# Dominican Republic political and corporate leadership shifts

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/dominican-republic-political-party-developments
> Updated: 2026-10-22T15:38:39.000Z. Sources: 36. Developments: 2.

Political organizations in the Dominican Republic have undergone various leadership and organizational changes. The Modern Revolutionary Party (PRM) previously presented a shortlist of three candidates to the Chamber of Deputies to fill the vacancy caused by the death of deputy Jorge Frías.

In recent developments, Carolina Mejía, a presidential aspirant for the PRM, has formalized her political structure in San Cristóbal through ‘Proyecto Carolina 2028’. This campaign has established commands across eight municipalities and nine municipal districts in the province, securing support from 15 of the 17 local PRM presidents.

Regarding the Social Christian Reformist Party (PRSC), Federico Antún Batlle (Quique Antún) has been re-elected as president for the 2026-2030 term. During the Tácito Perdomo National Ordinary Convention, Antún Batlle stated a strategic goal to recover double-digit electoral support by the 2028 elections through institutional renewal and territorial strengthening.

In the business sector, Grupo Popular has transitioned its Board of Directors. Manuel Grullón has been designated ‘Presidente Ad Vitam’ of Grupo Popular, S.A., while Manuel Grullón Hernández has been appointed as the new President of the Board of Directors, a role he assumes while continuing as Vice President of the Board of Directors of Banco Popular Dominicano.

## Claims

- David Collado has 65% presidential preference among PRM supporters. (disputed)
- Shareholders approved changes to the Grupo Popular Board of Directors on October 23, 2026. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Manuel A. Grullón was designated President Ad Vitam of Grupo Popular, S. A. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Manuel Grullón Hernández was appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors of Grupo Popular. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Manuel A. Grullón will remain a member of the Boards of Directors for Grupo Popular and Banco Popular Dominicano. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Manuel Grullón Hernández will maintain his role as Vice President of the Board of Directors of Banco Popular Dominicano. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Felipe Vicini Lluberes directed the assembly proceedings as Vice President of the Board of Directors. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Héctor Acosta stated that Omar Fernández would be a difficult opponent for the PRM in 2028. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Héctor Acosta expressed support for Carolina Mejía's presidential aspirations within the PRM. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- David Collado holds 23% preference in the national presidential scenario. (single source)
- Leonel Fernández has 16% national presidential preference. (single source)
- Omar Fernández has 13% national presidential preference. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-22: Dominican Republic political and corporate leadership shifts

Dominican Republic sees major shifts: Quique Antún is re-elected PRSC president through 2030, Carolina Mejía organizes her PRM campaign in San Cristóbal, and Grupo Popular updates its Board of Directors.

20 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/grupo-popular-announces-board-of-directors-leadership-changes

### 2026-10-22: PRM presents candidates to fill vacant seat in Dominican Chamber of Deputies

The Dominican PRM has submitted a three-person shortlist to the Chamber of Deputies to replace the late Jorge Frías.

25 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dominican-liberation-party-initiates-structural-reorganization

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