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Dominican Republic 2028 election politics

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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 organizational growth for the FP, claiming a presence in all 32 provinces and asserting that electoral support has risen from approximately 5% in 2020 to internal estimates exceeding 40%. Following criticisms from PLD deputy Gustavo Sánchez, who labeled Fernández a ‘political dead man,’ FP central director Leidy Laura Fernández defended his leadership, stating he is ‘more alive than ever and working.’ The FP also launched a ‘Two Generations, One Goal: 2028’ initiative in New York to integrate veteran leaders with younger members. Within the PLD, presidential aspirants are emphasizing unity to challenge the ruling PRM. Abel Martínez has been holding ‘Café con Abel’ community meetings, urging members to set aside ‘internal egos and impositions’ to defend national identity and public resources. Concurrently, Luis de León, leader of the Fuerza Boschista and a PLD aspirant, warned that democracy is under threat. De León has advocated for a national unity front that would include the PLD, the FP, and various social organizations to facilitate a change in leadership by 2028. In early September 2026, Leonel Fernández clarified that the FP has not yet defined its 2028 presidential candidate, noting that legal frameworks ~~regarding political parties and the electoral regime~~ dictate specific timelines. He stated it is ‘premature to discuss candidacies,’ explaining that neither he nor his son, Senator Omar Fernández, can be formally proclaimed at this stage. ~~Fernández also dismissed rumors~~ By September 7, 2026, political discourse regarding ~~an electoral ticket involving Omar Fernández and communicator Santiago Matías, projecting that~~ the ~~official pre-campaign will begin~~ 2028 leadership has expanded into the Dominican diaspora in ~~2027.~~ New York.

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