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Death of Dominican Republic Deputy Jorge Frías

Overview

Jorge Frías, a prominent deputy for the Modern Revolutionary Party (PRM) representing Santo Domingo Este, passed away on August 7, 2026, due to health complications.

Following his death, the Dominican Republic’s Chamber of Deputies held funeral honors at the National Assembly Hall. During the ceremony, officials including Chamber President Alfredo Pacheco and Senate President Ricardo de los Santos praised Frías’s legislative career and his connection to his constituents. Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology Rafael Evaristo Santos Badía also described him as a “political reference point.”

Per Article 77 of the Constitution, the PRM has 30 days to submit a shortlist of three candidates to fill the resulting vacancy in the Chamber of Deputies.

Entities

Jorge Frías · Ricardo de los Santos · Dominican Republic · Chamber of Deputies of the Dominican Republic · Alfredo Pacheco

Timeline

2 days ago

[POLITICS] 4 sources
Jorge Frías honored by Dominican Republic Chamber of Deputies
The Dominican Republic's Chamber of Deputies held funeral honors for Deputy Jorge Frías, celebrating his legislative legacy and deep community ties.
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Jorge Frías, Dominican Republic Deputy, passes away
Dominican Republic deputy Jorge Frías of the PRM has died due to health complications. He represented Santo Domingo Este and had an extensive career in municipal and legislative politics.

Sources

almomento.net · deultimominuto.net · diamenty.forbes.pl · diariolibre.com · eldia.com.do · elnuevodiario.com.do · elpaisdominicano.do · hoy.com.do · lan103fm.com · n.com.do · porelojodelacerradura.com.do · primicias.com.do · vigilanteinformativo.com