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Categories: POLITICS
Dominican Republic PRM internal consolidation
Entities: Partido Revolucionario Moderno · Rafael Pérez · Luis Abinader · José Ignacio Paliza · Dominican Republic
Overview
In late July 2026 the Partido Revolucionario Moderno (PRM) focused on strengthening its internal structures ahead of upcoming elections. On 23 July the party re‑elected deputy Amado Díaz as block spokesperson in the Chamber of Deputies and confirmed Fellito Suberví as president of its Distrito Nacional organization for the 2026‑2028 term.
Two days later PRM technical head Rigoberto Reyes was reported detained in Cedimat prison for serious health problems, while the opposition PLD prepared a closed‑door assembly for its leaders.
By 26 July the party emphasized the need to bolster local officials – mayors, deputies and senators – to preserve its congressional majority. New entrant Rafael "Rafelín" Pérez praised the party’s democratic agenda, and Igor Rodríguez Durán was ratified as provincial PRM president in Puerto Plata with overwhelming support.
On 28 July a dispute emerged over the proposed appointment of the son of a leading presidential hopeful as PRM secretary general. Lawyer and former vice‑chancellor Carlos Gabriel García condemned the move on X, arguing it would undermine the impartiality of the party’s second‑most important post, risk internal divisions and jeopardise PRM’s goal of staying in power beyond 2028. At the same time deputy Rafael Pérez, previously with Fuerza del Pueblo, announced his switch to the PRM, praising its commitment to democracy, generational renewal and President Luis Abinader’s development vision for Pedernales and the south, and thanking PRM leader José Ignacio Paliza for the welcome.
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The PRM aims to maintain institutional strengthening and prepare for upcoming electoral processes. (PRM leadership)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Luz Jiménez warned the PRM to strengthen local government positions before focusing on the presidential candidacy. (Luz Jiménez)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Deputy Rafael Pérez joined the PRM, citing the party's guarantee of democracy and generational leadership renewal. (Rafael Pérez)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Rafael Pérez praised President Luis Abinader’s development agenda for Pedernales and the southern region. (Rafael Pérez)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Igor Rodríguez Durán was ratified for a two‑year term as provincial PRM president in Puerto Plata with 95.5% delegate support. (Igor Rodríguez Durán)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The PRM provincial committee in Puerto Plata includes vice presidents Rosa Yanina Torres, Juan Medina Santos, Amaurys Ventura, and secretary general Ramón Antonio Cruz. (PRM provincial committee)
Timeline
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1 day ago
[POLITICS] 5 sourcesDominican PRM Party Faces Internal Dispute Over Secretary General AppointmentDominican PRM confronts criticism over a proposed secretary‑general appointment of a candidate’s son, while new deputy Rafael Pérez joins, praising the party’s democratic stance.
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4 days ago
[POLITICS] 3 sourcesDominican Republic's ruling PRM pushes internal strengthening ahead of electionsPRM leaders in the Dominican Republic urge internal strengthening: Luz Jiménez stresses local government focus, Deputy Rafael Pérez joins citing democracy, and Igor Rodríguez Durán is re‑elected provincial head
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5 days ago
[POLITICS] 3 sourcesDominican Republic parties PLD convenes assembly; PRM official Rigoberto Reyes detained over health issuesThe Dominican PLD scheduled a leadership assembly on July 29 to plan upcoming campaigns, while PRM’s national technical head and CEO Rigoberto Reyes was detained in Cedimat amid serious health issues.
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7 days ago
[POLITICS] 8 sourcesDominican Republic's PRM confirms Amado Díaz as block spokesperson and retains Fellito Suberví in Distrito NacionalDominican Republic's ruling PRM re‑elected Amado Díaz as its parliamentary spokesperson and affirmed Fellito Suberví as president of its Distrito Nacional organization for 2026‑28.
Sources
agroemcampo.ig.com.br · almomento.net · bavarodigital.net · dominicanoshoy.com · elcentineladigital.com.do · eldia.com.do · elheraldodesaltillo.mx · elnuevodiario.com.do · elpregonerord.com · ensegundos.do · finalweapon.net · institutoecofaxina.org.br · lan103fm.com · lavozdelprm.org · pasoapaso.com.do
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