# Dominican Republic PRM leadership and 2028 strategy > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/dominican-republic-prm-internal-consolidation > Updated: 2026-09-02T00:45:42.000Z. Sources: 54. Developments: 15. The Partido Revolucionario Moderno (PRM) is formalizing its leadership structure during its XXIV National Ordinary Convention at the Club Polideportivo San Carlos. President Luis Abinader is scheduled to be proclaimed party president, succeeding José Ignacio Paliza. The convention also includes the appointment of Juan Garrigó as general secretary and the swearing-in of Deligne Ascención Burgos as the first national vice president. Internal tensions persist regarding the expansion of the Executive Directorate. While July statutory reforms planned to increase the body from 60 to 65 members, factional pressure has delayed elections, with conflicting reports suggesting between ten and fifteen new positions may be filled instead of the officially approved five. Potential candidates for the Directorate include Sigmund Freund, Guido Gómez Mazara, Adolfo Pérez, Eilyn Beltrán, Antoliano Peralta, and Luis Miguel De Camps. As the party looks toward the 2028 elections, political maneuvering is intensifying. Minister of Culture Roberto Ángel Salcedo has not ruled out a run for the National District Mayoralty, a move reportedly supported by FNP leader Vinicio Castillo. Within President Abinader’s circle, elements are moving to support Tourism Minister David Collado, with Legislator Robinson Díaz noting Collado’s significant organizational strength. Conversely, Guido Gómez Mazara has criticized attempts to select candidates through consensus, arguing that candidates must compete via popular vote to uphold democratic principles. Meanwhile, allied parties such as MODA have formally recognized the leadership of José Ignacio Paliza for his role in maintaining party unity. ## Claims - Luis Abinader was elected president of the PRM for the 2026-2030 period. (disputed by 9 sources) - Delegates will elect the party’s president, vice‑presidents, secretary‑general and sub‑secretaries for the 2026‑2028 term. (disputed by 6 sources) - Juan Garrigó Mejía was elected Secretary General. (corroborated by 9 sources) - Deligne Ascención was elected first executive vice president. (corroborated by 8 sources) - Gloria Reyes was elected National Organization Secretary. (corroborated by 8 sources) - The election was held through a single unified slate. (corroborated by 8 sources) - The new leadership replaces José Ignacio Paliza and Carolina Mejía. (corroborated by 7 sources) - The Partido Revolucionario Moderno (PRM) scheduled a National Assembly of Delegates for 9 August 2026. (corroborated by 6 sources) - The elections will be conducted by a vote of acclamation. (corroborated by 6 sources) - The call was issued by the Comisión Nacional de Elecciones Internas (CNEI) in compliance with laws 33‑18 and 20‑23 and the party’s statutes. (corroborated by 6 sources) - The assembly is part of the XXIV Convención Nacional Ordinaria “Orlando Jorge Mera”. (corroborated by 6 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-02: Dominican Republic PRM party faces 2028 election maneuvering Dominican Republic's PRM party faces growing internal maneuvering for the 2028 elections, with figures like David Collado and Roberto Ángel Salcedo emerging as potential candidates. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/roberto-ngel-salcedo-considers-2028-national-district-mayoralty-run ### 2026-09-01: Luis Abinader to be proclaimed PRM president during party convention The PRM will proclaim Luis Abinader as party president this Sunday, though internal pressures have delayed the election of new Executive Directorate members. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/luis-abinader-to-be-proclaimed-prm-president-during-party-convention ### 2026-08-24: Carolina Mejía discusses female leadership amid PRM internal shifts PRM presidential aspirant Carolina Mejía advocates for female leadership in the Dominican Republic, while the party faces internal leadership challenges in San Rafael del Yuma. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/carolina-meja-discusses-female-leadership-amid-prm-internal-shifts ### 2026-08-23: Partido Revolucionario Moderno announces new leadership The Dominican Republic's PRM has announced new leadership, including President Luis Abinader, amid criticism regarding the lack of internal democratic processes and challenges faced by the party's New York wing 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/partido-revolucionario-moderno-announces-new-leadership ### 2026-08-19: Partido Revolucionario Moderno announces leadership changes The PRM has established a new directive for its Chile section led by Francisco Berigüete Mateo, while internal debates continue in the Dominican Republic regarding Luis Miguel De Camps joining the Executive Dir 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/partido-revolucionario-moderno-announces-leadership-changes ### 2026-08-13: Dominican political parties prepare for 2028 electoral landscape Dominican political parties PRM and PLD are shaping their strategies for 2028, with the PRM stabilizing its internal leadership and the PLD intensifying opposition to the current administration. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/prm-leaders-outline-strategy-for-dominican-republic-2028-elections ### 2026-08-11: PRM ratifies legislative leadership and shapes 2028 strategy The Dominican PRM party has ratified legislative leaders Ricardo de los Santos and Alfredo Pacheco and is structuring its internal strategy for the 2028 presidential elections. 17 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/eduardo-sanz-lovatn-endorses-david-collado-for-prm-presidency ### 2026-08-09: PRM elects Luis Abinader and new leadership for 2026-2030 The PRM has elected a new leadership team through a unified slate, with Luis Abinader set to lead the party from 2026 to 2030. New appointments include Juan Garrigó Mejía and Gloria Reyes. 28 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/prm-appoints-new-leadership-for-2026-2030-term ### 2026-08-07: Luis Abinader elected president of the PRM President Luis Abinader has been elected president of the Dominican Republic's PRM party for a four-year term, leading a consensus slate designed to ensure party unity through 2030. 19 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/colombias-attorney-general-seeks-ouster-of-universidad-del-atlntico-rector ### 2026-08-04: PRM seeks consensus on new leadership amid internal elections PRM pushes for a consensual internal election, backing Juan Garrigó, Gloria Reyes and Geanilda Vásquez while stressing unity and continuity beyond 2028. 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dominican-prm-backs-juan-garrig-as-secretary-general-in-consensus-drive ### 2026-07-31: Dominican Republic PRM to elect new leadership by acclamation on Aug 9 The Dominican PRM will hold a delegate assembly on 9 Aug 2026 at the Sheraton to elect its 2026‑28 leadership by acclamation, presenting a single slate of candidates such as Luis Abinader and Carolina Mejía. 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dominican-republics-modern-revolutionary-party-schedules-leadership-assembly-for-august-9 ### 2026-07-28: Dominican PRM Party Faces Internal Dispute Over Secretary General Appointment Dominican 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. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dominican-prm-party-faces-internal-dispute-over-secretary-general-appointment ### 2026-07-26: Dominican Republic's ruling PRM pushes internal strengthening ahead of elections PRM 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 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dominican-republics-ruling-prm-pushes-internal-strengthening-ahead-of-elections ### 2026-07-25: Dominican Republic parties PLD convenes assembly; PRM official Rigoberto Reyes detained over health issues The 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. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dominican-republic-parties-pld-convenes-assembly-prm-official-rigoberto-reyes-detained-over-health-i ### 2026-07-23: Dominican Republic's PRM confirms Amado Díaz as block spokesperson and retains Fellito Suberví in Distrito Nacional Dominican 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. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dominican-republics-prm-confirms-amado-daz-as-block-spokesperson-and-retains-fellito-suberv-in-distr --- Cite as: Dominican Republic PRM leadership and 2028 strategy. 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