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Part of situation: Dominican Republic political disaffection and 2028 outlook (23 clusters)

Dominican Republic voter abstention triggers concerns over political distrust

electoral abstention voter turnout Dominican Republic elections political distrust Junta Central Electoral

In the Dominican Republic, civil society organization Participación Ciudadana has warned of a growing rejection of political parties and candidates among the electorate. This trend is reflected in significant voter abstention rates; recent data indicates that 46% of residents in the country did not vote in the last elections, while 80% of Dominican residents living abroad abstained.

There is ongoing debate regarding the response of the Junta Central Electoral (JCE) to these figures. While there are calls for studies to understand the root causes of voter apathy, some critics argue that the JCE's approach may be insufficient to restore public trust. Observers emphasize the need for structural changes and a strengthening of the bond between political institutions and society to reduce abstention before the 2028 elections.

Entities

CAPEL · Dominican Republic · Francisco Álvarez · Francisco Álvarez Valdez · Junta Central Electoral · Participación Ciudadana

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The JCE must fulfill its responsibility to regulate and sanction behaviors that affect political trust and participation. eldia.com.do
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Identified factors for voter abstention include political apathy, transportation difficulties, distance to polling stations, and work-related time constraints.
  • [● 3 SOURCES] The organization recommended that the Central Electoral Board (JCE) conduct a deep study into the causes of voter abstention in its 2024 election observation report. atento.com.do · eldia.com.do
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Voter abstention reflects a growing distance between the population and traditional political parties and candidates. eldia.com.do
  • [● 3 SOURCES] A study titled ‘La Abstención Electoral en República Dominicana’ was presented by CAPEL at the request of the JCE. atento.com.do · eldia.com.do
  • [● 2 SOURCES] The organization called for implementing changes before the 2028 elections to address declining participation. eldia.com.do

Sources

Francisco Álvarez revela posición de PC sobre estudio de abstención electoral [atento.com.do]
Participacion Ciudadana warns of growing voter rejection of parties and candidates [dr1.com]
Un dedo no tapa el sol - Exposición Mediática [exposicionmediatica.com]
Participación Ciudadana advierte creciente rechazo a partidos y candidatos [eldia.com.do]
La absurda e irresponsable decisión de no votar [hoy.com.do]