# David Collado presidential candidacy support

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/david-collado-presidential-candidacy-support
> Updated: 2026-08-31T00:22:41.000Z. Sources: 28. Developments: 2.

Political support is coalescing around Tourism Minister David Collado for a potential 2028 presidential candidacy within the Partido Revolucionario Moderno (PRM) in the Dominican Republic.

In mid-August, Eduardo ‘Yayo’ Sanz Lovatón endorsed Collado, utilizing a national structure focused on defending the legacy of Luis Abinader to bolster the candidacy. Sanz Lovatón stated the party must prioritize “collective interests over personal ambition” to ensure political stability.

By late August and into the end of the month, this momentum solidified in the Dajabón province. Legislative and municipal authorities of the PRM, including Senator Ney Rodríguez, Deputy Tony Bengoa, and Mayor Santiago Riverón, have formally expressed support for Collado’s aspirations. These endorsements are part of a broader series of municipal and provincial assemblies organized by Collado’s political team to establish organizational structures. While these efforts to build territorial support continue, Collado has not personally attended the assemblies to maintain his current responsibilities as Minister of Tourism.

As of August 31, 2026, these activities are part of an intensifying period of political mobilization across the Dominican Republic as various parties organize for the 2028 presidential elections. While Collado builds momentum within the ruling PRM, other parties are also positioning themselves, including the Fuerza del Pueblo (FP) and the Partido de la Liberación Dominicana (PLD).

## Claims

- Political leaders in Dajabón expressed support for Tourism Minister David Collado's 2028 presidential candidacy within the PRM. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- David Collado has not attended the assemblies to focus on his official duties as Minister of Tourism. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The assemblies are part of a national effort to build political structures before the PRM formally begins its presidential nomination process. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Senator Ney Rodríguez stated that the sentiment of support is spreading throughout the country. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Norisbel Uceta stated that the opposition in the Dominican Republic is causing shame and embarrassment. (single source)
- Uceta proposed a political 'armistice' between the PLD and Fuerza del Pueblo to stop internal attacks. (single source)
- Máximo Romero argued that a lasting peace between the PLD and Fuerza del Pueblo is impossible because the survival of one depends on the disappearance of the other. (single source)
- Romero noted that the PLD currently has zero senators in the Dominican Republic. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-31: Dominican Republic political parties organize for 2028 elections

Dominican political parties, including the PLD, Fuerza del Pueblo, and PRM, are intensifying organizational efforts and leadership positioning ahead of the 2028 presidential elections.

28 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dajabn-political-leaders-endorse-david-collado-for-2028-presidency

### 2026-08-12: Eduardo Sanz Lovatón endorses David Collado for presidency

Eduardo Sanz Lovatón has endorsed David Collado for the 2028 presidency, consolidating support within the Dominican Republic’s Partido Revolucionario Moderno.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/eduardo-sanz-lovatn-endorses-david-collado-for-presidency

---
Cite as: David Collado presidential candidacy support. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/david-collado-presidential-candidacy-support