURCES] Juan Manuel Méndez García was appointed Executive Director of the National Institute of Transit and Land Transportation (Intrant). www.sabanetasr.com · eldia.com.do · hoy.com.do