Dominican Republic political figures mobilize for 2028 elections

Political activity in the Dominican Republic is intensifying ahead of the 2028 elections, with major figures positioning themselves within their respective parties. Vice President Raquel Peña has confirmed she is maintaining her political project within the ruling Partido Revolucionario Moderno (PRM). Her team is reorganizing and preparing a schedule of meetings with party leadership and territorial structures to strengthen her standing.

Simultaneously, David Collado is expanding his presidential project within the PRM, recently integrating various leaders and followers in the Duarte province. Other figures, such as Wellington Arnaud, are also making moves, with Ramón Ceballo recently appointed as his official spokesperson.

On the opposition side, Miguel Vargas Maldonado, president of the Partido Revolucionario Dominicano (PRD), has called for the unification of opposition forces. He proposed building a broad coalition to present a political alternative for 2028, citing the need to combine experienced leadership with a new generation of politicians to address national challenges.