José Ignacio Paliza

Dominican Republic party politics and opposition

13 clusters · 62 sources · last updated about 12 hours ago

Latest: Dominican Liberation Party expands US presence with new leaders in New York

In August 2026, the Dominican Liberation Party (PLD) intensified its opposition to President Luis Abinader and the ruling Modern Revolutionary Party (PRM). Party leaders, including Johnny Pujols and Yván Lorenzo, accused

FP opposition to PRM energy, environment, and politics

5 clusters · 89 sources · last updated about 21 hours ago

Latest: President Luis Abinader moves office to Santiago for regional development tour

The Fuerza del Pueblo (FP) continues its opposition to the Partido Revolucionario Moderno (PRM) administration, focusing on energy, environmental management, and economic stability. FP leaders have denounced a deepening

Dominican Republic economic growth and infrastructure reform

12 clusters · 73 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Dominican Republic economy shows growth amid debt and inequality debates

The Dominican Republic’s economy showed a 4.5% GDP expansion in the first half of 2024, fueled by growth in construction and mining. While foreign exchange inflows supported an 8% peso appreciation, structural challenges

Puerto Plata economic and infrastructure development

2 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Puerto Plata advances major infrastructure and urban development projects

Puerto Plata is positioning itself as a regional hub for tourism and logistics by leveraging its Atlantic coast location. This geographic advantage provides a natural defense against the massive accumulations of sargassu

Dominican Republic school year faces infrastructure and ADP

18 clusters · 208 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Dominican Republic deputy demands report on school vacancy shortages

The 2026–27 school year in the Dominican Republic continues to face operational and administrative challenges. While the government has expanded capacity through initiatives like the inauguration of new early childhood c

Santiago Matías advances Dominicanos Primero registration

10 clusters · 33 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Dominican political parties undergo leadership and organizational shifts

Santiago Matías, the entrepreneur behind Alofoke Media Group, is advancing the registration of his political project, ‘Dominicanos Primero’, for the 2028 electoral cycle. Following his August 11 filing with the Central E

Dominican Republic 2028 election politics

6 clusters · 49 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Leonel Fernández states Fuerza del Pueblo has no 2028 candidate

By late August 2026, political maneuvering intensified as both the Fuerza del Pueblo (FP) and the Partido de la Liberación Dominicana (PLD) prepared for the 2028 elections. Leonel Fernández reported significant organizat

Dominican Republic PRM leadership and 2028 strategy

15 clusters · 54 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Dominican Republic PRM party faces 2028 election maneuvering

The Partido Revolucionario Moderno (PRM) is formalizing its leadership structure during its XXIV National Ordinary Convention at the Club Polideportivo San Carlos. President Luis Abinader is scheduled to be proclaimed pa

Tourism development in Puerto Plata

4 clusters · 27 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Dominican Republic launches new tourism and accessibility initiatives

Puerto Plata is implementing several initiatives to expand its tourism and economic activity. The region is seeing an increase in maritime and aerial connectivity, with 29 cruise ship arrivals scheduled for August across

Dominican Republic achieves FAO Zero-Hunger milestone

9 clusters · 43 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Dominican Republic achieves zero hunger milestone in Latin America

The FAO’s July 2026 declaration that the Dominican Republic has reduced undernourishment to below the 2.5% threshold was reaffirmed by Director-General Qu Dongyu, who cited improvements in agricultural and livestock prod